Year 3
Year 3 learning newsletters
SPRING 2023
Weekly dates:
- PE is on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Homework is given out on Fridays and should be returned by Wednesdays
- Times table tests are on Fridays for Caesar class and on Mondays for Boudicca class
- Spellings tests are on Fridays
- Library time-Boudicca Class on Mondays and Caesar Class on Tuesdays
Humanities
In Spring Term, Year 3 pupils are learning about Land Before Time- Stone Age to Iron Age. The children learn how homes have changed during all three eras, understand the sources of evidence for prehistoric food, find out what was invented in prehistory and when, research information about the past and create a fact file about Stonehenge.
English
In English, our topics are:
Poetry - The Magic Box by Kit Wright
FOCUS: figurative language - simile / onomatopoeia / metaphor
Narrative – Portal adventure story writing to entertain
FOCUS: setting description / noun phrases / direct speech /adjectives / sentence openers
Model text: Stone Age Boy
Instructions – writing to inform
FOCUS: imperatives and precise adverbs
Model text: How to make a magic potion
Poetry call and answer Nigerian poem
FOCUS: similes, comparison
Persuasion - leaflet writing to persuade
FOCUS: Superlative adjectives / rhetorical questions
Model text: Come & visit Nigeria
Historical Report writing to inform
FOCUS: Linking info in paragraphs, generalisers,
Reading
Year 3 pupils enjoy daily Destination Reader lessons, where we read class texts linked to all areas of our learning, banded books, and other texts for pleasure.
It is most important that your child reads for 20 minutes every day. Please sign their Reading Records or ensure they do themselves so we have an idea of how much they are reading regularly. After reading with your child, it is helpful to ask them questions about what they have read. We want to develop their skills of understanding and inference. To push them further, talk to them about why the writer has selected the words they have and what effect these words have on the reader.
Mathematics
In Mathematics, pupils are mastering objectives in
Multiplication and Division
- to recognise equal and unequal groups;
- to multiply by 3, 4, 8, 10
- to multiply a 2-digit by 1-digit number with and without exchanging
- To divide a 2-digit by 1-digit number with exchanging (no remainders and with remainders)
Fractions
- To understand the denominators of unit fractions
- To be able to compare and order fractions.
- To count in fractions on a number line.
- To be able to use equivalent fractions on a number line and as a bar model.
Science
In Science, our topics are
Animals including humans (classification & musculoskeletal system) Joan Proctor- Caesar Class will focus their assembly on this topic.
Fossils / rocks & minerals Mary Anning and Holly Betts
The children will be working scientifically
Working scientifically
- asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
- setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
- making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers
- gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
- recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
- using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
- identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
Religious Education
In RE, we are investigating the question "What does it mean to belong to a faith community?"
The children find out about how Sikhs show their faith within their families, their ideas about aims of life, religious or moral duty, explore what Sikhs do to show their tradition within their faith communities, find out about some ways in which Sikhs make a difference in the world-wide community.
Music
In Music lessons, Year 3 focus on the topics:
- Composing using imagination- How does Music make the world a better place?
- Sharing Musical experiences- How does Music help us get to know our community
This term, pupils are also continuing to learn to play the ukulele.
RHE
In Relationships and Health Education, we focus on the topics;
Computer Safety
I know some of the possible dangers and consequences of talking to strangers online.
I know how to keep safe in online chat.
I know some positives and negatives of using technology.
Keeping/Staying safe.
- I can recognise possible dangers in different environments.
- I can follow rules to help keep me safe.
- I can identify people who work in my community who help keep me safe.
- I can identify how to use the 999 services appropriately.
French
In French, Year 3 focus on:
- What is the Date?
- Core Vocabulary (Numbers to 50)
PE
In PE, Year 3 focus on Gymnastics and Basketball skills:
- To develop the attacking skill of dribbling.
- To use protective dribbling against an opponent.
- To develop the bounce and chest pass and begin to recognise when to use them.
- To develop tracking and defending an opponent.
- To develop the technique for the set shot.
Gymnastics
- To be able to create interesting point and patch balances.
- To develop the straight, barrel, and forward roll.
- To be able to transition smoothly into and out of balances.
- To create a sequence with matching and contrasting actions and shapes.
- To develop stepping into shape jumps with control.
Autumn 2022
Weekly dates:
- PE is on Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Homework is given out on Fridays and should be returned by Wednesdays
- Times table tests are on Fridays for Caesar class and on Mondays for Boudicca class
- Spellings tests are on Fridays
- Library time-Boudicca Class on Mondays and Caesar Class on Tuesdays
Humanities
In Autumn term, Year 3 pupils are learning about Ancient Egypt. The children can write an information booklet, build a model pyramid, write the alphabet on a papyrus paper etc.
English
In English, pupils’ writing is inspired by the Aesop's Fables retold by Michel Rosen and Michael Morpurgo, as well as by model texts like 'Life of an Egyptian Child', 'The Story of Tutankhamun', Newspaper reports about Egyptians and rhyming poetry.
Reading
Year 3 pupils enjoy daily Destination Reader lessons, where we read class texts linked to all areas of our learning, banded books, and other texts for pleasure.
Mathematics
In Mathematics, pupils are mastering objectives in
- Place Value
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication and Division
Science
In Science, our topic is 'Light'. Children will learn about light sources, the absence of light, reflected light, the Sun, sundials, shadows and changing the size of shadows. In addition to these lessons, the children will research information about two scientists: Thomas Young and Michael C Harvey.
Religious Education
In RE, we are investigating the question “Why are festivals important to religious communities?”
Music
In Music lessons, Year 3 are learning about the topic: 'How does Music brings us together?' and will be learning the songs 'Home is where the heart is, 'Three Little Birds' and 'Please Be Kind'. This term, pupils are also continuing to learn to play the ukulele.
RHE
In Relationships and Health Education, we will be learning about 'Being Responsible' and 'Staying Healthy'.
Pupils are expected to read for a minimum of 20 minutes every night and to record what they read in their reading record book.
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