Summary of this week:

This week in Maths we have been learning about subtraction, and how to re-name across two columns when subtracting 3 digit numbers.

In English, we have started our new unit on portal stories and learning our model text – Alice in Wonderland. 

In Geography, we have started our topic on Antarctica and we have been learning about different types of climate zones.

In Science, we have started our new chemistry unit on rocks. This week we have been examining different types of rocks using magnifying glasses to identify their properties.

In Reading, we have been focusing on different styles of poetry and being creative to make shape poems.

In Art, we have started our unit on shape.   This week we have been learning how to draw life-like sketches by identifying shapes in pictures to help us draw them accurately.
In RE, we have been discussing what Christmas means to us.

Our learning next week:

In Maths, we will be moving onto the three times table.

In English, we will be writing our innovations of Alice in Wonderland with a focus on creating tension and suspense for our readers.

In Science, we will be conducting tests on different rocks to observe different reactions.

In RE, we will be continuing to learn about Christmas and discussing how it can mean different things to people

In Reading, we will be conducting our first NTS assessment in reading which will be focusing on comprehension skills.

In Geography, we will be learning about different climate zones and their features.

In Art, our work on shape will continue with a focus on shading techniques.

Homework

Maths homework is handed out every Tuesday. The hand in date is the Friday of each week  

A spelling overview is sent out at the beginning of half term to support the children with learning spellings at home.

Please could yellow reading record books remain in school bags and please log any reading you do with your child at home.

 Notices & Reminders:

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