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Year 2 Reading Challenge A2 2022

Mr Carter

Metals

Illustration of a saucepan and a knife

Metals come from rocks called ores.

They are strong, hard and shiny materials that can be hammered into different shapes without breaking.

Their properties make them useful for objects such as cutlery, saucepans, cars and coins.

Plastics

Illustration of an action figure

Plastics are materials made from chemicals and are not found in nature. They are strong and waterproof, and can be made into any shape by applying heat. Plastics can also be dyed different colours or made to be transparent.

Plastics are used to make all sorts of things, such as bags, bottles and toys.

Glass

Illustration of a window and a pair of spectacles

Glass is made by melting sand and other minerals together at very high temperatures.

Glass is normally transparent and can be made into many different shapes. Thick glass can be strong, but thin glass will break very easily.

Glass is used for objects that need to be transparent such as windows and spectacles.

Wood

Illustration of a wooden chair and a door

Wood comes from trees.

It is strong and long lasting.

Wood is used to make things such as furniture that need to be strong and last a long time.

Fabrics

Illustration of a scarf

Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

Some fabrics, such as wool, cotton and silk, are natural (the fibres come from living things).

Some fabrics, such as polyester and nylons are made from synthetic fibres, which are made in factories, from chemicals.

Different fabrics have different properties. Fabrics can be stretchy (a pair of tights), insulating (keep you warm, like a woollen coat) or absorbent (a towel).

Fabrics are used to make clothes as they are flexible and comfortable, can be warm and do not wear out easily.

BRONZE

Write one fact about each material.

SILVER

Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?

Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?

Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?

GOLD

Use a dictionary to find the meaning of: transparent, waterproof, absorbent & flexible.

PLATINUM

Think of some different objects of your own. What are they made of? Why is this a suitable material? Use evidence from the text.

59 responses to “Year 2 Reading Challenge A2 2022”

  1. Khadija B.

    platinum
    1) I have toys that are plastic and are fun to play with, this is a suitable material because it’s safe to play with and does break easily.
    2)I have clothes that are fabric which is a suitable material to wear because it keeps me warm and also is very stylish.
    3) I also have metal bracelets and earrings which are suitable because they do not break easily and keep me looking pretty.

  2. Natan R.

    Bronze
    Metals are strong and they never break.
    Plastics are strong and waterproof.
    Glass is transparent and can be break easily.
    Wood is strong and comes from trees.
    Fabrics are thin fibres and they keep warm.
    Silver
    Metal will be a not good material for coat because it is hard and heavy.
    Wood would not be good for a window because it is not transparent and it would be too dark.
    Fabric it is not good for a table because it’s not strong
    Gold
    Transparent means you can see through something.
    Waterproof means water can not go through.
    Absorbent means something can soak water up.
    Flexible means something can stretchy.
    Platinum
    My fish tank is made out of glass,it is transparent and a bit strong.
    My toys is made out plastic it is strong and colorful.

  3. Arham S.

    Bronze
    Metals used for making household thing like lock, spoon etc.
    plastics used to do making beg and toys.
    glass is used for making object like windows.
    wood is used to make furniture that need in our daily life.
    Sliver
    Insulating material is good for a coat. it’s keep us warm.
    wood, we used it to making window.
    Wood
    Gold
    transparent means easy to perceive or detect.
    Waterproof means impervious to water.
    Absorbent means able to soak up.
    flexible means adaptable.

  4. Neron O.

    No because metal is too hard
    wood is hard
    No because fabric is too flexible
    Transparent means you can see through
    Absorbent means water can soak in it
    Flexible means you can bend

    Wardrobe can be made from wood
    Pencils can be made from wood
    blankets can be made from wool

  5. Huzaifah J.

    Bronze
    Metals
    Metals are strong, shiny and are good conductors of electricity and heat. They have a high melting point. Example of metals are hammer head and kitchen cutlery
    Plastic
    Can be put into any shape easily and it lasts for a long time. Example of plastic are bottles and bags
    Glass
    Is made from sand its heated until it melts and can also be recycled.
    Glass are transparent and can be made into many different shapes. Example of glass are windows and vases
    Wood
    Wood is a very useful material because it has many different uses. It can be carved into any shape. Example of wood are table and a wooden spoon
    Fabric
    Fabrics are made from thin fibres and they can be stretchy, absorbent and warm. Different fabrics have different properties. Example of frabrice are clothes and blankets

    Silver
    No metal would not be a good material for a coat as its not stretchy and flexible and it will be uncomfortable to wear. A frabic material such as wool be a good for a coat will keep us warm.

    No wood would not be suitable for a window as it’s not transparent or waterproof. A glass would be a good material for a window.

    No fabric will not be a good material for a table as it’s not hard and will fall. Wood would be a good material as its strong.

    Gold
    Transparent-if a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it clearly

    Waterproof- not allowing water to go through

    Aborbent- able to take liquid in through the surface and to hold it

    Flexible- able to change or can be changed easily according to the situation

    Platinum
    Hammer head is made of metal its hard, strong and rigid
    Belt is made of leather it is strong and flexible
    Jumper is made of wool its flexible and warm
    Table and chairs are made from wood it’s strong and hard.

  6. Adam A.

    Bronze challenge
    Metal is hard
    Plastic is waterproof
    Glass is transparent
    Wood is strong
    Fabric is soft

  7. Dominik B.

    Bronze

    The plastic was waterproof.
    The wood was hard.
    The glass was transparent.

    Silver

    No the metal would not be good for a coat because it is to hard and not comfortable.The wood would not be good material because it is not transparent.Fabric would not be good for a table because it is to weak.

    Gold

    Transparent means you can see through something.Waterproof means water can not go through something.Absorbent means something can soak water up.Flexible means something can stretch easily.
    Platinum
    My little table is made of plastic.The kitchen door is made of wood. The sink is made of metal.The cups are made of glass.

  8. Manuela M.

    Bronze
    Metals are strong and they never break.
    Plastics are strong and waterproof.
    Glass is transparent and can be break easily.
    Wood is strong and comes from trees.
    Fabrics are thin fibres and they keep warm.
    Silver
    Metal it is not good for a coat because it’s not flexible.
    Wood it is not good for a window because its not transparent.
    Fabric it is not good for a table because it’s not strong.
    Gold
    Transparent=clear
    Waterproof=water resistant
    Absorbent=permeable
    Flexible=pliable

  9. Sara H.

    bronze
    1.metal is strong and shiny.
    2.plastic can be transparent or dyed.
    3.thick glass is strong, thin glass is easy to break.
    4.wood is used for furniture.
    5.fabrics can be smooth and keep you warm.

    silver
    1.metal would not be suitable because its not comfy and does not keep you warm.
    2.wood would not be suitable because it is not transparent.
    3.fabric would not be suitable because its not strong and doesnt last long.

    gold
    1.transparent means you can see through it.
    2.waterproof means water cant go in or through it.
    3.absorb means to take something inside.
    4.flexible means to be stretchy and bendy.

    platinum.
    1.pans are made of metals, this means its strong and doesnt break.
    2.toys are made of plastic, this means they can be made into lots of shapes.
    3.windows are made of glass, this means they are transparent.
    4.wardrobes are made of wood, this means they can hold lots of clothes.
    5.blankets are made of fabric, they keep you warm and are comfy.

  10. Iqra S.

    BRONZE
    Write one fact about each material.
    Metal- strong and can be turned into different types of things.
    Plastic- plastic is not natural and it is hard material.
    Glass- glass is transparent and is made from melted sand.
    Wood- wood is a brownish colour and is made from and by tree’s.
    Fabric- fabric is normally used when making clothes but not very strong.
    SILVER
    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    A good material for a coat is fabric as it keeps you warm with layers.
    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    A material for a window wood be glass as it is transparent.
    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    Wood would be a good material for a table as it is strong and can hold heavy objects.
    GOLD
    Use a dictionary to find the meaning of:
    transparent- (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    , waterproof, – impervious to water.
    absorbent -of a material) able to soak up liquid easily.
    & flexible.-capable of bending easily without breaking.

  11. Orevaoghene O.

    Bronze
    Metal is made from rock

    Plastic can be used to make toys

    Glass can be used to make transparent things like window

    Wood is used to make hard furniture

    Fabric is used make clothes like my uniform

  12. Liliana S.

    Bronze challenge.
    Metals are used for cutleries.
    Plastics are used for bags and bottles.
    Glass is used for windows.
    Wood is used to make furniture.
    Fabrics are used to make clothes.

  13. Huzaifa S.

    (Bronze Challenge)

    Metal – They can conduct electricity and heat.

    (Plastic) – Plastic does not has a good impact on human health. It also causes soil pollution, air pollution and water pollution.

    (Fabric) – Fabric, cloth or textile are often made by weaving or knitting fibers together. It is often used to make clothing or or cover furniture.

    (Glass) – Glass is a hard material that can be made in many shapes. Glass is mainly made of Silica (sand).

    (Wood) – There are two main types of wood, soft wood and hard wood. We can make doors and tables.

    (Silver Challenge)

    Metal – would not be a good material for coat because it is hard and heavy. It is not flexible and comfortable.

    Wood – cannot be used for window because we cannot open it to look outside and there will be no air and sunshine coming inside.

    Fabric – could be a good material for a table to put on only because it can help to avoid the scratches and stains on the table.

    (Gold Challenge)

    Transparent- is used to describe things that we can see through or things that allow for light to pass through clearly. e.g. Fabrics can be transparent.

    Waterproof- If something is waterproof, water can’t soak it or get inside of it. For example, waterproof coat will keep my cloths dry and waterproof bag will keep my books and lunch dry inside without getting wet.

    Absorbent- Is a material which is able to soak up liquid easily through the surface and hold it. Examples are kitchen towel paper and sponge.

    Flexible- Is a object or material which can be bent easily without breaking. Example is a hair brush with long flexible bristles.

    Platinum Challenge)

    Rain boots- are made from rubber and they are easy to bend. They are flexible and waterproof so that our feet cannot get wet.

  14. Adam O.

    Bronze:
    Metal is strong.
    Plastic can be changed into any shape.
    Glass can break easily if its thin.
    Wood is used to make furniture or a house.
    Fabric can be worn as clothes.

    1. Adam O.

      Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
      No, not at all. Because it’s too strong and you would not be able to move in it.

      Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
      No, because its not transparent.

      Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
      No, because it would be floppy and would fall easily.

      1. Adam O.

        Transparent= see through, allows light through.

        Waterproof= doesn’t let water through,water tight.

        Absorbent= soaks up liquid easily.

        Flexible= stretchy, csn bend without breaking.

        PLATINUM

  15. Advika B.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong and it is not flexible
    Plastic is made out of chemicals and we can make lots of things using plastic like plastic bottles and toys
    Glass is transparent and you can see through it
    Wood comes from trees and paper is made out of wood
    Fabrics are very soft and clothes are made of fabrics
    Silver
    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    No, because metal is hard and strong and you can’t make a coat with Metal
    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    No, wood is not transparent
    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    No, the fabric is not strong and cannot hold anything

    Gold
    Transparent means you can see through it
    waterproof means that water could not come through absorbent means it can suck up water
    flexible means you can move it around

    Platinum
    Metal
    A table stand made out of metal
    Glass
    Windows are made out of glass
    Wood
    bed made out of Wood
    Fabrics
    All clothes are made out of fabrics

  16. Sanya S.

    Silver:
    1. It wouldn’t be good for coats beacuse it’s to rough and hard.
    2. Wood would not be sustainable for a window beacuse it’s not see through.
    3.fabric would not be a good material for a table because its to flexible which u couldn’t put antrhing on top of it or make it stand up and be stable.

  17. Warizah I.

    Bronze
    Metal are shiny, strong, and hard material
    Plastic strong and waterproof material
    glass are hard and trance parent material
    Silver
    No because metal is too heavy
    No wood is not tranceparent
    No it is light
    Gold
    Tranceparent:you can see through it
    Waterproof:Water can not go through it

  18. Aiyla S.

    BRONZE

    Metals come from rocks called ores, and are strong hard and shiny.

    Plastic Is strong and waterproof, and can be made into any shape by applying heat

    Glass is transparent and is used for windows and glasses

    Wood is strong and long lasting and is used to make furniture

    Fabrics are used to make clothes as they are flexible and comfortable

    SILVER

    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?
    No it would not be good material because metal is hard and shiny and is used for cutlery and card

    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?
    No because wood isn’t transparent

    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?
    No fabric would not be good material for a table because if you put something on top it would fall.

    GOLD

    Transparent – allows light to pass through so the objects behind can be seen
    Waterproof- not allowing water to go through
    Absorbent- able to soak up liquid easily
    Flexible- bending easily without breaking

    PLATINUM

    Blanket is made from fabric, this is insulating as it keeps me warm

    Table is made From wood this is strong and hard

    Water bottle is made from plastic this won’t break and I can drink water from it

  19. Kayla P.

    Bronze Challenge:

    Metals are strong, hard and shiny materials and they come from rocks called orers.

    Plastics are strong and waterproof.

    Wood comes from trees and is strong and long lasting

    Fabrics are made from thin fibres woven together.

    Silver Challenge:

    Would metal be a good material for a coat? Why?

    No metal would not be a good material for a coat because it is not flexible and would not be comfortable to wear.

    Would wood be a suitable material for a window? Why?

    No wood would not be a suitable material for Window as it is not transparent and you would not be able to see through the window if it was made from wood.

    Would fabric be a good material for a table? Why?

    No fabric would not be a good material for a table because it is flexible and would bend and fall all the time.

    Gold challenge:

    Transparent – when a light passes through an object you can see through it.

    Waterproof – a garment or material that keeps out water.

    Absorbent – a material which is able to soak up liquid easily

    Flexible – a material or object which is capable of bending without breaking.

  20. Waniya Z.

    Bronze
    Metal is strong hard and shiny.
    Plastic is strong and waterproof .
    Glass
    Thick glass can be strong but thin glass will break very easily.
    Wood is strong and hard.
    Fabric is soft warm flexible and comfortable.

    Silver
    No because metal is not comfortable.
    No because you can’t see through wood.
    No because fabric is not strong.
    Mlatinum
    My table made from wood it’s suitable material it is strong and hard.
    A doll is made from plastic and it’s suitable because it doesn’t break.
    My pencil is made from wood because it’s hard.

  21. Hannah B.

    Silver
    Fabric would be a good material for a coat because it is soft and insulating which can keep you warm.
    Glass would be a suitable material for a window because it is transparent and can let the sunshine in.
    Wood will be a good material for a table because it strong.
    Gold
    Transparent – a material that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be seem
    Waterproof – something that doesn’t allow water to pass through
    Absorbent – a material that soaks up material easily
    Flexible – a material which bends easily without breaking

  22. Aryan H.

    bronze
    metal is hard
    plastic is used in toys
    glass is used in glasses
    wood is hard and used in tables
    fabric is used in towels

    Silver
    metal is not good for a coat because it would not be comfy
    wood is not good for a window because you cannot see through it
    fabric is not good for a table because fabric is not hard.

    gold
    transparent: something that’s see through
    waterproof: when water cannot go through it
    absorbent: soaks up water
    flexible: when something can bend

    platinum
    a book is made of paper so it is easy to write and it is bendy.
    ipad case is made of plastic. it is good because it is bendy.
    a table is made out of wood because it is hard and not bendy.

  23. Sarah B.

    Bronze:
    Metal is strong, hard and shiny
    Plastic is strong and waterproof
    Fabric is flexible and stretchy and soft
    Glass is transparent
    Wood is strong and long-lasting

    Silver:
    1)No, because you wouldn’t be able to move around easily and metal is not comfortable
    2)No then you won’t be able to see through it. It’s not transparent
    3)No, as it will fall all the time.

    Gold:
    transparent: allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
    waterproof:a garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water.
    absorbent:able to soak up liquid easily.
    flexible: capable of bending easily without breaking.

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