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Year 3 Reading Challenge – Spring 1 2024

Mr Carter

We learnt about information texts and poetry last term, can you apply your knowledge to answer the questions below about the information text and poem?

Read the texts and then complete the challenges.

Challenge 1:

1. What does the word emit mean? (significiant, clever or give off)
2. Name 2 sources of light from this text.
3. What type of text is this? (information, poem or story)

Challenge 2: Read the knowledge organiser, then answer the questions.

1. What is a light source?
2. How does light travel?
3. What happens to an image in a mirror?
4. What type of surface reflects light best?
5. Why is it important to wear sunglasses with a UV rating?

66 responses to “Year 3 Reading Challenge – Spring 1 2024”

  1. Abdul A.

    Challange 1:
    Emit means to give off or porduce example giving off light

  2. Huzaifa S.

    Challenge 1:

    1) Emits means give off.
    2) The two sources of lights are candles and torches.
    3) This text is a poem.

    Challenge 2:

    1) A light source is an object that makes its own Light.
    2) Light travels in a straight line.
    3)Mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image. the mirror show a reversed actions of our body.
    4) The surfaces that reflects best are smooth, shiny and flat.
    5) If too much light enters, then it can damage the retina. We can wear sunglasses and a hat with brim to protect our eyes with the UV rating.

  3. Huzaifah J.

    Challenge 1
    1. Emit means to give off or produce example giving off light
    2. The two sources of light are candles and the Sun.
    3. This is an information text it is non fiction text that gives information on a particular subject.

    Challenge 2
    1. A light source is an object that makes it’s own light, like Sun, fire or a Star.
    2. Light travels in a straight line.
    3. A mirror is a smooth surface that shows images of the objects near it. Images in a mirror are reversed for example if you raise your right hand while looking in a mirror, you will appear to raise your left hand. An image in a mirror is called a Reflection.
    4. The best surfaces for reflecting light are very smooth shiny and flat, such as a glass mirror.
    5. UV stands for Ultraviolet, this is a protection added to sunglasses to protect our eyes. The pupils controls the amount of light enters in the eyes, too much light can damage the retina. Like the Sun if you look at it for so long it can can damge them.

  4. Huzaifah J.

    Challenge 1
    1. Emit means to give off or produce example giving off light
    2. The two sources of light are candles and the Sun.
    3. This is an information text it is non fiction text that gives information on a particular subject.

    Challenge 2
    1. A light source is an object that makes it’s own light, like Sun, fire or a Star.
    2. Light travels in a straight line.
    3. A mirror is a smooth surface that shows images of the objects near it. Images in a mirror are reversed for example if you raise your right hand while looking in a mirror, you will appear to raise your left hand. An image in a mirror is called a Reflection.
    4. The best surfaces for reflecting light are very smooth shiny and flat, such as a glass mirror.
    5. UV stands for Ultraviolet, this is a protection added to sunglasses to protect our eyes. The pupils controls the amount of light enters in the eyes, too much light can damage the retina. Like the Sun if you look at it for so long it can can damage them.

  5. Waniya Z.

    1 Emit means give of
    2 Lamp stars, shining at night and candles
    3 This type of text is a poem because it rhymes challenge 2
    1 A. Light source is an object that makes its own light.
    2 Light travels in a straight line
    3 Mirrors reflect lights very well so they create a clear image an image in a mirror for example you look in a mirror and raise your right hand the mirror image appears to raise its left hand.
    4 Smooth shiny flat surface reflection light the best.
    5 It’s important to wear sunglasses because it will protect you from something bright especially the sun.

  6. Sara H.

    emit means it has no Light
    candls, lamps shows Light
    this is a Light challenge.

    an obiect that maces it’s on light
    Light travels in a straight line
    the sun îs very hot it will burn your eyes.

  7. Dominik B.

    1. Doesn’t give off light.
    2. Candle and lamp
    3. Information.

    Something that makes its own light.
    Light travels in a straight line.
    It shines.
    Mirrors.
    Light will damage the retina.

  8. Gurshaanpreet S.

    1. Emit mean give of , send forth , or
    discharge.
    2. Source of light= candles and lamps.
    3. This text is a information about sources of light.
    Challenge 2
    Light sources is an abject that makes it’s own light.

  9. Kayla P.

    Challenge 1:
    1. Emit means give off.
    2. 2 sources of light are candles and lights.
    3. This type of text is a poem because it has rhymes.

    Challenge 2:
    1. A light source is an object that makes it’s own light.
    2. Light travels in a straight line.
    3. Mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image. An image in a mirror appears to be reversed. If you look into mirror and raise your right hand the mirror image appears to raise it’s left hand.
    4. Smooth, shiny and flat surfaces reflect light best.
    5. It is important to wear sunglasses with a UV rating so that it doesn’t damage your eyes. If too much light enters the eyes then it can damage the retina. So sunglasses will help protect the eyes.

  10. Kayla P.

    Challenge 1

    1. What does the word emit mean?
    Emit means give off.

    2. Name 2 sources of light from this text.
    2 sources of light are candles and lights.

    3. What type of text is this? (information, poem or story)
    This type of text is a poem because it has rhymes.

    Challenge 2

    1. What is a light source?
    A light source is an object that makes it’s own light.

    2. How does light travel?
    Light travels in a straight line.

    3. What happens to an image in a mirror?
    Mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image. An image in a mirror appears to be reversed. If you look into mirror and raise your right hand the mirror image appears to raise it’s left hand.

    4. What type of surface reflects light best?
    Smooth, shiny and flat surfaces reflect light best.

    5. Why is it important to wear sunglasses with a UV rating?
    It is important to wear sunglasses with a UV rating so that it doesn’t damage your eyes. If too much light enters the eyes then it can damage the retina. So sunglasses will help protect the eyes.

  11. Kayla P.

    Challenge 1:

    1. What does the word emit mean?
    Emit means give off.

    2. Name 2 sources of light from this text.
    2 sources of light are candles and lights.

    3. What type of text is this? (information, poem or story)
    This type of text is a poem because it has rhymes.

    Challenge 2:

    1. What is a light source?
    A light source is an object that makes it’s own light.

    2. How does light travel?
    Light travels in a straight line.

    3. What happens to an image in a mirror?
    Mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image. An image in a mirror appears to be reversed. If you look into mirror and raise your right hand the mirror image appears to raise it’s left hand.

    4. What type of surface reflects light best?
    Smooth, shiny and flat surfaces reflect light best.

    5. Why is it important to wear sunglasses with a UV rating?
    It is important to wear sunglasses with a UV rating so that it doesn’t damage your eyes. If too much light enters the eyes then it can damage the retina. So sunglasses will help protect the eyes.

  12. Bilaal K.

    Challenge 1
    The word emit means give out.
    Candle and lamp
    This is a information text
    Challenge 2
    A light source a place that will not allow the dark to go in it.
    Light travels in a wave.
    A mirror is a reflected object.
    The best surfaces for reflecting light are very smooth, such as a glass mirror or polished metal.
    Without the proper care and protection, UV light can also have an impact on your eyes over time. For example, long-term exposure to UV rays could increase the risk of specific eye conditions

  13. Haseeb B.

    1.Emit means discharge
    2. The sun , candles , lamps and fire 🔥.
    3.This is a poem text because at the end of each sentence it’s a poem.

    1.A form of energy, a form of energy that that travels in a wave from a source.
    2.A light 💡 source is a thing that gives light like when you turn off the light it gets dark and when you turn on a phone 📱 or computer 💻 it gives light.
    3. If you take an image with a mirror 🪞 it will show your reflection.
    4. The source of light that gives the best light is a torch and a bulb 💡.
    5. It’s important to wear sunglasses 😎 because it will protect you from something bright especially the sun 🌅🌇

  14. Sulaiman A.

    Challenge 1
    1.Emit means give off light.
    2. The two sources of light are lamps and shining stars.
    3.Information text.
    Challenge 2
    1.A light source is an object that makes it own light.
    2. Light travel in a straight line.
    3.mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image.
    4.The surface reflects light best are shiny, smooth and flat.
    5. To protect your eyes from direct sunlight.

  15. Haris S.

    Emit means discharge, release and let out.

  16. Natan R.

    Challenge 1
    1. Emit mean give off the light or light bulb.
    2. candle and sun
    3. Poem because it rhymes
    Challenge 2
    1. Light source is something that makes its own light.
    2. Light travels in a straight line.
    3. An imagine looks reversed in a mirror for example if you lift your left hand up in the mirror it looks like your right hand.
    4. The mirror reflects the light the best.
    5..It is important to wear uv sunglasses to protect the eyes from getting blind.

    1. Maryum N.

      Challenge 1
      Emit means light and lamp if they appear to flow bright.
      2. The two sources of light are torches and light.
      I think it is information facts.

      Challenge 2
      Light sources are different types of lights. We need light in our house and at school.
      Light travels in a straight line.
      Image in a mirror looks opposite right to left.
      Mirror or light reflects light better.
      These glasses protect our eyes in the sun from getting blinded.

  17. Yusuf Amin

    ■ Challenge 1 – Light

    – Emit means to give off

    – Torches & Lightbulbs are two sources of light

    – This is a type of Poem because the words at the end of sentences rhyme

    ■ Challenge 2

    – A Light source is an object that makes its own Light

    – Light travels in a straight line and when it hits an object it reflects off.

    – An imagine in a mirror appears to be reversed

    – Smooth, shiny and flat surfaces reflect light the best

    – Sunglasses with UV rating protect the retina from damage

  18. Muhammed I.

    Bronze
    Emit means give off.
    2 sources of light are candles and torches.
    This text is a poem.
    Silver
    A light source is an object that makes it’s own source of light.
    It travels in a staright line.
    The mirror reflections light is very well.
    The surface that reflects lights best are shiny ,smooth and flat.

  19. Maximilian J.

    Challenge 1:
    1. Emit means give off.
    2. A lamp and a candle.
    3. information.
    Challenge 2:
    1. An object that makes its own light.
    2. Light travels in a straight line,when light hits a object it reflects (bounces off).
    3. It reflects light so it can make a clear image.
    4. Smooth , shiny and flat.
    5. you can break or damage your retina.

  20. Ella K.

    1. Emit means give off
    2. Stars shining at night and lamps
    3. The type of text text is poem
    1. A thing that light
    2. As a travailing way
    3. You see yourself on the mirror 🪞
    4 it,s Metal
    5. So you don’t get blind by the sun 🌞

  21. Bilal U.

    Bronze
    Emit is even if they appear bright
    1. The sun 2. candles.
    A information text

    Silver
    A object which makes light by itself.
    Light travels in a straight line.
    They create a clear image.
    The best thing that reflects light is a mirror or a magnifying glass.
    It is important to wear sunglasses to protect you from the ultraviolet rays. So that your eyes don’t get damaged by the sunlight.

  22. Aadyan W.

    Challenge 1:
    1.Emit means to give off.
    2. A candle and the sun.
    3. This text is an information text because there is no rhyming and is non fictional.
    Challenge 2:
    1.A light source is an object that makes its own light (not always an object because we can’t touch the sun and you will melt before u get there).
    2.Light goes in a straight line and it reflects off objects that light cannot pass through.
    3.The image will appear reversed.
    4.The best surface for light to reflect is smooth,shiny and flat.
    5.you should wear sunglasses because you might get blinded and your eyes will get heavily damaged. This will also take a long time to recover.

  23. Duaa A.

    Challenge 1

    Emit means gives off
    Lamp and sun
    Information because it gives us information about light

    Challenge2
    Light source is a object that makes its own source of light
    Light travels in a straight line
    Mirrors reflect best, they make a clear image
    Wearing if glasses protects your eyes

  24. Emraan A.

    Challenge 1
    Give off
    Fire and torch
    It’s a poem with rhymes
    Challenge 2
    1. A object that wake its own light
    2. Light travels in a straight line
    3. An image in a mirror appears to be reversed
    4. The surface that reflect light best are smooth,shiny and flat
    5. It’s important to wear sunglasses with a UV to protect the eyes

  25. Esa I.

    Bronze:
    1.Emit light ,even if they appear to glow bright.
    2.candles lamps stars fires torches the moon and the sun are all a type of source on the planet and space.
    3.This is type fo information text because it has lots of information about light sources and different types of light and light sources.
    Silver:
    1. Light sources are types of different lights for example:lamps candles touches fires etc
    2. Lights can only travel in straight lines because if you see the moonlight it only shines in one direction.
    3. The image in the mirror reflects off the item that is in front of it.
    4. The best place to reflect light would probably be a mirror otherwise a magnifying glass.
    5. It is important to wear sunglasses in the sun because if it gets into your eyes you could probably become blind.

  26. Jasmine P.

    1. emit means discharge or produce
    2. 2 light sources are a light bulb 💡 and a candle 🕯
    3. Poem because it rhymes
    1. A light source is an important energy, we all rely on this incredible force
    2. Light travels in a straight line
    3. An image in a mirror appears to be reversed
    4. The surface that reflect best are smooth, shiny and flat
    5. If too much light enters, then it can damage the retina. So that is why it is important to wear sunglasses

  27. Advika B.

    Silver
    1. give off
    2. lamps and stars
    3.poem
    Gold
    1. A light source is an object that has light in it.
    2.light travels in a straight line.
    3. Mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image.
    4.The mirror reflects the light the best.
    5.It is important to wear uv sunglasses to protect the retina.

  28. Shayan S.

    Activity 1
    Emit meaning give off
    lamps and lightbulbs
    This text is information
    Activity 2
    light source meaning, an object that makes its own light.
    in a straight line.
    mirrors reflect light very well, so they create a clear image.
    mirrors reflect light the best.
    so you can protect your eyes.

  29. Neron O.

    Emit means give off
    The sun and lamps
    Information text

    challenge 2
    a light source is something that makes its own light
    Light travels in a strait line
    an image in the mirror appears to be reversed
    the moon reflect the sun
    to much light can damage your retina

    1. Saanvika M.

      Challenge1:
      1. Emit means give off
      2. candle and lamps
      3. The type of text is a poem because it’s rhythmic.

      challenge2:

      1. A light source an object that makes it’s own light.
      2. Light travels in straight line.
      3. An image in a mirror appears to be reversed.
      4. A smooth, shiny and flat surface reflect light the best
      5. This will help you to protect your pupil and retina.

  30. Zakariyah A.

    Emit means give off
    2 sources of light are candles and torches
    This text is a poem because it has rhymes.

    A light source is an object that makes its own source of light
    Light travels in a straight line
    Mirrors reflect light very well so they create a clear image
    Mirrors reflect light the best
    It is important to wear uv glasses to protect the retina

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