Literacy

In English we are studying ‘Stone Age Boy’, linking to our topic of Ancient Britain. We will be writing a diary entry from a character’s perspective, written in the past tense, using expanded noun phrases, emotive language, fronted adverbials and describing our senses. We will write non-chronological reports on the Stone Age, looking at how to set out information using subheadings. After half term, we will be studying the book ‘Ocean meets Sky’. We will be learning how to use personification, similes and descriptive language to describe a setting. We will look at different types of poetry and write our own poem.

Maths

In Maths this term we are focusing on place value to 10,000, addition and subtraction up to 4 digits, and multiplication and division across all times tables. With Mrs Carberry, the class are studying area.

Science

In Science we are learning all about the Skeletal system and important nutrition. We are looking at what makes a balanced and nutritious diet, the importance of bones, joints and muscles and identifying animals based on their skeletons.

Topic

In Topic we are studying Ancient Britain – The Stone Age to Iron Age. We will be looking at Ancient Britons’ way of living, Stone Age tools, settlements around the U.K. and inventions throughout the Bronze and Iron Age.

Art / Design Technology

In DT our topic is ‘Healthy choices, Tasty creations’. We will be learning about what makes a balanced and nutritious diet, linking in with our Science topic. We will learn about cooking methods and appliances, and designing and creating our own healthy meal.

After half term, we will have our Art topic where we are looking at Bell Beaker Pottery. We will use different techniques to create a Bell Beaker design clay pot.