In English this term, Year 3 and 4 will be studying fairytales. We will start our unit by studying, “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” by John Scieszka, as well as other traditional and modern tales. Throughout the unit, we will use drama, storytelling and discussion to develop our reading, oracy and writing skills.

By the end of the unit, children will:

• Understand the features of fairy tales and narrative structure.
• Write their own fairy tale with a clear beginning, middle and end.
• Use punctuation, conjunctions and adverbs effectively in their writing.
• Develop vocabulary through reading and discussion.
• Read with expression and make inferences about characters and events.
• Explore rhyme and perform rhyming couplet poems inspired by fairy tale texts.

Spelling continues to be a huge focus in MP2, children will have a 15 minute spelling lesson every day. We will be looking specifically at words from the Year 3 and 4 Statutory Spelling list. We appreciate any support we get at home in practising these spellings and working towards earning our spelling badges.

Here are some websites to support your child's learning in English:

https://bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=9&AgeGroup=3

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

https://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html

https://rollama.com/login/

Here are some websites to support your child's learning in English:

https://bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=9&AgeGroup=3

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

https://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html

https://rollama.com/login/

Handwriting

Handwriting is really important for making us proud of our work and helping to remember spelling. Here is the handwriting policy in case you would like to do any practise at home.

Reading is such a HUGELY important skills so we would like you to practise as much as you can!

You should be reading to an adult every night at home and getting your Reading Record signed to show it. Just send a note or an email if you forget! 

Below are some lists of suggested books that are not only AMAZING, but will help you read a wide range and try out some new authors!

If you find a book that you love, who not write a book review telling us all about it! We can display it in class and encourage your friends to try it too!