English

__Reading__
We have been looking at non-fiction texts this term and have really enjoyed reading articles from the school journals. We have been focusing on our comprehension strategies to fully understand what the text is telling us. As a class we have been reading the non-fiction book called 'Piano Rock'.

__Writing__
We have been learning about fairy tales in writing, and what makes it a fairytale. We got to write our own fractured fairy tales changing either the setting, character, conflict or resolution. A fairy tale has; 1. a special beginning. E.g 'Once upon a time' 2. an element of magic 3. good versus evil 4. a conflict 5. a resolution 6. a special ending. E.g 'They lived happily ever after' 7. a lesson to be learned

We have been reading Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes as examples of 'fractured fairy tales'.

__Oral__
We share our stories out loud to a buddy or to the class. When we do this we use expression in our voice and we keep our book away from our face so our voice can be heard. We also talk allot to each other and when something special happens like when we have a birthday or come back from a holiday we speak to the class.