This week Year 3 have been planning their stories using a story mountain. We have looked at how to make openers more interesting and have really tried to steer away from 'Once upon a time'. The children have been challenged to think of amazing adjectives to use in their stories and encouraged not to use the word 'said' but use words to describe how the character is speaking such as whispered, shouted or gasped!
Before the end of the week the children will bring home a copy of their work they have done this week. This is the home learning for the weekend. We are asking you to please sit down with your child and get them to tell you their stories. They are going to use their planning sheets on Monday to write up their stories. We are so impressed with how enthusiastic they have all been with their stories.
In Maths this week we have been looking at subtraction using the column method. The children have had a range of reasoning questions that have really got them thinking about how to answer questions.
In DT we have started our 'Shell structures' topic where the children will be designing, making and evaluating a Christmas biscuit box. We will also be making these seasonal treats in a few weeks time.
Please could we have log books and AR books in book bags every day. The children will be using both of these every day. Spellings will be in their log books so will have to go home too. The handwriting booklets in their trays should not be taken home please.
Just a reminder it is Children in Need tomorrow! The children can wear something spotty for a suggested donation of £1. There will also be a cake sale after school. If you did not enter the cake competition that closed on Wednesday, do not worry we will still be accepting cakes tomorrow to sell. All money goes to a fantastic cause.
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