This week, we started reading the first few chapters of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The children came up with imaginative inventions inspired by Caractacus Potts, including ideas such as a toilet-bike and a caramel tap. We also explored the four sentence types — statement, question, command and exclamation — and practised using them in our writing.

We learnt that commands use imperative verbs (bossy verbs) such as run, stop or build, for example: Build your invention carefully. We also looked at how exclamations often start with “what” or “how” and express strong feeling, for example: What an amazing invention! or How clever that idea is! Statements give information, such as The invention is finished. And questions ask for information, such as What does your invention do?

In maths, we began work on multiplying fractions by a whole number, starting with unit fractions before moving on to non-unit fractions and mixed numbers. Using representations, the children deduced that the denominator stays the same throughout, while only the numerator changes.

In R.E., we were introduced to Humanism, learning key vocabulary such as theist, atheist, and agnostic, and discussing different worldviews.

In computing, Year 3 focused on programming movement in Scratch, while Year 4 created scrolling name badges using Micro:bit, developing their coding and debugging skills.

In science, we set up an experiment to investigate what seeds need in order to germinate and grow, carefully changing different independent variables. We look forward to seeing the results next week.

We've been working hard practising our song and dance ready for next week's High Tea. We hope to see you there!

Homework

A homework has been set on spag.com focusing on sentence types.