Week beginning 10th May 2021

May 9, 2021

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Our learning this week…

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English

At Howard Primary School we have adopted Read Write Inc Phonics.

RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.

Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.

When using RWI to read the children will:

Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
Learn to read words using Fred Talk
Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
Show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.

Read Write Inc. – A guide for parents

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Maths

This week we will focus on statistics and recap fact familes. We will:

interpret pictograms (1:1)
draw pictograms
interpret pictograms (2,5 and 10s)
to interpret block diagrams
to reconsolidate understanding of fact families

— Interpret pictograms (1:1)

A pictogram is a chart that uses pictures to represent data. Pictograms are set out in the same way as bar charts but instead of bars they use columns of pictures to show the numbers involved.

Drawing and Interpreting Pictograms (Pictographs) - Maths with Mum

— Draw pictograms

— To draw and interpret pictograms ( 2/5 and 10s)

— To interpret block diagrams

Block Graphs / Block Diagrams - Maths with Mum

— To reconsolidate understanding of fact families

A collection of related addition and subtraction facts involving the same numbers. Most addition and subtraction fact families include two addition and two subtraction facts.

What is Fact Family? - Definition, Facts & Example

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Art

In art we will be focus on hot and cold colours. In colour theory we can divide the colour wheel in half, splitting the colours into warm colours and cool colours. Blues, greens and some purples are considered cool colours. Reds, oranges and yellows are considered warm colours. Warm colours are said to bring energy, and cool colours are said to bring a feeling of calm.

color wheel posters - Bing Images | Color theory, Warm and cool colors, Color wheel

The children will learn more about Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky is famous for his use of colour, using it to express emotions and scenes in a new way of looking at the world.

Art Project for Kids: Kandinsky Inspired Circles - MightyNest

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PE

Our focus this term will be football and fitness.

Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.

Westminster – Thursday & Friday
Hungerford – Thursday & Friday

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RE

We will focus on Islam.

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History

We will focus on football when Walter Tull was alive and compare this it to football now.

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PSHE

We will be focusong on PANTS. Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

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Reading

When reading with your child at home ask them questions related to their book.

Questions to ask before you read

Can you look at the pictures and predict what you think will happen in this book?
What makes you think that?
What characters do you think might be in our story?
Do you think there will be a problem in this story? Why or why not?
Does the topic/story relate to you or your family? How?

Questions to ask during the reading

What do you think will happen next?
What can you tell me about the story so far?
Can you predict how the story will end?
Why do you think the character did _______?
What would you have done if you were the character?
How would you have felt if you were the character? (use different characters)
As I read____________, it made me picture________ in my head. What pictures do you see in your head?
As you read, what are you wondering about?
Can you put what you’ve just read in your own words?

Questions to ask after reading