Inspired by: Man on the Moon - Week 1

In a captivating series of activities inspired by the tale of "The Man on the Moon," students delve into the world of Bob, a character with a notably vibrant sense of style. The first activity focuses on understanding the use of apostrophes for singular possession while enhancing descriptive skills. Students are prompted to observe Bob's attire, particularly his brightly patterned jumper and tie, and identify the various patterns they can spot. Through oral and written exercises, they practice crafting sentences that describe Bob's jumper, paying attention to the position of the possessive apostrophe. The activity encourages students to notice the subtle differences in sentence construction and the effect on the description. Furthermore, they get a chance to apply their creativity and mathematical skills by designing a new jumper for Bob, integrating patterns and shapes.

Exploration continues in Bob's home, where students are tasked with making inferences and using expanded noun phrases to gather clues about whether Bob could indeed be the Man on the Moon. By examining his living space, including the garden and his cushion, students list potential evidence and construct sentences to support their theories. The activity aims to enhance their inferential skills and descriptive abilities. Additionally, students create a security pass for Bob, detailing his physical features and other essential information, which also ties in with mathematical concepts of comparing and ordering numbers and measurements. Lastly, the children engage with the real-life story of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, by watching a video and reading an account of his historic lunar landing. This inspires them to write a fact file about Armstrong, blending historical facts with their reflections on his experiences and emotions during this monumental event.