1. 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

2. 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

3. 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