English-Non-fiction text- Year 5
Over the next few weeks, the children will create an information text about Ancient Maya which links with their History topic. In today's lesson, the children explored a variety of non-fiction text, (newspapers, articles and magazines) and identified the common features.
Year 4 Attending the Literature Festival
On Tuesday, Year 4 walked to Darwen Library Theatre to take part in the Literature Festival. We listened to a local poet called Rappaman, who shared a collection of poems with us and had us all participating.
Year 3 Darwen Library Visit
Year 3 have had a fantastic morning at Darwen Library! The class took part in a workshop with children’s author Dan Worsley. Dan spoke to the children about how he became an author and what inspires him to write! We then had the pleasure of listening to some of Dan’s short stories. The children also had the opportunity to ask Dan questions about his job and how to write a book! The class loved listening to Dan and were inspired by his enthusiasm and enjoyment for creative writing and story telling!
Year 3 Super Spelling!
This week in spelling, Year 3 are focusing on words ending in -el. In class, we introduced our new spelling rule and completed the spelling zone and dots and dashes activity. Throughout the week, we will complete a variety of different spelling activities focusing on the spelling rule, ready for our quiz on Friday!
Year 1- English
In English year 1 have been looking at the features of an information text.
Willow Plate Painting Year 4 Art
We have been looking at Willow painting in our art session this week. We observed how to use tint to recreate a traditional design with undiluted ink and water wash to add lighter tones. The children selected three main parts from our class novel - The Explorer, sketched these out and then transferred the design to a paper plate. We are so happy with the end results.
Descriptive writing- English- Year 5
This term, the children have been introduced to stories originating in popular culture ' Rainplayer' and 'The Chocolate Tree'. They have made predictions based on a story read so far and shown their understanding through discussion and writing. In our lesson today, the children used new and exciting vocabulary to describe their characters for their narrative.
Reception: Mark making
The children have been practising their mark making this week. They have continued to learn how to use a pencil or felt tip and how to hold it correctly. They practised making lines, spirals, wavy and zig zag lines. We have also had a go at dough disco to develop our fine motor skills.
Year 1- writing sentences
Year 1 have been writing sentences for the beginning of the story “Lost and found”.
Year 3- English
Year 3 have been using their text to locate information about a specific character from their story. Focusing on setting out smart sentences and sharing equipment with a partner. Great work Year 3.
Year 3 English - Using Dictionaries
Year 3 have started their new unit in English and have been busy working with a partner to find specific words using a dictionary and writing the meanings they find. Remembering those important capital letters and full stops when copying a sentence.
Year 1- Lost and found
This week year 1 have been a bunch of of superstars! We have looked at the story lost and found. In English we have acted out the story and identified the main characters.