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Dear Parent/Guardian,
This newsletter gives an overview of the Year 3 curriculum plans for the Autumn Term.
English
The literacy planning for each half term is based on a pattern of poetry, fiction (narrative) and non-fiction. During the first week of term, the children wrote free verse image poems about animals. They are currently learning about warning stories before writing their own warning narratives. They will then study reports and write an animal report before half term. After half term, the writing study will be repeated, but with a different narrative focus.
Guided Reading and Home Reading
Guided reading is taught for four days each week using fiction and non-fiction texts. We are currently reading The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. The Mousehole Cat and an author study on Anthony Browne will follow this novel.
Please continue to read with your child at home. Afterwards, ask some ‘how’ or ‘why’ questions to help with their understanding. Once your child is a fluent reader, begin to talk about why the writer has chosen particular words, sentences or text features and the effect these features have on the reader. There are some guidance notes in the back pages of the new reading scheme books, which you may find helpful.
Spelling
Spelling patterns are taught during our English lessons. A short spelling list (related to the weekly objective) will be sent out each Friday. It is important to practise these spellings at home. They will be directed to your child’s needs and support their learning in class.
Maths
This first half term’s work is all about Place Value and Geometry. The second half term’s work will cover Addition and Subtraction and Multiplication and Division. Each week we will revisit the number objectives to consolidate key maths skills. Please ensure your child practises their multiplication and division facts for x2, x5, and x10 (revised from Year 2) x3 and x4 using TTRockstars. The username and password can be found on the inside front cover of your child’s home reading record.
Science
This term’s science unit is Animals, including humans. In this unit, the children will be learning about food groups, their bodies and how to keep healthy.
Foundation subjects including PE
All other subject areas will be taught discretely during the week apart from Design Technology, which will be taught in one block later this term. PE each week for 3SR is on Monday and Thursday and for 3A is on Tuesday and Friday.
As the weather changes, please check that your child comes to school wearing suitable clothing for PE, which should include trainers and a tracksuit or sweatshirt and joggers. On rainy days, please can they wear waterproof clothing and wellies, as they will be encouraged to remain outside during breaks.
In advance, thank you for supporting your child in their learning this term.
Mr. Adams, Mr Oliver, Miss Stacey, Mrs Hunting, Miss Scarfe and Mrs Cooke