Following instructions

During the last two weeks, Year 3 / 4 have been studying the features of instructional texts.

After modelling how to make a jam sandwich, we improved our writing by giving more clear and precise instructions. 

We had so much fun creating our own tasty sandwiches. 

Kennings

We took the children to the forest to get some inspiration for our poetry lesson.  Read some of our kennings below :)

Ethical Fashion lesson

We discussed how fast fashion can be harmful to the environment and came up with ideas to help look after our clothes.  Here are some tips -

• learn skills such as sewing & patching clothes (rework the fabric to create something new, such as a pillow case) 
• pay attention to care labels 
• return and recycle clothes 
• shop in charity shops
• wash clothes less frequently to reduce water waste

Haikus

We started our first week back learning how to write haikus.  The children watched a short clip from Seven Worlds, One Planet to get some inspiration. 

Here are some fantastic examples written from the leopard seal vs penguin scene. 

Calling for mercy

Flying in the open sea

The ice flows like wind 

(Ashley) 

On a floating ice 

Comes the evil leopard seal

Playing with penguin

(Jonathan) 

Chasing the penguin 

Comes the teasing leopard seal

Ready to attack 

(Joanna)  

Science homework

These were some of my favourite examples of Dirt Puddings. Well done boys!

Dirt Pudding (Rocks and Soils Lesson)

Yesterday we had so much fun making Dirt Puddings.  

For homework next week, please make an Earth Pudding at home.  Label your pudding with the correct scientific vocabulary and bring the pudding into school on Thursday 24th October.  Instructions will be sent home in book bags. If you would like to borrow a clear plastic cup from school, please let me know. The children will be able to eat their Earth Pudding on Thursday afternoon. 

Trip to Stonehenge

Year 3/4 had a fantastic time learning about Stonehenge. 

Plastic Assembly

This term Year 3 / 4 have been learning about single use plastic.  In class the children learnt about plastic that could be recycled and the plastic that ends up in oceans and landfills.  The children researched different ways to reduce their use of plastic and helped me prepare for an important assembly.  We have made individual environmental pledges. 

Please feel free to send me some pictures of the children carrying out these pledges.

Thank you to the parents who shared some of their products from home and who came to the assembly.

End of term party

Thank you to all of the parents who brought in some lovely treats for us to share. We had lots of fun!



Miss Owens