The Rain at Half-Time: Activities

Shared Reading · Year 3. 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; an adult can model the word before children build it.

Vocabulary

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

touchline: The line along the side of a playing field.
defenders: Players trying to stop the other team scoring.
referee: The person who applies the rules during a match.
shelter: A place that protects you from weather.
faded: Gradually became less noticeable.

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

Retell the match and explain how Tessa’s feelings change. Use her words and actions as clues. Discuss why people can feel pleased for a friend and disappointed at the same time.