What We Are Learning: Term 4 Week 2

Literacy- This weeks students will be learning how to read and write the digraphs ay (as in play) and ou (as in mouth). During guided reading this week students will be focusing on demonstrating their understanding of reading strategies including predicting and connecting. Writing lessons this week will continue to focus on poetry using the poem "What is the sun?" Students will be encouraged in innovate this poem to begin creating their own poems.

Numeracy- There will be three main math focuses this week will be ordering numbers, place value and writing numbers.  

Science- This week students will complete their investigation about shadows. This will include using science inquiry skills to conduct and evaluate. 

News Roster Term 4

During the first week of Term 4 your child will be sent home with a news roster. Please read it carefully.

Home Readers & Library Books

If you have not already done so please return all library books and home readers. Your child will be unable to borrow from the class or the library if they have any outstanding loans. We will be visiting the library on Tuesday and home reader books will be sent home this week as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!

What We Are Learning: Term 4 Week 1

Literacy: This week students are learning the digraph sounds wh (as in whip) and ph (as in dolphin). They will be using these digraphs to read and write words as well as constructing sentences. During writing sessions this week our focus will be on poetry using the poem "Where is the Sun?" Students will continue to participate in guided reading sessions and handwriting lessons throughout the week. 

Numeracy: This week students will revise identifying fact families using addition and subtraction.   

Science: During science this week students will participate in an investigation about shadows. This process will encourage students to apply their understanding of inquiry skills.  

Geography: Words to describe the weather will be the focus during geography this week. This will include students developing the understanding that weather reports contain details about temperature, wind and rainfall.  

Term 4 Start Date

Don't forget that school commences on Tuesday
11th October.