New words and sentences PE and Literacy Starter This starter activity has a numeracy focus and could be used in PE or English lessons. ASDAN Links: Sports and Fitness Short Course Literacy Skills Development: Communication Ref: Orb/0313/000511

Use these letters to make as many new words as possible… USAIN BOLT VICTORIA PENDLETON Pupils could: Work within a time limit Arrange the words in alphabetical order Repeat the activity with the names of other athletes/sporting figures What is the longest word you can make? Extension: Group your words into nouns, verbs and adjectives. Orb/0313/000511

Create sentences using the names and the words you have found… USAIN BOLT VICTORIA PENDLETON Pupils could: Work within a time limit Arrange the words in alphabetical order Repeat the activity with the names of other athletes/sporting figures e.g. In my view, Usain Bolt is a saint. Extension: Can you use more than one of the words in each sentence. Orb/0313/000511