SUMMER TERM 2020

You will find below new content everyday. Please don't worry if you miss a day, just scroll down to see all information.

💜For computing I would like you to log into Purple Mash and select the 2Do's.

Please check you have completed the tasks set around e-mails.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

I am going to be teaching every day in school for the next 2 weeks. Please bear with me if I don't reply to your messages straight away as I will be checking Dojo later in the afternoons.

I look forward to seeing all your work.

Have a great day,
Love from
Mrs. R xxx


💖In Maths today we are measuring mass. Make sure you click on the link below to watch the video BEFORE completing the activities. It as absolutely fine to watch the video again to help you complete the worksheets.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/


Remember to practise TTRS, who can catch up with Sabeerah???

https://ttrockstars.com/

If there is anything you would like more practice with, please go to Oak Academy and select Y3 'Maths'. You can then go through and find the topic you need.

💚In Literacy over the next 2 weeks we will be looking at poetry.

We will continue to think about the meanings of words and we will be learning about 'inference'. We will be learning about features of the text and expanded noun phrases which will help you to write your own poem.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/poetry-reading-comprehension-inference

We are continuing with our class novel 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'.
Read up to chapter 14 with me, you will need your copy of the book with you.

'Shades of Meaning':
Think about the range of emotions we have read about so far.
I want you to think of at least 5 words that take you from the lowest depths of sadness to the heights of happiness. Write them on the continuum and send me a photo.

https://youtu.be/nBreI5eRi8s Chapter 11

https://youtu.be/y6vG_w5Twos chapter 12

https://youtu.be/zxcjNCbbLIA chapter 13

https://youtu.be/tanCf0BYsms chapter 14


For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different types of books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Username and password can be found on Class Dojo.
 

💜In history I want you to find out...

What was the 'Industrial Revolution'?
Why is it such an important part of our history?
When did it happen?

What is the link with Lancashire?
Were there any cotton mills in Bury?

Who was Sir Richard Arkwright and why was he important?

Find out as much information as you can, there may be clues closer than you think...

Log onto Class Dojo to view the power point.

💖In Maths today we are recognising and describing 3D shapes:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/


Have you been practising TTRS?
Has anyone beaten Sabeerah's score of 551..?
Get playing!! 😍😍😍

https://ttrockstars.com/

If there is anything you would like more practice with, please go to Oak Academy and select Y3 'Maths'. You can then go through and find the topic you need.

💚For Literacy this week we are going to look at newspaper reports.
There are 2 reading comprehensions - can you remember what this word means?
We will identify the key features of a newspaper report
Recap inverted commas
and you will use this knowledge to write your own newspaper report.

Log onto Oak Academy and complete the activities:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/read-the-example-and-identify-the-key-features

'The Boy at the Back of the Class' :
Read chapter 10 with me on the power point.

To answer these questions, I want you to find evidence in the text to back up your answer. Show me which part you have read that helps you think that.

How do you think Ahmet must be feeling after 'The Great Baked Beans Bag Trap'?
What makes you think that?
Why did this attack seem to affect him the most?
Add this information to Ahmet's outline in another colour.

For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Username and password can be found on Class Dojo.

💜Today in DT you can build your castle.

T- I can construct my castle to meet the requirements of my design.

Check you have achieved the success criteria:

making neat 3D shapes using nets
stacking shapes and recyclable materials to make the structures of my castle
creating a castle base to secure my structures to
adorning my castle with facades and other decorative features

When you are happy with your finished castle, send a photo and we can have a 'castle gallery'!

💚For Literacy this week we are going to look at newspaper reports.
There are 2 reading comprehensions - can you remember what this word means?
We will identify the key features of a newspaper report
Recap inverted commas
and you will use this knowledge to write your own newspaper report.

Log onto Oak Academy and complete today's activities:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/reading-comprehension-5f6674

'The Boy at the Back of the Class' :
Read chapter 9 with me on the power point (this can be found on Class Dojo).

Find the phrase '... which made his eyes smile too.'
Can eyes smile? What does the author mean?

What do we learn about Ahmet and his friends in this chapter?
Do you think the punishments were fair?
What would you have done if you had been the adults? Explain your reasons to me.
 

For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different books to read:
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Username and password can be found on Class Dojo.

💜 In Geography today I want you to look at the map of the Mediterranean.

Which countries border the Mediterranean Sea?

Now look at the map showing the equator.

Can you remember what we learned about the equator when we made our fruit kebabs?

Where did the fruit come from?

Why did certain fruit grow in the countries nearest the equator?

The equator is an imaginary line around the centre of Earth. The countries closest to the equator have the hottest climate.
What does the word climate mean?
So the fruits that needed the hottest climate grew in countries close to the equator.

Look at the map of the different climate zones across the world.
Where is the UK?
Where is the Mediterranean?

The question I want you to think about is:
'Why do the Mediterranean countries have a warmer climate than we do?'

Identify the climate zones on the map below using the colour key.
Identify the Mediterranean Sea by drawing a line around it.
Identify the UK.
If you can, identify the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

Now write down your answer to my question!

💚For Literacy today you are going to put all you knowledge together to write your own non-chronological report.

Log onto Oak Academy and complete the activities:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-write-a-non-chronological-report

Please also make sure you have completed the work for 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' .

For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Username and password can be found on Dojo.

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of non-chronological reports.

Lesson 4 is about the use of adverbials in a non-chronological report.

What is an adverbial? 5 dojos for the first person to tell me!

Log onto Oak Academy and complete the activities:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/spag-focus-adverbials-570003

Please make sure you have completed the work for 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by tomorrow.

For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Username and password can be found on Dojo.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you today?
I am feeling 'content'. Can you tell me what that means? Can you find any synonyms?
5 dojos for the first person!

It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day so let's get our work done and then we can go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Remember your sun cream and sunglasses. 😎😎😎

Love from
Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to be thinking about the properties of shape.
Please make sure you have done the 2 activities in the links below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwy3trd

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvmxsbk

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvmxsbk/resources/1

Today we are comparing angles:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

Please complete your worksheets (link on Dojo) and talk to an adult about your work.

If there is anything you would like more practice with, please go to Oak Academy and select Y3 'Maths'. You can then go through and find the topic you need.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to beat Armaan? He is still in the lead with 192. Who can score higher..? 😍

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of non-chronological reports.

Lesson 3 is about identifying the features of a non-chronological text.
Log onto Oak Academy and complete the activities:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/identifying-the-features-of-a-text-a559ca


'The Boy at the Back of the Class'

This week we will be focusing on the language that the author has used in the story.
Read chapter 6 with me on the power point (On Dojo).

Think about all the people/things/communities that influence you.
What would you do if they held a view that you feel is wrong or unfair?

What is the difference between fact and opinion?
How might you respond when you encounter an opinion that might be incorrect, cause a problem or be damaging to the well-being of another person?

Find out what 'bias' means, then read this statement, which is clearly biased:

'Lemon sherbets are the best sweet in the world and we should have them for breakfast, lunch and tea every day of the week.'

How would you respectfully phrase that the statement is an opinion and not a view that is commonly held?
Discuss this with someone in your home and note down your ideas. Apply these questions:

Is your statement clear?
Is the language used respectful?
Does your statement deal with the opinion expressed above?

Once you have edited your statements, write them out neatly and send a photo. Remember to use cursive handwriting!

Being able to state your opinion clearly and respectfully is an important skill, both in school and all the other communities we are part of.

For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Username and password are on Dojo.

💜In Design Technology today, we are looking at nets and structures. You are going to construct your nets to make 3-D shapes which you can use in the construction of your castle in the next lesson.

What is a net?
What is a tab?
Can you name all the geometric shapes?
How can you combine nets and collected objects?

Look at the pictures in the file below to help you assemble the nets. Take your time so they are as neat as possible. You may need another pair of hands to help you!

Check your design and construct the 3-D shapes you will need to build your castle.

Keep them safe for the next lesson. Have you collected all the recyclable materials that you will need?

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of non-chronological reports.
Lesson 2 is reading comprehension based on 'language'.

Log onto Oak Academy and complete the activities:

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/reading-comprehension-language-783a5e


'The Boy at the Back of the Class'
This week we will be focusing on the language that the author has used in the story.
Read chapter 5 with me on the power point (on Dojo).

What do we learn about the narrator?
How does this shape our view of her?
Record your answers on her sheet (from week 1) in a new colour.
How might she and Ahmet be able to relate to each other?

What type of information is important to know about somebody when you're getting to know them?
What would you be comfortable sharing?
Think about these questions and then create a profile about yourself. Include details that you think would be:
useful
informative
interesting to know

You can record this in any way you choose.
Then write at least 3 questions for Ahmet. What would you like to know?

For more reading ideas try this website for lots of different books to read. Username and password are on Dojo.

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

💙In Science today, we are going to become experts on bones and skeletons!

T: I understand that not all animals have an internal
skeleton and that the presence of this is an important
feature in classifying them
I know that a skeleton is needed for support,
protection and movement


Important Scientific vocabulary we need to understand: vertebrate, invertebrate, bone, skeleton, skull, rib cage, pelvis, femur.

Your client has a number of questions needing scientific knowledge about bones and skeletons.

Later you can draw a picture or build a skeleton puppet to explain scientific knowledge to your client.

What is a skeleton?
A skeleton is made up of many bones. Look at your hand and feel the bones inside.

What are bones like?
They are strong, light and rigid (they don’t bend). Your skeleton is the rigid frame inside that holds your body up. If you didn’t have a skeleton, you would be just a soft heap on the floor. But with something rigid inside it can hold itself up.

Do all animals have a skeleton inside?
No. Many animals do not, like worms, jellyfish and flies. All animals can be divided into 2 groups:
Vertebrates – animals with a backbone and

Invertebrates – animals without a backbone.

Now watch these videos to find out more:
Skeletons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztfnvcw

What does your skeleton do?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9339j6/articles/zqfdpbk

How do your muscles work? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9339j6/articles/zpbxb82

Muscles needed for movement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zpp6n39

You may have noticed that whole groups of animals can be classified as vertebrates or invertebrates, e.g. birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and typical fish are all …. Vertebrates.
Which groups are Invertebrates? … All insects, shell creatures like snails and shellfish, soft bodied creatures like jellyfish, squid, slugs and worms.

Your first activity is to sort the images onto your sheet: 'vertebrates or invertebrates?'

Now let’s test our knowledge by playing a game. Open the power point in 'slide show' and answer the questions.
How many did you get right?

Your second activity is to create a picture or a puppet to explain all this Scientific knowledge to your client.
If you make a puppet, what are you going to use for the joints? Can the parts move?
Send your photos to me when you have finished.

💜 In History this week we are going to be thinking about Victorian schools.
I would like you to go through the power point and then use the Venn diagram to compare Victorian and modern schools.
Remember that where the circles overlap, it means the pictures could go in both..
Have your Victorian passport handy so you can add any new information.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

It's Fridaaaaay!! 🙃😜😀😀😀
 

Thank you so much to all those of you who sent Afeef a 'Get Well' message. His dad says he is missing his friends so I think you really cheered him up! 😊😊

Make sure you finish off everything by the end of today and send me your work.

Who will be this week's 'Lockdown Legends'..?

Have a great day,
Love from
Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to complete our unit on 'time'. Continue with the worksheets (link on Class Dojo) and you can still access the BBC Bitesize clips and resources file from last week. You will need to talk with an adult about your work.

If there is anything you would like more practice with, please go to Oak Academy and find 'Maths'. You can then go through and find the topic you need.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Make sure you are practising every day. Armaan is still class champion at the moment with 192, although Sabeerah is catching up with 170! 🏆

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of letter writing. We are going to recap summarising and explore word meaning as part of our comprehension work, identify the main features of a letter and focus on subordinate clauses.On Friday you will write your own letter which needs to include as many of the above features as possible.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 5 today.
Please complete all lessons by today.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-write-a-letter/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Log in details on Class Dojo.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you today?
I really enjoyed my training yesterday. I had 2 different sessions.
First, I was learning about 'metacognition', in other words how to help you guys to become even more independent learners. 

The second session was about vocabulary. Do you remember what 'vocabulary' means? It's a formal way of saying 'words'. We think a lot about vocabulary in school and we learn new words every day. It is a very important part of your learning.

So, let's get cracking and see how many new words we learn today!

Love from
Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to complete our unit on 'time'. Continue with the worksheets (link at the top of this post) and you can still access the BBC Bitesize clips and resources file from last week. You will need to talk with an adult about your work.

If there is anything you would like more practice with, please go to Oak Academy and find 'Maths'. You can then go through and find the topic you need.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is getting close to Armaan's score..?! Keep practising.

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of letter writing. We are going to recap summarising and explore word meaning as part of our comprehension work, identify the main features of a letter and focus on subordinate clauses.On Friday you will write your own letter which needs to include as many of the above features as possible.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 3 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 19th June.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/identifying-the-features-of-a-text/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

We will continue with our class novel 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'.

Listen and read again chapters 2 and 3.
What did the narrator think about Jennie?
How do you know?
What do you think the difference is between fact and fiction?
What are rumours?
Why can rumours be damaging?

Now watch these clips from Newsround, one at a time. As you watch each clip, make notes in the grid. Use a different colour for each clip.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/34121191

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/45370577

💜 Our Geography topic this half term is all about the Mediterranean.
What do you know about the Mediterranean?
Do you know where it is?
Do you know which countries surround the Mediterranean?
Look at the power point and then label the countries of Europe.
Then look carefully at the map of the Mediterranean and label your blank map.

Please go to Class Dojo to open the power point.

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of letter writing. We are going to recap summarising and explore word meaning as part of our comprehension work, identify the main features of a letter and focus on subordinate clauses.On Friday you will write your own letter which needs to include as many of the above features as possible.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 1 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 19th June.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/reading-comprehension-word-meaning/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Username: year3rst
Password: George

We will continue with our class novel 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'.

Read chapter 3 with me on the power point (You will find this on Dojo).
Why might the narrator have confused the expression'40 winks'?
In what ways is the bully's behaviour enabled by the children and staff at the school?
What language is used that helps to empower the bully?

Use the text to help you write your answers.

Again, add your answers to your sheet for Ahmet and use another different colour if you can. This helps us to see our new learning.

Today is session 2 of learning to be Personal Trainers!
Think about your client and what you know about them so far.
What sort of advice do they need and what did you find from the food survey questions? It seems that your client is going to need to reduce their sugar intake and increase their fruit and vegetable portions!

But your client is going to need some more detailed help from you if you are going to answer all their questions on diet and give expert scientific advice.
What else does your client need in their diet? eg. vitamins.

We all need to eat the right types and right amounts of nutrition if we are to stay healthy. Let’s first find out about the different types of food.
Watch the film clip
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zytjmp3

Which food groups did Amanda mention?
Carbohydrates, proteins, sugars and fats.
Let’s find out a bit more about them:
Go through the power point.
(Please note that although it talks about the 'Eatwell Plate', it is actually now known as the 'Eatwell Guide'.)

What is it and how can we use it to help us eat a balanced diet?
Create your own Eatwell Guide for your client using the 2 resource sheets provided by cutting out, sorting and sticking down the food items and then labelling the sections.
Use slide 11 entitled 'What is a balanced diet?' to help you.
These will really help your client understand the proportions of each food group needed to eat a balanced diet. Give out the client information folder to each group.
Every client wants ideas for healthy, balanced meals so one of our tasks today will be to create some model balanced meals on paper plates.
So let’s begin to think about balanced meals – What is the difference between a balanced meal and a balanced diet?
Look at the task PowerPoint.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How was your weekend? I was so happy to see the sun again! We had a BBQ on Friday and a family game of bingo on Zoom on Saturday. Tell me what you have been doing this weekend.

Love from

Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to complete our unit on 'time'. Continue with the worksheets and you can still access the BBC Bitesize clips and resources file from last week. You will need to talk with an adult about your work.

Log onto Class Dojo for the work sheets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkfycdm/resources/1

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score.

Armaan bettered his own score with 192 but Haris is hot on his heels with 191. Let battle commence..!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of letter writing. We are going to recap summarising and explore word meaning as part of our comprehension work, identify the main features of a letter and focus on subordinate clauses.On Friday you will write your own letter which needs to include as many of the above features as possible.
 

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 1 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 19th June.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/reading-comprehension-summary/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Log into Dojo for username and password.

We will continue with our class novel 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'.

Read chapter 2 with me on the powerpoint (on Class Dojo).

Why does the narrator keep looking at Ahmet?

How might this make him feel?

During the PE leson, how might Ahmet be feeling?

Which words and sentences in the text  give you a clue?

Add your answers to your sheet for Ahmet and use a different colour if you can. This helps us see our new learning.

Well, another week of lockdown is completed. That means we are another week closer to being back together. 🤞🏽

You have worked so hard this week and I have loved seeing all your work and activities.
It was tricky for me to pick, but this week's 'Lockdown Legends' are.....
Isha, Rania and Paige. Well done girls, you have made me smile! 🏆🏆🏆

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday,

Love from

Mrs. R xxx

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of adventure stories . We are going to look at the features of adventure stories, practise our prediction, inference and retrieval skills and write our own ending to an adventure story.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 5 today.
Please complete all lessons by today.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-3/subjects/english/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/


'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Raúf.

Please make sure you have completed the activities from Tuesday and Wednesday. To listen to me reading chapter 1, open the power point from Wednesday.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you?
Please collect your copy of 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' from school so you can do the first part of our work. Armaan has written a lovely piece of work about Ahmet. 

Keep sending me photos of your work and have a great day,
Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to start a new unit on time. There are no White Rose videos but if you click on the link for BBC Bitesize, there are several videos on there to help you. You will need to talk with an adult about your work as part of the activities.

Go to Class Dojo for today's activities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkfycdm/resources/1

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Armaan's record still stands at 192, let's see if you can beat him!

For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of adventure stories . We are going to look at the features of adventure stories, practise our prediction, inference and retrieval skills and write our own ending to an adventure story.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 4 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 12th June (tomorrow).

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-3/subjects/english/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
 

Log into Class Dojo for the username and password.

'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Raúf.

Please make sure you have completed the activities from Tuesday and Wednesday. To listen to me reading chapter 1, open the power point.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you feeling today?
Do you think we will have sunshine or rain today?

Please collect your copy of 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' from school so you can do the first part of our work.

Have a great day,
Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to start a new unit on time. There are no White Rose videos but if you click on the link for BBC Bitesize, there are several videos on there to help you. You will need to talk with an adult about your work as part of the activities.

Go to Class Dojo for today's activities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkfycdm/resources/1

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Armaan's record still stands at 192, let's see if you can beat him!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of adventure stories . We are going to look at the features of adventure stories, practise our prediction, inference and retrieval skills and write our own ending to an adventure story.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 3 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 12th June.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-3/subjects/english/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Log onto Class Dojo for the username and password.

'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Raúf.
Look at the front cover of your book:

Why did the illustrator choose to draw the character from behind?
What effect does this have on us as the reader?
What do we know and what would we like to find out?

Listen to chapter 1 again on the power point.

What can we deduce about Ahmet from the description?

Draw a picture of Ahmet from the back and write down your ideas around him.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you feeling today?

I was in school yesterday and I saw Miss Turner for the first time in a long time. I also went to deliver the class prizes for the Superhero Teddy competition and had a lovely chat with Farwah and her family. I  saw Salahuddin and Bilal on my travels, as well as meeting the competition winners from the other classes. I had a wonderful time! 

Have a great day

Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to start a new unit on time. There are no White Rose videos but if you click on the link for BBC Bitesize, there are several videos on there to help you. You will need to talk with an adult about your work.

Log onto Class Dojo for the work sheets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkfycdm/resources/1

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Armaan's record still stands at 192, lets see if you can beat him!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of adventure stories . We are going to look at the features of adventure stories, practise our prediction, inference and retrieval skills and write our own ending to an adventure story.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 2 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 12th June.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-3/subjects/english/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Log into Dojo for username and password.


'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Raúf.

Have you collected your copy of our new class novel?

We are going to start by thinking about the first chapter. It is called 'The Empty Chair'.

Why might the chair be empty?

What might this suggest?

Why might the author have used the word 'empty'?

What might this suggest about what is to come?

Add your answers to your sheet with the image of a chair from yesterday. Use a different colour for your writing if you can.

I am going to begin reading chapter 1 aloud, read your book as you listen. (Log into Class Dojo)

Whilst we are reading, I want you to think about the main characters so far: the Narrator, Michael, Josie and Tom.

What do we learn about each character so far?
What are your initial perceptions about these characters - find evidence in the text to show why you think that.
 

Draw a picture of what the characters might look like and write down what we know about them so far. Remember to send me photos.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How was your weekend? It went very quickly didn't it?! I am looking forward to the week ahead because we are starting lots of new topics. So let's get going...

Have a great day

Mrs. R xxx

💖This week in Maths, we are going to start a new unit on time. There are no White Rose videos but if you click on the link for BBC Bitesize, there are several videos on there to help you. You will need to talk with an adult about your work.

Log onto Class Dojo for the work sheets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkfycdm/resources/1

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Armaan bettered his own score with 192, lets see if you can beat him!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to be thinking about the genre of adventure stories . We are going to look at the features of adventure stories, practise our prediction, inference and retrieval skills and write our own ending to an adventure story.
 

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 1 today.
Please complete all lessons by Friday 12th June.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-3/subjects/english/

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Log into Dojo for username and password.

We are also going to start a new class novel this week and Mrs. Farnworth has let me buy a copy of our new book for each of you to borrow. You will be able to collect a copy from the main entrance in school from this afternoon, any time after 1pm.

Our new novel is called 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Raúf. Look at the picture of the front cover:

Who do you think the audience is for this book?

What is the purpose of this book?

What genre do you think this book is?

Now look at this image from the book:

What comes to mind when you see this image? Talk to a grown up about it. Print the picture off or draw your own chair in the centre of a page and write your thoughts down around the image. Remember to use cursive handwriting and think carefully about spelling.

Save a photo of your sheet in your portfolio. 

Where are we going and who will we meet?

For our new History topic we are travelling to Victorian times and the Industrial Revolution. What do you already know about this era? Who are the significant people? Print off your Victorian passport and as you learn things about the topic, record the information in the correct section.

Go through the power point and complete the time line activity. You could fold some paper into a zig zag book and stick the main events into it.

Congratulations to Farwah on winning the Superhero Teddy competition!!!!

Mrs. Farnworth was our judge and chose Farwah's design.

She said, "It was a very difficult decision!"

Well done to everyone that entered, you did a superb job showing our appreciation to key workers and NHS staff. xxxx

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!
 

It is Friday and nearly the weekend. I've got lots to do today so let's get cracking! There may be a special announcement later...

 Have a great day

Mrs. R xxx

💖Today is our Family Challenge Friday. Log on and get everyone involved:

https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Family-Challenge-Friday-5th-June.pdf

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Armaan is currently in the lead with 181, lets see if you can beat him!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to complete our unit on character descriptions.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 10.
As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by today.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-word-meaning-year-3-wk5-1

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Log into Dojo for username and password.

Today is 'Finish Off Friday' so use your time wisely. When you have completed your Maths and Literacy activities, make sure you have finished all our tasks for this week. Remember to take photos or screen shots to send me.

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!
 

How are you feeling today? I am missing the sunshine but my plants have enjoyed the rain!
Remember that the deadline for the superhero teddy competition is today @3pm. I will be choosing our class winner tonight so if you haven't done a design then get drawing!

Good luck and have a great day xxx

💖For Maths this week, we are continuing our work on fractions. Remember to download the worksheets using the link on Class Dojo. All work must be completed by Friday 5th June. Log onto Dojo for the link to the activity.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. It was a close one yesterday with Sabeerah scoring 145 and then Huzaifa jumping in with 148, lets see if you can beat him!


💚For Literacy this week, we are going to complete our unit on character descriptions.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 9.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-word-meaning-year-3-wk5-1

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Log into Dojo for username and password.

Our Design Technology topic this half term is 'structures' and we are going to be designing and building castles. Do you remember that I asked you to collect different shaped boxes during the holiday? Well this is why!

We will be learning the features of a castle, identifying the 3-D shapes within those features and using 'net' templates to create shapes for constructing a castle. Have a look at the knowledge organiser for key facts, vocabulary and explanations of these words.

Today's key questions are:

What are castles for?

Who lives in castles?

Where do we see castles?

Which stories have castles in them?

Do castles all look the same? Why/why not?

Look at the pictures of castles on the power point, can you identify the main features? 

• towers
• turrets
• battlements
• moat
• gatehouse
• curtain walls
• drawbridge
• flag

Now look at the shape castle on slide 14, how would you label these features?

Design your own castle (you will need a ruler) and use slide 13 to help you to label each feature. Try to give a definition as well.

Challenge: 

How many of the features can you include in your design?

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

Where has the sun gone?
Let's make the most of this wet Wednesday and get lots of school work done!

Remember that the deadline for the superhero teddy competition is this Thursday 4th June. I will be choosing our class winner on Thursday evening.

Have a good day xx

💖For Maths this week, we are continuing our work on fractions. Remember to download the worksheets using the link on Class Dojo. All work must be completed by Friday 5th June. Log onto Dojo for the link to the activity.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Hasnain scored 67 yesterday, lets see if you can beat him!


💚For Literacy this week, we are going to complete our unit on character descriptions.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 8.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-word-meaning-year-3-wk5-1

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
Username: year3rst
Password: George

In geography this week we are completing our topic about the UK. We are thinking about 'How London Grew' and looking at the development of our capital city.

Go through the power point (Log onto Dojo for this) with an adult and complete the activity. Can you complete a time line for the history of London?

Extra challenge: build your own red bus model!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

Where has the sun gone?

Let's make the most of this wet Wednesday and get lots of school work done!

Remember that the deadline for the superhero teddy competition is this Thursday 4th June. I will be choosing our class winner on Thursday evening.

Have a good day xx

💖For Maths this week, we are continuing our work on fractions. Remember to download the worksheets using the link on Class Dojo. All work must be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Hasnain scored 67 yesterday, lets see if you can beat him!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to complete our unit on character descriptions.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 8.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-word-meaning-year-3-wk5-1

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Log onto Dojo for the username and password.

In geography this week we are completing our topic about the UK. We are thinking about 'How London Grew' and looking at the development of our capital city.

Go through the power point with an adult and complete the activity. Can you complete a time line for the history of London?

Extra challenge: build your own red bus model!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

Thank you to all those who sent me photos and explanations for the science investigation. Well done for being super scientists. I loved seeing all you Eid celebrations as well, it must have felt strange not being with all your family and friends as usual. I bet you still enjoyed yourselves though!

Remember that the deadline for the superhero teddy competition is this Thursday 4th June. I will be choosing our class winner on Thursday evening.

💖For Maths this week, we are continuing our work on fractions. Remember to download the worksheets using the link on Class Dojo. All work must be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score. Sherry scored 30 yesterday, lets see if you can beat him!

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to complete our unit on character descriptions.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 7.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-word-meaning-year-3-wk5-1

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

For your history work today I would like you to start a plan for your leaflet 'What did the ancient Greeks do for us?'.

We will be combining history with computing this week. Log into Purple Mash and find the 2Do for creating your leaflet. This piece of work should take you quite a while so try to do some each day. Remember to add images and captions. I am really looking forward to seeing the end results. 

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

Helloooo and welcome back. I hope you have enjoyed your week, especially in the sunshine. How were your Eid celebrations? Send me a photo on Class Dojo (messages) of your celebrations so we can share them on our class story. 

💖For Maths this week, we are continuing our work on fractions and today we are looking at tenths as decimals. Remember to download the worksheets using the link on Class Dojo. All work must be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Who is going to be our class champion? Take a photo of your latest score.

💚For Literacy this week, we are going to complete our unit on character descriptions.

I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 6.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 5th June.

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-word-meaning-year-3-wk5-1

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Today's Science lesson is going to be led by you! I would like you to show me your investigation and explain your conclusions to me. There is also a quiz to see how much you have learned about plants. Click on the link below:

Hi everyone,

Just a few things before we finish for half term.

1. Please can you conduct an experiment next week so that we can look at your conclusions the first week back after the holiday.
It is a very simple investigation linking to what we have been learning. You will need 3 plants (any will do) and I would like you to place them in 3 different places.
I want you to find out what happens when a plant has no water, no heat and no light. 

The information can be found on our Dojo class page.

2. Get designing those teddies for our school competition. If you have sent a design already, I have saved them so don't worry.

3. Complete any work you haven't done, just do small amounts throughout the week.

4. Please can you save empty boxes and containers (as many shapes as you can) for our DT project next half term.

5. Finally, stay safe, be good and have lots of fun!!

I would also like to say, from my family to yours, have a very happy Eid. 💖

Have a lovely half term,

Love from
Mrs. R xxx

 

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

It's Fridaaaaay, it is half term and... it is nearly Eid! What a lot to look forward to. 

💖For Maths today I would like you to do the 'Family Challenge'. Remember to download your certificate when you have finished.

Click on the link and scroll down to the challenge. 

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Remember to video yourself when you feel really confident. Who will be our class champion?

Farwah is still in the lead with 83 correct in one minute, closely followed by Sabeerah who scored 74 in one minute. Well done girls!

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 5.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 22nd May.
Our focus this week will be character descriptions and conjunctions. Let's try to use some wow adjectives and expanded noun phrases in our sentences. 

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-write-a-character-description-year-3-wk4-5

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Today's computing 2do is 'Layout, Icons and Buttons' Quiz. Good luck!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you feeling today? 

I am feeling quite excited as I am going to be learning more about Design Technology this morning on a Zoom training course. Hopefully I will get to learn new things which will help me when we are all back together.

💖For Maths this week we will be multiplying and dividing by 4 and 8:

Click on the link below, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 4 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 22nd May). Today you need to watch the video for lesson 4. Then go to Class Dojo for the activity pages.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Remember to video yourself when you feel really confident. Who will be our class champion?

Farwah is still in the lead with 83 correct in one minute.

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 4.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 22nd May.
Our focus this week will be character descriptions and conjunctions. Let's try to use some wow adjectives and expanded noun phrases in our sentences. 

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-spag-focus-conjunctions-year-3-wk4-4

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Today in Art we are recapping the 4 rules of shading. 

There is a power point and then an activity at the end. You don't need to use those exact shapes, you can choose any you want. Let's try to have a gallery of pictures by the end of the day!

EXCITING NEWS!!

Mrs. Farnworth liked our Superhero Teddy idea so much, she said we should have a whole school competition. 

The details are on our school page on Dojo and designs need to be sent in by Thursday 4th June. I will also add the details to our class page. 

So if you haven't already designed your teddy, you can do it over the half term holiday!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you today? 

The sun is shining and it is already very warm. Can you remember what we learned about sun safety? Think about how you can protect your skin and your eyes. 

💖For Maths this week we will be multiplying and dividing by 4 and 8:

Click on the link below, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 4 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 22nd May). Today you need to watch the video for lesson 3. Then go to Class Dojo for the activity pages.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Remember to video yourself when you feel really confident. Who will be our class champion?

Farwah has achieved 38 in one minute. Can you beat that score..?

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 2.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 22nd May.
Our focus this week will be character descriptions and conjunctions. Let's try to use some wow adjectives and expanded noun phrases in our sentences. 

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-identifying-the-features-of-a-text-year-3-wk4-3

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Today in Geography, we are learning about rivers and seas in and around the UK.

Go through the power point and complete the activity. Do you know which river flows near school? 5 dojos for the first person to tell me! 

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you today? 

I was in school all day yesterday and met some children from Holy Trinity. It was lovely to meet them.

💖For Maths this week we will be multiplying and dividing by 4 and 8:

Click on the link below, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 4 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 22nd May). Today you need to watch the video for lesson 2. Then go to Class Dojo for the activity pages.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Remember to video yourself when you feel really confident. Who will be our class champion?

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy and complete lesson 2.

As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 22nd May.
Our focus this week will be character descriptions and conjunctions. Let's try to use some wow adjectives and expanded noun phrases in our sentences. 

https://www.thenational.academy/year-3/english/character-description-reading-comprehension-language-year-3-wk4-2

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

Today we are learning about the history of the Olympic Games. Was it just about sport?

Log onto BBC Bitesize to start with. Then go through the 2 power points and complete the activity. The second power point has a quiz so read everything carefully!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/z36j7ty

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How was your weekend? Tell me what you have been doing!

💖For Maths this week we will be multiplying and dividing by 4 and 8:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 4 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 22nd May). Today you need to complete lesson 1.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

Remember to video yourself when you feel really confident. 

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 4's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 22nd May.
Our focus this week will be character descriptions and conjunctions. Let's try to use some wow adjectives and expanded noun phrases in our sentences. Today you need to complete lesson 1.

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school. Try this website for lots of different books to read:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/

In Science this week, we will be thinking about the life cycle of a flowering plant. You need to watch the video, go through the power point and then complete the activities. You need to understand the words pollination, germination, fertilisation and seed dispersal. 10 dojos for the first person to send me their completed sheet!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zgqyrdm

Our Lockdown Legends this week are....
Aliza, M. Waasil, Yusuf and Emily. Well done! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

Have a lovely weekend and I will see you all on Monday.
Love from,
Mrs. R xxx

Who thinks they are a times tables record breaker? Get practising and then send me a video of yourself. Let's see who is class champion!! 🏆🏆

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

It's Friday, yaaaay! How are you today? I am hoping the sun will come out because I want to have a BBQ!

💖For Maths this week we will be extending our knowledge of money:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 3 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 15th May). Today you need to complete lesson 5.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 3's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 15th May.
Our focus this week will be poetry. Today you need to complete lesson 5.

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school.

Our Foundation subject today is Computing. Log onto Purple Mash and click on 2Do's. This week's lesson is 'Labelling Networks'. 

Huzaifa, Hussain, Farwah and Fatima have been very busy on there, well done!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths this week we will be extending our knowledge of money:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 3 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 15th May). Today you need to complete lesson 4.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 3's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 15th May.
Our focus this week will be poetry. Today you need to complete lesson 4.

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school.

Our Foundation subject today is Art and we are continuing to think about geometry. Can you remember what that is?

Go through the power point and then it is over to you!

Remember to send photos of your art work on Dojo.

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

Are we raring to go today? It looks like it's going to be a lovely, sunny day. Make sure you get outside for some fresh air and some exercise. 

💖For Maths this week we will be extending our knowledge of money:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 3 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 15th May). Today you need to complete lesson 3.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 3's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 15th May.
Our focus this week will be poetry. Today you need to complete lesson 3.

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school.

Our Foundation subject today is Geography and we are learning about our changing nation. It is important that we can describe and understand how the UK has changed over time.

Go through the powerpoint and complete the activities. Read about Heulwen from the Iron Age and then write about your life now.

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you feeling today? I am feeling grumpy because it is raining this morning. Where has the sunshine gone?!!!!

💖For Maths this week we will be extending our knowledge of money:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 3 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 15th May). Today you need to complete lesson 2.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 3's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 15th May.
Our focus this week will be poetry. Today you need to complete lesson 2.

I would also like you to read for half an hour every day, just like we do in school.

Our Foundation subject today is History and we are learning about ancient Greek gods and heroes. Watch the video and read the fact files with an adult. Then choose 2 of your favourite gods and create your own fact file. You could even create your own god and write a fact file for them.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zgt7mp3

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How was your weekend? Did you take part in the VE Day celebrations? I put up bunting in my garden and celebrated with my family.

💖For Maths this week we will be extending our knowledge of money:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 3 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 15th May). Today you need to complete lesson 1.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 3's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Friday 15th May.
Our focus this week will be poetry. Today you need to complete lesson 1.

During Science today we are going to think about how water is transported in a plant. Please go through the power point and make your predictions. You can then conduct your investigation.

Hi everyone,

I hope you managed to enjoy the sunshine today.

As it is VE Day tomorrow, I am adding some ideas for you to do to celebrate. Please send me photos on Dojo messages as I can then add them to our class story.

Each class will also get their photos on the school story as well so get creative with your bunting, decorations and cakes!

Happy VE Day from my house to yours!
Stay safe and have lots of fun over the weekend.
Love from
Mrs. R xxx

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Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths this week we will be continuing fractions:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 2 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Thursday 7th May). Today you need to complete lessons 4 and 5, but if you want to do lesson 5 tomorrow then that's fine.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 2's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Thursday 7th May.
Our focus this week will be setting descriptions. Today you need to complete lessons 4 and 5, but if you want to do lesson 5 tomorrow then that's fine.

Our Foundation subject today is Computing. Log onto Purple Mash and follow the 2Do's. Today's activity is about computer networks!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths this week we will be continuing fractions:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 2 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Thursday 7th May). Today is lesson 3.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 2's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Thursday 7th May.
Our focus this week will be setting descriptions. Today is lesson 3.

Have a great day and make sure you get out for some exercise and fresh air!

Love from,

Mrs. R xxx

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths this week we will be continuing fractions:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 2 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Thursday 7th May). Today is lesson 2.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 2's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Thursday 7th May.
Our focus this week will be setting descriptions. Today is lesson 2.

Our Foundation subject today is History and we are learning about ancient Greek family life. Go through this page on Bitesize and click on each person to see what their life was like. Get an adult to help you.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zc8yb9q

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How was your weekend? Did you enjoy the sunshine?

I enjoyed doing some gardening and eating my lunches outside!

This week is a little different as Friday is a Bank Holiday. It is a special day to celebrate VE Day.

Do you know what VE Day is about?

Watch this video to find out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=i234eVT_P8Q&feature=emb_title

Mrs. Farnworth wants everybody at St. Thomas's to do something on Friday to celebrate. She would like everyone in your home to make a piece of bunting that can be strung together as a decoration. On your bunting, please try to write down your personal story - what VE Day means to you, for example your freedom, the ability to stay safe in your home at this time, what you have learned in this situation.

You can make your bunting out of anything: card from cereal boxes, paper, material...and try to make 5-7 pieces. This can then be displayed on Friday at home - in your bedroom, your front room, or even in the garden! You could even make some flags to go with your bunting!

Click on these links for some ideas and templates:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlWcL9sVnc

https://www.bakerross.co.uk/craft-ideas/category/teachers/occasions-teachers/ve-day-occasions-teachers/

https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/ve-day-celebrations-in-lockdown-540015

You could get baking cakes or buns and decorate them in red, white and blue. Then share them with your family on Friday. If you are fasting, then share them with your family during Iftari.

Make sure you take lots of photos and send them to me on messages. Then I can put them on the class page. Mrs. Farnworth will be looking out for pictures to go on the school page as well!

💖For Maths this week we will be continuing fractions:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 2 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Thursday 7th May). 

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete week 2's lessons in order. As with Maths, all lessons need to be completed by Thursday 7th May.
Our focus this week will be setting descriptions.

Remember to send photos of what you do today and get designing those superhero teddies to say thank you to all the key workers.

Have a great day,

Love from

Mrs. R xxx

Haris has sent photos of Iftari with his family. 💖

Ali Murtaza's superhero teddy.
That was super quick!

OK, it's nearly 3pm. The end of another school day and another school week. We are getting closer to being back together again. 😊

Our Lockdown Legends this week are.....

Umair and Salahuddin for a superb effort,

Haleema Sadia for her creativity

and Orlando for being a washing up superhero!

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Have a lovely weekend and I will see you on Monday!
Love from
Mrs. R xxx

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths today, I would like you to log onto White Rose Hub:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 1 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 1st May). We will be learning about fractions.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete lesson 5. As with Maths, follow the lessons in order and all lessons need to be completed by Friday 1st May.
We will be thinking about instructions (bossy verbs!) and there are some spellings to practise 'ou' (sounds like 'u').

🖤It is Computing today!

Log into Purple Mash and select 2Do. If you haven't completed the 3 typing activities then do those first. Then, complete 'Computer Parts Pairs'.

Remember to send me photos on Class Dojo!

If you have completed all your activities, go to:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zmyxxyc/year-3-and-p4-lessons/1

You can choose any of the activities for this week.
😊😊

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths today, I would like you to log onto White Rose Hub:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 1 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 1st May). We will be learning about fractions.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete lesson 4. As with Maths, follow the lessons in order and all lessons need to be completed by Friday 1st May.
We will be thinking about instructions (bossy verbs!) and there are some spellings to practise 'ou' (sounds like 'u').

🖤It is Art today and you are going to be looking for shapes within the objects around us - inside or outside. You can use your Learning Log as a sketch book.
Go on a shape hunt around your house, in your outdoor space or on your daily walk in your neighbourhood. Look for objects and identify shapes you can see. For example, wheels are circles, your TV is a rectangle...

Draw and label as many different shapes as you can.

What do you notice about the lines in your house?

What about the lines outside? 5 dojos if you can tell me.
I can't wait to see your photos!
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Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

💖For Maths today, I would like you to log onto White Rose Hub:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Click on the link, scroll down and find Year 3. Then click on week 1 and follow the lessons in order (to be completed by Friday 1st May). We will be learning about fractions.

I would also like you to play TTRS once every day:
https://ttrockstars.com/

💚For Literacy, I want you to log onto Oak National Academy:
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Click on the link, select subject and select Year 3. Then select English and complete lesson 2. As with Maths, follow the lessons in order and all lessons need to be completed by Friday 1st May.
We will be thinking about instructions (bossy verbs!) and there are some spellings to practise 'ou' (sounds like 'u').

🖤It is History today and we are going to start learning about the ancient Greeks. I hope you have already begun to read 'Groovy Greeks'?
Who were the ancient Greeks? Where did they live and when?
Watch these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUZKg3KdtYo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

It's another beautiful, sunny morning again (can you spot my adjectives?!!). How are you feeling?
I am feeling a little tired today but I'm looking forward to a BBQ for tea tonight!

Log on to BBC Daily Bitesize and complete Thursday's activities.

Today we are
re-capping verbs - tell me what they are!
ordering numbers up to 1000 - place value
and doing some singing. Record yourself and send it to me - 5 dojos if you do!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

Did you get your light investigation done? Make sure you send me a photo.

When you log onto Class Dojo, can I ask that you send your photos in your portfolios please. That way we can build up a great record of all your hard work whilst school is closed.

OK guys, it's over to you...

Love from Mrs. R xxx

Today is St. George's Day!

Who was he?

What did he do?

Find out and send it to me on Class Dojo - the first person gets 5 dojos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr8b6jvC5l8

Well done Ahmed, you were first so you get 5 dojos!

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you feeling today? Send me an emoji to let me know. I am feeling 😋 (cheeky) today!!

Log on to BBC Daily Bitesize and complete Wednesday's activities. Today we are

re-capping adjectives - tell me what they are!
comparing 3 digit numbers - place value
and re-capping our knowledge about light and dark.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

This week I want you to be shadow detectives and track shadows on a sunny day. Begin your observation in the morning. Trace shadows either using chalk on a concrete surface or you can draw or take photos.
Come back every two hours and trace the shadows again.
Track the shadows throughout the day to see the way they change as the sun moves through the sky. Stand in the same spot each time and have someone trace your shadow.
What did the shadows look like in the morning? In the middle of the day? In the afternoon?
Send me the results of your investigation!
 

Take a look here to give you an idea:
https://www.kiwico.com/diy/Arts-and-Crafts-Ideas/1/project/Shadow-Chalk-Experiment/613

Remember to collect a copy of Horrible Histories 'Groovy Greeks' from the school main entrance so you can start reading. If you find some of it tricky then a grown up or a brother or sister can read it to you.

You must read for 30 minutes every day and it needs to be a book you can have a go at. You can choose a book from home, 'Groovy Greeks' or log onto one of these sites for free, and read online:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/help-child-learn-age-7-8/

https://www.getepic.com/

Have a great day,

Love from
Mrs. R xxx

Good morning!
¡Buenos Días!
As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you today?

The sun is shining again so please make sure you spend some time outdoors and get plenty of fresh air.

Log on to BBC Daily Bitesize and complete Tuesday's activities. 

You can also watch  Bitesize Daily lessons at 9am on the BBC red button or catch up on BBC iPlayer .

Have a great day, stay safe,
Love from Mrs. R xxx

And remember...

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

I hope you all managed to enjoy your Easter holidays! The weather was GLORIOUS, wasn't it? What did you do for your daily exercise in the sunshine?

Are you and your families keeping well? 

This half term we are going to be practising the skills we have already learned as well as learning new ones. I hope you have had lots of rest and you are now raring to go!!

This week I want you to use BBC Daily Bitesize to recap skills and get us back into a routine. Select Year 3 and follow the activities for each day:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

If you have a printer, please download the following work packs and print them off. The work should be completed by Friday 24th April. There is a child booklet, a parent one with answers and some practical ideas you can do with your child. Please post pictures on Class Dojo for me to see:

https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/?goal=0_fcd5ea0670-396f0186fb-191075223&mc_cid=396f0186fb&mc_eid=7df652f32e

It is VITAL that your child reads for 30 minutes each day (this can be broken up into 10 minute slots if your child is struggling to stay focused, but try to build the time up to increase their reading stamina). This can be a comic, non-fiction books, a recipe if you are cooking together, a 'how-to' book...but they must read with someone who can check their reading accuracy and ask them questions about what they have read. 

Oxford Owl is another excellent site to support your child's learning, especially reading. Lots of ideas and games, comprehension activities as well as e-books that can be read on a tablet:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/help-child-learn-age-7-8/

Please can I remind you to sign up to Class Dojo if you haven't already done so. This will allow us to send messages and for your child to send me photos and videos which I LOVE!

OK, let's get going...

Love from Mrs. R xxx

Our history topic is going to be about Ancient Greece and from tomorrow you can collect a copy of Horrible Histories 'Groovy Greeks' to read and help you with your research. I hope you enjoy it!

Good morning!

¡Buenos Días!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

We have made it to the end of week 2 and you have blown my socks off with all your learning this week!

I have loved receiving all your messages and photographs and I can see how hard you are working. 

Last push today to get the learning pack finished, and those who have finished - well done!

The Easter holidays start tomorrow - yippeee - let's hope the weather improves and we can feel some warm sunshine on our faces. Remember to complete your Learning Log during the next 2 weeks and I will set some new work for the week beginning 20th April.

So guys, 'Happy Easter' to you and your families. Make sure you all rest and have some fun together. 

Take care and stay safe,

Love

Mrs. R xxx

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

Hello!

¡Buenos Dias! (I have found the ¡ symbol at last!!!)

Hello Year 3, how are you feeling today...raring to go??

Have you done your exercises yet? If you begin your day with some sort of exercise, you feel so much more positive and energised for the rest of the day.

Have you spoken to your grandparents this week or family members who are alone? It is very important to stay in touch. It shows you care and you can check that they are safe and well. 

I am going shopping later for my elderly relatives. I put their bags at their front door and we wave through the window! Tell me how you have been taking care of your family on Class Dojo, if you haven't signed up then please do so as that is how we can communicate.

So, enjoy your day, work hard and show me your learning.

Who has completed everything in their learning pack..?

Love

Mrs. R xx

Hello!

Buenos Dias!

As-Salaam-Alaykum!

How are you feeling today? 

I was in school yesterday with Miss Turner and it was lovely to speak to you. I have also been speaking to some of you today and I love hearing about all the learning you have done.

Make sure you sign up to Class Dojo so we can share messages and you can send me photos of your activities.

Try to keep active and get outside for some fresh air every day. 

Take care,

Mrs. R xx

Yesterday, in school, we were 'The Googly Gang'!!

We drew our own googly eyes and made silly faces with them!

I challenge you to make some silly faces (inside or outside) and send me photos. The funniest one gets 10 dojos!!!

Good morning everyone!

As-Salaam-Alaikum!

It was so lovely to talk to you all yesterday and hear what activities you have been doing. If I couldn't speak to you yesterday then I will try again next Monday.

Yesterday (fronted adverbial!!!), I was in school with Miss Turner, Mrs Hardman and Mrs Ali. We started off the day with a work out with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach). He is doing this every morning at 9 am on his You Tube channel. Make sure you give it a go - we can all be doing PE at the same time every day. You could even send me photos on Class Dojo!

Today I am trying to work from home but Dottie seems to have other ideas... At least the sun is shining, maybe you could sit outside your house and have a picnic.

I will say bye for now but remember to keep learning and I am thinking of you all.

Khuda hafiz!

Much love,

Mrs. R xxx

Listed below are a number of useful links to help your children continue their learning at home:

Remember, you can practise your times tables, as well as other Maths and Literacy skills here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

Classroom Secrets KIDS: Sign up your family for FREE on this fabulous website that will help with Maths and Literacy.

https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk/product/parent-access/

Timestable Rockstars: This website will help your child improve their speed and accuracy in recalling their times tables. We  recommend your child completes one task a day, they have their own password.

https://ttrockstars.com/

The School Run: This website gives examples of the kind of things your child will learn in Year 3 including explanations, videos and activities. 

https://www.theschoolrun.com/

BBC Newsround: This topical news based website includes a daily news programme, film clips and quizzes based on current world events. This is something we use regularly in school and we would recommend you visit this site daily.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround

Purple Mash: This website is a treasure trove of activities and is somewhere to visit to keep your children engaged across the curriculum. Again, your child has their own password.

https://static.purplemash.com/login/

                      Welcome back, we hope you all had a lovely half term holiday!

Well done to everyone for a fabulous effort during our swimming lessons and a big thank you to Leanne and Amanda for teaching us!

READ ALL ABOUT IT!!

During this half term we will be reading 'Charlotte's Web, written by EB White. As part of this unit of work we will be reading and writing newspaper reports. The children will be applying their knowledge of what a report is, how it is set out and how to 'grab' the readers' attention. They will be using expanded noun phrases and speech marks.

In Maths this half term we will be measuring volume and mass.

The children will learn to measure volume using millilitres and litres. They will also come across various problem-solving questions on volume and capacity.

measuring mass using scales. Pupils look at different units to measure mass, specifically grams and kilograms. They will become well-versed in reading weighing scales that have different values for each marking.

In Science we will continue learning about light and dark. We will also be learning about magnets and magnetism.

Welcome back, we hope you had a lovely holiday. This half term is going to be a busy one!

The children are very excited to be starting swimming lessons (information to follow) and to showcase some of our learning in our class assembly (30th January @ 10.15 am). We will continue to change reading books every Monday and library books every Thursday. PE is also on Mondays.

Our class novel is War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, which the children are really enjoying.

In Maths this half term we will be completing our unit on multiplication and division. Don't forget our times tables challenge! We will also be learning about standard units of measure for length. 

During Literacy we will continue to explore Year 3 composition, grammar and transcription. We will be studying 'The Iron Man' by Ted Hughes and working towards writing a persuasive letter.