English
In English this term, Year 3 and 4 will be reading and responding to ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis.
The children will have the opportunity to explore this classic piece of fantasy fiction. Throughout the unit, the children will write a letter, character description and make links to the wider curriculum when writing a non-chronological report. Our learning will start with poetry. 'My Shadow’ by Robert Louis Stevenson, is rich in vocabulary and so children can read around to work out word meanings and add new words to their vocabulary.
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
Reading is a massively important skill that enables us to access so much and learn new things.
Children need to practise this skill as much as they can and we expect children to read to an adult every night at home. Their daily reading needs to be recorded in their reading record and signed by parents. Reading records are checked every day.
There are so many wonderful books to read. Click on the lists below to find a new book to enjoy.
Learning to spell is hugely important as well. We will be learning different spelling rules throughout the year. Your child could achieve a shiny spelling badge for each list of spellings they learn to spell.
For further practise try these fun games.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
https://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/games-368726.htm
