Term 4 in 1/2
English
This term in Literacy, Grade 1 and 2 students will be engaging with a variety of texts that connect with our Inquiry unit on Space. We'll also explore texts related to Remembrance Day, followed by NAPLAN-style materials to help the Grade 2 students get ready for next year. Throughout the term, we’ll be working with these different types of texts, leading up to a Reader's Theatre performance and some festive, Christmas-themed stories and activities to finish the year on a fun note.
In Writing, students will learn about simple, compound, and complex sentences, as well as how to use past and present tense correctly. We'll also be working on adding adverbs and adjectives to make their writing more interesting and detailed.
We will continue to read, write and spell our individualised PLD spelling lists. There will be a weekly focus on using dictionaries to search for meaning, putting words in alphabetical order and morphology, particularly adding suffixes to the end of base words.
Our speaking and listening unit will be linked to our Reader’s Theatre, where students will be given a script and get the opportunity to read & act out their part.
Maths
As we dive into Term 4, our students will explore an exciting array of mathematical concepts designed to enhance their problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Students will explore patterns, measurement, the operations and fractions this term.
Patterns
Students will investigate and create a variety of patterns, both numerical and geometric throughout our unit on patterns.
Measurement
In our measurement unit, students will delve into length, capacity and mass. They will practice measuring and comparing objects using appropriate tools and units. This hands-on approach will allow them to apply measurement skills in real-life contexts.
Operations
Students will further develop their understanding of the four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They will work on building their confidence in solving problems that require the use of these operations.
Fractions
Our exploration of fractions will cover identifying and comparing fractions. Students will engage in activities that illustrate fractions in real-world situations, helping them see the relevance of fractions in daily life.
Inquiry
This term, in our inquiry unit called "Our Place in Space," we will explore the wonders of the solar system! We'll learn about the eight planets, bright stars, the shining moon, and the warm sun. We'll even discover what black holes are. At the end of the unit, students will create a special project to showcase what they've learned. Get ready to become space explorers and enjoy our journey through the universe!
Wellbeing
In Term 4, Grade ½ children will continue to explore our school wellbeing program- Play Is The Way, and also participate in weekly lessons relating to the Respectful Relationships curriculum.
Alongside this, we will unpack our D.M.P.S school values: Respect, Friendship, Teamwork and Commitment to Learning.
‘Seasons For Growth’ is a program offered at our school, to support children who have experienced grief, loss or change.
If you think this is something that may benefit your child, please contact Nicole Lockhart on 03 5998 2304 or nicole.lockhart@education.vic.gov.au for more information.
Kate O'Beirne, Narelle Sibly, Ellen Cake & Elsa Roberts
