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Year 2 Reading Challenge – SUMMER 1

Mr Mahmood

Hi Year 2. In Summer 1, you will be introduced to the story, Fantastic Mr Fox. This extended story is written by an Author called Roald Dahl. Read about him, choose a challenge and answer the questions.

Bronze
When was Roald Dahl born?
Where was he born?
Name a book that he wrote.
How old was Roald Dahl when his father died?
How many books did Roald Dahl write?

Silver
Explain why  Roald Dahl had to give up being a pilot. 
What did he choose to do instead?
Did Roald Dahl want to write fiction or information texts?
Find evidence in the text above to prove this. 

Gold
Use your researching skills to find the titles of five of his books. 
Out of the five titles you have found, which one would you like to read? Why?
I would like to read…. because…

Greater Depth Challenge

Here is the book we will be reading.
Who is the illustrator of the book? What does an illustrator do?
What is the blurb? How could this be useful when choosing a book?
EXTRA CHALLENGE: Write a character description of Fantastic Mr Fox using expanded noun phrases.

70 responses to “Year 2 Reading Challenge – SUMMER 1”

  1. Aahil M.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born on September 13th 1916.
    He was born in wales.
    He wrote Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    Roald Dahl was 4 years old when his father died.
    In his lifetime he wrote 19 children’s books.

    Silver
    Roald Dahl was badly injured in a crash in Egypt so he gave up being a pilot.
    He started writing stories for newspapers and magazines.
    He wrote fiction books as he loved telling bedtime stories to his children which gave him ideas for writing children’s books.

    Gold
    1. Fantastic Mr.Fox
    2. James and the Giant Peach
    3. Charlie and the chocolate factory
    4. The Witches
    5. The Magic Finger
    I like to read all of them.

    GD
    The illustrator of the book is Quentin Blake.
    They create images and drawings in the story.
    A blurb is a hint of what is in the story.

    1. Ms Khan

      Good work, Aahil!

  2. Hosanna N.

    Gold
    5 titles of Mr Roald Dahl books:
    -Fantastic Mr Fox
    -Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    -The Witches
    -Matilda
    -The BFG
    I would like to read the The
    BFG because it sounds very interesting how Sopfie decides to stop the giants. She seems to be brave.

    Greater Depth
    The illustrator of the book Fantastic Mr Fox is Quentin Blake.
    . The illustrator draws, creates images to give an idea of what’s the story is about.
    . A blurb is a short description you find in a book and encourages you to read the book or buy the book.
    . It can be useful when choosing a book because it tells you the idea of what the book is all about. You can see from the blurb whether the book is interesting or not before you buy or read it all.

    Extra Challenge
    Fantastic Mr Fox is a cunning clever fox. He is fast and brave. He is able to use his skills and knowledge to continue to outsmart the farmers. He wears a purple coat, spotty scarf with a big bag full of chickens.

  3. Yosias A.

    Bronze Roald Dahl was born in Wales Road Dahl was born in 1916 name a 📖 from Roald Dahl fantastic Mr fox sliver Roald Dahl wanted to ✍ fictions 📖 gold The bfG fantastic Mr fox Charlie and the chocolate 🍫 factory 🏭 The giant corocolidile The marvellous medicine
    .

  4. Rabia S.

    Bronze
    He was born in 1916.
    He was born in Wales.
    He wrote the book charlie and the Chocolate factory.
    Roald Dahl was four years old when his father died.
    He wrote 19 children’s books in his lifetime.

    Silver
    He had to give up being a pilot because he was injured in a crash in Egypt.
    He chose to become a writer.
    He wrote fiction books. He loved telling his children bedtime stories which gave him ideas for his children’s books.

    1. Ms Khan

      Great answers, Yosias!

  5. Martyna Z.

    BRONZE Roald Dahl was born in Wales on 13 September 1916 He wrote 19 books.
    SILVER Roald Dahl did not want to be a pilot because he crashed in Egypt and moved to America.
    GOLD Fantastic Mr fox, Charlie and the Chocolate factory , Charlie and the big glass lift,
    Matilda, the enormous crocodile. I would like to read Matilda because it might be interesting. The illustrator is Sir Quentin Blake and she draws the pictures. it is called a blurb it tells more about the story.

  6. Rayyan R.

    Bronze:
    He was born on September 13th 1916.
    Roald Dahl was born in Wales.
    He wrote James and the Giant Peach.
    He was four years old when his father died.
    Roald Dahl wrote 19 children’s books in his lifetime.

    Silver challenge:
    Roald Dahl flew planes in the Second World War and was badly injured in a crash in Egypt.Thats why he didn’t want to be a pilot.
    He used to love telling children bedtime stories which gave him ideas to write children’s books.Thats why he chose to be an author.
    I think he wrote fiction because his books have been made into films and films could be unreal.

    Gold challenge:
    1.James and the Giant Peach
    2.Charlie and the chocolate factory
    3.Matilda
    4.The BFG
    5.Fantastic Mr.Fox
    I would like to read Fantastic Mr.Fox because it is fantastic.I absolutely loved reading the story and had so much fun.
    Mr.Fox whose family and friends are hungry think of a fantastic plan to survive and look for food.

  7. Rumaysa K.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born September 13th 19.16.
    He was born in Wales.
    He wrote James and the giant peach.
    He was 4 years old when his father died.
    He wrote 19 children’s book’s.
    Silver
    He had to give up being a pilot because he was injured in a crash in Egypt.
    He chose to write children’s books instead.
    He wrote fiction books because he loved reading bedtime stories to his children.

    1. Ms Khan

      Well followed, Rumaysa!

  8. Bavison A.

    BRONZE
    1. Roald Dahl was born in september 13th of 1916.
    2. He was born in wales.
    3. He wrote charlie and the chocolate factory.
    4. Roald Dahl was four years old when his father died.
    5 .Roald Dahl wrote 19 childrens books.

    SILVER
    1. Roald Dahl gave up being a pilot because he had a serious injury in egypt during the world war 2.
    2. Roald Dahl started writing books.
    3. Roald Dahl wrote fiction books.
    evidence from the text ‘ he loved to read story books to his children’.

    GOLD

    1. He wrote BFG, james and the giant peach,fantastic mr fox, the enormous crocodile and the magic finger.
    2. I would like to read the BFG because it looks very interesting.

    GD

    1.Quentin Blake is the illustrator. An illustrator draws pictures in the book to make more fun.
    2. A blurb is a summary of the whole book . This can be useful when choosing a book because you can read the blurb to see if you would like to read the book.

  9. Saliha K.

    Bronze

    Roald Dahl was born on the 13th September 1916.
    Roald Dahl was born in wales.
    Roald Dahl first book was James and the giant peach.
    Roald dahl was 4 years old when his father died.
    Roald Dahl wrote 19 children books.

  10. Hatim M.

    Bronze:
    1. Roald Dahl was born in 1916.
    2: Roald Dhal was born in Wales.
    3: He rote Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    4: He was 4 when his father died.
    5:He rote 19 children books.
    Silver:
    1. The reason why he had to give up being a pilot is because he crashed a plane in Egypt in The Second World war and injured himself badly.
    2:He didn’t like to follow the rules and he wanted to travel to different countries.
    3:He wanted to make fiction books.

  11. Maryam K.

    English

    Bronze
    Road Dahl was born on 13th September 1916 he was born in Wales, he was four years old when his father died.
    His first published book was James and the giant peach. he was died 12th november.he was 74 when he passed away he wrote
    19 children books in his life !!

    silver
    He was badly injured in a crash in Egypt
    He moved to America and started to write stories for newspapers and magazines

    Gold
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Fantastic Mr Fox
    The Witches
    Roald Dahl Boy
    Matilda

    1. Ms Khan

      Great answers, Maryam!

  12. Mueez K.

    English

    Bronze
    Road Dahl was born on 13th September 1916 he was born in Wales, he was four years old when his father died.
    His first published book was James and the giant peach. he was died 12th november.he was 74 when he passed away he wrote
    19 children books in his life !!

    silver
    He was badly injured in a crash in Egypt
    He moved to America and started to write stories for newspapers and magazines

    Gold
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Fantastic Mr Fox
    The Witches
    Roald Dahl Boy
    Matilda

  13. Aiyla I.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born on September 13th 1916.
    Roald Dahl was born in Wales.
    Roald Dahl wrote Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    Roald Dahl was four year old when his father died.
    In his lifetime, Roald Dahl wrote 19 children’s books.

    Silver
    Roald Dahl had to give up being a pilot because he was badly injured in a crash in egypt.
    After the crash, he moved to America and started writing.
    Roald Dahl started with information texts for example he wrote for newspapers and magazines, then he started writing fiction stories for children. The evidence for this is that ”Most of his books have been made into films”

    Gold
    1 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    2 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    3 Matilda
    4 James and the Giant Peach
    5 The crocodile

    I would like to read Charlie and the chocolate factory because it has factory of chocolate.

    GDC
    The illustrator of the book for Fantastic Mr Fox is Quentin Blake.
    An illustrator is like a storyteller, but instead of using words, they use pictures.They draw and create images for books, magazines, websites, and even games. They bring stories and ideas to life by making colourful and interesting pictures that help people understand and enjoy the story better.

    The blurb is a short summary or description of what a book is about. It’s usually found on the back cover or inside flap of a book. The blurb can be really helpful because it gives a quick preview of what the story is about. It can help them decide if they’re interested in reading the book or not.

    Extra challenge
    – Fantastic Mr. Fox is a clever, cunning creature with fiery orange fur that glows like the setting sun.
    – His sleek, slender body moves with grace and agility, as he dashes through the lush green forest under the twinkling stars.
    – With sharp, keen eyes that gleam like polished emeralds, he surveys his surroundings, always one step ahead of any danger.
    – His bushy, magnificent tail swishes behind him, a symbol of his majestic presence in the animal kingdom.
    – And oh, his dashing red coat, which shines with a brilliance that rivals the most dazzling treasure!
    – With a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a sly grin on his face, Fantastic Mr. Fox is the epitome of charm and adventure in the wild woods.

    1. Ms Khan

      Excellent description of Mr Fox!

  14. Iyla H.

    bronze Roald Dahl was born in September 13th 1916.Roald Dahl was born in Wales.Roald Dahl wrote 19 books.silver Roald Dahl gave up As a pilot because he got an injury from the crash in Egypt. so He decided to move to America Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Wrote a information text.gold*BFG* Charlie and the chocolate factory* Fantastic Mr fox* Charlie and the great glass elevator

  15. Kuwar S.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born on September 13th 1916.
    He was born in Wales.
    He wrote Fantastic Mr Fox.
    He was only 4 years old when his father died.
    He wrote 19 children books.

    Silver
    Roald Dahl flew planes in the 2nd world war and badly injured in a crash in Egypt and he was unfit for being a pilot Instead he chose to wrote stories for newspapers and magazines.

    He wrote fiction books . He loved telling his children to bedtime stories.

    Gold
    Fantastic Mr Fox.
    The Enormous Crocodile.
    Dirty Beasts.
    Matilda .
    The Magic Finger.
    I would like to read The Magic Finger. I wanted to learn about how the magic Finger do the Magic .

    GD

    The illustrator of the book is Quentin Blake . The Illustrator draw the pictures of story.

    Blurb is a short information about a story. Blurb is really useful when we choose a book to read.

  16. Abdullah S.

    Bronze
    Ronald Dahl was born in 1916.He was born in wales.One of his books was fantastic Mr fox.He was 4 years old.19 years old.
    Silver
    Because he got injured in world war 2.write stories.He wanted to write fiction texts.
    Gold
    I would like to read Charlie and the chocolate factory because I want to know what it is about.

    GD
    Roald Dahl. An illustrator writes the book.

    A blurb is a short description of a book.
    It might give us an idea of the book.

    EC:
    Mr fox is cunning and fast.He is smart.He is sly to enemies.

  17. Abdullah S.

    Bronze
    Ronald Dahl was born in 1916.He was born in wales.One of his books was fantastic Mr fox.He was 4 years old.19 years old.
    Silver
    Because he got injured in world war 2.write stories.He wanted to write fiction texts.
    Gold
    I would like to read Charlie and the chocolate factory because I want to now what it is about.
    A blurb is discribing

    GD
    Roald Dahl.write the book.

  18. Ayaad H.

    Bronze
    1- Roald dahl was born on September 13th 1916.
    2 -Roald dahl was born in wales.
    3- He wrote Fantastic Mr fox (1970).
    4- Roald Dahl was four year old when his father died.
    5- in his lifetime he wrote 19 children’s books.
    Silver
    1- When he was pilot during
    This time he had been suffering from headache that get worse , so it was determined that he was unfit to fly then he give up being a pilot.
    2- He started writing for newspapers and magazines.
    3- Roald dahl first started with information text as he wrote for newspaper and magazine, then he started writing fiction stories for children story book evidence to prove is’ most of his book has been made into films’.
    Gold
    Roald Dahl five books title are:
    1- Charlie and the chocolate factory(1964)
    2- The witches ( 1983).
    3- Danny the champion of the world(1975).
    4- The magic fingers(1966).
    5- The Enormous Crocodile( 1978)
    2- I would like to read Danny the champion of the world because it will be intresting to read that How he bacame champion? And to know about other characters.
    Greater depth challenge
    The illustrator of the book Fantastic Mr Fox is Quentin black.
    An illustrator draw, paint and colour the image for books to make it intresting to read.
    The blurb is short promotional description. It is useful because this encourage reader to buy or choose book easily as it has small summary of the whole book .
    Extra challenge – Fantastic Mr. Fox had soft, furry and brownish orange skin.
    He was very clever and protective to his family.
    He has long pointy whiskers and bussy tail.
    He wore red spotty warm scarf on his neck and a long coat.
    He was courageous to deal with three farmers.

    1. Ms Khan

      Great work Ayaad! When I was a in year 4, my teacher read Danny the Champion of the World!

  19. Austin Q.

    He was born on 13th September 1916.
    He was born in Wales
    Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    When He was 4years old.His dad died.
    He wrote 19 books.

    Silver
    He was badly injured in a crash in Egypt.
    Hestarted writing stories for newspapers and magazines.
    He wanted to write fiction.
    1. Roald Dahl the twits
    2. Roald Dahl going solo
    3. Roald Dahl Boy
    4. Roald Dahl Magic Fingers
    5. Roald Dahl The Witches
    I like to read Fantastic MR Fox.Because it is my favorite book .

  20. Albert Q.

    BROND
    Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916.
    He was born in Wales
    Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    He was 4years old.
    He wrote 19 books.

    Silver
    He was badly injured in a crash in Egypt.
    He moved to America and started writing stories for newspapers and magazines.
    He wanted to write fiction. His books where ideas from the bedtime stories he told his children.
    GOLD
    1 Ronald Dahl going solo
    2 Ronald Dahl the twits
    3. Roald Dahl Boy
    4. Roald Dahl Magic Fingers
    5. Roald Dahl The Witches

  21. Samuel N.

    bronze 1. Septemper 13th 1916
    2.wales
    3.most remarkable mice
    4.4years old
    5.48
    silver 1.roald dahl gave up because he keep geting headaces and blacking out it was deturmend he was unfit to fly
    2.write books
    3.fiction books
    gold
    1.matilda,the bfg,the twists,charlie and the choclate factory,fantastick mr fox
    2.i would like to read the bfg because there is big and small caretors
    GD 1.Quentin black
    2.draws the drawings
    3.a blurb is the cover of the book and help deside wich book should read
    EXRA Chaleng
    bean is a as thin as a pensill and drinks apple sider he keeps yellow,fat,chickens he makes apple sider with apple juse he is smart,long,clever he knows everthing

    1. Ms Khan

      Good answers, Sam. Next time, remember to punctuate your work.

  22. Mustafa M.

    Bronze
    1.He was born in September 13th 1916.
    2.He was born in Wales.
    3.He wrote James and the giant peach.
    4.He was 4 years old.
    5.He wrote 19 children books.

    1. Ms Khan

      Good, so far!

  23. Musa S.

    GD
    1. The illustrator of this book is Quentin Blake.
    The illustrator usually draws the pictures in the book.

    2. A blurb is a short paragraph describing what the book is about. It is a small peek into the book, so the reader can choose if they want to read this book or not. It is at the back of the book.

    Extra challenge:
    What a cunning, crafty fox he is! This amazing fox sneakily steals a variety of farm animals. Because Mr Fox cares about his helpful, kind family, he will take this dangerous risk to feed them. When he’s at home, he is very thoughtful but when he’s outside, he acts the opposite. When he’s ready to hunt, he will wear a purple jacket to keep himself warm. Even though his fur is fiery-orange, the farmers struggle to see him.

    1. Ms Khan

      Wow, Musa this is very impressive!

  24. Adam K.

    Bronze
    1. Roald Dahl was born on September 13th 1916.
    2. Roald Dahl was born in Wales.
    3. Roald Dahl wrote Charlie and the chocolate Factory book.
    4. Roald Dahl was four years old when his father died.
    5. Roald Dahl wrote 19 children’s book.
    Silver
    1. Roald Dahl left pilot because he had badly got injured in a crash in Egypt.
    After the crash he chose to start writing stories for newspaper and magazines.
    2. Roald Dahl wanted to write fiction books.
    Evidence from text
    ” most of books have been made into films”.
    Gold
    Five books Roald Dahl wrote are
    1. Roald Dahl Matilda
    2. Roald Dahl Treasury
    3. Roald Dahl Boy
    4. Roald Dahl Magic Fingers
    5. Roald Dahl The Witches
    I would like to read Magic Fingers because it sounds interesting on what magic he will do or any tricks he has in his mind.
    Greater depth challenge
    The illustrator of the book is Quentin Blake.
    The illustrator creates pictures and drawings to an story.
    The blurb is when at the back of a book tells you a little short description of what the book is about.
    It can be useful because you can find out abit about the book and you can choose if you are interested in the book.
    Extra challenge
    Describing Mr Fox
    1. Mr Fox is very smart and clever orange crazy fox.
    2. Mr Fox is very sly, sneaky like an snake cunning fox.
    3. Mr Fox is nasty, cheeky and horrible fox because he steals chickens and goose.
    4. Mr Fox is bright shiny like an orange fruit.
    5. Mr Fox is mean, tatty and horrible to his friends as he steals of Bean his cider he drinks to stay alive.
    Adam has completed all this homework in his homework book to.

    1. Ms Khan

      Good job, Adam!

  25. Abdulkafi E.

    GD
    1. The illustrator of this book is Quentin Blake.
    The illustrator usually draws the pictures in the book.

    2. A blurb is a short paragraph describing what the book is about. It is a small peek into the book, so the reader can choose if they want to read this book or not. It is at the back of the book.

    Extra challenge:
    What a cunning, crafty fox he is! This amazing fox sneakily steals a variety of farm animals. Because Mr Fox cares about his helpful, kind family, he will take this dangerous risk to feed them. When he’s at home, he is very thoughtful but when he’s outside, he acts the opposite. When he’s ready to hunt, he will wear a purple jacket to keep himself warm. Even though his fur is fiery-orange, the farmers struggle to see him.

  26. Fareha H.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born in September 13 1916.
    He was born in Wales.
    He wrote magazine and newspaper

    1. Ms Khan

      In future, please complete up to Gold.

  27. Safiyyah A.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916.
    He was born in Wales
    Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    He was 4years old.
    He wrote 19 books.

    Silver
    He was badly injured in a crash in Egypt.
    He moved to America and started writing stories for newspapers and magazines.
    He wanted to write fiction. His books where ideas from the bedtime stories he told his children.

    Gold
    Charlie and the great glass elevator, James and the giant peach, The Witches, BOY, The great mouse plot.
    I will like to read the Charlie and the great glass elevator to know how the glass exploded

    Greater Depth
    The illustrator is Quentin Blake. Illustrator help write the story.
    The Blurb is a bit of the story at the back. It lets you know a bit about the story in the book.

    1. Ms Khan

      Great answers, Safiyyah!

  28. Shanum A.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born on 13th September 1916.
    He was born in Wales
    Charlie and the chocolate factory.
    He was 4years old.
    He wrote 19 books.

    Silver
    He was badly injured in a crash in Egypt.
    He moved to America and started writing stories for newspapers and magazines.
    He wanted to write fiction. His books where ideas from the bedtime stories he told his children.

    Gold
    The Witches, Esio Trot, The BFG, Great Mouse Plot, George’s Marvellous Medicine

    I will like to read George’s Marvellous Medicine because it looks interesting.

    Greater Depth
    The illustrator is Quentin Blake. Illustrator help write the story.
    The Blurb is a bit of the story at the back. It lets you know a bit about the story in the book.

  29. Great O.

    Bronze
    Roald Dahl was born September 13, 1916.
    Roald Dahl was born in wales.
    Roald Dahl, wrote Charlie and the chocolate factory
    Roald Dahl was 4 years old when his father died.
    Roald Dahl, wrote many books
    Silver
    Roald Dahl was badly injured in the plane
    Roald Dahl did writing instead
    Roald Dahl wrote information because it says that he wrote newspapers and magazines at that time
    Gold
    Out of the five, I would like to read Charlie and the chocolate Factory.

  30. Ziad H.

    Roald Dahl was born in September 13th of 1916.Dahl was born on wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 He wrote horrid Henry.His father died at age 4 years old .Dahl wrote 19 books at age 74.

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