English challenge - Monday 27th Apruil

English challenge Monday 27th April

Hello year 4 and welcome to another new week. We hope you and your families are all well.

We are going to start the week  with a comprehension.

Read the extract about the London Marathon which was due to take place yesterday and then answer the questions below in  your book or on paper.

Questions

1. In your own words, explain where the term 'marathon' comes from.

2. What is the London Marathon?

3. Why might people be keen to take part in the London Marathon?

4. When was the first London Marathon?

5. Which event inspired John Disley and Chris Brasher to create the London Marathon?

6. Why did they want to create the London Marathon?

7. How do you know the London Marathon was a hit?

8. What is the largest group of runners at the London Marathon?

9. Why do you think people choose to raise money for a good cause?

10. Why was it unusual for Major Tim Peake to run at the London Marathon?