This week we will be identifying the purpose and some features of informative texts. Students will also practise reading quickly and accurately, and to use expression when reading aloud.
This week students will be writing their own narratives. We will plan and draft these writing pieces.
This week we will continue to investigate Place Value, specifically Rounding and Number lines.
In Spelling this week, we will be focusing on the following:
Spelling choices for /ā/ - ‘ai’,’ay’, ‘a_e’.
At home, you can support your child by doing the following activities:
Child writes the word, saying each sound as he/she writes.
Draw child’s attention to the target phonic pattern.
Help child choose the correct spelling pattern if there are options.
We will also be focusing on the words woman, home, where. At home, you can support your child by doing the following activities:
Child writes the word several times, saying each letter name as he/she writes.
Child writes a sentence using the target word.
In our Grammar lesson, we will be focusing on Pronouns.
** Differentiated learning will be present in each class to cater for all students individual learning requirements.
This week, we will be continuing 'Friendology'!
Friendology teaches children the key skills of relationships and how to navigate conflict with their peers.
Our next lesson is called, 'Tricky Situations'
Tricky situations will focus on:
-reflecting on friendship issues that are not easily classified as Friendship Fires
-reflecting on the best ways to avoid making friends feel left-out
-practising saying “No, because…” when a friend always wants to be your partner
- reflecting on feelings of being bossed around and identifying appropriate responses
Please see the image of the 'Friendology 101 Guidelines' we will be using throughout the program.