Year 3 Gorran Haven
Mrs Nikki Williamson
Class teacher
Update wb 20/07/2020
Hi Gorran Haven Heroes,
Welcome to another fun week of learning. We have changed to a whole school weekly topic so you can work with other members of your family to complete tasks if you want to. Like before there is a different task for every day.
This weeks theme is: TRANSITION
Look out for an invitation to join the LIVE LESSON this week on Wednesday 22th July at 4:00. Please see the link below. If you have already given permission for a previous lesson, you will automatically be included in future lessons. Only children who already have permission will be invited.
Have a great week and stay safe and ALERT and don't forget to drop me a line in 'Chat' on 'Teams' or through 'Class Dojo' to let me know how you are getting on and to tell me about your weekend!
If your child is still reading books from the Read, Write Inc (Yellow, Blue or Grey books) it would benefit them try some the websites mentioned in this document.
If you would like your children to be accessing additional work weekly - not linked to the weekly topic, please use the links below for possible ideas.
Thank you for your continued support.
Useful resources for learning at home
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/46608
English Resources
https://en.fictionexpress.com/account/login/
PE/ Wellbeing/ Mindfulness/ Just for fun
https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/
Art
https://youtu.be/E6IIIMYOPmI
In Literacy this Summer term, we will be completing various tasks through distance learning to consolidate learning completed during the Autumn and Spring Terms. So far this year children have been learning from a range of texts including Stone Age Boy, The Enchantress, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, focusing on writing adventure/ journey stories, character descriptions, playscripts, scene settings, instructional writing, information texts about dragons and were-creatures and even a losing tale. Children have learned about adverbs (adjectives to describe how, where or when someone is doing something), imperative (bossy) verbs (instructions), how to write speech using correct punctuation, expanded noun phrases (the hideous, monstrous werewolf), prepositions (in, on, next to, under the luscious, green, leafy tree) and used FANBOYS in their writing to connect sentences (for, and, nor, but, or, yet and so). We have been learning about poetry using the poem - 'The Magic Box'.
Character Description ideas for Willy Wonka
Space Topic - linked to geography and science.
If it's daytime in New Zealand, where is it night time?
If it's daytime in New Zealand, where is it night time?
We used torches and globes to find out!
In the Autumn term we learned about the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age (see pictures below). We learned about how people lived, ate, travelled and so much more.
For our topic in the Spring term we learned about 'Space'.
We did lots of exciting learning on our planet, and other planets in our solar system.
In Geography we looked at the continents and oceans on our planet and we explored artefacts found in space such as moon rocks! We listened to 'Space Stories that Really Happened!' Children learned about the artist Peter Thorpe and created their own versions of Space Art.
This Term (Summer) we will be learning about the Victorians. Look out for some exciting research projects. We can learn about Queen Victoria, exciting inventions that took place during the Victorian Era and even what it was like to be a Victorian child! The clothes they were are very different to what we wear today. See what you can find out!
What have we learned about the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age?
Showing our learning - History - Autumn Term
In Science we are learning about and experimenting with plants. Learning how plants functions and what they need to grow.
During Science week we did a range of exciting experiments including making lava lamps, testing spinners, using STEM to see who could make the best structure and the children brought in their own exciting science projects to show and test with us. It was great fun!
Finding and sorting different types of rock (Science) What do you think it is Sherlock?
Sedimentary my dear Watson! :-)
Sedimentary my dear Watson! :-)
In PE, we have been learning the skills, rules and game play involved in rugby, netball and tennis.
If you go down in the woods today you're sure of a big surprise! What have you found?
We found something in the woods (Stone Age Boy). How would you describe it?
We found something in the woods (Stone Age Boy). How would you describe it?
We found something in the woods (Stone Age Boy). How would you describe it?
As much as possible this term, we will take our learning outside. It would be great if children could have a pair of wellies or old shoes in school at all times as well as a suitable coat.
Fun in Forest School
Learning about friendship and how we are all connected. (PSHE with Mrs Keilbart)
The Gorran Haven Heroes have completed some awesome work over the last half term. Here are some of the WOW pieces of work children have submitted.
The Train poem written by Reggie
Easter chick pebbles by Dotty.pptx
How to make chocolate crispies by Logan.pdf
How to have an awesome evening by Spencer.docx
Tom has made wallpaper in the style of William Morris for our topic - 'The Victorians'.
Dotty has made wallpaper in the style of William Morris for our topic 'The Victorians'.
Marshmallows by Sid.pdf
The Magic box by Charlotte.pdf
The Magic Box by Imogen.pdf
Topic - Queen Victoria by Jack.pdf
Jasmin's postcard linked to our 'Cornwall' topic. Beautiful presentation Jasmin.
Sid wrote this amazing poem about Cornwall. Look at his neat handwriting and beautiful presentation.
Dotty has really captured the style of 'Matisse' in her artwork for 'Mini-Beast' Week. Great Work Dotty.
Will created an amazing world. He has used geographical facts and really thought about his world. Well Done Will!