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Primary 3 Key areas in Literacy for AprilListen to and read traditional stories/talesBBC Schools Radio fairy tales by Hans Christian AndersonRetell and ask questions about a character in a fairy taleThink about what characters say EG: changing their voices (when reading a fairy tale)Write independently the story of Cinderella focus on key parts –beginning, middle and endingCompare a couple of fairy tales and see if you can spot similarities EG: “goodies”, “Baddies” a problem to be solvedWhere are fairy tales set? – make a list How many have a castle in them?Do you know any local Irish folk tales Investigate! –Classical Kids Storytime : an Irish Folk TaleChoose your favourite fairy tale characters and write descriptionsDevise their own fairy tale setting using adjectives and verbs.In April we usually introduce the author Roald Dahl. (Go to his website and find 10 interesting facts about him!)Our First novel is Fantastic Mr Fox The full audiobook with text is available on You tubeActivities in class would begin with- comparing the setting-farm and woods-Character description of the 3 farmers-write a diary account pretending to be Mr Fox when he is shot at- Primary 3 Key area Maths for AprilSubtraction of T. U. (without borrowing 10)Money to ?1 making amounts and giving change Revision of Time –digital and analogue –o’ clock, half past, and introduce quarter past and quarter to times.Introduction of Division (sharing into 2,3,4 groups)Top marks (covers wide range of topics)–hit the button (key stage 1) Money Time (For problem solving) Order, OrderYou Tube – Year 1 teaching strategies Year 2 teaching strategiesPrimary 3 Other subjects for AprilIdentify, describe and classify the properties of everyday materials. A- Sort properties and their opposites. Identify materials best suited for a range of uses.Recognise the difference between natural and man-made materials. A – Collect natural materials on a spring walk. Sort materials into natural / man-made.Know that we can change the shape of materials. A- Test materials to see if they will bend, stretch, twist etc.Know what a fair test is- Is it waterproof? (paper, plastic, fabric and card). Children can use a variety of materials to design and create a waterproof coat for teddy.Grow your own seeds at home –Look at progress over a period of time and what is required –EG: water, light, soilName and sequence the parts and growth of seeds. Name mother and baby animals. Label parts of a flowering plant. Lifecycle of a frog.Look for signs of spring when you are out for a walk.Grow in Love Theme 7: Easter 1. Jesus in Jerusalem 2. Jesus is RisenWorkbook pages 40 – 43ART Gather natural materials and create a spring picture Study a spring flower, take one apart, make their own spring flower ................
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