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Year 3 English - Writing A Diary Extract Using Noun Phrases
In English, Year 3 has been reading the book, 101 Dalmatians. Today they had to write a diary extract using noun phrases as if they were Pongo.
Year 5 Spelling - Strategies to learn ei words
Year 5 are using different strategies to learn our spellings. Today we have used 'fancy' curly writing in different colours to try to remember the spelling rule ei words that sound like ee.
Year 6 - English: To Make Evidence Based Predictions
Year 6 began their new unit of work by analysing the front cover and blurb of our new text, and using the evidence they found to make predictions about the story.
Year 3 English - Using Semantic Maps
In English, Year 3 have been using semantic maps to explain the meanings of the unfamiliar words gobble, wheezes and chomp by using the context.
Year 4 writing Information Booklets of Darwen
In English, year 4 have been researching facts about Darwen so that they could write their fantastic information booklets. On Monday, they researched Darwen Tower and Darwen Library Theatre and they had great fun learning about interesting facts, such as The Beatles playing in Darwen in 1963 and Mahatma Gandhi visiting the mills. All of the children wrote their wonderful information booklets, trying to persuade people to come and see their town.
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Year 1 - Computing/English - Algorithms.
Year 1 have been deepening their understanding of instructions. We looked at the importance of clear, precise language which would help the reader to understand what needed to be done. With this in mind, we partnered up and gave clear instructions for planting cress - we hope to see some results soon! This also helped to solidify our computing knowledge of algorithms, a digital step by step set of instructions.
Year 2 - English - Non Chronological Reports
We have been identifying features of a non chronological report this week, including reading reports on Facts About The Artic & The FA Cup. From highlighting and discussing features, to placing features in the correct order, it has been a fantastic week so far in English!
Reception Class - Learning About a Recipe
The children have been exploring ingredients and learning about recipes today in preparation for making their chocolate mug cakes this afternoon! We looked at the ingredients we needed, the amount and the order we would add them. We then looked at the cooking method and the final product.
Year 6: English - Independent Write
Year 6 have completed a fantastic independent writing outcome, in response to Macbeth by William Shakespeare. We have really enjoyed this unit, and I've been impressed with the outcomes. L.O - To retell classic fiction.
Year 3 English - Discussion Text
For their new topic in English, Year 3 have been looking at discussion texts. They had class debates on topics such as: whether it is good or bad to lie, whether zoos should be open and whether we should wear uniforms to school. On post it notes the children wrote what they had found out and which they thought was right or wrong and why the decided this.
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Year 2 - English - Writing Our Own Stories
We have read two books by the same author (Simon Bartram) and have been planning our own stories based on one of his books (A Right Royal Disaster). The children have enjoyed his books and have written their own stories following a similar plot!
Year 3 English - Grouping Related Materials Into Paragraphs - Shared Write
In English, Year 3 have been reading the book, The Stone Age Boy. Using what they have learnt from the story, they grouped related materials into paragraphs to complete a shared write.
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