In Maths, we have been estimating and measuring a range of items using grams and kilograms.

We have been converting between grams and kilograms.

In Science, we investigated how to change a shadow length by moving the torch closer and further away from the object, changing the angle of the torch or moving the object.  We wrote a Science report.  We also went outside every hour to measure how the length of the shadow may change throughout the day.

We are continuing with our Novel Study, ‘The Wild Robot’ and we completed comprehension activities based on the chapters we read.

Dear Parent/Carer, please find a summary of our Term 3 learning, as well as information about our learning in Term 4:

Topic

Last term, we were learning about life at the time of the Romans, how and why they invaded Britain and the lasting changes they made to society.  Our school trip is now planned and has a Roman focus.  You will receive information about this nearer the time.

This term we are going to be learning about our hometown of Alloa.  We’ve decided to transform ourselves into Alloa experts and will be creating mini Travel Agent/Tourist Information type businesses with company names, logo, uniform designs, etc.  We will investigate the historical importance of Alloa and will think of ways to encourage more visitors.  We will also consider the distance and cost of visiting well known landmarks in close proximity to Alloa.

Maths/Numeracy

In term 3, we completed our unit on Time which involved telling the time in 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock, calculating time durations, reading timetables and calendars.  We were also learning about Fractions and Decimals.  We learned about proper and improper fractions, how to calculate the fraction of a number, place value headings for decimal fractions and how to convert between fractions and decimals.

This term we will be learning about Measure.  We have already started to estimate and measure using rulers, metre sticks and a trundle wheel.  We are also learning to convert between mm, cm, m and km.  We are also learning to calculate Area and Perimeter and will be learning about Weight, Volume and Angle as the term progresses.

Literacy

We continued to read our class novel, Wonder, during Term 3 and are keen to get this finished in Term 4. We used this as a stimulus for our extended writing.

We have started another novel this term which will become a focus for lots of our Literacy lessons.  The book is called The Wild Robot and we have already been exploring the author’s writing style and predicting what might happen next within our own writing.  In doing this, we have explored the use of descriptive language and layout in the first few chapters.

The children will be preparing and writing individual talks this term, so please check homework jotters and bags for additional information about this.

General Information

Our PE days will remain the same this term – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

In Numeracy, we have been converting centimetres into metres and vice versa.  We have been measuring a variety of items in centimetres and metres.

We started a novel called ‘The Wild Robot’ and we were predicting what might happen next.  We were discussing the interesting verbs that were used in the book and we were discussing the setting of the book.  We completed a piece of writing.

We have started our new topic about Alloa.  In groups, we are designing a name, logo and uniform relating to Alloa.

In writing, we were writing Haiku poems.  These poems have 3 lines and we had to count the syllables for each line.  Line 1 had 5 syllables, line 2 had 7 syllables and line 3 had 5 syllables.  We wrote our poems on the theme of Spring or Easter.

In Maths, we were starting to learn about length.  We were learning to measure using centimetres.

Pupils have been designing and creating Roman jewellery.  They drew a design, then used card and paper to create a design.

In Maths, we are continuing to learn about decimal fractions.  We have been using a variety of strategies to add and subtract decimals.  We have also been labelling blank number lines using decimal fractions.

In Topic, we were designing and creating Roman shields.

In Maths, pupils have been learning about decimals.  They have been learning about tenths.  They have changed fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions.  Pupils have written the decimal for shapes that have been shaded.  They have also labelled number lines using decimals and they have completed sequences.

In Writing, pupils were writing a play.  They created a cast and wrote parts for each character, using the correct layout.

In Topic, pupils have been learning about Roman clothes.  They have completed research to find out what clothes Roman people wore, for a Roman person of their choice.

We are continuing to learn about fractions.  We have been comparing and ordering fractions.  We have been identifying which fraction is greater than another fraction.  We have been identifying equivalent fractions.  We have also been finding a fraction of a number.

In Topic, we have been completing research about Roman houses.  We used our research skills to gather information and we created a poster presentation using pictures and information.  We presented our research to the class.  We also started to learn about Roman clothes and the class have all now made a Roman sandal.

Pupils have been designing Roman mosaics as part of our Romans topic.  They designed either a fish or flowers.

We are continuing to learn about fractions.  We have been shading a fraction of a shape and we have been learning about equivalent fractions.  We have identified a fraction of a shape shaded for equivalent fractions.

We have started the novel ‘Wonder’ and we have read some of the chapters.  We have completed writing on what we have read so far.

In Topic, we have been learning about the Roman Empire.  We have been identifying countries within the Roman Empire.