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Autumn Term 08
Teacher’s name: Mrs C Stott
PE Days: Monday and Thursday
Class writing target: Using effective language - composition and effect
1. I am able to brainstorm my own describing words linked to a character or events.
2. I am able find good examples of how writers have used vocabulary to interest the reader
3. I am able to re-read my own writing and make changes to improve words or phrases used.
Class reading target: To deduce, infer and interpret information, events or ideas
1. I can use what I have read to work why characters behave in the way that they do and how ideas have been developed in non - fiction, finding evidence in the text to support my ideas.
2. I can think about what I have read and how the information is presented to work out the writer's pointof view, referring to the texts to support my views.
3. I can think about what I have read and how the information is presented to work out the key messages and attitudes, referring to the texts to support my ideas.
Class maths target: Subtraction
1. I can record subtraction calculations by counting on using an empty number line (HTU-TU & HTU - HTU) I am also beginning to extend this to decomposition.
2. I can record subtraction calculations by counting on using an empty number line (HTU - TU & ThHTU-HTU) I can also extend this to decomposition.
3 I can record subtraction calculations by counting on using an empty number line (ThHTU-ThHTU extending to decimals) I can also extend this to decomposition.
Class resolution: To always come to school with a positive attitude.
| Mexico and the Aztecs Beech Class are currently studying Mexico and the Aztecs. This topic provides lots of fun opportunities for the children to link their learning across the curriculum. Here are some photographs displaying the fantastic work that the children have produced so far! 
There are lots of websites and books available to help children to develop their interest in this topic at home. Here are some websites that you may find useful to support your child's learning: The Aztecs http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/aztecs.html http://www.mexicolore.co.uk/kids/mexkidshome.html The Mexico http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/kids/about/html/home.html http://www.globaleye.org.uk/primary/eyeon/index.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/twocities/mexico/
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Themes we are learning about this year
| Literacy | We will be learning about persuasive writing linking this to our topic work by producing a holiday brochure to persuade people to visit Mexico. We will then look at traditional stories, fables myths and legends. This provides the opportunity for children to explore lots of exciting Aztec myths. In the later part of term we will look in detail at how to write instructions. Our final topic of the term is film narrative where children will create a short digital film as their final project. |
| Mathematics | We will be developing our skills in all of the key areas of mathematics with a special focus on subtraction. The children will also be encouraged to develop their problem solving skills through participating in open-ended investigations. |
| Science | This term we will be learning about habitats and lifecycles. This will develop the children's knowledge of plants and animals around them and in more distant localities. |
| ICT | ICT will be used to support children's learning in their topics work, art music and science. The children will be introduced to new software including Compose World, Excel and Revelation Natural Art and as well developing their skills in using Power Point, Word and the Internet. |
| Topic | We will begin by looking at Mexico from a geographical perspective to develop children's map work skills and understanding of distant places. This will culminate in a fun Mexico day where all curriculum work will be based on learning more about the country and culture. We will then explore Mexico's history by looking back at what life was like for the Aztecs. The children will have lots of hands on experiences including dealing with evidence from the past and even recreating Aztec sports. |
| Music | We will be studying 'Dragon Scales' and developing our understanding of how pentatonic scales are used to create many familiar songs. We will be developing our singing skills and using both instruments and ICT to create our own composition. |
| Physical Education | In P.E we will begin the term by developing our tennis skills. We will then explore basic jive steps and look at how children can use dance to explore difficult issues raised in our work on bullying. In all areas of P.E we will be learning about importance of warming up before exercise and developing our skills at evaluating and improving our work. The children will also be keeping active with Freddy Fit during our Thursday lessons. |
| Religious Education | We will be learning about why some times are special. This will include looking at important Christian festivals and personal reflections about times that are special to us and how we feel . We will then be looking at faith in the community and examples of charitable organizations operating in the local area. |
| Personal, Social Health Education | This half term we will be focusing on changes and how we respond to both positive and unwelcome changes in our lives. In the second half term we will be exploring the complex issues surrounding bullying including the role of bystanders and witnesses. |
| Art & Design and Technology | We will be looking at patterns in art work before creating our own patterns influenced by Aztec art. We will then look at textiles and weaving using a variety of materials and techniques. |