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Year 5 Autumn 2 Reading Challenge

Mrs Latham

Read the text below and answer the questions.

Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain.
When he was baptized, his name was 23
words long! Pablo Diego José Francisco
de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de
los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima
Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruiz y
Picasso.
Picasso’s father was an artist and gave
Pablo art lessons. He finished his first
painting, Le Picador, when he was nine.
When he was 13, he was admitted to the
School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. At 16, he
went to Spain’s top art school, Madrid’s
Royal Academy of San Fernando.
In 1900, Picasso went to Paris where he
met Max Jacob, a journalist who helped
Picasso learn French. In 1905, some
American art collectors bought some
of Picasso’s paintings and he became
famous. Initially, Picasso painted in
a realistic manner but later his work
became more abstract.
Picasso co-founded the Cubist movement.
Cubism was a new way of painting,
in which artists would paint a person
or object from different angles using
geometric shapes. The artists created a
picture of something by breaking it up
into different blocks. Picasso (and other
artists) began to add other materials,
leading to the invention of collage.
Picasso died in France in 1973. Several
of his paintings are amongst the most
expensive in the world. More of his
paintings have been stolen than any
other artist’s.

Bronze:

a) How many words long was Picasso’s name?

b) What was his father’s job?

c) When and where did Picasso die?

d) Why do you think so many of his painting are stolen?

Silver:

a) What was his first painting called?

b) What is cubism?

c) Who taught Picasso French?

d) Define geometric and then use it in a sentence.

Gold

a) What can you infer about Picasso as a child and teenager?

b) Identify 3 fronted adverbials from the text.

c) Write 2 sentences about Picasso using parentheses.

Platinum

Use the information here to write a newspaper report about one of Picasso’s paintings being stolen from a museum.

46 responses to “Year 5 Autumn 2 Reading Challenge”

  1. Hudayifah A.

    Silver:
    A)His first painting was le picador.
    B)a new way of art that you could paint at different angles.
    C)Max Jacob.
    D)Geometric means related to geometry.

  2. Markuss B.

    Silver
    1. Pablo Picasso’s first piece of artwork was the la picador when he was 9 years old.
    2. cubism is when an artist draws someone from many different angles with shapes. 3. Max Jacob taught Picasso french.
    4. geometric is maths and you use shapes.
    to make houses you need to know what geometric means
    Gold
    1. what I can infer is that Pablo went to the best art school in Madrid.
    2. Pablo Picasso was born in.
    he finished his first piece of artwork.
    At 16.
    3. Pablo Picasso (a famous painter) died in 1973.
    Pablos father (who was an artist) taught Pablo art.

  3. Aran K.

    Bronze
    A.it was 23 words long.
    B.he was a artist
    C.he died in France 1973
    D.it was really expensive
    Silver
    A.Le picador
    B.cubism is painting with geometric shapes
    C.a journalist taught him French.
    D.Picasso had a new way of painting which was geometric.

  4. Ayaan M.

    Bronze:
    Picasso’s name was 23 words long.
    His fathers job was to be an artist.
    Picasso died in France 1973.
    I think picasso’s paintings were stolen because of the value of it.
    Silver:
    His first ever painting was called Le Picador.
    Cubism is when artists would paint a person or object from different angles using geometric shapes.
    Max Jacob (who was a journalist) helped Picasso learn French.
    Geometric is something that is decorated with lines and shapes.
    Gold:
    1) I can infer that when Picasso was a child/teen he was taught by his dad to paint and soon enough he had created his first ever painting.
    2)When he was 13, in 1905, at 16.
    3) Picasso (Who was an artist) had many of his paintings stolen.
    Picasso (Who was taught art by his dad) had created his first ever painting called Le Picador when he was a child.
    Platinum:
    I will complete and bring in school on Monday or Tuesday.

  5. Zahra D.

    Bronze
    Pablo Picasso’s name was 23 words long.
    Pablo’s father was an artist.
    Pablo died in France in 1973.
    Pablo’s paintings were stolen more often because he was more famous than any other artist.
    _________________________________________________________
    Silver
    Pablo’s first painting was called “Le Picador.
    Cubism is a picture then broken up into little pieces.
    Max Jacob taught Pablo to speak French.
    Geometric means using particular shapes and lines to create something.
    _________________________________________________________
    Gold
    As a child, Pablo finished his first painting when he was 9 named La Picador. When he was 13, he went to a school in Barcelona and when he was 16, he went to the Royal academy of San Fernando in Madrid.
    3 fronted adverbials are-
    In 1900,
    When he was baptised,
    At 16,
    Pablo went to Madrid [the royal academy of San Fernando].

  6. Karanbir B.

    Bronze.
    His name was 23 words long.
    His farther’s job was an Artist.
    He died in 1973 in France
    His paintings were Stollen because they cost alot.
    Silver
    his first painting was called le picador
    Cubism was a new way of painting in art.
    Max Jacob taught him French
    Geometric is linked to shapes for example: Pablo Picasso used Geometric shapes and patterns in his art

  7. Muhammad R.

    Bronze
    His name was 23 words long.
    His father was an artist
    Picasso died in France 1973
    I think they were stolen because of how much money it was worth.
    Silver
    His first picture was le picador.
    Using geometric shapes
    Max Jacob
    Using different shapes
    Gold
    At a young age Picasso loved art
    In 1905
    In 1900
    When he was 13
    (And other artists)

  8. Elham S.

    Bronze:
    a) How many words long was Picasso’s name?
    Picasso’s name is 23 words long!
    b) What was his father’s job?
    Picasso’s father was an artist and gave
    Pablo art lessons.
    c) When and where did Picasso die?
    Picasso died in France in 1973.
    d) Why do you think so many of his painting are stolen?
    The people stole it because it was very expensive!
    Silver:
    a) What was his first painting called?
    His first painting was called Le Picador
    b) What is cubism?
    Cubism means painting in a good way.
    c) Who taught Picasso French?
    Max Jacob
    d) Define geometric and then use it in a sentence.
    Definition of geometric:It means vertical horizontal curved and more.
    I am using geometric in my art work!
    Gold
    a) What can you infer about Picasso as a child and teenager?
    Picasso was an artist, his dad was an artist as well and his father teaches Pablo how to draw ,sketch and paint and soon enough Pablo He finished his first painting, Le Picador, when he was nine.When he was 13, he was admitted to the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. At 16, he went to Spain’s top art school, Madrid’s Royal Academy of San Fernando.
    Platinum
    Use the information here to write a newspaper report about one of Picasso’s paintings being stolen from a museum.
    I have completed the news paper repot and I will bring it on Monday!😊

    1. Elham S.

      I have completed the news paper report and I will bring it in on Monday!😊

  9. Diyako K.

    a- his name was 23 words long. b- his fathers job was making art c- he died in 1973. d- the thing is they were expensive

  10. Ibrahim M.

    1) I can infer that Picasso was very busy as a child and teenager and he was inspired by his dad because Pablo liked painting and so did his dad. I also infer that he was busy because he might have practiced every day to become an artist.
    2) 3 fronted adverbials in the text are, ‘When he was baptised’,
    ‘When he was 13’, and ‘In 1900’.
    3a) When Picasso was 16, he got accepted to Spain’s top art school (which was Madrid’s Royal Academy of San Fernando.)
    3b) Picasso’s first painting was called ‘Le picador’ (He finished it when he was 9.)

  11. Haroon K.

    Bronze
    A) Piccaso’s name was 23 words long.
    B) His father’s job was artist.
    C) Piccaso died in France in 1973.
    D) They are the most expensive in the world.

    Silver
    A) Le Picador.
    B) It was a new art style.
    C) Max Jacob.
    D) Geometric means something is made up of lines and shapes.
    I used geometric shapes in my artwork.

  12. Adam J.

    Bronze
    1. His name was 23 words long
    2. His farther was an artist
    3. He died in France in 1973
    4. His paintings were stolen since they were the most expensive painting in the world.
    Silver
    1. His first painting was he was nine and was called Le picador .
    2.cubism is when use shapes lines and cubes in art.
    3. Max Jacob taught him French
    4. geometry mean using lines and shapes. I used geometry in my art lessons.
    Gold
    from reading about Pablo Picasso as a child and a teenager I think he will be an artist because his dad is an artist and teaches him about art.
    I think Pablo Picasso will be an artist sine he was school fine arts when he was only 13.
    2. when he was 13,…
    initially, …
    3. Pablo ( who was born in 1881) was really good at art and became an artist.
    Cubism , which uses lines shapes and cubes , is a good way to use art.

  13. Retaj I.

    Bronze

    How many words long was Picasso’s name?
    His name was 23 words long.

    What was his father’s job?
    His job was an Artist.

    When and where did Picasso die?
    Picasso died in France in 1973. 

    Why do you think so many of his painting are stolen?
    They were stolen because they were worth a lot.
    Silver
    His first painting was called le picador.

    What is cubism?
    Cubism was a new way of painting,

    Who taught Picasso French?
    Max Jacob taught him French.

  14. Noah J.

    I completed it in my homework book

  15. Sarah A.

    Bronze
    A) His name was 23 words long.
    B) His fathers job was an artist .
    C) I think lots of his paintings were stolen because he made good paintings and lots of then are famous .

    Silver
    A) His first painting was called la picador.
    B) Cubism is when you are painting a person or an object at different angles with geometric shapes.
    C) Max Jacob taught Picasso French.
    D) Geometric means something that is decorated with lines and shapes.
    Pablo Picasso made paintings with geometric shapes.

    Gold
    A) I can infer that Picasso finished a painting at a young age called la picador .When he was 13 he was admitted into the school of fine arts in Barcelona.At the age 16 he went to Spain’s top art school.
    B) When he was babtized, and At 16 , and when he was 13,are fronted adverbials in the text.
    C) Picasso -who was born in Spain- is a artists .Picasso ( who had 23 names) named hid fist painting la picador.

  16. Ammara K.

    Bronze
    a. His name was 23 words long.
    b. Picasso’s dad was an artist
    c. Picasso died in France (1973)
    d. I think Picasso’s artwork was stolen because it was a very good piece of art

    Silver
    a. His first artwork was called Le Picado
    c. Max Jocab taught Picasso how to learn French

  17. Kirtan P.

    Bronze:
    How many words long was Picasso’s name?
    23 words long.
    What was his father’s job?
    An Artist.
    When and where did Picasso die?
    1973 and in France.
    Why do you think so many of his painting are stolen?
    Because they were awesome.
    Silver:
    What was his first painting called?
    Le Picador.
    What is cubism?
    Using different perspectives in one.
    Who taught Picasso French?
    Max Jacob.
    Define geometric and then use it in a sentence.
    Relating to geometry, or according to its methods.
    That is a geometric shape.

  18. Elyas A.

    Bronze
    A there were 23 words on his name.
    B his father job was to be a artist.
    C he die in France 1973 .
    Silver
    A The first painting he draw was the le picador.
    B A cubism is a new way of painting.
    C The man teach him how to speak french was Max Jacob.
    D define of geometric means
    regular shapes or regular lines.

  19. Maryam N.

    Bronze
    his name is 23 words long
    His fathers Job was an artist
    France 1973
    His paintings was stolen because they were worth a lot of money
    Silver
    Le picador
    Max taught him French
    Geometric is shapes for example the tiled floor is geometric

  20. Najma O.

    Bronze
    1. Pablo Picasso has 23 letters in his name such as Pablo Diego José Francisco
    de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de
    los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima
    Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruiz y
    Picasso.

    2. Pablo s Dad was a artist and teacher Diego Jose how to do art .

    3.Because he was a fantastic artist and it was probably very expensive .

    Silver
    Le picador was his first painting .
    Is when you paint something which is directly in front of you and is a object .

  21. Tyson T.

    Bronze
    A.There was 23 words in his name.
    B.His dad was also an artistic.
    C.He died in 1973 France.
    D.His pantings are stolen because other people are using them to paint others.
    Silver
    A.It was called Le picador.
    B.Cubism is a type of drawing style
    C.He was helped by Max Jacob
    D.lines to do with geometry.

  22. Sumaya S.

    23words
    An artist
    France
    1973
    Because they were expensive
    A new way of painting
    Max Jacob was a journalist and helped Pavlo learn French
    That is a geometric line

  23. Mohammed S.

    Bronze:

    a) How many words long was Picasso’s name?
    His name was 23 words long.
    b) What was his father’s job?
    His father was an artist.
    c) When and where did Picasso die?
    He died during 1973 in France.
    d) Why do you think so many of his painting are stolen?
    I think his paintings were stolen because he was a famous artist and his artwork was worth lots of money.
    Silver:

    a) What was his first painting called?
    His first painting was called Li Picador.
    b) What is cubism?
    Cubism is when artists paint a person of object from different angles using geometric shapes.
    c) Who taught Picasso French?
    Max Jacob taught Picasso French.
    d) Define geometric and then use it in a sentence.
    Geometric means to use regular shapes or regular lines.
    Gold

    a) What can you infer about Picasso as a child and teenager?
    I can infer that he had a bit of a hard childhood.
    b) Identify 3 fronted adverbials from the text.
    When he was baptized,
    In 1900,
    Cubism was a new way of painting,
    c) Write 2 sentences about Picasso using parentheses.
    Picasso (who was a Spanish artist) went to an art school in Barcelona.

  24. Tipian I.

    ⭐bronze:⭐
    1.Pablo Picasso name was 23 words longe.
    2.Palo’s dad was an artist.
    3.sadly Picasso died in France 1973.
    4.His art were stolen because there were expensive and beautiful.
    ⭐silver:⭐
    5.picasso’s fist art was called Le Picador.
    6.Cubism is a new way of painting in different angles and shapes.
    7.Geometric means the study of a shape .
    The builders were using geometric to build a bridge.

  25. Tana I.

    Bronze
    He was 23 words long.
    His dad was an artist.
    Picasso died in France 1973.
    It was expensive.
    Silver
    Le Picador was his first painting.
    Cubism is when art is twisted.
    Max Jacob teached him French.

  26. Yaseen E.

    BRONZE
    a) How many words long was Picasso’s name?
    His name was 23 words long.
    b) What was his father’s job?
    His fathers job was an artist.
    c) When and where did Picasso die?
    Picasso died in France in 1973.
    d) Why do you think so many of his painting are
    stolen? Because it is so expensive.

    SILVER
    a) What was his first painting called?
    His first ever painting was called Le Picador.
    b) What is cubism?
    It is making art using shapes.

    c) Who taught Picasso French?
    It was Max Jacob who taught hime french.
    d) Define geometric and then use it in a sentence.
    The great majority of these weights had simple geometric shapes.

    Gold
    a) What can you infer about Picasso as a child and teenager?Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain.
    When he was baptized, his name was 23
    words long! 

    b) Identify 3 fronted adverbials from the text.
    1.) In 1900,
    2.) When he was 13,
    3.) When he was baptized
    c) Write 2 sentences about Picasso using parentheses.
    Picasso’s father was an amazing artist and he gave
    Pablo art lessons. He finished his first
    painting, Le Picador,

    1. Yaseen E.

      PLATINUM
      Portrait of Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud

      Another strange disappearance was the portrait of artist Francis Bacon, painted by his friend and fellow artist, Lucian Freud, the grandson of Sigmund Freud. This small painting went missing in 1988 from a gallery in Berlin that was full of people. With no ransom-notes or clues being discovered, the artist concluded that the artwork could have been stolen by a Francis Bacon fan. The artist appealed for the return of his artwork by putting up ‘wanted’ posters along with a reward all over Berlin, in hopes that it would resurface before an exhibition of his works at the Tate Britain Gallery in 2001, but the painting remains missing to this day.

  27. Romeesa T.

    Pablo Picasso has 23 word long .
    Pablo Picasso dad was a artist
    Pablo Picasso died in France at 1973.
    It’s is one of the most expensive in the world .
    Silver
    His first every art was called Le Picador .
    Cubism is art but it had different face sides and shapes .
    Max Jacob was the person who teaches Picasso to learn French .
    Geometric is something that is decorated with lines and shape .

  28. Hanfaa N.

    Bronze:

    a)Picasso’s name has 23 letters

    b)Picasso’s fathers job was an artist and taught Pablo lessons.

    c) Picasso (and other
    artists) began to add other materials,
    leading to the invention of collage.
    Picasso died in France 1973
    Silver:
    a) Le Picador was his first painting.

    b) Cubism is a movement and a new way of paining a object.

    c) Max Jacob taught Picasso French.

    d) Geometric means to use different shapes.

    Gold

    a) He learnt Spanish when he was little and he learnt French when he was older.

    b) Initially, Cubism is a new way of painting, in 1905.

    c) Picasso went to Paris and met Max Jacob.
    Picasso went to school in Spain.

  29. Mohammed W.

    Bronze:
    A)Pablo pissaco’s full name was 23 words long!
    B)His dad’s first job was an artist.
    C)He died in France on 1973.
    D)I think that most of his paintings were stolen because he was a very popular artist and people wanted to get their hands on a magnificent painting.
    Silver:
    A)His first painting was called Le Picador.
    B)Cubism is when artists would paint a person or object from different angles using geometric shapes.
    C)The journalist,Max Jacob,taught pizza co french.
    D)Geometric means a variety of different and unique shapes.
    Pissaco was famous for using geometric shapes for his artwork.
    Gold:
    A)As a child, Pablo pissaco do followed his fathers footsteps by becoming an artist.He was fond of unique geometric shapes.As a teenager, Pablo Pissaco started to sell some of his painting to people and the first one he sold was to a few American art collecters.
    B)1)When he was 13,.
    2)In 1905,.
    3)At 16,.
    C)Pablo Pissaco name (which was 23 words long)was very interesting.
    In spain,where he had been born,Pissaco went to an art academy.

  30. Kamil N.

    Bronze
    a) Picasso’s name is 23 words long.
    b) Picasso’s dad is a artist.
    c) Picasso died in France at 1973.
    d) I think because it’s one of the most expensive art in the world.
    Silver
    a) His first art was called Le Picador.
    b) Cubism is art but it’s a face in different sides and shapes.
    c) Max Jacob was the person who teaches Picasso to learn French.
    d) Geometric is something that is decorated with lines and shapes.
    Gold
    a) When Picasso was 9 he did his first art piece which was called Le Picador, When Picasso was 13 he was admitted to School of Fine Arts in Barcelona, When Picasso was 16 he went to the Spain’s best art school.

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