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Y2 Reading Challenge – Spring 1

Mr Mahmood

This half term, in our History lessons, we are learning about significant individuals (famous people). One very significant individual in our country was Queen Elizabeth II. She sadly died, but we would still like you to research this amazing historical figure. Read the text below and complete one or more of the challenges set.

BRONZE

Tell me 5 new things you’ve learnt about the Queen.

SILVER

Use a dictionary to find the meaning of two words: significant, telegram, coronation

GOLD

Why do you think the Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old?

PLATINUM

Choose another member of the Royal family. Research them and tell me 5 facts about them. You could choose Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Charles or even little Princess Charlotte.

56 responses to “Y2 Reading Challenge – Spring 1”

  1. Hosanna N.

    Gold

    The Queen congratulates people who turn 100 years old because it’s not so many people who are privileged to reach that age.

    Platinum
    5 facts about little princess Charlotte
    . She is the second child and only daughter of Prince William and Catherine.
    . She was born on the 2nd May 2015
    .She is fourth in the line of succession to the British throne.
    . She loves pink color
    . She loves to dance and enjoys horse riding.

  2. Aiyla I.

    Bronze
    1. Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21st April 1926
    2. QEII has 2 birthdays
    3. QEII served for 64 years and is the longest reigning monarch
    4. QEII and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, had 4 children
    5. QEII is head of the commonwealth

    Silver
    Significant – means something great or important to be worthy of attention
    Telegram – a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form, used in the UK only for international messages since 1981
    Coronation – a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen.

    Gold
    Why do you think the Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old? It’s a long-standing tradition that began in 1917 during the reign of King George V. Reaching 100 is a significant milestone, and receiving a message from the monarch is a way to publicly recognise and celebrate this achievement.

    Platinum
    1. Princess Charlotte of Wales (born on May 2 2015)
    2. The daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales
    3. She is currently third in line to the British throne.
    4. Gymnastics seems to be one of Charlotte’s favorite activities. The Duchess of Cambridge revealed her enthusiasm for cartwheels, handstands, and other skills, highlighting her love for movement and coordination.
    5. Unlike many children her age, Charlotte’s favorite snack is surprisingly healthy. It’s been revealed that she enjoys olives, a sophisticated and unusual choice for a young princess.

  3. Dyari-Larson F.

    I have done my home work in my book I well bring it in tomorrow.

  4. Iyla H.

    Bronze:
    1. The queen has 2 birthdays
    2. The queen’s favourite dogs are corgis
    3. The queen had 9 thrones
    4. Queen was head of Church of England
    5. The queen used to open the commonwealth games

    Silver:
    Significant: sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention
    Telegram: a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form
    Coronation: the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort

  5. Ameya R.

    Bronze:
    – Queen Elizabeth has made more than 200 trips to commonwealth countries
    – Queen has two birthdays
    – Corgis are queens favorite dogs
    – Queen has nine thrones, six at Buchinghm Palace.
    – Queen has sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times

    Silver:
    Significant: sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
    Telegram: system used to send messages to long distance through wire. This is also called as telegraph.
    Coronation: is a ceremony at which a crown usually made of gold and precious stones is formally placed on the head of a new king or queen and they officially become king or queen.

    Gold:
    Queen sends telegram to congratulate people who are 100 years old.

  6. Ayaad H.

    Bronze
    The national anthem is about the Queen.
    The Queen has two birthdays.
    Corgis are her favourite dogs.
    She has sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times.
    She has nine thrones, six at Buckingham palace.
    Silver
    Significant means worthy of attention.
    Telegram means a message sent by telegraph and then deliver in written or printed form.
    Coronation means a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen.
    Gold
    She send telegram to congratulate people of the age of 100 year.
    Challenge done in homework book.
    Thank you

  7. Pugalini K.

    BRONZE

    1.Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21st April 1926

    2. Queen Elizabeth II coronation was on 2nd June 1953.

    3.She is head of armed forces.

    4.She is the head of commonwealth countries.

    5.Queen Elizabeth II Favourite dogs are Corgis.

    6.She is the head of states and lays down the wreath on remembrance Sunday.

    7.She often opens or closes the commonwealth games.

    SILVER

    1.Significant means Important.

    2. coronation means a ceremony at which a crown is formally placed on the head of a new king or queen.

    3. Telegram means a message sent by telegraph and then printed and given to someone.

    GOLD

    Queen sends a telegram message to congratulate them on their 100th birthday.

    PLATINUM

    1.Prince William was born on 21st June 1982 .

    2.He attended schools in London and Berkshire and then entered Eton College.

    3. He is the elder son of King Charles III and late Diana, Princess of Wales.

    4. He has been one of the most popular members of the British royal family since his birth.

    5.He married Catherine Middleton in 2011 and they have 3 children’s. George, Charlotte and Louis.

  8. Jannat A.

    Bronze

    The Queen has two birthdays.
    Virgin are her favourite dogs.
    Queen Elizabeth is the first Queen to become 90 years old.
    She is head of the Armed Forces.
    She has nine thrones.

    Silver

    Telegram: is a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.
    Coronation: the ceremony at which a person is made king or queen

    Good

    To congratulate people who turning 100 years

  9. Rayyan R.

    Bronze challenge:
    The queen was born on 21st April 1926.
    She has two birthdays.
    She has four children.
    Her favourite dogs are Corgis.
    She is Head of the Armed forces.

    Silver challenge:
    Significant means something which is worthy and really important.
    Coronation means a ceremony when a person is either made a king or a queen.

    Gold challenge:
    The Queen sends telegrams to people who are 100 years old to celebrate their birthdays.It is their way of blessing them with good health for the rest days of their life.

  10. Mohamed S.

    Bronze
    The Queen has two

    1. Mohamed S.

      BRONZE
      The queen has two birthdays
      The queen has 12 great grandchildren
      The queen has 200 protraits
      Elizabeth ll came to the throne when she was 25
      The queen is allergic to cats

      SILVER

      Significant- Its something or someone important to be worthy of attention
      Telegram-a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form
      coronation-the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort.

      GOLD

      The queen sends telgram to congratulate people who reach the age of 100

      PLATINUM Prince Harry

      Prince Harry’s mother died when he was 12
      Prince harry really like lce cream
      Prince harry is 39
      Prince harry is born on september 15 of 1984 in London England

  11. Faith A.

    Queen Elizabeth 11 was birth 21st April 1926 her coronation was on 2nd June 1953 and favourite dogs, she has nine thrones, six at Buckingham Palace.
    Queen Elizabeth was head of the church the Queen Elizabeth has two birthdays, she is head of the commonwealth.
    The Queen had four children she served for 64 years, they also have five grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
    The Queen also send a telegram to people who turn 100 years old this is because it is a milestone in people’s life and not many people who live up to 100 years old, so the Queen Elizabeth recognizes.
    Prince Williams is a member of the British Royal family and his brother Prince Harry, Prince William is the eldest son of the king Charles 111 and Princess Diana, Princess Diana gave birth to Prince William and Prince Harry, before she departing, she was also pregnant before her death.

  12. Bavison A.

    Bronze
    -The queens favourite dog is corgis
    -The queen has two birthdays
    -‘The national anthem’ is about the queen
    -The queen was ‘sat’ for her portrait to be painted over 130 times
    -The queen has 9 thrones 6 of them are in Buckingham palace

    Silver
    Significant: sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
    Telegram: a system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire.
    Coronation: a ceremony in which a crown is placed on the head of a new king or queen.

    Gold:
    To congratulate and celebrate people who are turning 100 years old.

    Platinum:
    -Prince Harry is the younger son of Prince Charles and princess Diana
    -Prince Harry served in the British army for 10 years
    -Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018
    -Prince Harry is passionate about mental health awareness
    -Prince Harry is avid in sports

  13. Amelia B.

    Gold:
    I think the Queen sends telegrams to people who turned 100 years old because she is congratulating them for reaching the age of 100 because not many people live up to 100 years.I think she used a telegram to write to these people because they might not know or have Internet and are used to the old-fashioned way.

  14. Zayn S.

    To celebrate our birthday.

  15. Hatim M.

    Bronze:
    1. The Queen has two birthdays.
    2. Corgis are the Queens favourite dogs.
    3.she has sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times.
    4. She has nine thrones six at Buckingham Palace.
    5. Queen Elizabeth II is the first Queen to be 90 years old.

    Silver:
    Significant- having much important.
    Telegram- a message sent by a telegraph.
    Coronation- The ceremony when a new King or Queen is officially crowned.

  16. Musa S.

    BRONZE
    I have learnt
    – That she was born on the 21st of April ,1926
    – She had 2 birthdays every year
    -That she had over 130 portraits painted for her
    – Corgis are her favourite dogs
    -That she has 9 thrones including the 6 at Buckingham palace

    silver
    coronation) when a you beacome king or queen
    telgram) congratulats people who have reatched 100
    gold to celbrate there 100 th birthday

  17. Hamja B.

    *The queen has 2 birthday.
    * Queen’s favourite dogs are corgis.
    *Thr duke of England Philip is her husband.
    * she is the only female member of the royal family
    *birthday is on 21/04/1926

    Silver

    Significant -Very important
    Coronation – crowning
    Telegram- message send by telegraph

    Gold
    Because 100 year old people may have a lot of experience. They have survived 100 years in this world.

    Platinum
    *prince Philip born on 10 th January 1921
    * he born on Greece
    * he is a sports enthusiast

  18. Aaron R.

    Bronze
    The Queen has 4 children.
    Her favourite dog is a corgi.
    Her husband is Philip.
    She sends telegrams to people when they are 100 on their birthday.
    She is the person who can start and finish war with different countries.

    1. Haaniya I.

      Bronze
      The national Anthony is about the Queen
      The Queen has 2 birthdays
      Corgis are her favourite dogs
      She has sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times
      She has 9 thrones:6 at Buckingham Palace
      Silver
      Telegraph means a message sent using wires
      Gold
      To congratulate them

  19. Aahil M.

    Bronze
    The Queen was born on the 21st of April ,1926.
    The Queen has two birthdays.
    The Queen was crowned on 2 June 1953.
    The Queen was the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain.
    The Queen has served for 64 years.

    Silver
    Significantly – Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
    Telegram – a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form, used in the UK only for international messages since 1981.
    Coronation – The ceremony when a new king or queen is officially crowned.

    Gold
    The Queen sends telegram to people that are 100 years old or more to congratulate them on their 100th Birthday.

  20. Maryam K.

    Bronze
    QUEEN was born on 21st April 1926
    Her coronation was on 2nd June 1953
    Queen was head of the Church
    The queen has two birthdays
    She is head of the commonwealth

    Silver
    Telegram – A message is that which is sent electronically and then printed and delivered to someones home or office

    Coronation – The ceremony when a new king or queen is officially instated

    Gold
    She congratulated people on the milestone as it is not common to reach 100 years of age

    Platinum
    Prince William –
    Was the first future heir to the throne born to Charles and the late Lady Diana
    Attended schools in London
    Born on June 21st 1982
    He has something common with Harry Potter
    He has a widely viewed wedding ceremony

  21. Abdullah S.

    Bronze:
    1. The queen had lots of roles.
    2. The queen has 2 birthdays.
    3. She has sat about 130 times for her portrait to be painted.
    4. She often opens and closes commonwealth games.
    5. She had nine 9 thrones.

    Silver:
    Telegram – a message sent by telegraph.
    Coronation – honouring a monarch with a crown on their head.

    Gold: To congratulate them for surviving 100 years of age.

    Platinum: Prince Williams:
    1. His parents couldn’t agree on his name.
    2. He was a royal terror to his young class mates.
    3. He traded with his brother for Diana’s engagement ring.
    4. He has a personal connection to Harry Porter.
    5. He is left handed but learned to play polo with his right hand.

  22. Mueez K.

    Bronze
    QEII was born on 21st April 1926
    Her coronation was on 2nd June 1953
    Queen was head of the Church
    The queen has two birthdays
    She is head of the commonwealth

    Silver
    Telegram – A message is that which is sent electronically and then printed and delivered to someones home or office

    Coronation – The ceremony when a new king or queen is officially instated

    Gold
    She congratulated people on the milestone as it is not common to reach 100 years of age

    Platinum
    Prince William –
    Was the first future heir to the throne born to Charles and the late Lady Diana
    Attended schools in London
    Born on June 21st 1982
    He has something common with Harry Potter
    He has a widely broadcasted wedding ceremony

  23. Fathima U.

    King CharleS. Iii
    He was created prince f Wales in 1958
    He was educated at cheam school and gordonstoin
    His mom died on 8 sptembre 2022
    His dad died in WW2

  24. Fathima U.

    Bronze
    The queen had four child’s
    She is th head of England church she is the first 90yr old queen
    She served for 64 yrs

    1. Martyna Z.

      BRONZE: She got 8 grand-children. She was born on 21st April 1926. She had her coronation on 2nd June 1953. She was the Queen of the UK. She went on trip more than 200. SILVER: Significance noun the significance of something is its meaning or importance. Coronation means you get to be King or Queen. A message sent by telegraph. GOLD: I think she gave 100 year old people telegrams because she is respectful to old people. PALTIMUM: Prince Harry was a grand child to queen Elizabeth II. He is king charles III son. He was born on the 15th September 1984. He has a wife called Megan. He is 39 years old.

  25. Rishaan C.

    Bronze
    The queen has two birthdays.
    Corgis are her favourite dogs.
    She has nine thrones, six at Buckingham Palace.
    The national anthem is about the queen.
    She has had her portrait 130 times.

    Silver
    Significant means great or important to be worthy of attention.
    Telegram means a message that is sent using wires that carry electrical signals and then printed out.
    Coronation is a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen.

    Gold
    The reason why the queen sends a telegram to people who turn 100 years old. This is because it is a milestone in people’s life and not many people live up to 100 years old. So the queen recognizes this milestone and sends telegram in the old fashion way.

    Platinum
    Prince Harry fun facts.
    Harry isn’t actually his official name.
    He has two A levels in geography and art.
    Harry and Megan secretly married before their televised wedding.
    He worked as a jackaroo on a farm after school.
    Harry used the last name Wales while in service.

  26. Adam K.

    Bronze –
    . The Queen has two birthdays.
    . The Queen has a dog called Cargis and guards her.
    . The Queen was crowned on 2 June 1953.
    . The Queen was the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain.
    . The Queen has nine thrones, six at Buckingham Palace.
    Silver
    Significant means grrat or important to be worthy of attention.
    Telegram means a message that is sent by telegraph and then printed and delievered to someomes home.
    Coronation means a ceremony at which someone has become a queen or king.
    Gold
    I think Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old because she wishes them as they have reached 100 years old. Also i think she is veing respectful, polite and kind person.
    Platinum – Prince William
    . Prince William is a member of the British Royal family.
    . Prince William is the eldest son of King Charles III and Princess Diana.
    . In 2011 he married Catherine Middleton and became the duke of cambridge.
    . Prince William grandmother Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022.
    . Prince William atteneded schools in London and Berkshire.

  27. Great O.

    Bronze
    1. Queen Elizabeth has served for 64 years.
    2. Queen Elizabeth is the first Queen to become 90.
    3. Queen Elizabeth was born on 21st April 1926.
    4. Queen Elizabeth coronation was on 2nd June 1953.
    5. Queen Elizabeth has two birthdays.
    Silver
    Coronation-a ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign consort.
    Telegram-message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.
    Gold
    Queen Elizabeth sends a telegram to congratulate the people who are 100 years old.

  28. Shanum A.

    She has 2 birthdays.
    She was born on 21st April 1926
    Her favourite dogs are Corgis.
    She has sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times.
    She is the first to become 90years old on the throne.

    Silver
    Significant – Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
    Telegram – a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form, used in the UK only for international messages since 1981.
    Coronation – the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort.

    Gold
    To celebrate with them on their birthday.

    Platinum
    His mother died when he was 12 years old
    He was born in London on 15th September 1884
    He attended schools in London and Berkshire and then Eton college
    He enjoys sports. He plays rugby and polo.
    He founded the Invictus games for injured and sick veterans.

  29. Safiyyah A.

    Bronze
    She has 2 birthday.
    Her birthdate is 21st April 1926
    She has 8 grandchildren including prince William and Prince Harry
    Corgis are her favourite dogs.
    She is the first queen to become 90 years old on the throne.

    Silver
    Significant – Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
    Telegram – a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form, used in the UK only for international messages since 1981.
    Coronation – the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort.

    Gold
    To congratulate them on their 100th birthday.

    Platinum
    Prince William was born in London on June 21, 1982.
    He has a younger brother called Prince Harry.
    He did some volunteer work in Belize and Chile. He also worked on a farm in England.
    His mother died when he was 15years old.
    He is the heir to the British throne.

  30. Abdulkafi E.

    BRONZE
    I have learnt
    – That she was born on the 21st of April ,1926
    – She had 2 birthdays every year
    -That she had over 130 portraits painted for her
    – Corgis are her favourite dogs
    -That she has 9 thrones including the 6 at Buckingham palace

    SILVER RESEARCH

    Significant-sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy:
    Telegram-a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form, used in the UK only for international messages since 1981.
    coronation-the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort

    GOLD

    I think that they use telegrams for people that are 100 years old or more because they might not have a device so they can’t get immportant messages that the Queen had sent.

    PLATINUM

    King Charles
    – King Charles III was born at 9.14pm on 14 November 1948.
    -He became King on 8 September 2022.
    – From 1967 to 1970, he studied history at Cambridge University.
    -King Charles can speak welsh
    -The King is a qualified pilot and diver.

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