The first text we will be studying this term is THE BOY, THE FOX AND THE HORSE.
The writing to come from this will be :
* Character description.
* Diary entry.
* Informal letter writing.
The second text we will study is THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS.
The writing to come from this will be :
* A recount.
* A setting description.
* A description of a piece of fruit.
* A non-chronological report.
* A formal letter.
Every Friday the children will have a spelling test. The children will work at their own pace through the Year3/4 word list and then on to the Year 5/6 word list.
Whole class guided reading will take place four times a week, including shared reading aloud, comprehension and dictionary skills.
Short handwriting lessons will take place four times a week to practice the cursive handwrting style.