Here is a brief outline of the topics we cover in
Year 3, term by term. Subject Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Literacy Narrative writing, Identifying the structure and language features of a story. Discuss the plot, theme, problem and resolution. Non-narrative writing, report and instructional writing. Developing comprehension skills. Developing grammar skills, capital letters, full stops, verbs, present and past tense. Class novel, The Finger Eater Narrative writing, focusing on story settings. Non-narrative writing, recount and procedural writing. Developing comprehension skills. Developing grammar skills, question and exclamation marks. Class novel, The House that Sailed Away Poetry. Play scripts. Informal letter writing. Non- narrative writing, focusing on argument and persuasion. Developing comprehension skills. Class novel, The Bodygulpa Numeracy Abacus Maths scheme will be used for the majority of topic covered. Mental Maths Test-All concepts Maths investigations. Science Materials Light and Shadows Magnets and Springs Teeth and Eating Helping Plants Grow Well Rocks and Soils History Early Writing The Celts Castles The Romans Geography What's in the News Mapping skills and Atlas work. Sandy Water Park-Environmental issues, waste, recycling and conservation. Local Environment Information Technology Combining text with graphics using textease presenter. Dazzle-Art Package Modeling effects on screen using Logo. Internet Creating repeating patterns. Simulation Games -Matti Mole Internet E-mail -Email Detectives Simulation Games -Crystal Rainforest Art Portraying Relaionships Pattern Welsh artists Art in Nature/plants Religious Education Signs and Symbols. The importance of prayer. Focusing on the Bible and why is it important for Christians. P. E Dance Movement Large apparatus skills Dance Welsh Small Apparatus Skills Athletics Team Games Welsh Ben Bwgan Brain Ben Bwgan Brain Introduction to y3 scheme Pip. Design Technology Designing and making a moving monster Designing and making a Picture frame. Designing and making a sandwich Music Tuned and un-tuned instruments