Term 2 Week 5

In English and Communication this week we are going to start planning a new diary entry from the perspective of Samuel Pepys. We will start by creating simple action sentences which retell events. We will then use a range of conjunctions to create compound and complex sentences. 

In Phonics, we are going to learn to use 'wr' to make the /r/ sound. For example- in words such as wrong, wrist, write, wrote and wrist. Our grammar focus for the week will be adverbs. 

In Maths, we will be focusing on subtraction. We will be using the bridging through 10 technique to subtract through 10 and multiples of 10. 

In Time and Place, we will be learning about the Thames Frost Fairs. We will use primary and secondary sources of information to learn about this historical event. 

In Science and Computing, we will learn about how to take effective photographs. We will then examine some of the photographs we took last week and consider how they could be improved. 

In Outdoor Learning, we will walk to the local woodlands to collect natural resources which can be used to make natural Christmas decorations. 

We will also complete Mastering Number, Guided Reading, PE and RE lessons as well as continuing our preparation for the KS1 Nativity. 

If you have any questions, please contact us using the class email address. 

Term 3 Week 3

In English and Communication this week, we are going to take the speech bubbles that we created last week and turn them into comics and sections of narrative. We are going to learn about the rules of speech punctuation and apply them in our own pieces of writing. 

In Phonics we are going to learn to use 'kn' to make the /n/ sound to spell words such as knight, knee, know, knife, knock and know. Our grammar focus will be on using alphabetical order. 

In Guided Reading, we are going to focus on the conventions of play scripts and begin rehearsing our lines for the Key Stagw 1 nativity. 

In Maths we are going to focus on using our knowledge of the number bonds to 10 to solve increasingly complex addition calculations. We will also focus on how using a rekenrek, 10 grids and number-lines can support us. 

In Science and Computing, we are going to focus on creating universally applicable rules to support us to stay safe when using Information Technology. We are also going to start to learn about how to take digital photographs. 

We will also complete Mastering Number, Design and the Arts and PE lessons as well. 

If you have any questions, please contact us directly using the class email address. 

Term 2 Week 2

In English and Communication this week we are going to complete our Samuel Pepy's diary entry. Then we are going to explore how direct speech can be recorded in narrative writing. We will use this understanding to plan out a section of dialogue involving Samuel Pepys and record it an different ways. 

In Phonics we are learning to use 'gn' to make the /n/ sound. We will also learn to spell the tricky words know and colour. Our grammar focus is on using alphabetical order to the first and second letter in words. 

In Guided Reading we will be focusing on developing fluency and using retrieval skills to find relevant information in texts. 

In Maths we are going to focus on using simple addition and subtraction facts to solve more complex calculations. 

In Science and Computing we are going to analyse the materials used to build houses in 1666. We will then draw conclusions relating to their suitability and the extent to which this contributed to the fire. 

We will also complete Mastering Number, PE and Design and the Arts lessons as well. If you would like more information relating to any of these activties, please contact us using the class email address. 

Zayn, we are all so impressed by the way you used your time over the half term holidays to write sentences which show and tell the audience how Samuel Pepys might have been feeling on the night The Great Fire of London started. 

We love these 007 sentences: 

These simultaneous action sentences are amazing!

Term 2 Week 1

This week we are learning all about fact families for the numbers up to 20. Start by watching this home learning video: 

https://vimeo.com/732387173

Now have a go at the attached worksheet. Remember, we have attached the answers to this blog post so you can check your own work. 

Term 1 Week 7

In English this week, we are focusing on adding detail to the simple sentences we have written from the point of view of Samuel Pepys. We will focus on using adverbial phrases to add detail before writing sentences which show and tell the audience how Pepys was feeling. 

In Phonics we will be using the 'dge' and 'ge' graphemes to make the /j/ sound. e.g. edge, hedge, badge, bridge, change, large, orange, challenge. We will also be learning to spell the tricky words 'bought' and favourite'. Our grammar focus will be to use capital letter for proper nouns. 

In Maths, we will finish off our Place Value unit of work and begin our Addition and Subtraction unit. We will start by systematically finding all the possible number bonds to 10 and then using them to create families of related addition and subtraction calculations. 

In Science and Computing we are going to explore how material properties can be used to sort and categorise objects. We will also explore how to stay safe online and create a set of class rules for safe Information Technology usage. 

We will also complete Mastering Number, Guided reading, Design and the Arts and PE sessions as well. If you would like to know more about any of these activities, please do not hesitate to contact us directly using the class email address.