L.O: I can use appropriate methods to gather information related to enquiries and interpret the information obtained in the context of the enquiry question.
I wonder, what is Chinese New Year?
Beth wyt ti’n meddwl?
1. What is Chinese New Year?
Green Chilli
- Record three facts about Chinese New Year.
Orange Chilli
- Record five facts about Chinese New Year.
Red Chilli
- Record five facts about Chinese New Year.
- What is the legend of Chinese New Year?
2. How were the Chinese New Year animals chosen?
Green Chilli
- Explain how the animals were chosen and which animal came first and last.
Orange Chilli
- Explain how the animals were chosen and create a list from first to last.
Red Chilli
- Explain how the animals were chosen and create a list from first to last.
- Explain whether you think the race was fair?
3. Change the currency from pounds to yuan?
£1 pound = 9 yuan
Green Chilli
- Change this shopping list from pounds to yuan?
Fireworks - £10
Banners - £5
Dumplings - £2
Decorations - £3
Drinks - £4
Orange Chilli
- Change this shopping list from pounds to yuan.
- Find the total amount of yuan you will spending?
Fireworks - £6
Banners - £4
Dumplings - £3
Decorations - £2
Drinks - £8
Red Chilli
- Change this shopping list from pounds to yuan.
- You are also buying these items for another three families on your street.
- Find the total you will be spending altogether.
Fireworks - £8
Banners - £3.50
Dumplings - £2.50
Decorations - £7
Drinks - £9.25
4. Create an acrostic poem about the Chinese New Year.
Green Chilli
- Create your acrostic poem using the word – Party!
Orange Chilli
- Create your acrostic poem using the words – New Year!
Red Chilli
- Create your acrostic poem using the words – Chinese New Year!
WAGOLL
New year festivities ahead
Excitement is gleaming everywhere
Wonderful memories will be made
You, me and our families celebrating together
Enjoyment from the festival is in full swing
Adventures to think about that will come in the new year
Reminiscing on the year that has just passed.
5. Can you create your own Lunar New Year banner?
WAGOLL
6. Outdoor Learning Activity - Create a 2D dragon out of the building blocks outside.
Based on what you know how would you explain Chinese New Year?
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