Welcome to 2016! I hope everyone had a great term break! This week we got straight back into the swing of things. In maths, children learned the names of 2-D and 3-D shapes, along with how to classify 3-D shapes based on their properties (faces, edges and vertices). Towards the end of the week we looked at how to locate and plot coordinates on a grid. We even played Battleships on Friday! Check out this treasure hunting game online for more coordinate practise (not tablet friendly). Also, here is the 2-D shape matching game we looked at in class.
In English, we looked at writing with description along with using apostrophes for contractions and to show possession. We also looked at using coordinating conjunctions and how to write a diary entry based on the book we started: The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo.
Children have really enjoyed our topic of magnetism. This week we went through what a magnet is, what they are made from, how they attract and repel and how they can make objects move. Children even made their very own magnetic maze!
Spellings for the Spring Term were handed out at the start of the week. Our first spelling test of this term will be on Tuesday 12th January. Children have been informed of their spelling average for last term. Those with an average of under 6/10 have been asked to write out each word ten times and bring it in on Mondays to ensure they are reviewing the spellings enough. Anyone else can feel free to do this too if they think it will help them improve their average. Lined paper can be provided, just ask! Overall I was fairly pleased with the children's averages. I hope that these averages continue to improve throughout the year!
Week 1 Spellings
woman - That woman is quite beautiful.
women - All of those women play for the football team.
party - I went to the party on Friday.
parties - Birthday parties are really fun!
paper - Use your piece of paper wisely.
papers - Put all of your papers into a neat pile please.
potato - I had one baked potato for lunch.
potatoes - Crisps are made from many potatoes.
medicine - You might get medicine to help you get better.
medicines - Doctors can prescribe lots of different medicines.
The winner of the Good Behaviour Award this week was Jasmin for always looking to be helpful, while the Good Work Award went to Harry for his great attitude and effort in maths.
Our class DOJO winner was shared between Jasmin and Sophie. Well done to you both! +5 HPs each!
Remember to bring in PE kits, reading folders and homework next week. Also be sure to review your spellings again at some point over the weekend.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Sutherland
In English, we looked at writing with description along with using apostrophes for contractions and to show possession. We also looked at using coordinating conjunctions and how to write a diary entry based on the book we started: The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo.
Children have really enjoyed our topic of magnetism. This week we went through what a magnet is, what they are made from, how they attract and repel and how they can make objects move. Children even made their very own magnetic maze!
Spellings for the Spring Term were handed out at the start of the week. Our first spelling test of this term will be on Tuesday 12th January. Children have been informed of their spelling average for last term. Those with an average of under 6/10 have been asked to write out each word ten times and bring it in on Mondays to ensure they are reviewing the spellings enough. Anyone else can feel free to do this too if they think it will help them improve their average. Lined paper can be provided, just ask! Overall I was fairly pleased with the children's averages. I hope that these averages continue to improve throughout the year!
Week 1 Spellings
woman - That woman is quite beautiful.
women - All of those women play for the football team.
party - I went to the party on Friday.
parties - Birthday parties are really fun!
paper - Use your piece of paper wisely.
papers - Put all of your papers into a neat pile please.
potato - I had one baked potato for lunch.
potatoes - Crisps are made from many potatoes.
medicine - You might get medicine to help you get better.
medicines - Doctors can prescribe lots of different medicines.
The winner of the Good Behaviour Award this week was Jasmin for always looking to be helpful, while the Good Work Award went to Harry for his great attitude and effort in maths.
Our class DOJO winner was shared between Jasmin and Sophie. Well done to you both! +5 HPs each!
Remember to bring in PE kits, reading folders and homework next week. Also be sure to review your spellings again at some point over the weekend.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Sutherland
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