Welcome to Gorillas class! Our class team consists of Miss Morison (Class Teacher), Miss Perkins (Classroom Support Professional), Mrs Ashmead (1:1 Classroom Support Professional).
English
In English we are exploring non-fiction texts, focusing on the Ancient Egyptians. We are currently writing a persuasive leaflet on the River Nile, ensuring we understand the purpose of the text and including the key writing features such as fronted adverbials, modal verbs and interesting adjectives. We will then start to build on these skills to write a non-chronological report on Tutankhamun. Throughout our writing units, we will be focusing on building on our editing and revising skills.
In reading, we will use ‘Expert Tips’ reading skills to answer questions on a range of fiction and non-fiction texts. Specifically, we will be focusing on our class text to help build further understanding.
Maths
In Maths this half term, we are currently fractions, understanding key mathematical vocabulary such as numerator, denominator and equal parts. We will then build on this knowledge to explore how to add and subtract fractions.
We will continue to work hard on our times tables, focusing on building our fluency in the x2/x5/x10 times tables.
Here are some games and songs you can use at home:
- ttrockstars.com
- www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
- www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/times-table-collection/z4vv6v4
- www.timestables.co.uk/speed-test
- https://youtube.com/@mrwalkermrwalker?si=3zNq9GWTClINX-vf
Foundation Subjects
In Science, we will be learning about forces and magnets, exploring how magnetic forces act and the range of materials which are magnetic.
In Art, we will be exploring the artist Henri Matisse and creating collages inspired by his work.
In PE, we will be building our skills in dance, athletics and outdoor team building.
In Computing, we will be learning about online safety, programming using Scratch and Networks.
In History, we will be exploring the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements.
In Geography, we will be learning how humans and the choices we make can impact the environment. Further, how we can make better choices to help the environment.
In French, we will be learning how to respond to different instructions in French and about useful vocabulary for the classroom.
