Links to 5–14 Guidelines
100 Literacy Homework Activities Year 2/Primary 3
Links to the 5–14 Guidelines
Activity / Strands and levelsPage 28 Lost on the beach / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
· Listening in order to respond to texts (Levels A and B).
Page 29 It was only yesterday / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
· Listening in order to respond to texts (Levels A and B).
Page 30 Helping a friend / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
· Listening in order to respond to texts (Levels A and B).
Page 31 The school trip / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Level A).
Page 32 The school trip - how does it end? / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 33 Missing mouse / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 34 What happened and when? / Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 35 At the seaside / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 36 What's black and white and read all over? / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in order to respond to texts (Levels A and B).
Page 37 In the past / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 38 Words we use a lot / Writing:
· Spelling (Level A).
Page 39 Sack and the Jeanstalk / Reading:
· Reading for enjoyment (Level A).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 40 Troll's noisy problem / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Page 41 Say and do / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Page 42 From good to bad / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 43 Two different people? / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 44 What's in a picture? / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Listening:
· Listening in groups (Levels A and B).
Page 45 Birthday ball / Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 46 Jill and Jack / Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Level A).
Page 47 Talking to the giant / Reading:
· Knowledge about language (Level B).
Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A to C).
Page 48 Opposites / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 49 Find the opposite / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 50 My opinion / Talking:
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B); personal writing (Levels A and B).
Page 51 About the author / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B)
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 52 Pen portrait / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
· Personal writing (Levels A and B).
Page 53 Character sketches / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 54 In character / Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Page 55 Invent a character / Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 56 Stop throwing paint! / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 57 Who said that? / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 58 Matching past and present / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 59 What happens next? / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Page 60 What will Francis do? / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Page 61 Beginnings and endings / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Page 62 Family holiday / Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Level B).
Page 63 Connect the pictures / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 64 Aladdin's adventure / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 65 Choose the right word / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 66 Find the capitals / Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 67 Find the compound words / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 68 Simon says! / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 69 Stick in the mud / Talking:
· Conveying information, instructions and directions (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 70 Making a pancake / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Level A).
Page 71 Reading instructions / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 72 Cleaning your teeth / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Page 73 Write your own instructions / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 74 Hide and seek / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 75 Writing instructions / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 76 Making compound words / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 77 How many syllables? / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 78 Matching syllables / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 79 Find out where / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 80 Make an index / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 81 How I do my shopping / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 82 How I make a bulb light up / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 83 How I grew a bean / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 84 Make your own flowchart / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 85 Match the meaning / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Spelling (Level B).
Page 86 Word sums / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 87 Words within words (1) / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 88 The language of books / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
· Knowledge about language (Level B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 89 Find the telephone number / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Page 90 Cover story / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 91 Noting the facts / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 92 Where does it belong? / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 93 Write a dictionary page / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 94 It's a match / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 95 Alphabetical order / Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 96 Punctuate the passage / Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A and B).
Page 97 The question mark challenge / Reading:
· Knowledge about language (Level B).
Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A to C).
Page 98 Adding '-ing' / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 99 Children's games / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Page 100 Birds in our garden / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Page 101 In the city / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Page 102 My travels / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Knowledge about language (Level B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
· Personal writing (Levels A and B).
· Knowledge about language (Level B).
Page 103 Sports report / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Awareness of genre (Level B).
Page 104 We need energy! / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 105 All about birds / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Functional writing (Levels A and B).
Page 106 A little snivel / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 107 Shopping game / Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A to C).
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 108 Adding '-s' / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 109 The silence of 'lamb' / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 110 Hands / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for enjoyment (Levels A and B).
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
· Reading aloud (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Level B).
Page 111 I had a boat / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
· Reading aloud (Levels A and B).
Page 112 Homework poem / Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Level B).
Page 113 Shapes with meaning / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Level B).
Page 114 Months of the year / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 115 Words within words (2) / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 116 Winter morning / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
Page 117 Noses / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 118 I only see middles / Reading:
· Reading for enjoyment (Levels A and B).
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
· Reading aloud (Levels A and B).
Page 119 Look, listen and feel / Talking:
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Personal writing (Levels A and B).
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 120 Cluttered desk / Writing:
· Punctuation and structure (Levels A to C).
Page 121 Long vowels / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 122 Knock, knock / Talking:
· Talking about texts (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for enjoyment (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 123 Sandwich fillings / Talking:
· Talking in groups (Levels A and B).
· Talking about experiences, feelings and opinions (Levels A and B).
Reading:
· Reading for enjoyment (Levels A and B).
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
· Reading aloud (Levels A and B).
· Awareness of genre (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 124 What nonsense! / Reading:
· Reading to reflect on the writer's ideas and craft (Levels A and B).
· Reading aloud (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 125 Solomon Grundy / Reading:
· Reading for information (Levels A and B).
Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
Page 126 Alliterative sentences / Writing:
· Imaginative writing (Levels A and B).
Page 127 Chefs and chiefs / Writing:
· Spelling (Levels A and B).
100 Literacy Homework Activities Year 2/Primary 3