Year 1/2 News

Literacy

Students are developing their ability to use letter-sound relationships to help with reading unfamiliar words. Learners are also using their prior knowledge to connect with the text they are reading.

In Writing, students are learning about narrative writing and informative texts. Students are learning to write an opening statement that includes at least three interesting facts and a strong closing statement. Students will review their writing for clarity by reading it aloud to their peers.

Inquiry

This term, we are focusing on family and culture and what these concepts mean for our young students. We are exploring diverse families and cultures from around the world. Students will learn that culture includes various aspects such as the food people eat, their beliefs and religions, clothing styles, as well as customs and traditions.

Mathematics

This term we are recognising, continuing and creating repeating patterns as well as problem-solving by using the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) to answer worded problems. Students are highlighting important words and numbers, using concrete materials as well as pictorially drawing images to assist in answering their worded problems correctly.