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English |
In Literacy we will be reading and analysing a ‘Return’ narrative story called Jemmy Button. We will be highlighting all the great literary features within it and using these when we plan, write, edit and present our own ‘Return’ themed story. We will also be putting together a non fiction text with all the required features that will show off all our knowledge about the rainforest. We will continue to practise our handwriting and have spelling tests every Thursday afternoon. |
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Maths |
This half term the children will continue to learn about time and practise reading the time on analogue clocks. We will also be calculating time durations using number lines. We will then move onto 2D shapes and finally statistics which will give us the opportunity to collect and analyse our own data. |
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Science |
This half term we will be looking at animals including humans. The children will look at different types of skeletons and understand how muscles work for animals to move. We will also be looking at what animals and humans need to stay healthy |
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Geography |
This half term we will be finding out about Rainforests. We will investigate where they are found, their features and layers. The children will also be taking part in a ’terrific tree’ workshop at Bolton Abbey so that we can compare the features of our forests with those of the rainforest. |
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Computing |
In Computing the children will be developing their coding skills. We will be using Scratch to programme and move sprites and develop characters. We will also be investigation programmes and debugging them to achieve the best outcomes. |
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Art |
The children will study Rainforest animals looking at their shape, pattern and habitat in sketchbooks. They will then design artwork of a Rainforest animal using chalk pastels and mixed media. The children will try out some weaving techniques and create a rainforest frog. |
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P.E. |
Athletics: In this Athletics unit, children will have the opportunity to develop their existing running, jumping and throwing skills. We aim to improve distance and accuracy in a range of techniques. Rounders: During this striking and fielding unit, the children will take part in competitive games and develop skills in striking and defending. |
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R.E. |
In RE we will be looking at what different people believe about God. In particular, we will be looking at what Muslim people believe about God and what difference this makes to their lives. |
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P.S.H.E. |
In PSHE we will be looking ahead at our transition to year 4. We will be looking at our strengths, areas for improvements and setting our own goals for Year 4. I know that Mrs Speak is looking forward to reading your ‘All about me’ booklets that we will continue this half term. Associated vocabulary: aspirations contributions self-regulation aims determination resilience |
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French |
This half term our unit is La Météo. The children will be enjoying describing the weather in French! |
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Music |
Flying with the stars. This half term we will be looking at an electronic dance style piece and the children will be identifying its structure and changing chords. |
