The Why behind Term 3s Text and Number Discovery Activities

Text Discovery
Word work Building on from Big Book
activities, practise Phonics skills
independently- reading, writing and
identifying
CLOZE text
Grammar, Vocab, comprehension extension
Work on writing
Linked on and from Guided writing group
building on from what they already know
Inquiry
Builds on from the learning/ skills that have
been taught in class. Skills that can be
practised and mastered. Links directly to the Read to Self/buddy
Roslyn Investigators Term Inquiry
Word Work
Missions 1/2
Opportunity to develop Key competency skills Art
by sharing, taking turns, collaborating etc.
Hands on opportunity for the hands on
learners
Spelling
Peter DArth spelling programme practised
daily to build word knowledge
Inquiry 2
Open ended, hands on exploration of
curriculum areas of students interest.
Linked directly to Roslyn Investigators Term
Inquiry. To encourage student motivation and
engagement
Device
Teaching and exploring programmes and apps
on a variety of devices to record learning
Develop fluency and a love for reading
Comic Strip
Retell/create a story in a visual way
Explore a range of art forms, concepts and
elements independently
What if
Encourage students to think outside the box
and develop creativity

Number Discovery
Basic Facts Practise Strand Follow-up
Instant recall the faster the better Based on the teaching of a strand area with
Colour by Numbers practise time to master the concept
Practising Basic facts in engage and motivate Strand Introduction
visual learners Finding out what students know in a new
Buddy Maths strand area
Reinforce what they know and working in a Device
collaborative manner with a peer Reinforcing knowledge through online maths
Maths Card tasks and games
Using numbers in a variety of different ways Open Ended Maths Question
that link to our world Opportunity to collaborate with a peer in a
hands on way. Extends thinking.