LNF/DCF Summer 2024 Y3
Literacy
Book - We are all different
This term, we are reading "We Are All Different." The children talked about how different we are from one another and how the world is a better place because of differences in gender, race, opinion, age, and abilities.
We talked about how important it is to treat others with kindness and to appreciate their differences. The children wrote about ways they can treat people well.
Developing Oracy Skills
After being divided into groups, children had to write down what respect meant to them. After that, they addressed the class in groups, discussing the meaning of respect.
The children made their own posters on respecting everyone to put up throughout the school.
Newspaper Report Writing
Our genre is newspaper writing. We have been studying newspapers together and discussing the different features. I asked the children to work in groups to name the different sections of a newspaper. The children did a great job! We talked about the different features and why they are an important part of a newspaper.
After that, the children wrote down these features in their literacy books.
Labelling
The children enjoyed learning about the different features of a newspaper article, and coming up with their own headlines.
The children raised two questions they wanted to pose to staff members in order to get their opinions after we discussed how differently we felt about school. They loved discussing how every instructor has a different viewpoint and that, as newspaper reporters, we need respect their opinions while maintaining objectivity.
'Should there be a 4 day week?'
'Should teachers take part in sports day?'
The children were given two questions and were asked to decide on one to create a newspaper report. First they made a plan after deciding which question to use, next they went to interview some teachers and finally they wrote a first draft newspaper report.
The children wrote some cracking articles, covering a range of topics from school events. It's been fantastic to see their creativity and writing skills shining through in their newspaper reports.
We have some budding reporters!
Welsh
Beth wyt ti'n gallu wneud?
We have been learning hobbies in Welsh. The children wrote out the activities they are confident in doing an the ones they would rather not do. They then asked as to what their classmates could and could not do. We had a great conversation on how each of us is unique and enjoys different activities.
Maths - Weight and Mass
Learning about the concept of weight and mass holds significant importance. This involves delving into the definitions of weight and mass, as well as engaging in practical activities such as handling weighing scales and conducting experiments with various objects. The children were prompted to identify the heaviest and lightest items, thus honing their skills in ordering objects based on their weight. Such hands-on experiences not only foster a deeper understanding of weight and mass but also enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. By actively participating in these activities, the children were are able to grasp complex scientific concepts in a tangible and engaging manner, thereby solidifying their foundational knowledge in the subject.