Mrs Orchard & Mrs Singh
Our theme for this half term is...
Coastlines
We will be learning all about...
Literacy
This half term we will be learning how to write shape poems and looking at features of poems such as onomatopoeia, expanded noun phrases, similes and rhymes. We will then be creating our own shape poems based on a giraffe.
We will then move onto persuasive writing using the text Zeraffa the Giraffa
You could help at home by encouraging your child to access reading plus, practicing spellings, completing comprehension activities and practicing handwriting.
Religious Education
Which rules should we follow
During this topic we will be giving pupils an opportunity to consider the value and purpose of rules. We will examine the Christian rules for living and examine the source of these rules. We will be encouraging pupils to reflect upon their own lifestyle and the influences upon it. We will also be looking at the rules of other faiths and the ways in which these rules influence behaviour and decisions.
PSHE - Econmic wellbeing
We will be learning to
- cope with transition
We will be discussing how we deal with change and what best ways we can come up with to prepare ourselves for change. We will begin to focus on transitioning to year 4 towards the end of the half term.
Numeracy
In maths we will be starting the half term with our unit of money. We will be looking at pounds and pence, converting money and adding and subtracting amounts of money and giving change. We will then move onto our topic of shape and angles. We will be comparing angles an recognizing properties of 2d and 3d shapes
You could help at home by accessing TT rock stars and sumdog as much as possible. It is vital that your children are fluent in their timetables so please practice these as much as possible.
Learning Logs are due in on the first day of each new term.
Homework is to be sent out and returned via Class Dojo.
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Monday |
Spellings/comprehension |
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Wednesday |
Maths |
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End of half term |
Learning Logs |
Our Class Author
Anne Fine
Over the course of Year 3 the children will be exposed to (through class read or guided reading sessions) the following books by Roald Dahl.
The Killer cat
The return of the Killer cat
Bills new frock
Flour Babies
Curriculum
Our theme this half term is Coastlines. We will be studying the effects of tide erosion on our coastlines and using ordinance survey maps to locate real examples of coastal features. We will be identifying different types of coastal areas and their uses and making comparisons between Blackpool and Formby. Whilst looking at human features of geography we will explore the impact of how we reduce the physical features of coastlines by using concrete sea walls etc. We will also explore how human features can affect coastal areas.
Science
In Science, we will be researching scientists and inventors. We will be researching the scientific discoveries of Mary Anning. Find out about Issac Newton and the work that he has done. We will also be researching more modern non-conventional scientist Doug Allan and why his work was so important.
Please ask your child questions about their learning at home and ask them about key vocabulary they have been learning.