The best things about Downing Street...

We have been talking lots recently about how far you have all come this year. I am very proud of the progress you have made in learning and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you all grow up into such sensible, caring and funny young people. You all make me smile everyday!

As we start to think about moving into a new year group, it is a good time to consider what has been great about Year 3 and what we love about our very special class.

So, for this weeks post, I would love you to share your thoughts on 'The best things about Downing Street...'

You could write this in a poem, notes, put it into a story- whatever your imagination thinks is best.

My best thing about Downing Street is....... All of you!

I look forward to seeing what you have to say!

True or False?

This week I am setting you a true or false problem to research.

You should read the statement below, carry out some research and then post whether the statement is true or false with an explanation below.

So here it is...

Zebras cannot see the colour orange.

 

Perseus and Medusa

We have loved this myth, your role plays were fantastic!

Using what you know about the story, can you write it in your own words for this weeks post?

I look forward to reading them!

Myths

This week in Literacy we have been learning about Myths. We especially enjoyed Theseus and The Minotaur! What different myths do you know?

Write a few sentences about your favourite myth.

Science Projects

For your homework this week, we would like you to begin thinking about what investigation you could carry out for your Science Fair projects.

Our focus for science week is forces and magnetism. Although your project doesn’t have to be based on this area, it could provide a little inspiration.

You could post notes of your plan on our blog.

Remember, you will need to work on your science project over half term and bring to school for the fair on Thursday 5^th June. They should be presented on paper no larger than A1. You can use photos and written reports to explain the investigation that you carried out at home.

Play scripts

We have been learning about how to write a play script. This week, think of a story you have read recently and have a go at turning a section of it into a play.

You must remember to use the features we have learnt about including stage directions. 

 

Using speech marks

This week we have been learning about the rules of dialogue.

 I would like you to have a go at adding the speech marks in the correct places. It is quite tricky. You’ll probably need to read through the passage several time to work out what each character is saying.

 

Excuse me, said the man. Can you tell me what the time is? I think it’s about 8 o’clock, replied Graham. I haven’t got my watch on but I remember seeing the time on the town hall clock a few minutes ago. The town hall! said the man. That’s just what I’m looking for. Can you point me in the right direction? Certainly, said Graham. You just go down there past the bank, turn left, go straight on and the town hall will be on your right hand side. Brilliant, said the man, Thanks for your help. That’s okay, said Graham.

 

You might also want to consider how else you can improve this passage by following other rules for writing dialogue such as using a new paragraph for a new speaker.