Learning Overview
Literacy – In writing we have been doing the genre Exposition. This is a one sided argument. This week we wrote to shipbuilders asking them to make sure they have lots of safety features on board their ships to avoid another disaster like Titanic happening again.
Maths – We did a maths assessment about money. We have now completed this topic and will be moving on to something new next week! We also used SumDog this week to practice our numeracy skills.
IDL – We have been learning about Robert Burns and Scots’ language. In Art with Mrs Howley we drew a rose because one of Robert Burns poems is about a red, red rose. In class we learned some Scots’ words like wheest = be quiet, haver = talking nonsense, bonnie = fine, ben = mountain, auld = old.
HWB – In PE we have been doing gymnastics. We have been practicing our jumping, balances and sequences.
Pupil Voice – Our Highlights!
Our lead learners this week are Wiktoria and Lloyd. Here are some comments from them:
Wiktoria – I liked when we were writing our Exposition because it was really fun to watch the Disney Cruise Line Safety Video and find out about all the safety features on a modern cruise ship.
Lloyd – I enjoyed drawing a red, red rose in art. I liked that it had 18 steps which we had to follow. It was quite tricky!
Next Steps – Home Learning Opportunities
Literacy – Practice this week’s boost words which are linked to Titanic. Ask your child what they mean:
collision, capacity, voyage, wreckage, luxury, navigate
Maths – Practice the 2 times table. We have been using this as a number talks strategy – doubling.
HWB – January’s GIRFEC theme is Active. Do something which keeps your mind active this weekend. E.g. a wordsearch, a puzzle etc.
Have a great weekend!
Primary 4 and Mrs Brown 🙂
I love that poem – I must come and have a look at the roses you have been drawing. Perhaps you could all give me some hints to help me become better at drawing. You are making great links in your learning with your Titanic topic!