Week Beginning 5th November 2018

This week we are starting a new topic on Autumn poetry.

We will be thinking about what we like about our chosen poem and the features and language patterns.

We will be going on an autumn walk before focusing on learning lots of new vocabulary. We will be using spider diagrams to enhance our vocabulary base.

SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)

There will also be a strong focus on using thesauruses to up-level newly learnt vocabulary.

Reading

We will be starting a new class read: The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl.

We will also be using pictures to work on key reading skills using the ERIC scheme.

Maths

This week we focusing on learning strategies for addition and subtraction of 2 two-digit numbers.

We will be using number lines and place value charts to calculate.

 

Geography

This week we are continuing to compare Croydon to Darwin in Australia.

Science

We will be looking at materials and their properties this half term.

History

We will be looking at the achievements of Lewis Hamilton and his impact on us for Black History Month.

PSHE

This week we will be looking at what makes a good friend.

P.E

Monday afternoon. The other slot is to be confirmed.