In Literacy this week, year 3 immersed themselves in our new class book, Escape from Pompeii.
They began the week by researching ancient Pompeii, searching it's location, climate, culture and lifestyle. We used Google Earth to show the children Mount Vesuvius and they were on the edge of their seats with astoundment!
After this, the children then used their inference skills to predict what the book is about. They looked at what they know, what they do not know, what they think will happen and what they would like to find out.
We read the book as a class and the children were able to discuss the emotions of the different characters. They then summarised the story with pictures and created their very own story map.
They ended the week with writing their own blurb to entice others to read the book.
Well done year 3 we are all very proud of your fantastic ideas and fabulous writing!
Today, we were very lucky to have some amazing pictures brought in by Stanley who showed us his adventures to Pompeii a few years ago.
'I have been to Pompeii!’ - Stanley
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