Blog by Tag: English

Year 5 visited Egremont library to choose a book. They read the blurb to find out what the book was about to help them decide whether to choose it or not. If they were putting a book back they learnt the importance of placing it back with the spine facing out. They checked their books out then…

Year 3 children looked at powerful, descriptive settings and then created a very spooky one of their own. They used their 5 senses and a descriptosaurus to find exciting vocabulary. We even drafted a final version for display in class.

Today Year 2 visited Egremont library. There were so many new and wonderful books to explore. Before checking out the books we had chosen, we enjoyed listening to the story ‘Where’s Your Eee-orrh?’ What fun we had predicting events and joining in with the donkey’s…

Year 3 enjoyed visiting the library to choose a book. Macie even found a Willy Wonka golden ticket and won a prize!

Year 5 enjoyed their trip to the library to change their books. Many children opted for non- fiction books this time and they were keen to get started with reading them.

Year 4 nipped to Egremont Library this morning to choose a book to begin their summer of reading. They are learning how to withdraw a book independently. 
 

Year 1 loved meeting the Meerkats from Pet Encounters.  In English we have been reading Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett.  Being able to get up to close to the Meerkats helped Year 1 develop their understanding about the animals.  In English we have explored writing in character as Sunny the Meerkat.…

Year 5 enjoyed their visit to the library yesterday. They read the blog on the back of the books to help them make a decision about which book to choose. They had some time to enjoy reading their book then learnt how to check it out themselves on the computer.

Year 4 enjoyed a visit to their local library. They were reminded how to locate and return books on the shelves using the numerical reference number and shown how to use the new self-serve book withdrawal and return system.  Before they left, they listened to a story. Everyone agreed that the…

After two long years, we were able to return to visiting the local library. The children were welcomed at the door by Bridget, the librarian. She took us inside and introduced us to the other librarians. They talked to us about what a library is and what kind of books we can borrow. The children…

In Reception we celebrated World Book day by reading our favourite stories and dressing up as our favourite character. The children had a story while drinking some hot chocolate and Year 3 even came into our class and shared some stories with us. 
 

Year 5 have had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day. We learnt all about the importance of reading and     how to choose a book we will enjoy. We finished the day by sharing books with children in Year 2.