This term we started a new topic of “Islands”. We have been looking at what an Island is, as well looking more in-depth at a variety of islands from around the world including Japan, Greek Islands and the Galapagos Islands. We have been learning about where the islands are located on a map, researching and looking into the culture and using this to complete a range of topic tasks and artwork.

We have really enjoyed reading our new topic themed novel “Shipwrecked” this term.  We have been using this book and its themes as a focus for our Literacy sessions.

Within Numeracy this half term we are learning about:

•  Time (Reading timetables)
• 3D Shapes
• Mental and Written calculations
• Negative Numbers
• Addition of decimals
• Co-ordinates

In Literacy this term, we will be using our class novel “Shipwrecked” as a basis for our writing. We will look at setting descriptions, creating and writing about our own island as well as looking at writing techniques and styles linking to different islands eg; Haiku poems in Japan, Caribbean Tales and closer to home, Myths and Legends of Ireland.

We are also developing our understanding of:

• Spellings and vocabulary
• Reading and comprehension skills
• Grammar and punctuation