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Cedar Class 2012

Teacher’s name: Miss K Akeroyd

PE Days: Tuesday / Friday

Class Literacy target:

To use well chosen phrases such as adverbial phrases and clauses, adventurous and precise vocabulary and other techniques, such as sentence variation or figurative language to contribute to the effectiveness of writing.

Class writing target: Using effective language - composition and effect

I can choose ambitious and precise vocabulary to tell the readers exactly what I want them to know.

I can use adverbial and adjectival phrases to create variety and add interest to my writing.

I can vary how I start my sentences by telling the reader, when, how, where or why things happen.

Class reading target: To deduce, infer and interpret information, events or ideas

I can use skills of scanning and skimming to locate key words from the question and then use the retrieved information to inform my answers

I can make sensible predictions about what could happen next by using the information that I have read

I can make quotations and reference to a text through successful use of scanning and skimming skills

I can make helpful contributions when speaking in turn, pairs and small groups

Class maths target: To check answers and to give reasoning for choices made

1. I can work out the answer to a word problem and then check my answer using the inverse operation

2. I can decide which operations to use by breaking a 2-step operation down into separate, manageable steps

3. I can begin to provide justification for my choice of methods

Class resolution: To be a good role model and always have a positive attitude

Homework:

Mon – Spellings for following Monday test.

Tues – Reading

Wed – Literacy or Numeracy

Thurs – Topic

Fri – No homework is set on Friday

Our class learning wall provides children with an overview of their learning for the half term

Spring Term 2012

Themes we are learning about this year:

Spring Term 2012
Literacy	This half term we will be studying the play Macbeth. as part of our novel study we will; Change a playscript into a narrative. Write a letter from the point of view of Macbeth. Write a diary from the point of view from lady Macbeth. Explore setting descriptions of the play. Produce rainforest animal factfiles. Write a rainforest adventure story / linked to dance and drama work.
Maths	Mental Strategies – Practise and develop oral and mental skills. (General revision for mental maths SATs - 20 questions which are time - some tests will be on a tape) (Weekly mental maths activities and strategy base lessons)
Science	This half term we are focusing on; Adaptations of plants and animals Food chains and food webs.
History	Romans Roman food (Feast in week 2), Roman clothing, Roman Army, Roman inventions. Roman Homework Project – Week 4
Geography	This half term our topic is ‘Rainforests’. We will be exploring the following themes; - Where are the world’s major rainforest? - What is it like in the rainforest? (Plants, animals, climate) - How does the rainfall and temperature in the rainforest compare to ours? (Graph work) - Why is the rainforest in danger? (Rainforest destruction – linked to ICT)
ICT	ICT - Using moviemaker to create a short video reflecting how the rainforest is being destroyed.
Art	Art – Fine detailed pencil, pen and watercolour artwork of rainforest plants and animals.
P.E	Dance linked to our rainforest topic.
Music	Exploring Rainforest instruments and sounds created by natural resources. Designing and making our own rain sticks.
Our class role play area has information, photographs and instruments to allow children to carryout independent research to enhance their learning. Cedar class children’s work Gallery; Please take a look at some of the fantastic work children have produced this term – Well done Cedar – you are all superstars! $Description: E:\DCIM\103_PANA\P1030521.JPG$ A beautiful picture of a rainforest bromeliad, created using a combination of pencil, pastel and watercolour. Coat-of-arms designs created by Cedar class for Macbeth. (Some designs even include latin!) Wonderfully presented short story based on our study of, ‘The Door’ by Pie Corbett. Fine detailed pencil work of Macbeth’s castle at Dunsinane. Beautifully presented rainforest study work displayed in ‘Paul Johnson’ style booklets. Letters and balanced arguments produced as part of our study of ‘Macbeth.’ Children have used both beautifully presented handwriting and typed script to present their work. Work produced by children as part of their homework project based on our study of ‘Macbeth’. Thank you to all parents and carers who regularly help children with their wonderful projects!