Welcome To Year 3! From Mrs Evans and Miss McDaid
General Information Homework: P.E. Days:
· Monday (indoor) T-shirts, shorts and trainers
· Tuesday (outdoor) Tracksuit and trainers
NO JEWELLERY TO BE WORN ON THESE DAYS
Here is a brief outline of the topics we cover in Year 3, term by term. Subject Autumn Term
Spring Term Summer Term
Literacy
Narrative writing, Identifying the structure and language features of a story. Discuss the plot, theme, problem and resolution.
Non-narrative writing, report and instructional writing.
Developing comprehension skills, focusing on literal questions.
Developing grammar skills, capital letters, full stops, verbs, present and past tense.
Class novel, Littlenose.
Narrative writing, focusing on story settings.
Non-narrative writing, recount and procedural writing.
Developing comprehension skills,focusing on inferential type questions.
Developing grammar skills, question and exclamation marks.
Class novel, The sheep Pig.
Poetry.
Play scripts.
Informal letter writing.
Non- narrative writing, focusing on argument and persuasion.
Developing comprehension skills, focusing on literal and inferential type questions.
Class novel, James and the giant Peach.
Numeracy
Abacus Maths scheme will be used for the majority of topic covered. A maths investigation week will be carried out each term also.
Science
The environment, animals in their natural habitats.
Materials
Changes in Materials.
Ourselves and other animals. Pet Shop Role Play History
The Celts
Celtic Roundhouse Role Play
The Romans
Geography
Environmental issues, waste, recycling and conservation. Comparing Localities - CRC and Ecuador Mapping skills and Atlas work.
Information Technology
Combining text with graphics using textease presenter.
Modeling effects on screen using Logo.
Construction a simple database, querying the database and making simple bar charts.
Simulation Games
E-mail
Creating repeating patterns - Minibeast Wallpaper.
Art
Environmental Art
Textures
Collages
Religious Education
Signs and Symbols.
Divali.
The importance of prayer.
Emotions. Easter. Focusing on the Bible and why is it important for Christians.
P. E
Dance
Gym
Outdoor Games
Dance
Gym
Outdoor Games
Athletics
Outdoor Games
PESS Dance Welsh
Introduction to y3 scheme Pip.
Continue y3 scheme Pip
Continue y3 scheme Pip
Design Technology
Designing and making with a Halloween theme.
CRC DIY Store. Designing and Making a rocket controlled by air.
Designing and making a Minibeast Movie
Music
Tuned and un-tuned instruments.
Recorders.
Animal Magic.
Exploring descriptive sounds.