Blog 6/11/15

LATC

This week we have been learning about our place in the world. We have been learning about the countries that make up Great Britain and the major cities that belong to England and Scotland. We now understand that Blackpool, Manchester and Newcastle are not in Scotland!

MATHS

In maths this week we have been learning about positional language, angles and directions. We know that 90 degrees is a quarter turn, 180 degrees is a half turn and 360 degrees is a full turn. We have been learning to turn clockwise and anti-clockwise in degrees. We have had great fun learning about the positions of a compass including the tricky NE, NW, SE and SW points.

Writing

We have been writing a spooky story this week. We have to use descriptive words and phrases and try to build suspense. Rowan wrote a particularly good story which showed she understands how to build suspense.

Here’s an excerpt –       ‘……..she tried to break free but it was too late, it already had put metal chains on her. Suzie’s throat was sore from screaming. The beast dragged her into a cave……..’    We are all excited to hear the full story when it is finished.

We also wrote poems about our favourite place in Scotland here’s an example –

Linlithgow

Eating delicious food in the car

Watching the lovely loch

Climbing steep hills

Feeding cute ducks

A place where I feel happy and calm

Linlithgow will always be my wee piece of Scotland

By Eva

P.E.

On Tuesday we went to the handball festival at the sports centre. It was a great morning and we all had a fabulous time. Lots of us were able to identify the skills that we learned with Mr Jeffries that helped us when we were playing handball. Here are some pictures –

Have a great weekend!!!