Year 4 English - Information Texts
Year 4 have been looking at different types of information texts recently and are experts at identifying the features! They used their Computing skills to research information effectively and put their skills to the test, designing and creating their own information texts. The results were amazing! Well done, Year 4!
Reception - Literacy- Fruit Tasting To Develop Vocabulary
We had a brilliant sensory morning diving headfirst into the vibrant world of Handa’s Surprise. To bring the story to life, the children took part in a fruit taste test. From sweet, juicy pineapple to tangy oranges, watching their expressions with every bite was absolutely priceless. This hands-on experience sparked a fantastic carpet discussion, where we explored new vocabulary like delicious and tangy. I was so proud to see the children enthusiastically head back to their tables to use these rich descriptive words in their independent writing.
Year 6: English - Active Learning
This week we have been trying to include aspects of active learning during our usual lessons. We used different coloured cones in English to pair up with people we don't usually work with! It was a great strategy to get the students moving, and working with different people.
Year 3 - English - Using Conjunctions In Complex Sentences
In our latest non-fiction unit, Year 3 students have been exploring the mechanics of grammar to improve the clarity of their reports. The primary focus has been the transition from simple to complex sentences through the use of specific conjunctions.
Year 2 - Colourful Semantics
Year 2 have been making fantastic progress with their writing this term by using Colourful Semantics to build more descriptive sentences. This approach helps the children organise their thoughts by clearly identifying who is in the story, what they are doing, where they are, and when the action is taking place. Mrs Cookson and Miss Mulligan have noticed a huge improvement in the children's work, with their independent writing becoming much more structured, detailed, and confident!
Year 2 - Guided Reading - New Vocabulary
This week, we began exploring a new text all about climate. To prepare for our reading, we went on a vocabulary hunt around the classroom! We spotted new, tricky words and used Widgit images as clues to help us work out what they might mean. The children did a brilliant job acting as "vocabulary detectives," using the picture clues to write predictions on their whiteboards. We focused on understanding specific climate types, including Mediterranean, arid, tropical, and polar. It was fantastic to see the children using their inference skills to tackle these big words before we started our reading. We are now ready to dive deeper into the text!
Year 6: English - Storyboards
Year 6 have been planning for their upcoming independent writing, which will revolve around a shipwreck. We used storyboards to plot out ideas for the structure of the writing and grammatical features to include.
Year 5 English - Finding Dialogue from the Text on a Spectrum
Bringing Characters to Life: A Spectrum of Dialogue in Year 5 This term, Year 5 have been immersed in the moving world of Goodnight Mister Tom. To deepen our understanding of the protagonists, we stepped away from our desks for a unique, kinaesthetic lesson exploring the power of voice and personality. We created a visual "Character Spectrum" to map out the distinct personalities of Mister Tom, Willie, and Zach: Blue: Representing Mister Tom at his most blunt and gruff. Grey: Capturing Willie’s quiet, hesitant timidity. Red: Reflecting Zach’s vibrant, cheerful exuberance. Mrs Thompson put our listening skills to the test by reading anonymous lines of dialogue from the novel. Without knowing the speaker, the children had to physically move and place themselves on the spectrum based on the "flavour" of the speech and the emotions conveyed. It was a brilliant way to see how Michelle Magorian uses language to build such distinct identities. The children were incredibly perceptive at picking up on the subtle cues in the text! By stepping into the shoes (and voices) of these iconic characters, Year 5 have gained a much richer insight into how authors portray growth and change through dialogue.
Reception- Literacy- Evil Pea Tricky Word Hunt
Equipped with their trusty clipboards and a sense of urgent mission, the Reception children transformed into miniature detectives on a high-stakes scavenger hunt. The "Evil Pea" had been up to his usual mischief, scattering the Phase 3 tricky words across the nooks of the classroom and the hidden corners of the garden. While the group initially set themselves the modest challenge of uncovering five elusive words, their competitive spirit and growing confidence quickly took over. As they ticked off words like was, my, and they, the thrill of the chase proved infectious; rather than stopping at their goal, the children eagerly pressed on, scouring the flowerbeds and bookshelves to ensure no word was left behind in the Pea's villainous wake.
Year 2 - English - Opinions and Explanations
We took our English lesson outside into the sunshine for a fun debate about Aladdin. Mrs Cookson read out different statements, like "Aladdin is brave," and the children had to stand in a line to show if they agreed or disagreed. Once they picked their spot, they explained their reasons to the rest of the class. It was a fantastic way to practice speaking and listening while thinking carefully about the characters in our story.
Year 2 - Guided Reading - New Vocabulary
To help us understand the story of the Pied Piper, the children moved around the room with six different vocabulary cards. Their mission was to match each new word to the correct definition hidden in different spots. At our school, we love active learning because it gets everyone moving while we learn tricky new words. It was a brilliant way to build our reading skills and get ready to dive deeper into the story!
Nursery/Pre-school-Literacy-Handwriting-Pencil Control
In Literacy we have focused on Handwriting and pencil control this week, This is a great way to get all our preschoolers ready for their next step moving forward to their school journey even with the little ones starting their journey into preschool this was a lovely way to see their pencil control and grip. Developing handwriting in the Early Years is all about building the physical strength and coordination required to use a pencil through fine and gross motor activities.
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