Module 1

We have begun this module by exploring a range of fairy tales and developing reading for pleasure. We have compared stories and looked for similarities and differences between them.  We are using, 'The Deep Dark Wood' to inspire our writing . Using our knowledge of other stories, we are having fun making predictions, describing characters, looking for describing words and finding rhyming words. We've even spotted our current phonics sounds (ow, ow and qu) in our stories.

N.C. Pupils should be taught to:  develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by:  listening to and discussing a wide range of poems, stories and non-fiction at a level beyond that at which they can read independently  being encouraged to link what they read or hear read to their own experiences  becoming very familiar with key stories, fairy stories and traditional tales, retelling them and considering their particular characteristics  recognising and joining in with predictable phrases  learning to appreciate rhymes and poems, and to recite some by heart  discussing word meanings, linking new meanings to those already known  understand both the books they can already read accurately and fluently and those they listen to by:  drawing on what they already know or on background information and vocabulary provided by the teacher  checking that the text makes sense to them as they read and correcting inaccurate reading  discussing the significance of the title and events  making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done  predicting what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far  participate in discussion about what is read to them, taking turns and listening to what others say  explain clearly their understanding of what is read to them.

We've also been reading stories in Maths to explore counting.

This week, we read other books by Bethan Woollvin and noticed all of her books have a unique illustration style.  We then used this knowledge to create our own illustrations in her style.

We have been reading, 'Ruby's Worries' this week.  We began by making observations and predictions about the story based on the front cover. 

Module 2

We have begun this module by exploring different text types, written by the same author; Simon Bartram.  We began by reading his, 'Dougal's Deep Sea Diary' and then read his          'Bob the man on the Moon' story.  We compared the text types and content.  We also read, 'Lost in the Toy Museum'.

We have continued to work on our tracking and retrieval skills.  We have explored  a variety of fiction and non fiction books to support our writing. 

Module 4

This module we are also focussing on vocabulary and inference skills.  We are using the clues we find in the text to help us answer questions. Alongside our Phonics International comprehension, we are reading 'Look Up' and have been studying, 'The Tin Forest.