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Year 2 Reading Challenge Spring 1 2023

Mr Carter

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 last year, but we would still like you to researh this amazing historic 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 these words: significant, wreath, 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.

63 responses to “Year 2 Reading Challenge Spring 1 2023”

  1. Anu K.

    Bronze:
    Queen Elizabeth was born on the 21st of April in 1926.
    She is the only person who can declare and end the war.
    She is the head of the Commonwealth and has made more than 200 trips to visit the Commonwealth countries.
    She has nine thrones, six of which are in Buckingham Palace.
    Corgis are her favourite dogs.

    Silver:
    Significant- is when something is important.
    Wreath- a circle made from poppies and leaves to remember soldiers.
    Telegram- is something that was used in the olden days when there were no mobile phones. It is a machine that prints out different messages to people from the person who has sent it.
    Coronation- is when the next in line becomes King or Queen by being crowned on a special day.

    Gold:
    I think the Queen used to send telegrams to people who reached 100 years old because she wanted to congratulate them. Also, some of the people might have been alive when the telegram was invented so it brings back memories of the olden days.

    Platinum:
    Princess Charlotte-
    Princess Charlotte was born on the 2nd of May 2015. She is 7 years old.
    She weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces at birth.
    Her full name is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, this remembers the names of her past family members.
    She is third in line to the throne. This means after her dad and her brother.
    She currently goes to Lambrook School in London with her two brothers.

  2. Orevaoghene O.

    Bronze
    5 things I’ve learnt about queen Elizabeth

    1. Queen Elizabeth was born on the 21st of April
    2. Her Coronation was on the 2nd of June 1953
    3. she has 4 children
    4. she has 8 Grand children
    5. she was married to Prince Philip

  3. Adam O.

    Bronze
    The Queens favourite dogs are corgis.
    She was virn in 1926.
    She had 9 thrones.
    She had 4 children.
    Was married to Prince Philip.

    Silver:
    Telegram is a note that is sent send written up before being given to the person.

    Coronation is a ceremony when the crowns are given.

    Wreath is a circle made of flowers.

    1. Adam O.

      Significant means important person

      1. Adam O.

        Gold: I think the Queen used to send telegrams to people when they turn 100 years old to make them feel special.

  4. Elisei-Ionut P.

    The Queen is 90years old
    The Queen has four children
    She is the only female from royal family serving in the armed forces.
    The Queen’s husband’s name is Philip.
    She has eight grandchildren.

  5. Natan R.

    Bronze

    1. She has 2 birthdays.
    2 she has 4 children Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.
    3.the only female member of the Royal family to be in the army.
    4.she has grand children. 5.she was 19 when she bacame Queen.

    Silver

    Significant. Means very Important.
    Wreath is an arrangement of flowers or poppy’s.
    Telegram is a message sent by telegraph.
    Coronation is the ceremony of the rowi g of the King or Queen.

    Gold
    The Queen sends a telegram to people that are a 100 years old to congratulate them

    Platinum

    Prince William
    1. William is married to Kate.
    2. They have 3 children George, Luis, Charlotte.
    3. He is the son of Princess Diana and King Charles.
    4. He has one brother called Harry. 5.He is first in line to be king.

  6. Liyana M.

    Silver challenge:

    Significant – sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
    Wreath – an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave.
    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 challenge:

    The Queen sends telegrams to people over 100 to congratulate them.

    Platinum challenge:

    Princess Charlotte

    Princess Charlotte loves animals.

    She can also speak Spanish.

    She cooks for her mother.

    Princess Charlotte loves gymnastics

    Charlotte’s nickname is Lottie.

    Liyana has wrote the maths challenge in her homework book. Liyana has also wrote the bronze reading challenge in her homework book.

  7. Sara H.

    bronze:
    1. the queens favourite dogs are corgis
    2. the queen has 2 birthdays
    3. the queen congratulates those who turn 100.
    4. the queen has 4 four children with the duke of Edinburgh
    5. the queen has 9 thrones, 6 in Buckingham palace.

    silver:
    1. significant is something or someone who is important
    2. a wreath is an arrangement of flowers or plants used for deconration
    3. a telegram is a message sent by telegraph and delivered in written or printed form
    4. a coronation is the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s consort

    gold:
    i think the queen sends telegrams to those who turn 100 because she wants to wish them a happy century alive and a happy birthday and to celebrate it.

  8. Liliana S.

    Bronze:
    I have learnt about the Queen that she had 2 birthdays. The Queen had 4 children. She had 8 grandchildren. Her favorite dogs were Corgis. The Elizabeth II was the first queen to have 90 years.

    Gold:
    The Queen was sending the telegrams to people, who had their 100 birthday to congratulate them.

  9. Arham S.

    Bronze
    Corgis are her favourite dog.
    she has nine thrones
    she is head of the commonwealth.
    She is the only one who declare and end war with other countries.
    She also often or closes the commonwealth games.

    Silver
    Significant: having or likely to have influence or effect
    wreath: an arrangement of flowers
    telegram: a message sent by telegraph
    coronation: the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign’s cosort
    Gold
    Because the queen didn’t pass 100 years old so she would want to congratulate them.

    Platinum
    Prince William
    prince William was the first future king to be born in a hospital.
    He was an air ambulance pilot.
    He broke royal tradition as an infant.
    He has a personal connection to Harry Potter
    He’s left-handed ,but learned to play polo with his right hand.

  10. Kayla P.

    Bronze challenge:

    1. The Queen is the Head of Church of England
    2. Corgis are her favourite dogs
    3. The National Anthem is about the Queen.
    4. The Queen has 2 Birthdays.
    5. The Queen has made more than 200 trips to visit Commonwealth countries.

    Silver Challenge:

    Significant – important or noticeable, having much importance.
    Wreath-an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring used for decorations.
    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 challenge:

    The Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old to congratulate them for reaching 100 as it is a big milestone and to give them blessings of good health and prosperity in the remainder of their days.

  11. Huzaifah J.

    Bronze
    1. The Queen was the eldest child of King George VI
    2. The Queen is married to Prince Phillip and have 4 Children
    3. She was born in London
    4. She became the queen at the age of 25
    5. The Queen celebrates 2 birthdays each year

    Silver
    Significant: relatively large in amount or quantity
    Wreath: a circular band of flowers , foliage or an ornamental work for adorning the head or any decorative purpose; a garland or a chaplet
    Telegram: a message or communication sent by telegram dispatch
    Coronation; the art or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other sovereign

    Gold
    The queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old to congratulate them as it’s an achievement and wishes them good health.

    Platinum
    King Charles III ( Charles Philip Arthur George)
    Born: 14th November 1948
    1. King Charles can play 3 instruments cello, piano and the trumpet
    2. He has 2 children Prince William (next in line to become the King) and Prince Harry
    3. He became the King on 8th September 2022
    4. King Charles III can speak welsh
    5. The King is a qualified pilot and diver

  12. Noah M.

    Bronze
    The national anthem ,is about Queen ll.
    The Queen was two birthdays.
    Corgis is her favourite dogs.
    She has sat for her portrait for one hundred and thirty times.
    She has nine thrones , six at Buckingham palace.
    Silver
    Coronation: is when a the ceremony when a king or a queen is crowned.
    Significant:is meaning a great deal.
    Wreath : is an arrangement of flowers and leaves in memory of the death.
    Telegram: is a message that is written down and sent by radio or electronic signals.
    Gold
    To talk about there lives ,teach them language and tell them about when they have their own death.

  13. Maximilian J.

    Bronze
    1)Born on 21st April 1926
    2)The Queen had two birthdays
    3)She has nine thrones
    4)Corgis are her favourite dogs
    5)She sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times
    Silver
    significant- very important or great
    wreath- an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems in the shape of a circle
    telegram- used to send messages
    coronation- when a monarch is crowned
    Gold
    The Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old to congratulate them because it is a very long time.
    Platinum
    Prince William
    1)He was an air ambulance pilot
    2)He is next in line for king
    3)Served in the Royal Air Force for more than 7 years
    4) Born on June 21, 1982
    5)He is the prince of Wales

  14. Dominik B.

    Bronze

    1. The Queen has two birthdays .
    2 She has sat for her portrait to be painted more than 130 times .
    3 She has nine thrones , six are in Buckingham Palace .
    4 The Queen sends telegrams to people who have reached 100 years old .
    5 The queen has 8 grandchildren.

    Silver

    Significant means sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention .
    A wreath is an arrangement of flowers , stems or leaves placed in a ring and is used as a decoration or for putting on a grave .
    A telegram is a message in written or printed form .
    A coronation is the ceremony of crowning a sovereign .

    Gold

    The Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old because not many people reach this age so it is a big achievement .

    Platinum

    Prince William

    1 Prince William is 40 years old .
    2 He is the Prince Of Wales .
    3 He served in the Royal Air Force for 7 years .
    4 He is married to Princess Catherine and has 3 children George , Charlotte and Louis .
    5 He is the president of England’s football association and supports Aston Villa FC .

  15. Yusuf A.

    GOLD – The Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 because they have lived long and to congratulate them. 🎂

    1. Head Teacher

      It will now be the King who does this job .

      1. Hurayn A.

        Yes. 🤴

  16. Iqra S.

    BRONZE

    Tell me 5 new things you’ve learnt about the Queen.
    The national anthem is about the queen
    The queen has two birthdays
    She loves corgis
    She is the only one that can end war
    She awards people at the age of 100
    SILVER

    Use a dictionary to find the meaning of these words: significant, wreath, telegram, coronation
    SIGNIFICANT- sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention
    WREATH- an arrangement of flowers leaves or stems in a ring used for decoration to leave on a grave
    TELEGRAM- a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form
    CORONATION- ceremony of crowing
    GOLD
    Why do you think the Queen sends a telegram to people who are 100 years old?
    Because the queen was not over 100 years old so she would want to congratulate them.
    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.
    Prince William

    He was the first child of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Prince William has a younger brother, Prince Harry. Their mother died when Prince William was 15 years old. Prince William attended schools in London and Berkshire and then entered Eton College.

  17. Manuela M.

    Bronze
    The Queen has two birthdays.
    She has four children.
    She has 8 grandchildren.
    She loves dogs.
    She has 9 thrones.
    Silver
    Significant – important or noticeable
    Wreath-an arrangement of Flowers in a ring used for decorations.
    Telegram-a message send by telegraph
    Coronation-the ceremony of crowning

  18. Dhonshan R.

    Bronze
    1.The Queen has two birthdays.
    2.Corgis are her favourite dogs.
    3.The National Anthem is about the Queen.
    4.She has sat for her portrait to be painted over 130 times.
    5.She has nine thrones, six at Buckingham Palace.
    platinum
    About Charles
    Charles was born in Buckingham Palace.
    He was made Prince of Wales.
    His father’s name is Prince Philip.
    He was educated at Cheam and Gordonstoun schools.
    He studied at University of Cambridge.

  19. Hudaa M.

    Platinum
    Queen elizibath
    She has 8 grand children.
    She has 4 children.
    She was married to Prince Phillip.
    She was the longest ruling monarch.
    She liked her dogs.

  20. Latifa A.

    bronze
    she is the Head of the church. she can stop war between different country. courase is her favourite dog. she has two birthdays. She is the first Queen to become 90 years old

  21. Saalihah H.

    Bronze
    The National Anthem is for the Queen
    Prince Philip and the Queen has four children
    She give card for people who going to pass away

    Silver

    1. Saalihah H.

      Bronze
      The National Anthem is for the Queen
      Prince Philip and the Queen has four children
      She gives a telegram to people who turns the age of 100
      Prince Harry and Prince William
      The Queen was over 90 years
      Silver
      Significant means very important
      Wreath means arrangement of flowers
      Telegram means a message delivered in written text
      Coronation means a person is king or queen with The Crown

  22. Aiyla S.

    BRONZE

    1. She has 4 children
    2. She is only Queen to turn 90
    3. She likes Corgis
    4. She was 21st April 1926
    5. The Queen has two birthdays

    SILVER

    SIGNIFICANT- sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention

    WREATH- an arrangement of flowers leaves or stems in a ring used for decoration to leave on a grave

    TELEGRAM- a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form

    CORONATION- ceremony of crowing

    GOLD

    To congratulate people who have turned 100 years old

    PLATINUM

    PRINCE CHARLES

    1. He was born on 14th November
    2. He has 2 sons Prince William and Prince Harry
    3. He is now the King
    4. He is married to Camila
    5. He Was born in Buckingham Palace

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