English and Maths Parent Workshop Lower Key Stage 2 Year 3/4 evaughan@scholargreen.cheshire.sch.uk afokinther@scholargreen.cheshire.sch.uk

introduction Thank you for coming! This presentation will help you to understand how you can help your child at home. Outline of the meeting: English Writing Spelling SPaG Reading Maths

A week of English in school We teach: SPaG lessons, writing lessons, Guided reading - Instead of a weekly comprehension lesson we now do guided reading for 25 minutes per day. This means each group will be read with once a week.

Sequence of Writing Read and evaluate / pick out key features including SPaG elements Plan Draft Improve Publish

Writing Objectives Age Related Expectation Above / Below ARE If children don’t correctly join their writing by the end of Lower Key Stage Two, they will not be able to achieve Age Related Expectation.

What does Age Related Expectation Mean? Accurate punctuation – MUST have capital letters. Accurate sentence structure – not comma splicing! High level of adventurous vocabulary. Be able to self check and correct own errors. Suitable for purpose and audience.

Expected Standard

SPaG Have a look at the test on your table. These are examples of an Autumn Year 3. SPaG overview can be found in your pack. The things that are tested are explained on the SPaG mat and in the SPaG glossary.

Spelling Spelling MUST be mostly accurate to be Age Related. However, children can self check using a dictionary, word bank or by asking a peer or adult for the spelling. Dictionaries / electronic spell checkers would make a great present for Christmas. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A0O85TE/ref=pd_sim_229_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID= C7T9V1KNCVXKBX6MWT4J

Spelling Groups “phonics” We follow the Read Write Inc spelling programme. Children are grouped according to their spelling ability and can be with children of different ages. Working on specific spellings patterns and completing a range of activities based on that spelling pattern. Some children are being accelerated and some are plugging gaps. Children will ALL work on the Year 3&4 spelling list words during English lessons and handwriting time.

Handwriting Example

How to help at home Practising dictionary skills – getting familiar with how to use it. Practising spellings off the Year 3&4 spelling list and ensuring children are confident with the meaning of the words and can use them accurately in a sentence. Reading a wide range of genres and stories. Writing if children want to – even things like football reports.

Reading Research into the results of regular reading show the impact over time … By the end of Y6 Student ‘A’ will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. Student ‘B’ will have read for 12 school days. Student ‘C’ would have read for 3 school days. Every minute makes a difference! Which student would you expect to have better vocabulary and understanding? Scores in the top 10% in standardised tests. Scores in the top 50% in standardised tests. Scores in the bottom 10% in standardised tests. Research shows that generally better readers make better writers.

Reading Have a look at the reading objectives. Guided reading – each group has one session per week. Story time. Author of the term Our target is to read 4 times a week. Focus on word choice e.g. synonym for / why has the author used / which word tells you the character is sad. Reading is assessed in strands.

Reading Strands – KS2 National Curriculum Reference No. of marks % of total mark 2a give / explain the meaning of words in context 5 – 10 10 – 20% 2b retrieve and record information / identify key details from fiction and non-fiction 8 – 25 16 – 50% 2c summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph 1 – 6 2 – 12% 2d make inferences from the text / explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text 2e predict what might happen from details stated and implied 0 – 3 0 – 6% 2f identify / explain how information / narrative content is related and contributes to meaning as a whole 2g identify / explain how meaning is enhanced through choice of words and phrases 2h make comparisons within the text

How to help at home Make sure children are reading 4 times a week – they can read independently and record their reading themselves. Enjoy reading share stories together – they are not too old to be read to. Read a range of texts as reading impacts upon writing. Look up new / unknown vocabulary together. Please see information in your child’s reading record for examples of comprehension questions

Useful Websites to support English https://www.spellzone.com/games/index.cfm http://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11- years/spelling-and-grammar http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/spellin g_grammar/ http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=4 7

Maths Objectives for the end of Year 3 and 4 are in your packs. Arithmetic Paper Reasoning Paper

Mastery Mathematics Each lesson starts with daily counting Always starts with 0 Commutative law – 3x4 = 12 4x3 = 12 12 ÷ 4 = 3 12 ÷ 3 = 4 Daily Practice Mastery Curriculum – fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Current focus is on challenging all children.

25 + 36 =61 Maths Abstract Concrete Pictoral Building understanding through concrete, pictorial and abstract representations. 25 + 36 =61 Abstract Concrete Pictoral

Calculation Methods Vertical Addition Vertical Subtraction Short Multiplication T

How to help at home Times tables are essential – children MUST know them all without having to work them all out. Times table rock stars Maths Rockx App Telling the time. Real life maths e.g. : -Weights and measurements when cooking, -Converting measurements (1000g = 1kg), -Counting money and calculating change, -Converting digital and analogue time. Time using a number line to calculate the difference.

Useful Websites to support Maths http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the- button http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11- years/problem-solving http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html

Topics Homework Autumn – Ancient Egyptians Spring – Stone Age to Iron Age Summer – Famous Monarchs All information was in the pack sent home Newsletters will still be half-termly Homework Set on a Thursday Hand in on a Tuesday at the latest

Parents’ Evening Tuesday 13th November 2018 3:30pm – 5:30pm Wednesday 14th November 2018 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Tom Gates Lyceum

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