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long vowels
Smart Starters ©
Day 2
Write the words
basin
major
bacon
paper
laser
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respect
recover
secure
regret
beware
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Copy and answer the question in a sentence
What major world event occurred on July 16th 1969?
(“That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind”)
On July 16th 1969 Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
What types of trees recover best after a wildfire?
The trees that have thick bark or those which can shoot again from the base of
the trunk recover best after a wildfire.
From what animal do we obtain bacon?
We obtain bacon from a pig.
From what raw materials is paper made?
Paper is made from wood or rags.
For what year did Sydney secure the Olympic games?
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000.
What are laser beams used for?
Laser beams are used for measuring and levelling devices, pointers, to operate CDs and
in military hardware.
Write the list word and all the words that belong in the meaning set
regret
bemoan
wish
mourn
lament
rue
regret bemoan rue mourn lament
major
chief
build
main
happy
serious
major chief main
respect
admire
lately
regard
pick
honour
respect admire regard honour
Write a list word for the pictures
basin
paper
delight
talk
Write the list word that means
receptacle for liquid
basin
steer clear
beware
feel sorry about
regret
firm and steady
secure
Read and fill the gap with a list word or an extension of a list word
The police use laser speed guns to check the speed of the vehicle.
People digging up their gardens have to beware of underground cables.
We should always respect the rights of others.
Security is always very tight at the Olympic Games.
Bacon and eggs is a typical country breakfast.
Papyrus was a type of paper used by ancient Egyptians.
The patient recovered slowly from his fall.
W01
long vowels
Smart Starters ©
Day 3
Write the words
basin
major
bacon
paper
laser
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respect
recover
secure
regret
beware
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Find the dictionary meaning of
respect
recover
respect: an attitude of deference, admiration or esteem
recover: to find again, to gain good health
Combine with a list word
toilet paper
hand basin
news paper
wall paper
sergeant major
wrapping paper
laser beam
paper towel
Opposites
minor
insecure
disrespect
major
secure
respect
Singular / Plural
basin
basins
paper
papers
Write the list word for which these
words are antonyms
contempt, disdain, scorn
respect
uneasy, unsure, loose
secure
Write these words and circle each
base word
recovery
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majority
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regrettable
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respectful
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Write the base word of this word
security
secure
Write the four verbs from the list
respect recover secure regret
Use them or an extension to fill the gap
We respected his right to express an opinion even though we did not agree with him.
Land that has been mined often recovers if people plant trees.
We were securing the boat to the jetty when a
huge wave overturned it.
The prisoner regretted the pain he had caused his victim.
Proof read these words Circle the correct spelling and write
respetc
respect
reespet
respecd
respeckd
seckure
seekure
secure
seecure
seacure
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Write a word that has the same sound as the underlined letters but uses these letters to
represent that sound
beware
ear
tear
(rip apart)
Replace the ‘re’ in “recover” with ‘dis’
Find the dictionary meaning of the new word
to be the first to find or find out about
discover
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Day 4
Interest words :
Smart Starters ©
Metals - gold
Find the basic dictionary meaning of the word “gold”.
A heavy, bright yellow metal, that is hard to find, so is very valuable
From the dictionary find:
One word which has “gold” as its base word and has a suffix added. golden
Two compound words containing the word “gold”.
goldfinch goldfish
Three sets of words where “gold” has been combined with other words.
gold card
gold dust gold leaf
What is the “golden rule”?
A rule that gives direction about fair conduct.
Gold is a precious metal. Why do you think it is so precious?
It is difficult to find and then only in small quantities.
What is the scientific symbol for gold?
Au
How did the old prospectors search for gold?
They dug up dirt and washed it in a dish to see if there was any gold present.
Some people search for gold using modern instruments.
What are they called?
metal detector
Find out how you would know if you found metal which
might be gold.
In Australia, you might like to telephone this number and ask for
information. 1800 637 786 (free call) or try www.minelab.com.au
The detector sends signals through the ground and when it hits metal it
sends out a signal and this is heard through earphones.
What is meant by a “gold rush”?
When someone discovers gold, people rush there hoping to make a fortune.
Find out about a “gold rush” that occurred in your country or a country near you.
Where was the rush?
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How did people get there?
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When did this gold rush occur?
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Have you visited a recreated mining village in your country?
Name it and describe what impressed you most.
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Name and draw 5 items which can be made from gold.
ring, watch, teeth filling, neck chains, bangles