English
This term our learning will centre around Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne.
Whilst reading our text, we will draw inferences around characters' thoughts, feelings, actions and motives. We will justify our inferences with evidence from the text. We will also enjoy a poetry week at the end of the half term.
We will read at least once a week to our class teacher and our reading records will be checked every day to make sure we are reading at home.
We will use our text to help us write for a range of purposes including a settings description, a letter and a poster.
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
