Year 3 - Lighthouse Keeper & The Borrowers
YEAR 3 - LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS & THE BORROWERS
CURRICULUM FOR AUTUMN 2
As Readers
We will be reading the book, “The King who banned the dark” As part of this, we will be inferring meaning, exploring vocabulary, making predictions, retrieving information and summarising what we have read.
Our whole class reading sessions will be linked to Light and Shadows. We will be focussing on non-fiction texts and their features. There will be a focus on developing fluency and expression. In addition, we shall practise the skills of retrieval, skimming, scanning and dictionary work.
As Writers
We are going to write a diary entry from the perspective of a citizen to answer the question, what was the citizen’s plan? Then we will move on to writing instructions for how to become a Knight.
As Mathematicians
Multiplication & Division
We will explore the link between 2,4,8 times tables and how to fluently use our times tables to divide and problem solve. Children will use many different tools to gain a deep understanding of their times tables.
Key Vocabulary: Multiplication, division, recall, place value, properties, inverse operation. Array, Hundred square. Number line.
As Scientists
We will explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. They will learn about what we need in order to see, such as light, and how shiny objects reflect light. They'll also discover why it's important to protect our eyes from harm and understand what causes a shadow. By experimenting with objects and light sources, students will learn how to alter the size and shape of shadows, helping them understand how light behaves in different situations.
As Historians
We will learn about important events and people from history, especially from the time of the Normans and Middle Ages. They will explore questions like "Who should be King?" by looking at the struggles for power during that time, such as the Battle of Stamford Bridge. They'll discover what knights were and how the feudal system worked, where the king gave land to nobles in exchange for loyalty and soldiers. Students will also learn about William the Conqueror and why he created the Domesday Book to keep track of all the land in England.
