Year 5 English - Freeze Framing Key Scenes from Beowulf
We have been reading the story of Beowulf and Grendal in English, and we had a lot of fun deciding on the key scenes from the story and then using the drama technique of freeze framing to act these scenes out. Can you guess what is happening in each photo?
Year 6 English : Comparing Modern and Classic Texts
In English Year 6 has analysed front covers and language features to find differences and similarities between classic and modern texts. We were surprised at how similar the language features were in the Wizard of Oz (published in 1900), and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (published in 1997).
Year 1 - English - Using Images To Retell A Story
Year 1 created a story map of 'Zog'. They then rehearsed retelling the story using a repetitive pattern and adding actions. They enjoyed performing the story for each other.
Reception Class - Writing
The children in Reception Class have been developing their motor control through a range of different activities. The children have been writing their graphemes in the sand today, being encouraged to use the Letter-join formation, moving from left to right.
Year 3 English - Aesop's Fables - Asking Questions
This week Year 3 have started their new topic in English all about Aesop's Fables. Today's fable was The Tortoise and the Hare. They took turns to hot seat at the front of the class as one of the characters whilst the rest of the class asked them questions.
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Year 6 English - Classic Texts
In English we have been looking at examples of classic texts, and thinking about what makes a book a classic. We also discussed which of our favourite books may become a classic in the future.
Year 3 English - An Independent Write About Antarctica
Year 3 have been learning how to write a leaflet in their English lessons. They used their knowledge about Antarctica from their Geography lessons to create an independent leaflet.
Year 5 Spelling Strategies
Year 5 have been using different strategies to learn their spellings this week, including cheerleader spellings and rainbow writing!
Year 2 English - Independent Animal Research
Year 2 are preparing to write their own Safari Animal non-fiction text. They research their chosen animal, make notes and added them to their box ups.
Year 1 - English - Writing Facts About Mice.
Year 1 watched a clip that taught us some really interesting facts about mice. We discussed them and orally rehearsed them before writing them down in our small groups. Later, we presented our facts to the class.
Year 6 English
Starting our independent writing in English, showcasing the vocabulary and grammatical features we have learnt so far! We are really pleased with the outcomes so far and how imaginative the story has been, and I am excited to see how they will come to their conclusions tomorrow.
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Year 4 English - Role on the Wall
We have now moved on to our fiction section of The Loch Ness unit, and we have been looking at The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster story. We thought about the characters of Ishbel and Kenneth, and used words to describe their characters, justifying with evidence.
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