About Class 3

Class Teacher – Miss Lucy Linton

Class 3

In English, we have been focusing on features of speech in dialog with the main focus being on inverted commas, new speaker new lines and reporting clauses. In Maths, we have been learning about right, acute and obtuse angles. As well as learning about vertical and horizontal lines of symmetry. In Topic, we have been focusing on recreating the Battle of Hastings through drama. Focusing on freeze frames, dialog and narration. In History, we have been looking at Norman Castles.

In Maths, Year 3 have been calculating area working in centimetre squared. Whist Year 4 have been working on area of compound shapes. In English, we have been focusing on the feudal systems of Norman Castles. Choosing either a King, Noble Knight or a Serf to write a diary entry as. Focusing on our writing being in first person as well as thinking about writing in past tense and chronological order. In Topic, we have been doing some research about the 1066 Battle of Hastings ready to create a factual poster all about it. 

In English , we have been focusing on using commas in our writing. Year 3 will be focusing on using commas in lists whilst Year 4 are focusing on  using commas to show parenthesis and to make more complex sentences. In Maths, we have been continuing to focus on perimeter. We have using perimeter to find the missing lengths of different shapes. We will also be looking at how we can use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to hep us with this. In Topic, we have been using laptops to research the battle of Hastings in preparation for us to create posters all about it. In Science, we have been looking at electrical circuits. Also learning about who invented electricity. We then started exploring circuits and building our own.

In Maths, we have been measuring the perimeters of shapes. We have been using different resources to such as string, our feet and rulers. In English, we have been looking at how verbs used to help write in past tense. We have also been writing fact files about kinds who were around during the Norman times. Related to our Topic on 1066. 

In Science, we have started our new topic on electricity looking at different types and how electricity helps us in the modern world. In History, we have been learning about Harold Godwinson and other important people during the time of the Norman Invasion. 

In English, we have been working on character descriptions related to our class book called 'The Girl who Speaks Bear'. We have also been practising our comprehension. In Maths, we have been looking at formal methods of multiplication and division. In Art, we have been creating abstract winter wonderland pictures. We have also made sure that rehearsals for our play have been well underway throughout the course of the week. 

This week in Maths, we have been dividing using place value sharing tens and ones. We have been understanding how this can help with remainders. In English, we have been looking at how to use conjunctions in our writing and how to make complex sentences. In Art, we have been doing pictures of a wintery forest using water colours. We have also been practising our nativity play. On Monday we have also worked together to decorate our classroom festive ready for the Christmas term.

This week in English, we have been using conjunctions in our writing. In Maths, we have been using the partitioning method to support us with working on place value with 2 digit numbers. In Art, we have been looking at drawing our own abstract landscape using water colours. In Geography, we have been making our own old fashioned treasure maps. Using our knowledge of four digit references and compass points. We have also taken part in a Dodge Ball Festival having lots of fun with our Warriner cluster schools.

This week in Maths, we have been focusing on multiplication and division. Multiplying numbers by 0,1 and the number by its self. We have also been focusing on multiplying by 3 digit numbers and by multiples of 10. In English, we have been writing a diary entry learning about how to write in first person and third person pronouns. In Science, we have been doing an experiment based on melting white chocolate and milk chocolate seeing how long each one takes to melt based on our body temperature from our hands. 

This week in English, we are learning about prepositions to incorporate into our narrative writing. In Maths, we have been doing multiplication and division. We have been using arrays, bar models and partitioning bars as our resources to help us. In Science, we have been looking at the particle theory and how solid, liquid and gas particles behave differently.

This week in Maths, we have been learning multiplication and division using our time table facts. Using strategies like grouping and sharing to show division. In English, we have been doing synonyms and antonyms writing stories using these language features. In Science, we have been learning about states of matter. Focusing on solids, liquids and gases particles. In Geography, we have been practising using a compass. Focusing on our knowledge of cardinal and intercardinal points. 

This week in English Year 3 have been focusing on adverbs. Whilst Year 4 have been focusing on both adverbs and fronted adverbials using them in their writing. In Maths, we have been focusing on subtraction using columns to help us with our problem solving. We have then been checking our work using inverse subtraction. Alongside this we have been working on our understanding of 2 step word problems. In Science, we have been learning about animal teeth. Focusing on how we can tell if the animal is an herbivore, omnivore, carnivore by their teeth. In RE we have been focusing on Diwali learning about the Festival of Light. We have then been making our own Rangoli Patterns using tissue paper. We have also enjoyed practicing for the whole school Santa Run. 

This week in Maths, we have been focusing on subtraction using place value. To help us with this we have been using number lines and the column method. In English, we have been continuing to write diary entries. Alongside this we have also been looking at different verbs and how to use them in past tense. Including them in our diary entries.

In History, we have been learning about the importance of Hadrain's Wall. We have also had great fun at the Warriner in the football tournament. Showing great sportsmanship and teamwork. 

This week in English, we have been working on narratives. Focusing on 4 types of nouns proper, common, countable and noun countable. Year 4 have also been doing this alongside focusing on expanded noun phrases. In Maths, we have been mastering addition skills using place value, column method carrying across thousands, hundred, tens and ones. Whilst Year 4 have been adding negative numbers and understanding the rules when adding negatives to positives, positive to negatives and negatives to negatives. In History, we have been working on Roman Numerals working out how to write our birthdays in numerals. In Science, we have been learning about food chains. Focusing on different animals marine, woodland ,savannah learning about their habitats and what their food chain looks like. In Art, we have had great fun junk modelling shields. 

This week in Maths, we have been learning column addition. Year 3s have been focusing on 3 digit numbers whilst Year 4 have been focusing on 4 digit numbers. We have also been regrouping numbers and crossing over 10s and 100s boundaries. In English , we have been learning what a Non - Chronological report is and writing our own on Boudicca. We have been focusing on a different language feature apostrophes for both single and plural possession. In Art, we have been using clay to make roman coins as well as practising mosaics. 

This week in English, we have been learning about the features of dialog and how to use inverted commas. We have then been using these skills to write our own stories. In Maths, Year 3s have been adding 10s,100s and 1000s. Whilst Year 4 have been looking at negative numbers. In Science, we had a close up look at the heart, liver and kidneys discussing how these organs are essential to us. In History, we have been researching facts on Roman Gladiators to use in our writing.

This week in Maths, we have been continuing place value. Year 3 have been estimating where numbers go on number lines focusing on 3 digit numbers. Whilst Year 4 have been rounding 4 digit numbers to the nearest 10,100,1000. In English, we have started learning about features of dialog. In Science, we have been learning about the digestive system and recreated it ourselves using tights, bowls, bags, mash banana, crackers and orange juice. 

This week in Maths, we have been working on  place value. Year 3 have been focusing on hundreds and Year 4 have been focusing on hundreds and thousands. In English, we have been writing narratives on Roman Warriors. In our writing we have learning about how to include adjectives to make our writing more interesting. In History, we have been learning about Roman Empires and Roman Warriors. In Science, we have been learning about the Digestive System. With the focus being on the different types of teeth we have and how they help us with our digestion. 

This week in Maths, we have been focusing on arithmetic practising new skills and developing our knowledge further. In English, we have been writing narratives. We have also enjoyed our Garden Party this week listening to our friends play instruments they have been learning throughout the year.  We have also enjoyed activity morning doing a range of activities around the school in small groups with our friends.

Class 3 Curriculum

The Curriculum Overview provides an idea of the whole school approach to the curriculum, while the Class 3 Curriculum gives more detailed information of what is going on in Class 3 during the term. Further information can be found in the weekly newsletters, at parents evenings, open mornings or pop in to school and speak to the Class Teacher.