This week we will be covering the following learning objectives in:

Writing

We will be looking at the key features of a film review and how to write a synopsis (an overview that does not give too much away). We will then be writing our own film reviews

Phonics/ SPaG

We are continuing to recap phase 5 alternative graphemes and spelling patterns. We will also be looking at how to spell high frequency words and improving simple sentences by adding adjectives and connectives.

We will also be focusing on the use of questions to engage the reader.

Maths

We will be looking at addition and subtraction.

We will be looking at adding and subtracting 10’s before we move on to adding and subtracting 1’s to 2-digit numbers crossing the 10’s boundary. We are also beginning to think about ways we can add and subtract two 2-digit numbers.

Please do not teach your child column addition at home. We have to ensure that their understanding of place value is secure i.e they understand the value of each digit in numbers up to 100. For example the digits in 99 both have a different value (90 or 9). If you would like any tips or advice as to how we teach these strategies, please just ask.

Topic

We will be learning about People of the past. There are strong links to art and history.

PE

We are currently using our PE slots to practice with Westminster class for our Christmas performance. We have sent the song words home for your children to practice. More information will be sent home shortly. ternoon.

RE

This will be taught by my PPA teacher on a Thursday morning.

PSHE

We have started the Zippy’s Friends project which will run for most of the year. After each of the six modules we will send home an activity for your child to complete. This will give you an insight to what it is all about.

ICT

We will be looking at how to use algorithms to program digital devices. We will also learn how to debug simple programs.

Thank you to all of the parents/ grandparents that helped on our trips last week! We also hope that you enjoyed the Harvest performances. With that in mind, we are going to be starting rehersals for our Christmas performance this week. These will take place during PE times on Monday and Wednesdays. We will send more information to you at a later date.

Writing

We will be using the two films we went to see last week to help us explore the features of a film review. We will be looking at how to write a synopsis and eventually write our own film review about our favourite film.

Phonics/ SPaG

We are going to begin to recap aspects of phase 6 phonics. This includes present and past tense, suffixes and spelling longer words.

Maths

We are still working on addition and subtraction. We will be consolidating counting adding ones and tens. We are hoping to move onto adding two digit and one digit numbers.

Helpful information

Our new topic this half term is People Of The Past. There are many cross-curricular links in this topic.

PSHE

We will be starting our new PSHE scheme: Zippy’s Friends. Our first module is ‘communication’.

Key information

Reading books are changed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We expect your child to read to you every evening and for this to be recorded in their reading record.