Author: Miss Young

Literacy

We have been learning to spell our new spelling words accurately. We have also been practising our words daily through rainbow writing, Play-Doh writing and quizzing our friends.

In writing this week, we were developing our skills to create a narrative piece of writing. We had to look at our feedback from last week to develop our writing. This week, we had to write about getting lost. We used our plans to develop the characters, settings and story line.

In reading, we were developing reading with expression. We were echo reading which is when the teacher would read a page with expression and we would echo it back in the same way.

Maths

In numeracy this week, we started our new topic about fractions. We have been looking at wholes, halves and quarters. We have been splitting shapes into these factions and also writing fractions.

We also had to colour a shape representing a whole, half or quarter. We then gave the worksheet to a friend and they had to write the fraction of the shape shown. After they had wrote their answers, we had to mark the sheet and give peer feedback.

IDL

During our world of work topic, we were learning about interviews. We were learning about how to apply for an interview, what type of questions will be asked and how we should dress.

During art, we were using watercolours to add shading and texture to our landscapes of Edinburgh. We were experimenting with the paints to make different colours using the primary colours, black and white.

Literacy

We continued to develop our skills for narrative writing. We had to write an imaginative story about an accident. We used the narrative story mountain which helps us to develop our story line. We learned about the complication which is the part that makes the reader want to read on.

“We had to write in paragraphs and use the correct structure.”

We have also been learning to use a dictionary to find the meaning of words. During reading, we were sounding out unfamiliar words. We were also developing reading with expression. After we read our stories we had to ask our friends a questions about the text to enhance our questioning skills.

 

Maths

This week, we were continuing to develop our division skills. We were looking at word problems which can be challenging because you are not given the equations. We have to use our problem solving skills to work out what the question is asking and then solve the equation.

“We have been dividing, this is another way of saying sharing.”

“We have been dividing in 2s, 3s, 4s and 10s.”

“We were working as bakers and we had to divide the cakes equally between the people.”

 

IDL

In IDL, we were looking a city landscapes. We were looking at the detail and texture of the buildings. Then, we looked some examples of landscapes and we were given the opportunity to choose a landscape of Edinburgh to represent.

For our world of work topic, we were identifying our skills and linking them to jobs we would like. Then, we had to prepare notes to explain the type of job we would like to our peers.

Literacy

 

We were learning to improve our vocabulary during Word Boost. We were introduced to 6 boost words and their meaning. When we hear a boost word, we have to put our finger on our nose and explain the meaning of the word. We also played the miming game, this is where one person has to mime out the boost word and the class have identify what the boost word is.

 

We were also developing our skimming and scanning skills during our reading comprehension. This is where we have to identify the key words within the question and skim read the text to find the answer.

 

For writing this week, we started learning about narrative writing. We were introduced to the structure we have to use for this genre and we created a narrative piece in small groups. Afterwards, we peer assessed each groups work and identified the areas of success and areas that they could improve on.

 

Maths

 

This week, we continued to develop our division skills. We were using our jotters to solve equations from the textbook. During number talks, we looked at division word problems. This is challenging as you have to initially work out what the question is asking you to do. We then discussed the different strategies we could use to calculate the answer.

 

IDL

 

For art this week, we were creating various landscapes. We were using pencils and we had to use different techniques to create different textures.

Literacy

We have been practising our spelling words this week. We have been practising using our rainbow writing, playdoh writing and writing our words on a whiteboard with our eyes closed.

For writing this week, we were writing an explanation for the role of a firefighter. We had to take notes when we were researching the role. These notes helped us add detail to our explanation sequences.

 

Numeracy

This week, we began our new division topic. Dividing is a way of sharing something. We were learning about different strategies we could use to help us solve an equation. We could use our fingers to skip count. We would count the number of fingers we have up and that would be our answer.

We could also draw circles and then draw dots to share within the circles. We would share these equally and count the amount of dots in the circle.

 

IDL

For our world of work topic, we began researching the jobs we would like to have when we are older. We had to research the skills and attributes required for these roles.

 

For music this week, were we listening to L’hom Arme by Robert Morton. We had to identify the different instruments we could hear. We also discussed how this music made us feel.

Literacy

We were using our echo reading skills to develop our expression and fluency skills. We were also developing our questioning skills. After reading our book, we had to think of a question to ask our friends about the text. Questioning skills help develop our understanding of the text.

For writing this week, we started our new genre of explanation. We were writing about how a plant grows. First, watched video about the germination process and had to use our note taking skills to help us with our writing piece. We collaborated in our groups to discuss the process of how a plant grows.

 

Maths

This week, we continued to learn about times tables. We were using textbooks and developed our skills of presenting our work neatly. We were also using problem solving skills to tackle multiplication word problems.

 

IDL

We started our new ‘World of Work’ topic. As a class, we discussed why adults have jobs and how we can develop skills to help us in the world of work. Additionally, we learned about different job sectors and the jobs within them.

Literacy

We got our new reading books and we were using your clarifying skills to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. We also introduced echo reading this week. Echo reading is used to help us read with fluency and expression.

“We have been using echo reading this week. My teacher reads a page first and then I would read it back”.

“This made reading easier as it broke up the tricky words”.

 

We have been practicing our tricky words this week. We love to play games with our spelling words like quiz a friend.

“I have to look, say, cover, write, and check each word.”

 

In writing, we finished our information report genre. We researched and discussed Spring and then used this information to support us when writing our report.

 

Maths

In maths, we were continuing to solve times tables equations. We had to identify an effective strategy to help us calculate the answer. We all enjoyed using our skills to play times table snakes and ladders and times table bingo.

“Using pop its help me calculate the answer.”

 

“I used my fingers and counted in twos.”

 

Health and Wellbeing

This week, we started football for P.E. We were working on our dribbling skills, passing skills and keeping control of the ball.

 

“We were dribbling in and out of the cones.”

“We can to pass the ball to out team members.”

Literacy

We got our new reading books and we were using your clarifying skills to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. We also introduced echo reading this week. Echo reading is used to help us read with fluency and expression.

“We have been using echo reading this week. My teacher reads a page first and then I would read it back”.

“This made reading easier as it broke up the tricky words”.

 

We have been practicing our tricky words this week. We love to play games with our spelling words like quiz a friend.

“I have to look, say, cover, write, and check each word.”

In writing, we finished our information report genre. We researched and discussed Spring and then used this information to support us when writing our report.

 

Maths

 

In maths, we were continuing to solve times tables equations. We had to identify an effective strategy to help us calculate the answer. We all enjoyed using our skills to play times table snakes and ladders and times table bingo.

“Using pop its help me calculate the answer.”

 

“I used my fingers and counted in twos.”

Health and Wellbeing

This week, we started football for P.E. We were working on our dribbling skills, passing skills and keeping control of the ball.

“We were dribbling in and out of the cones.”

“We can to pass the ball to out team members.”

Literacy

For reading this week, we have been focusing on using key words and phrases to find key pieces of information. We were highlighting the information in the text before answering our questions in sentences.

We have been sounding out our new spelling words. We look, say cover, write and check each word 3 times. Then, we write the word with our eyes closed on our whiteboard as this help us to remember how to spell the words accurately.

In writing, we were using our imagination to help us write a narrative text. We were writing a story with the title ‘Up Up and Away’. We were developing our skills of using adjectives to describe the setting and characters.

 

Maths

This week in maths, we were focusing on our 5 and 10 times tables. We have been practicing them through maths games and we loved playing times table bingo as a class.

We have also been solving multiplication equations using effective strategies. Some pupils were using arrays to solve the equations and others were using their fingers and skip counting.

 

IDL

For our topic of toys, we have been looking at plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is a big problem that we face as a society! We were discussing how plastic is a useful material as it is strong and cheap to make. However, it does not decompose and it is not getting recycled properly. Many plastic is in landfill and the sea and this is bad for the animals and the environment.

We had a class discussion about how many toys today are make from plastic. We were shocked to hear that McDonalds is the world’s biggest manufacturer of toys. However, these toys are often made from plastic and are usually throw away toys. We made posters to inform people of the issues created by plastic toy pollution.

Literacy

This week, we were practicing our tricky words. We were using rainbow writing and quizzing a friend.

For reading this week, we were given a passage and then answered questions by finding information from within the text. One of our passages was about Christmas trees as we learned about the history of the Christmas tree and how different counties have different traditions.

Maths

In maths this week, we were using the most effective strategy to solve addition problems. During number talks, we discussed all the different strategies we could use to calculate the answer to a sum.

IDL

This week for our Viking topic, we were learning about the Battle of Largs. This was the last battle between the Scots and the Vikings. The Pencil was built to celebrate the Scots keeping the land and to remember those who lost their lives in the fight.

Christmas Activities

We really enjoyed a variety of Christmas activities. We all worked very hard to practice our Christmas poem. We also designed and decorated Christmas baubles.  At our Christmas party, we got very excited about seeing Santa’s message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas from P3/2!