Presentation Evening Year 3 Welcome to the presentation

Presentation Evening Year 3

Welcome to the presentation evening Ø Who we are: Ø Year 3 – Miss Gill Ø Year 3 – Miss Ali

Purpose of the evening is to: Ø Provide information about the curriculum Ø Answer any questions

Timetable of a typical week Ø Literacy & Maths take up ½ of each day Ø Foundation Subjects Ø PPA – Planning, Preparation and Assessment for teachers Ø MFL and Sport Coach Ø Typical timetable

Literacy Ø Literacy hour Ø Primary Framework for Literacy Ø Revised Framework is split up into key units Ø The core learning objectives are available for you take home. Ø NC Level descriptors/ NC levels what is expected

The Sequence from Reading to Writing Shared Reading Immersion and analysis Gathering Content Shared Writing Planning, composing, editing and revising Independent Writing Investigating, practising and applying skills

Planning Circles Shared reading: • decoding • understanding • text analysis Phase 1 Gathering ideas and content Ø Visual literacy, drama, speaking and listening Ø Short writing opportunities Ø Phase 2 Phase 3 • Planning • Shared writing • Independent and guided writing • Creative outcomes

Reading Ø Ø Ø Opportunities for reading vary in Key Stage 2 1: 1 Shared Reading Guided Reading Records

Writing Ø Typically children should be able to produce a least half a page of writing.

ØCursive handwriting – example of neatly formed and joined handwriting

Example of spelling homework

Example of literacy homework

Maths Numeracy hour Primary Framework for Numeracy The core learning objectives are available for you take home Ø NC levels what is expected Ø Ø Ø • 5 -10 mins mental maths/warm up (chanting tables, counting on/backwards, bingo, guess my number, show me) • 15 mins to introduce/explain topic, shared activities • 5 mins to explain the independent task (textbook / practical work /playing a game) • 20 mins independent task • 10 mins plenary – go over any problems and possible self/peer marking

Ø Example of numeracy homework

Science ØMaterials and their properties ØMagnets and Springs ØTeeth and Eating ØRocks and Soils ØHelping Plants to Grow ØLight and Shadows

Foundation subjects Art and Design Technology are alternated every ½ term. ØArt Portraying Relationships, Investigating Pattern and Can We Change Places? ØD & T Packaging, Sandwiches and Moving Monsters ØGeography Weather Around the World, Investigating the Local Area, Map Skills and Environmental Changes ØHistory Invaders and Settlers and The Romans

Literacy Given Out Handed In How long do I have to complete it? Spelling Homework/Words Wednesday 1 Week Literacy Homework Thursday Friday 1 Evening Given Out Handed In How long do I have to complete it? Friday Monday 3 Days (Weekend) Maths Homework (Children may be asked to stay in, unless they have a note from the parent/carer explaining why they were unable to complete the homework)

Resources Ø There are many affordable resources available in shops that can help children with their work at school Ø Look for the age the book is aimed at (e. g. 7 -9 years)

What to remember… Ø P. E. bags should be brought into school on Monday and taken home on Friday • A P. E. kit should include: a white t-shirt, blue or black shorts, white socks, black plimsolls and trainers. Track suit top and bottoms can be worn during the cold months (blue/black). • Please remember to name each item of the P. E. kit. • P. E is a legal requirement, therefore a child will only be excused if there is a medical reason, which must be supported by a written note. • Jewellery must be removed when doing PE and long hair must be tied back.

Ø Reading folders should be brought in every day. New ones are available from Kevins School Wear • Reading folders should have the reading book and record • Lost books will need to be replaced: • • • Reading book £ 6. 00 Library book – hard back £ 8. 00 paper back £ 5. 00 Reading record 50 p

School Uniform Ø Should consist of the following: • • White shirt or T-shirt Turquoise school jumper Grey/Blue skirt or trousers White socks & Black shoes Ø Children can bring in trainers to change into for playtimes. Ø Please ensure that each item of the uniform is clearly labelled with the child’s name and class.

Scholastic Book Club & Fair Ø Example of book club magazine Ø Encourage reading Ø More orders processed = more books the school receives

Appointments Ø Procedure…if you wish to see a teacher, please make an appointment via the office before or after school.

Goodbye and thank you for attending this evening! Ø Please could you ensure that you have signed the register Ø Pack