This Term’s Layered Curricular Targets:
Reading:
I must use a contents list and index and to talk about what a book may be about by looking
at the cover, title and illustrations.
I should (1) understand how to use a contents list and index and talk about what a text is
about by skim-reading a double spread page .
I should (2) use non-fiction features- contents list, index, glossary – to scan a text and
decide if it would be useful for a particular reader.
I could state the purpose of different non-fiction texts.
Writing:
I must say and write sentences which include a range of appropriate adjectives to ass detail.
I should (1) select from a range of adjectives, verbs and nouns to add detail when writing.
I should (2) use a variety of adjectives, adverbs and power verbs when writing to add detail.
I could identify and use suitable verbs, adjectives and nouns appropriate to text type in a
range of shorted and longer sentences.
Maths:
I must use repeated addition and multiplication arrays to solve multiplication questions. I
must use sharing and practical methods to solve division problems including remainders.
I should 1 write and solve multiplication and division questions for a two digit and one digit
using a formal method. I should solve real life problems involving multiplication rounding
remainders up and down.
I should 2 use formal written methods for multiplication of a two digit or three digit number
by a one digit number. I should divide using a formal written method for a number up to
three digits by a one digit number and interpret the remainders appropriately.
I could multiply and divide numbers up to four digits by a one or two digit number using a
formal written method.
Your role in homework is to
support and encourage your
child to get into a regular
routine for the place and the
time. Your child needs to learn
to organise themselves for the
different activities.
Homework Timetable:
Mon: Homework set
Fri: Homework due in
As well as the homework set in their
books, children are also expected to
complete their spellings and to read 3
times a week at home.
Additional information:
PE Days – Kit to be in school (including outdoor kit)
Tuesday and Wednesday
(Year four children will need swimming kits on a
Wednesday)
CLASS
INFORMATION
SHEET
Year: 3/4
Term: Spring 2014-2015
Class Teacher: Miss Spearman
Supported by: Mrs Britton and Mrs Graves
I.C.T.
The main areas of work to be covered this term:
English
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We shall be following the new national curriculum for
English in Year 3 and 4 for the Spring Term.
We will be focussing on writing in detail as well as reading
for comprehension. We will be looking at both fiction and
non-fiction texts and detail through poetry.
There will be regular weekly practise of spellings and
handwriting and a weekly test on a Friday.
Mathematics
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We shall be following the new national curriculum for
maths in Year 3 and 4 for the Spring Term.
We are placing a bigger focus on place value and formal
written methods for all four operations. We have a bigger
emphasis on multiplication and division this term. We will
be encouraging children to develop these skills in both
practical and real life situations.
Science
This term we will be covering the units ‘Materials’ and ‘The
Human Body’.
In the ‘Materials’ unit we will be learning about irreversible
and reversible changes - which materials can change or
cannot and why. We will be investigating these using a fair
test. In our ‘The Human Body’ unit we will be learning about
the different body parts and their functions.
This term the children will be completing the unit of work ‘We
are Programmers’.
P.S.H.E
This term we will be covering a range of topics through cross
curricular teaching.
R.E.
This term we are going to be learning about the story of Moses
and the festival of Pseach.
Design Technology
This term we will be researching, designing and making
chariots based on our history topic ‘The Romans’.
History/ Geography
This term we will be learning about ‘The Romans’. We will be
exploring what life was like before and after the Romans, how
settlements developed over time and about key people around
that time. We will also be making links to Roman towns and road
names.
Art and Design
This term we will be exploring mosaics and shields, designing
and creating them using a variety of materials.
Music
This term we will be continuing our recorder tuition. Then we
will be exploring Roman instruments.
P.E.
This term the Year 3 children will be focusing on Basketball
and will practise the different skills required. The Year 4
children will be going swimming once a week, as well as
focusing on gymnastics, especially different types of rolls.