Phonics

This term, we are continuing to practise using our reading and spelling 'tools' to decode and spell words. We will also be recalling heart words.

We will be focusing on the following spelling rules this term:

FSZL gang!
ck, tch, dge
c and g rule

Reading

This term, we will continue to develop our reading skills, using our reading tools and some CAFE strategies to build our comprehension, accuracy, fluency and expression.

The CAFE strategies we will be focusing on this term include:

Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams to develop a deeper understanding of the text
Adjust and apply different reading rates.
Figurative language
Tuning into interesting words

Writing

We have started the term by hunting for rhyming words to get us ready for poetry writing and have enjoyed reading some of the wonderful Dr. Seuss stories.

This term we will be exploring narrative, information reports and persuasive as well as the following types of poetry:

Haikus
Couplets
Shape/Concrete

Numeracy

This Term students will explore a range of concepts and will apply these skills to real life situations and hands on activities.

This term we will be learning and applying the skill for concepts on:

Counting
Place Value
Data
Chance
Money
Multiplication and Division

Year 1/2 Newsletter

Term Three 2022 · 26 Jul 2022

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