Hamilton’s flexible blocks keep the teacher in control. Children can join in with the refrain and they can try predicting her solution to the problems she has spotted. The language, which seems simple at first, builds increasingly into adventurous words and phrases which mirror the growing complexity of Mrs Armitage’s bike: don’t be surprised if your class start to speak of ‘complete tool kits’, ‘faithful dogs’ or of things needing ‘a bit of extra oomph’ after repeat readings! ( Log Out /  Receive news and updates about Hamilton Trust, ©2020 Hamilton Trust Show and tell: Monday, 26 March - Cherries. ( Log Out /  Lighthouse-Themed Story Map Worksheets. In English this week we read "Mrs Armitage on Wheels". Lighthouse-Themed Story Map Worksheets - (1 review) Lighthouse-Themed Word Cards. Children will love the twist at the end. Melanie (Finn's mum) says: March 10, 2014 at 12:31 pm. This week in maths the children have been learning how to add using a blank numberline. Mrs Armitage on Wheels - Written by Quentin Blake - YouTube ( Log Out /  The children began by drawing a story map of the story, and then learnt and retold it using actions. Change ), Welcome to the Tiger Class blog @ St. Andrews International School (Dusit Campus), Bangkok. We have written a range of support blog posts for English, covering everything from how to teach SPAG to our favourite books! Where is the VDO? See more ideas about Bicycle birthday parties, Bicycle party, Transportation preschool. They can design and label ideas for their own bike modifications (see Unit 2 for an image resource) and consider the character of Mrs Armitage and how she deals with problems. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Kids loves this story. bvseo_sdk, dw_cartridge, 18.2.0, p_sdk_3.2.0; 2 Responses to Mrs Armitage on Wheels Story Map. Mrs Armitage on Wheels is partnered with Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present by John Burningham. Reply. They began by recapping their knowledge of place values for tens and ones. They now know what they need to check before they ride and how to stay safe whilst travelling. She sets out on a bicycle ride, encountering a series of problems which she solves in increasingly inventive ways; each problem is met with her cry of “What this bike needs…” and an unexpected bike modification. I used this powerpoint to recap on the main parts of the story from earlier in the week. Learn more. Mrs. Armitage and her dog steal my heart. Discover another of our favourite books: War Game by Michael Foreman. Explore more than 25 'Armitage' resources for teachers, parents and pupils. The children began by drawing a story map of the story, and then learnt and retold it using actions. ( Log Out /  Seppi's mom says: March 8, 2014 at 8:16 am. The story builds until the bike, complete with mast, sail and anchor, accelerates out of control and crashes. So proud of you, what a great memory you have! They then designed their own bike and added their items to it, very similar to Mrs Armitage! Dec 14, 2015 - Explore Laura Read's board "Mrs Armitage on Wheels" on Pinterest. They love the onomatopoeia (crash, crunch, thud!) They practise writing sentences which are punctuated with capital letters and full stops, and joining words and clauses using ‘and’. Year 1 children have fun with repeating patterns in 'Mrs Armitage on Wheels' and 'Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present'. Please continue to practise reading and spelling with your child at home. Privacy Policy, This site uses cookies to give you the most relevant information. William Rowan Hamilton Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (1150524), By using this site, you accept our Children can join in with the refrain and they can try predicting her solution to the problems she has spotted. What a funny story and brilliantly told Finn! They allow you to tailor your teaching. The text is arranged around the bright and detailed images and each page provides stimulation and interest. Explore repeated refrains and develop sentence writing and punctuation skills. Children explore repeating patterns in language and plot, discuss and retell these fantastic stories and make predictions. Then, in preparation for writing their own version of the story, the children used their original story maps and edited these in more details. On Thursday morning the children all took part in PEDALS, the cycling proficiency training. 2 Responses to Mrs Armitage on Wheels Story Map. Hamilton’s flexible blocks keep the teacher in control. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published . Then they used this knowledge to jump in tens and ones on a numberline to find the answer when adding. What a funny story and brilliantly told Finn! The block ends with children writing a repeating pattern story, inspired by illustrations in Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present. MissPepperPot Reading Display, Book … Mrs Armitage first rolled onto the page in 1987 but this text feels timeless. Mrs Armitage on Wheels provides a wealth of discussion and writing opportunities. Access to all key stages for up to 30 teachers. and the listing of bike modifications which are used with comic effect. Inference can be introduced by drawing thought bubbles for Breakspear the dog with children speculating how he thinks and feels at different points. This joyous tale, written and illustrated by Quentin Blake, introduces the irrepressible Mrs Armitage and her dog Breakspear. Lighthouse-Themed Word Cards - FREE Resource! Access to this resource requires any key stage licence. There are many elements which make this a great book to share: Mrs Armitage on Wheels is a pleasure to read aloud with a class. FREE (23) Popular paid resources. In maths the children will use their knowledge of addition on a numberline to support subtraction on a numberline. The prose flows smoothly off the tongue, and the refrains get children joining in. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Mrs Armitage on Wheels provides a wealth of discussion and writing opportunities. They then designed their own bike and added their items to it, very similar to Mrs Armitage! Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Mrs Armitage on Wheels is a particularly visual picture book, with the illustrations supporting the plot which makes it fun for all and more accessible for those who are less confident in English. They can retell the story, discuss the repeating patterns and draw story maps to sequence the events. Great storyline with nice repeats to grab children. Followed by Mrs Armitage and the Big Wave and Mrs Armitage: Queen of the Road, this is a great book to get children enthused by a character and wanting to read more. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Please use the Story Map to help you retell the story to your family. Next week the children will be using their plans to write their own story in the style of "Mrs Armitage on Wheels". Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. So proud of you, what a great memory you have! The final page provides an irresistible writing trigger as Mrs Armitage stares down at her replacement transport and says, “But what these roller-skates need…”. Terms & Conditions Then, in preparation for writing their own version of the story, the children used their original story maps and edited these in more details. ... Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake. Donate £33 to get individual access to your key stage. For teaching plans and resources using this book, see Hamilton's Year 1 English block, ‘Repeating Patterns’. Adjust the length of time you spend on a genre and what English objectives to focus on. Love Mummy xoxo . William Rowan Hamilton Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (1150524), ‘Mrs Armitage on Wheels’ by Quentin Blake, detailed and amusing illustrations in Blake’s distinctive style, a funny story with a clear structure but a few surprises, strong message of how any problem can be solved with a bit of thought.