This week in literacy you will work in small groups to plan, perform and record a presentation. Watch Dermot presening the X-Factor to pick up some tips.
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I like the way Dermot O’Leary leaves a long pause before announcing the winner. It creates tension and suspense.
Literacy – Next week we are going to be making and filming our own reports. You are going to be working in groups to plan, perform and record a presentation. This weekend listen to the radio and watch TV. Talk about what makes a good presenter.
Phonics-Take home your new book and get reading. Work your way through the book, read and write your green and red words. Can you answer the questions with someone at home?
Remember to read everyday at home, bring in your book when you need to change it. Have you been filling in your Real Readers? Bring them in to show us and you might win the amazing prizes.
Numeracy – We have had a brilliant week learning about length. At home keep up the measuring and converting cm into m and km into m. Next week we are going to be learning the Year 3 method for subtraction. What is subtraction? What do you know about subtraction…bring in your ideas ready for Monday.
Wow! We have had an amazing fact finding week about the Earth. We have just started to learn about rocks. This weekend draw a poster to show what you have learnt so far. Next week we are going to do some scientific investigations.
Can you remember any of the names of the rocks we have learnt today?
Can you remember what any of the rock are used for?
You can find out more information and play some interactive games on this website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/rocks_soils/read1.shtml
Today we selected different measuring equipment to measure objects around the classroom.
Literacy – Next week we are moving on to writing Reports. We are going to start by looking at non-fiction books. What are non-fiction books? What do they have in them? Are they the same as story books?
Phonics-Take home your new book and get reading. Work your way through the book, read and write your green and red words. Can you answer the questions with someone at home?
Remember to read everyday at home, bring in your book when you need to change it.
Numeracy – We are going to become expert measurers! Next week we are learning all about length. What equipment do we use to measure length? Make a poster about everything you know about length.
Next week we are going to become scientists. We are going to be learning about the Earth. We will be investigating different rocks and soils. When you are out and about this weekend have a look at different rocks and soils. Are they all the same? Talk to someone about what you find out.
This half terms homework project is entitled ‘All About ME!’ We are looking for mini projects about you. We would like you to share what you like or dislike. We want to know about your interests and hobbies. Tell us about any major events in your life. You may want to include what job you want to have when your older?
Remember be as creative as possible! We are looking forward to seeing your projects!
In Writers workshop we are going to write a story about a dinosaur arriving at Bearwood Primary.
Question you may need to think about:
You need to consider how you are going to start and end your story. At home tonight tell someone your story.
Yesterday Year 3 enjoyed their first Ukulele lesson. We focused really hard as you can tell by the pictures.
