Freddie’s Drawbridge: Activities

Shared Reading · Year 4. An adult reads the questions and clues aloud. Children can talk, point, sign or choose an answer. For Jumbled Words, show the matching vocabulary word and build it together; children do not need to read independently.

Vocabulary

Read these five words from the story. Talk about what they mean.

hinge: A joint that lets a part turn while staying attached.
lever: A bar used to move another part.
span: The part of a bridge between its supports.
clearance: Enough open space for something to pass.
sequence: Actions arranged in a useful order.

Jumbled Words

Use the clue to make a word from the story. Drag the letters with a mouse or finger, or tap a letter and then a space.

Put the story in order

Drag the pictures into order from first to last with a mouse or finger. Or tap a picture, then tap where it should go. Use arrow keys to move a focused picture.

Tell the story

Build a low dry model with a lightweight hinged card bridge. Test a large toy boat and vehicle, and describe the order needed for both journeys.