Woodpecker Class Curriculum
Autumn 1 Medium Term Plan
We are excited to welcome Woodpecker Class back to school for Autumn Term 1.
This half-term Woodpecker Class will be exploring the topic of the Romans!
We will explore the Roman Empire following the Romans from Rome to Britain.
Who was Julius Caesar? How were battles won and lost? Do you know where to find modern day Iceni and Londinium?
We will join Roman centuries and explore what it was like to be a Roman soldier. At the request of Julius Caesar, newly recruited soldiers will write letters to friends with the aim of persuading them to join the Roman army.
Rallying speeches will be written (and performed) for the legendary Queen Boudicca to help her recruit tribes in her quest to defeat the Romans.
This half-term Woodpecker Class will be exploring the topic of the Romans!
We will explore the Roman Empire following the Romans from Rome to Britain.
Who was Julius Caesar? How were battles won and lost? Do you know where to find modern day Iceni and Londinium?
We will join Roman centuries and explore what it was like to be a Roman soldier. At the request of Julius Caesar, newly recruited soldiers will write letters to friends with the aim of persuading them to join the Roman army.
Rallying speeches will be written (and performed) for the legendary Queen Boudicca to help her recruit tribes in her quest to defeat the Romans.
Spellings
Pupils will participate in weekly spelling lessons following our Essential Spelling and Word Knowledge programme.
This programme supports pupils in understanding the patterns in the English language using a combination of morphology, etymology and awareness of phonetical rules.
Pupils will also receive up to 10 weekly common exception word spellings. You will find your child's weekly spelling list at the back of their homework diary.
Pupils will participate in weekly spelling lessons following our Essential Spelling and Word Knowledge programme.
This programme supports pupils in understanding the patterns in the English language using a combination of morphology, etymology and awareness of phonetical rules.
Pupils will also receive up to 10 weekly common exception word spellings. You will find your child's weekly spelling list at the back of their homework diary.
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Reading
All pupils are encouraged to read for 20 minutes every day. Please complete reading logs in homework diaries to help us monitor and track reading progress. Reading logs can be updates by adults or pupils. It is really helpful to have communication regarding tricky words or understanding.
If a pupil is struggling to read their book do let us know and we can work with them to find a more appropriate reading book.
All pupils are encouraged to read for 20 minutes every day. Please complete reading logs in homework diaries to help us monitor and track reading progress. Reading logs can be updates by adults or pupils. It is really helpful to have communication regarding tricky words or understanding.
If a pupil is struggling to read their book do let us know and we can work with them to find a more appropriate reading book.
Woodpecker Reading Challenge
To encourage pupil reading Woodpecker Class are undertaking a team reading challenge!
Once a pupil finishes reading a whole chapter book, they can complete a book spine which will be added to our reading wall.
The aim is to read as many books as possible throughout the academic year. Woodpecker class have set themselves the challenge of collectively reading 180 chapter books!
To encourage pupil reading Woodpecker Class are undertaking a team reading challenge!
Once a pupil finishes reading a whole chapter book, they can complete a book spine which will be added to our reading wall.
The aim is to read as many books as possible throughout the academic year. Woodpecker class have set themselves the challenge of collectively reading 180 chapter books!
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Multiplication
Year 3 pupils are expected to recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. This progression follows on from KS1 multiplications tables 2, 5 and 10. By the end of Year 4 pupils should be able to recall and use multiplication and division facts up to and including the 12 times table. |
Year 4 pupils will complete their Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) in the summer term. The MTC determines whether pupils can fluently recall their multiplication tables. For further information on MTC click the button below. |
Additional Information
The following organisations provide specialist training, advice and opportunities ensuring knowledge and understanding is up-to-date and relevant. You can access further information via the buttons below.
The following organisations provide specialist training, advice and opportunities ensuring knowledge and understanding is up-to-date and relevant. You can access further information via the buttons below.
