Literacy
Maths
This term we are very busy with Literacy!
In Maths, we are continuing to develop our
We have begun looking at explanation texts
mathematical skills and focus on our
and are looking forward to writing our own
individual times tables targets both in school
this week! Following this, we are creating a
and at home. We will be comparing and
non-chronological report for a very exciting
ordering fractions, using the 4 mains
movie! Finally, we are going to end the term
functions, division by chunking, block graphs,
with some magnificent, mysterious mystery
pictograms and weights. We are going to
stories.
continue practising using grid method for multiplication and column addition.
Reading
Spelling, Grammar and Handwriting
As a class and in guided reading sessions, we
We will continue to work on our spelling rules
continue to explore a range of different
each week in school and at home. In addition
text types including poems, stories and non-
to this, we are trying our best to learn some
fiction texts. We aim to improve our
of the Key Year 3 spelling words.
understanding as well as our word reading.
Headings and sub headings, conjunctions, determiners and prepositions are the grammatical elements that we are including in our work this term. Handwriting is another area that we continue to work on in school and practise at home.
Religious Education
Science
Our first R.E. topic is ‘Choices’ in which we
‘Rock and Roll’ is our first science topic! We
reflect on our choices and conscience,
are identifying different types of rock,
linking these to examples from the bible. We
investigation their properties and exploring
will then complete two topics on other
different soil!
religions, Islam and Hinduism, focusing on their places of worship.
Our second topic is ‘How does your garden grow?’ and will delve into plants features, growth and life cycles!
Humanities
Physical Education
Historical invasions are our focus for this
Gymnastics and dance continue to be our
term, looking at different groups invading
focus for this term, along with outdoor ball
and conquering and the reasons behind these
games.
wars. Art & Design and Design & Technology
Music