Dear Parents,
Please find below some online learning for Year 3 Maple and Elm Class.
We are aware some of the work set relies on the children having access to a device and the internet. Although feedback from the home learning survey confirmed children have access to these, we do understand some children might be using shared devices and we know the order in which they complete these tasks may need to change to fit around your own individual circumstances. We have uploaded sheets which the children can work on (if you have access to a printer) but if you are unable to print, the children can complete the tasks on plain paper just as easily.
Daily Reading
Log on to Fiction Express and choose one of the books. Aim to read a chapter a day and answer the questions. There is no need to record this in your reading record as we can see your progress online.
You can also read any of the books you already have at home. Record these in your reading record so we will be able to see how well you have read over lockdown.
Wednesday 5th January – English
In English this term, we will be looking at Myths. Watch this BBC Bitesize What is a Myth. You can read lots of different myths here. Read the story of Pandora’s Box and answer the questions. The answers are provided so that you/your child can check their work at the end.
Wednesday 5th January – Maths
Can I use the 2,4 and 8 times table to answer questions?
Children are to complete the White Rose worksheet below. To help the children complete this task, there is a White Rose home learning presentation which will talk the children through the stages. This can be found using the following link – Presentation. The answers are attached to help you check through at the end. Please spend no more than one hour on this lesson. The questions are progressively more difficult and different children will complete different numbers of questions. Children should work at their own pace.
The second activity for today is to participate in the latest Battle of the Bands competition on Times Table Rock Stars. We would like all of you to log on and compete at least once in the day’s battle. Logins can be found in your reading record or homework book.
Wednesday 5th January – Design and Technology
Can I investigate designs of pencil cases?
In D&T we were hoping to design, make and evaluate a pencil case. Read through the slides before attempting Worksheets 1B attached. Think carefully about your pencil case design as you reflect on the questions provided.
Wednesday 5th January – Computing
Can I become familiar with typing?
We are beginning to work with typing in our new unit. Read through the knowledge organiser below. Then have a try at the first 6 little activities for the home row on the website:
https://www.typingclub.com/sportal/program-3.game
If you want to do more/all the home row activities you can! Please do not try any Top Row activities (24 onwards).
Thursday 6th January – Maths
Can I compare multiplication and division statements using greater than/less than?
Children are to complete the White Rose worksheet below. To help the children complete this task, there is a White Rose home learning presentation which will talk the children through the stages.This can be found using the following link – Presentation. The answers are attached to help you check through at the end. Please spend no more than one hour on this lesson. The questions are progressively more difficult and different children will complete different numbers of questions. Children should work at their own pace.
The second activity for today is to participate in the latest Battle of the Bands competition on Times Table Rock Stars. We would like all of you to log on and compete at least once in the day’s battle.
Thursday 6th January – English
Watch this BBC Bitesize clip about pronouns and complete the activities.
Today we are going to look at the features of myths. Myths:
– are set in the past/ancient times
– have monsters/mythical creatures
– can have a moral
– can explain strange/important happenings
– includes god/goddesses
– include use of magical powers
– feature danger/revenge
– some characters are heroes
Read the story of Perseus and Medusa.
Using the stories of Perseus and Medusa and Pandora’s Box, find examples of each feature and complete the Features of a Myth Worksheet.
Thursday 6th January – French
Watch this BBC Bitesize clip to revise the greetings we learnt last term.
Learn how to say the alphabet in French by watching this Alphabet Song. Can you sound out your name using the French alphabet? You can download this Alphabet pronunciation sheet to help you. Practise sounding out other words too!
Thursday 6th January – History
Can I find out about the Bronze Age?
Continue our learning by finding out as much as you can about the Bronze Age. Use the power point provided as a starting point.
Complete the mind-map to show your learning.
Friday 7th January – Maths
Can I use known multiplication facts to solve related calculations?
Children are to complete the White Rose worksheet below. To help the children complete this task, there is a White Rose home learning presentation which will talk the children through the stages. This can be found using the following link – Presentation. The answers are attached to help you check through at the end. Please spend no more than one hour on this lesson. The questions are progressively more difficult and different children will complete different numbers of questions. Children should work at their own pace.
The second activity for today is to participate in the latest Battle of the Bands competition on Times Table Rock Stars. We would like all of you to log on and compete at least once in the day’s battle.
Friday 7th January – English
Work through this PowerPoint on Adverbs of Time.
Myths are oral stories which means that people tell the stories from memory without writing them down. Over the years, they can change as different people tell different versions. Look at this different version of the story of Perseus and Medusa.
Look at the cartoon on the worksheet below. Can you improve the captions by adding some adverbials of time? Remember, adverbials of time tell us when something happens. They can be one word or a phrase. Some examples are: first, suddenly, later, after a while, a short time later, at the end of the day. Add one to the beginning of each caption. If you would like a challenge, use page 2 of the worksheet and write your own caption, making sure you use an adverbial of time.
Friday 7th January – Spelling
Learn this list of spellings. Remember all the different strategies you can use to practise spellings.
| telescope |
| television |
| telegraph |
| telephone |
| teleport |
| submerge |
| substandard |
| subdue |
| subhuman |
| enough |
| exercise |
Friday 7th January – Science
We’re going to be looking at Plants in Science this term. Make a list of all the things you know about plants. Can you think of anything you would like to know? Write your questions down – by the end of term, you might be able to answer them! How can we group plants together? Watch this BBC Bitesize video. Watch the video ‘Worlds 10 most strange and amazing plants’
Now can you imagine your own unusual plant? Draw a picture of your plant and give it a name, then write a paragraph describing it. Remember to describe all the different parts of the plant: flower, leaves, stem, roots, etc.
Friday 8th January – P.E
We are used to travelling about on our feet in lots of different ways – walking, jogging, skipping and running. Can you experiment with travelling on different parts of your body, in different ways? You might slide on your back or rock on your tummy. See how many different ways you can find.
Next choose two of the ways you found and perform one, then the other, to make a short sequence. Can you add a third movement to your sequence? Think about making the transition between your movements as smooth as possible.