Autumn 2

In English, we will be reading and working on the amazing story ‘The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes. We will be writring poems based on the sights, sounds and smells of a scrap yard and using newspaper reports to help us understand how to use speech in writing.

In maths, we will be working on multiplication and division and solving word problems using these concepts.

Our geography topic this half term is all about 'settlements, building on our knowledge of how settlements began in the Stone Age.

In science we will be investigating forces and magnets. We will be finding out whether or not all metals are magnetic, magnetic poles and friction.

Children should read every day, using the reading books sent home. They should have one ‘book band’ or RWInc book and one reading for pleasure or RWInc Book Bag book depending your childs’ needs. These books will only be changed on Thursday and will be sent home on Fridays.

READ, READ and more READING! 

10 Benefits of Reading

1. Children who read often and widely get better at it.

After all, practice makes perfect in almost everything humans do, and reading in no different.

2. Reading exercises our brain.

Reading is a much more complex task for the human brain rather than watching TV, for example. Reading strengthens brains connections and builds NEW connections.

3. Reading improves concentration.

Children have to sit still and quietly so that they can focus on the story when they are reading. If the read often, they will develop the skill to do this for longer.

4. Reading teaches children about the world around them.

Through reading a variety of books children learn about people, places, and events outside of their own experience. 

5. Reading improves vocabulary and language skills.

Children learn new words as they read. Subconsciously, they absorb information on how to structure sentences and how to use words and other language features effectively in their writing and speaking.

6. Reading develops a child's imagination.

As we read our brains translate the descriptions we read of people, places and things into pictures. While we are engaged in a story we are also imagining how a character is feeling. Young children then bring this knowledge into their everyday play.

7. Reading helps children to develop empathy.

As children develop they begin to imagine how they would feel in that situation.

8. Reading is a fun.

A book or an e-reader doesn't take up much space and is light to carry, so you take it anywhere so you can never be bored if you have a book in your bag.

9. Reading is a great way to spend time together.

Reading together on the sofa, bedtimes stories and visiting the library are just some ways of spending time together.

10. Children who read achieve better in school.

Reading promotes achievement in all subjects, not just English. Children who are good readers tend to achieve better across the curriculum.

Outdoor PE will take place on Tuesdays. Please ensure that your child wears clothing that will keep them warm outdoors.

Indoor PE will be on Wednesdays.

All children have been issued with a ‘Century’ login which will provide the children with individualised homework based on their needs in English, maths and science. Children should access this program at least once per week. Please speak to your class teacher if you require a further copy or any assistance.

Children should also spend time each week practising their times tables using the TT rockstars logins.