English: During this half term, we will continue to use our 'Escape from Pompeii' text as a stimulus for narrative writing, including writing a descriptive story opening. We will also explore a range of non-fiction text types and write for a range of different purposes, understanding how the language we use and the structure of our writing helps us to write for different purposes. The children will continue to practice and write using cursive script, focusing on how to form each letter accurately and consistently.
Maths: In math's this half term, we will be working on Addition & Subtraction we will work up from adding and subtracting 1, 10 and 100 up to 3-digit addition and subtraction questions. These mental methods will then be followed by more formal written methods. This will include column methods which will start without crossing the tens boundary and then it will move on to carrying across columns. We will also look at partitioning and number lines which include counting on and counting back.
Geography: This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
Year 3 Autumn Half-term 2
Science: In our Science lessons, we will complete our unit of work on Animals including Humans. This will include looking at different types and amounts of nutrition and identifying that humans have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement.
History: In History we will be learning about the Romans and the Roman Empire, thinking about how they invaded Britain and the impact they have had on Britain. Boudica, Hadrian's Wall and what legacy did they leave us with.
PE: Working each week with WLSP and class teachers, the children will continue to take part in athletics lessons or gymnastics.