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Year 4
Thank you!
We have made it to the end of the year! Well done to you all for making it through a tough year and thank you for all your help and support along the way. We hope you have a lovely summer and we look forward to seeing you as Year 5's in September!
Week Beginning 13.7.20
One week to go! Well done for all your home learning, we are looking forward to seeing what you do this week. We are really excited for our video chats with you this week, if you haven’t signed up already please do!
Google Classroom
There are still children who do not seem to be accessing the work on Google Classroom.
This Writing and Topic Tasks are on Google Classroom so it is very important that they are accessing it in order to complete these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week involve looking at poetry.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at measure, specifically money.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘The Sleeping Volcano’ or ‘Tale of Ostrich and the Very Long Neck’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Google Classroom this week are; Art – Roman God portrait, PSHE – changes, History – Roman God and Goddesses.
Extra Tasks - Paper Based
We know we have been using Purple Mash for a long time now so here are some other optional activities you can do at home. They are all printable but if you are unable to print you could have a look at them and then try them on paper.
Week Beginning 6.7.20
We hope you have had a great week and that you have been on Google Classroom to see the videos from your new teachers. We are really looking forward to out video chats with you this week and next, if you haven’t signed up already please do!
Google Classroom
There are still children who do not seem to be accessing the work on Google Classroom.
This Writing and Topic Tasks are on Google Classroom so it is very important that they are accessing it in order to complete these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week involve looking at newspaper articles and the 5W’s - Who? What? Why? Where? When?
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at measure, including area, perimeter and coordinates.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Planet Earth’ or ‘Skyscraping Sunflowers’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Google Classroom this week are; Art – Mount Vesuvius, PSHE – courage, History – Pompeii.
Extra Tasks - Paper Based
We know we have been using Purple Mash for a long time now so here are some other optional activities you can do at home. They are all printable but if you are unable to print you could have a look at them and then try them on paper.
Week Beginning 29.6.20
Wow we have had some incredibly hot weather this week! We hope you have all managed to enjoy being outside. Well done for all the home learning you have done!
Google Classroom
There are still children who do not seem to be accessing the work on Google Classroom.
This Writing and Topic Tasks are on Google Classroom so it is very important that they are accessing it in order to complete these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week involve using direct and reported speech.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at 2D and 3D shapes, acute and obtuse angles and lines of symmetry.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Mary Anning and the Time Twister’ or ‘Max and the Pirates of Puddleton Bay’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Google Classroom this week are; Art – Roman helmets, PSHE – gratitude, History – Roman soldiers.
Extra Tasks - Paper Based
We know we have been using Purple Mash for a long time now so here are some other optional activities you can do at home. They are all printable but if you are unable to print you could have a look at them and then try them on paper.
Week Beginning 22.6.20
Well done for keeping up the good work this week! More of you have been accessing the work on Google Classroom which is great to see!
Google Classroom
You should have all received emails asking you to set up your child’s Google Classroom log in. Please follow the instructions on the email but if you have any issues feel free to contact us.
This Writing and Topic Tasks are on Google Classroom so it is very important that you are all set up ready to do these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week are about using the past and present tense correctly.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at addition and subtraction.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Lupe of the Pack’ or ‘Sam’s Wet Day’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Google Classroom this week are; Art – Roman coins, PSHE – trust and honesty, History – Roman jobs.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency have now launched their annual summer reading challenge. This year the theme is the Silly Squad and the focus is to celebrate funny books, happiness and laughter. Children should aim to read at least 6 books over the summer and can record their progress on the free digital platform. You will be able to sign your children up using the link below:
https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
We hope lots of you will take part and look forward to hearing all about the funny books you read.
Happy reading!
Week Beginning 15.6.20
Another week of home learning complete! You are being so resilient and we are so pleased with those of you who are working so hard at home.
Google Classroom
You should have all received emails asking you to set up your child’s Google Classroom log in. Please follow the instructions on the email but if you have any issues feel free to contact us.
This week the Writing and Topic Tasks will be on Google Classroom so it is very important that you are all set up ready to do these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week are to use a range of fronted adverbials to describe the time, place and manner in which something happened.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash are based on using suffixes.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at telling the time.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘James King of England’ or ‘Nikki’s New Shoes’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Google Classroom this week are; Art – Roman shields, PSHE – caring, History – Roman invasions.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
http://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html
Week Beginning 8.6.20
All your teachers are so pleased and proud of all of you doing your home learning again this week! Please remember you need to be attempting all of the tasks you are given.
Google Classroom
You should have all received emails asking you to set up your child’s Google Classroom log in. Please follow the instructions on the email but if you have any issues feel free to contact us.
This week the Writing and Topic Tasks will be on Google Classroom so it is very important that you are all set up ready to do these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week are to use a range of conjunctions to extend sentences and add detail.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash are based on using possessive and omissive apostrophes.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at telling the time.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Home Run’ or ‘Ned and the Detectives’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Google Classroom this week are; Art – Roman villas, PSHE – sun safety, History – Roman banquets.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Week Beginning 1.6.20
Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed the half term and made the most of some time off in the sun! We will be continuing with our home learning this week with all activities on Purple Mash apart from the Writing tasks which are on Google Classroom.
Google Classroom
You should have all received emails asking you to set up your child’s Google Classroom log in. Please follow the instructions on the letter but if you have any issue feel free to contact us.
This week the Writing Tasks will be on Google Classroom so it is very important that you are all set up ready to do these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week are to use pictures to inspire some short story writing.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash are based on the different word classes.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are looking at statistics, including interpreting bar charts, venn diagrams, block graphs and tally charts.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Henry the Elephant’ or ‘Class One and the Winter Walk’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Art – Roman Mosaics, PSHE – growing and changing, History – introducing the Romans!
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Sun Safety
Week Beginning 25.5.20 – Half Term
As we reach the end of the half term, we would like to thank you all for all your continued support with your children’s home learning! We know it has not always been easy, but we are so grateful for all your perseverance and hard work! There will not be any work set on Purple Mash or Google Classroom this week so you can all have a well deserved rest!
Google Classroom
We can see some of you have been on Google Classroom and set up your log ins but there are still some who haven’t. It is really important that you do this as there has been and will continue to be work set on there for the children. Please follow the instructions on the email you received but if you have any issues feel free to contact us.
Week Beginning 18.5.20 – Purple Mash Activities
Well done for another week of home learning! All your teachers have been impressed with those of you who have tried hard with your writing this week, we have read lots of interesting stories!
Google Classroom
You should have all received emails asking you to set up your child’s Google Classroom log in. Please follow the instructions on the letter but if you have any issue feel free to contact us.
This week the Writing Tasks will be on Google Classroom so it is very important that you are all set up ready to do these activities.
Writing: The activities on Google Classroom this week are to use pictures to inspire a recipe and two descriptive pieces of writing.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash are based on using conjunctions and thinking about some synonyms.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are using multiplication and division.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Zara and the Lost Cat’ or ‘The Elephant Teacup, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Art – Mrs Melotte’s portrait challenge, PSHE – online safety, History – Florence Nightingale.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Week Beginning 11.5.20 – Purple Mash Activities
We hope you all have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend and can enjoy some time in the sun! Well done again for this week’s work!
Google Classroom
You should have all received emails asking you to set up your child’s Google Classroom log in. Please follow the instructions on the letter but if you have any issue feel free to contact us.
In Year 4 we are keeping all of our tasks on Purple Mash this week, but there should be a message from your child’s class teacher and a quiz on their classroom page for them to enjoy!
Writing: The activities on Purple Mash this week are to use pictures to inspire two short stories and a reflective piece of writing.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash are based on recognising prefixes and using commas to mark fronted adverbials.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are using multiplication and division.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Clean Sweep’ or ‘Wolf’s New Friends’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Art – design a summer flower, PSHE – saving water, Cooking – National Vegetarian Week.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Week Beginning 4.5.20 – Purple Mash Activities
Another week of home learning completed! We enjoyed reading the fantastic wishing tales some of you wrote, keep up all the good work!
Writing: The activities on Purple Mash this week are to use pictures to inspire a short story and a descriptive piece of writing.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash are based on adverbs and punctuating speech.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are using the children’s knowledge of fractions.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Beth and the Nile’ or ‘Ned and the Three Bears’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; History – how did they celebrate VE day?, PSHE – resolving conflict, Science – changing states.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Week Beginning 27.4.20 – Purple Mash Activities
Well done for all your hard work this week! We have loved seeing all of your rock pool work and we hope you have been enjoying the sunshine!
Please do have a look at the Home Learning section of the website for some extra ideas if you would like to. You can get to it via ‘Children’ on the signpost, or click this link:
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/home-learning/
Handwriting
We are aware that the children are having a lot of screen time with all their home learning but where possible we would like you to encourage your children to be picking up a pencil so that they are still practising their handwriting. This might mean that you end up doing the writing activities on paper and then uploading a photo onto Purple Mash, which would be great!
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize have launched their daily lessons this week for a range of subjects including Maths, English, Science, History, Geography and Science with links to Twinkl resources, videos, animations, quizzes and lessons with Sir David Attenborough and Professor Brian Cox.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
Writing: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based around the wishing tale ‘The King of the Fishes’. The children will be planning and writing their own wishing tales.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash this week involve identifying and using nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 1000.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘A Sheep Dip to India’ or ‘Ned and the Jungle Animals, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Art – designing a dream garden, PSHE – thinking about what makes you a good friend, Science – looking at information about solids, liquids and gases.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Book Bingo
We hope you are still trying to get some of your book bingo challenges ticked off! If you need a new bingo card there are some on the English Home Learning page.
https://www.earlswood.surrey.sch.uk/english/
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Week Beginning 20.4.20 – Purple Mash Activities
We hope you all had a lovely Easter break, making the most of the nice weather and spending time with your families!
We are carrying on as before the holidays with the following work being set on Purple Mash. Please remember that the class teachers are contactable via email if you have any questions.
Writing: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based around our new text ‘The King of the Fishes’. The task involve looking at the vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash this week involve identifying and using nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on identifying the place value of numbers and comparing numbers.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Around the World in Eighty Minutes’ or ‘Little Red’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Geography – thinking about physical features and researching rock pools, PSHE – thinking about what you might like to do when you grow up.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Easter Holidays
Well done Year 4! We are all so pleased with how well you have been getting on with your home learning and we are really enjoying seeing all the extra things you have been doing at home too!
We really hope you all enjoy your Easter holidays and a well deserved break!
We have set some fun activities on Purple Mash in case you wanted some ideas of things to do but these are not compulsory. You can of course continue to use your class blogs to share things you are doing but the teachers will not be monitoring them or responding to queries. Children can save anything they complete in their 'My Work' folder.
Here are some suggested ideas and activities:
Easter Poem
Can you create a poem about Easter?
Here are some websites with poems for you to read and listen to, to help inspire your writing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=357MGBoLMto
https://www.dltk-holidays.com/easter/poetry/
Design an Easter Egg
Can you design your own Easter egg?
You could print it off or copy your design on to paper using pens or paint, then display it on your front door or in your bedroom window.
You could go on an Easter egg hunt with an adult and see how many eggs you can see in people’s windows or on their doors!
If you enjoy making things, have a look at these ideas of other things you could make.
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/easter-crafts
https://crazylittleprojects.com/25-easter-crafts-for-kids/
Easter Research Information Poster
What can you find out about Easter and Easter traditions?
Here are some websites to get you started.
Can you present your information on a poster?
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Easter/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-studies-ks2-easter/znkngwx
Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cakes
Can you help the chef create a recipe for chocolate crispy cakes?
Use this recipe to help you!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/eastereggnests_93841
Can you use the recipe you have made to make some of your own chocolate crispy cakes?
Don’t forget to put a picture on the blog to show us what you have made!
Pictograms and Graphs
Can you go for a walk with an adult and collect some information for a pictogram or graph?
What could you record?
The different types of vehicles you see?
The different colours of cars?
The different animals or plants you see?
Multiplication Quiz
Can you create a multiplication quiz then post it on the blog for your friends to try?
What else could you create a quiz about?
Week Beginning 30.3.20 – Purple Mash Activities
Thank you so much for all of your hard work and support this week with your child’s home learning! We are all new to this way of working and we know there have been some issues but we also know that everyone is doing what they can.
Please remember all the class teachers are contactable during school hours via email if you have any questions at all! Let us know if you are doing any other exciting activities at home and also if your child is unwell and unable to complete their work.
Writing: The activities on Purple Mash this week are to write some discussion texts about a range of topics. Make sure you are writing about both sides of the arguments!
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash this week are continuing to think about homophones which are words with the same pronunciation but different meaning.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on identifying the place value of numbers, odd and even numbers, and sequencing numbers.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘Animal Boy’ or ‘Anna’s Sports Day’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Geography – thinking about how creatures are adapted for life under the sea, Art – creating a boat to sail the seven seas, PSHE – thinking about your own identity.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Home Learning
Thank you for all your support and patience at this time. The majority of the work set for the children will be through Purple Mash. The tasks will be set each day of the week and then cleared on the Sunday ready for the next week’s learning. Teachers will be monitoring what the children are doing so please let us know if you are having any issues.
As well as these activities there is a page of other ideas on the ‘Home Learning’ page on our website which is under the tab ‘Children’ on the signpost.
If you have any questions about the home learning do not hesitate to contact your class teacher and we will do our best to help!
Purple Mash Log Ins
The children should all have their log in details for Purple Mash but if you are unsure please email your class teacher and they will provide these for you.
Classroom Secrets Kids Log Ins
We have also created accounts for all the children on Classroom Secrets Kids. Their passwords for this website are exactly the same as their Purple Mash passwords. Their usernames are the same as their Purple Mash usernames but with a 6 digit number in front of them as follows:
4O – 171882 4P – 141495 4H – 176400 4AC – 207610
For example, if your child is in 4O and their username for Purple Mash is ‘joeb’ their username for Classroom Secrets Kids will be ‘171882joeb’
PE
One option for ensuring your children are still getting some exercise within the house is to use some fitness videos. Joes Wicks has some designed for children on his YouTube channel on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Music
If you are looking for some music related activities, Mr Scullin has a YouTube channel with lots of videos on it that you can watch and join in with. Here is the link:
Week Beginning 23.3.20 – Purple Mash Activities
Writing: The activity on Purple Mash is to plan, write and edit a Tale of Fear across the week.
Grammar: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on homophones which are words with the same pronunciation but different meaning.
Maths: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on identifying odd and even numbers, comparing and ordering numbers and recognising multiples of a number.
Reading: The activities on Purple Mash this week are based on the texts ‘The Alien Hotel’ or ‘Anna and the Third Leaf’, depending which groups you are in.
Project: The activities on Purple Mash this week are; Geography - identifying seas and oceans, Art - recognising and sketching reflections, PSHE – identifying positive emotions.
Reading
The children should still be reading every day and they are welcome to keep recording this in their reading records. When they are reading, please ensure you are asking them questions and discussing what they have read to gauge their understanding.
Times Tables
In order for the children to continue to practice their timetables up to 12x12 there are some games on Purple Mash but we here are some other links to websites they can use as well:
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
Congratulations to our star learners of the week!
| 4O | 4AC | 4H | 4P |
|
Steven Taylor |
Efiah Evie |
Finlay Pavithra Sammy |
Jayce Sophie |
Week Beginning 16.3.20
Literacy: We will be learning a discussion text and starting to learn about the features of this genre of writing.
Maths: This week we will be looking at rounding decimals to the nearest one decimal place or whole number.
Reading: We will be continuing to read our book 'Why the Whales Came' and answering questions about the text e.g. drawing inferences about a character's feelings.
Project: This week we will be starting to look into the work of the artist we are studying for Art Week - Claes Oldenburg.
Times Table Practice
In classes we have been using a times table quiz which is a simulator of the test the children will be taking towards the end of the year. We thought it might be useful for you to have the link so the children can also use this at home:
Week Beginning 9.3.20
Literacy: We will be planning and writing our own tales of fear using all the features we have learnt about.
Maths: This week we will be continuing to recognise and write decimals, specifically tenths and hundredths.
Reading: We will be starting our book Why the Whales Came and answering questions about the text e.g. drawing inferences about a character's feelings.
Project: This week we will be looking at the understanding the water cycle.
Times Table Practice
In classes we have been using a times table quiz which is a simulator of the test the children will be taking towards the end of the year. We thought it might be useful for you to have the link so the children can also use this at home:
Week Beginning 2.3.20
Literacy: We will be looking at features of writing to create suspense including the use of rhetorical questions and dramatic sentence starters.
Maths: This week we will be recognising and writing decimals, specifically tenths and hundredths.
Reading: We will be starting our book Why the Whales Came and answering questions about the text e.g. making predictions.
Project: This week we will be going on our visit to the Horniman Museum and also learning about the seas and oceans of the world.
Horniman Museum Trip
Here is a reminder of the day each class are going on their trip:
Tuesday 3rd March - 4H & 4P
Thursday 5th March - 4O & 4AC
We hope you all enjoy a lovely half term!
Here's what we will be up to on the first week back...
Week Beginning 25.2.20
Literacy: We will be learning a tale of fear and looking at the structure and features of this genre.
Maths: This week we will be solving multiplication and division problems using the expanded method for multiplication and long division.
Reading: We will be starting our book Why the Whales Came and answering questions about the text e.g. discussing themes in texts.
Project: This week we will be starting our new topic Blue Abyss as well as celebrating Mardi Gras! As part of these celebrations we will be making floats and pancakes.
Year 4 PE
After February half term ALL Year 4 classes will now have PE on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please ensure your child has their PE kit in school on those days.
Year 4 Woodlands
We are still going to the Woodlands on Thursdays and we would like to remind you that it is vital that children have their wellies and suitable clothing on these days.
Week Beginning 10.2.20
Literacy: We will be looking at the features of persuasive writing and planning and writing our own based on persuading someone they should visit somewhere.
Maths: This week we will be solving multiplication and division problems.
Reading: We will be finishing our book the River Singers and discussing and answering questions about the texts e.g. reviewing the book and making predictions.
Project: This week we will be using junk modelling to complete our 3D models of famous landmarks in the UK and Brazil. We look forward to sharing them and everything else we have learnt about with you at 2.30pm on Wednesday!
Week Beginning 3.2.20
Literacy: We will be looking at the features of persuasive writing and planning and writing our own based on persuading someone they should visit somewhere.
Maths: This week we will be looking at multiplying by 1 and 0, diving by 1 and multiplying three numbers together.
Reading: We will be continuing to read our new book the River Singers and discussing and answering questions about the texts e.g. identifying and summarising ideas from a section or paragraph.
Project: This week we will be using junk modelling to make some 3D models of famous landmarks in the UK and Brazil.
Week Beginning 27.1.20
Literacy: We will be learning a persuasive text and exploring the features of persuasive writing.
Maths: This week we will be continuing to describe positions on a 2D grid as coordinates and plotting specific points in order to make polygons.
Reading: We will be continuing to read our new book the River Singers and discussing and answering questions about the texts e.g. discussing words and phrases that capture the reader's interest.
Project: This week we will be looking at the work of Beatriz Milhazes and using her techniques and ideas to create our own art work.
Week Beginning 20.1.20
Literacy: We will be learning about the features of a journey tale such as using descriptive language and writing our own stories to fit the structure.
Maths: This week we will be describing positions on a 2D grid as coordinates and plotting specific points in order to make polygons.
Reading: We will be continuing to read our new book the River Singers and discussing and answering questions about the texts e.g. making inferences about a character's feelings or emotions.
Project: This week we will be learning about and comparing some of the human and physical features in the countries England and Brazil.
Week Beginning 13.1.20
Literacy: We will be learning about the features of a journey tale such as using descriptive language and planning our own stories to fit the structure.
Maths: This week we will be identifying acute and obtuse angles and comparing and ordering angles according to their size.
Reading: We will be continuing to read our new book the River Singers and discussing and answering questions about the texts e.g. making predictions about what might happen.
Project: This week we will be discussing internet safety. We will also be looking at maps, to identify and understand latitude, longitude, the equator and the northern and southern hemispheres.
What a fantastic start to the year! We would like to thank you all for your help and support so far and we hope you all have a lovely, relaxing break, enjoying some time with friends and family!
Our next topic is Where in the World which has a Geography focus. We will be learning about and comparing the United Kingdom and Brazil.
We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!
Best wishes,
The Year 4 Team
Week Beginning 6.1.20
Literacy: We will be learning a journey tale and starting to look at the elements of this genre of text.
Maths: This week we will be comparing and classifying geometric shapes and learning about lines of symmetry in different orientations.
Reading: We will be reading our new book the River Singers and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: This week we will be introducing our new topic Where in the World with a 'Taste of Brazil'!
Week Beginning 16.12.19
Literacy: We will be writing our own instructions text using all the features we have learnt about.
Maths: This week we will be looking at multiplication and division, including counting in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 100.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: This week we will be carrying on some of our learning from Egyptian day, including making canopic jars!
Times Tables Challenge
As some of you are probably aware, we have started a times tables challenge in Year 4!
The children all started with their 2, 5 and 10 times tables and once they have passed the quiz twice they have been moved onto their 3 times tables.
This will then continue through all the times tables up to 12x12!
In order for you to support them with this, the children will bring their quizzes home so that you can see how they are getting on.
The children have been very excited about this so far and there is definitely an element of healthy competition to it for some of them. Thank you in advance for your help and support towards the children learning all of their tables!
Week Beginning 9.12.19
Literacy: We will be looking at the different features of an instructions text and planning our own.
Maths: This week we will be looking at multiplication and division, including counting in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 100.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: This week we will be carrying on some of our learning from Egyptian day, including some Egyptian sketching!
Reminders:
Thursday 12th December - Christmas Sing Alongs
4O & 4P - 9.15-9.45am
4H & 4AC - 10.00-10.30am
Week Beginning 2.12.19
Literacy: We will be learning an instructions text and looking at the features of this genre of writing.
Maths: This week we will be looking at multiplication and division, including counting in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 100.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: This week we will be having our Egyptian Day! We will be taking part in a virtual reality experience and doing some Egyptian art and cooking. We are also looking forward to Christmas Making afternoon!
Reminders:
Wednesday 4th December - Christmas Making Afternoon from 2.00-3.15pm
Thursday 5th December - Egyptian Day (remember your outfits!)
Thursday 12th December - Christmas Sing Alongs
4O & 4P - 9.15-9.45am
4H & 4AC - 10.00-10.30am
Week Beginning 25.11.19
Literacy: We will be using what we have learnt to write our own meeting tales, focusing on using dialogue between the characters.
Maths: This week we will be looking at multiplication and division, including counting in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 100.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: This week is STEM Week! We will be focusing on electricity, including learning about insulators and conductors and constructing simple series circuits.
Cardboard Tubes
Over the next two weeks we will be collecting cardboard tubes for a Christmas art activity.
If you have any kitchen roll or wrapping paper tubes you could donate that would be very helpful! Please note, we cannot accept toilet roll tubes.
Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 18.11.19
Literacy: We will be using what we have learnt to write our own meeting tales, focusing on using dialogue between the characters.
Maths: This week we will be looking at fractions, we will be learning about improper and mixed fractions as well as finding fractions of numbers.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: We will be learning about the River Nile in Egypt, thinking about how it was used in the past and how it is used today.
Cardboard Tubes
Over the next two weeks we will be collecting cardboard tubes for a Christmas art activity.
If you have any kitchen roll or wrapping paper tubes you could donate that would be very helpful! Please note, we cannot accept toilet roll tubes.
Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 11.11.19
Literacy: We will be exploring the features of this type of story and starting to think about ideas for our own.
Maths: This week we will be looking at fractions, particularly adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: We will be looking at some Egyptian artefacts, what they are and where they have come from.
Children in Need
Friday 15th November 2019
Please donate to Children in Need.
Just a small contribution can change the lives of children. At Earlswood we are asking all children and staff to bring in a contribution of £1 or more. We are also asking all staff and children to wear something spotty on this day if possible to support Children in Need. Please bring your ‘Children in Need’ donation with you on the day and hand it to your class teacher. Many thanks.
Week Beginning 4.11.19
Literacy: We will be reading and learning a meeting tale and starting to explore the features of this type of story.
Maths: This week we will be looking at fractions, particularly equivalent fractions.
Reading: We will be reading Egyptian Tales and discussing and answering questions about the texts.
Project: We will be starting off out new topic - Egyptians! We will begin by looking at where it is in the world and discussing anything we already know or would like to find out.
Week Beginning 21.10.19
Literacy: We will be focussing on the features of information texts and using them to write our own.
Maths: This week we will be looking at fractions, particularly counting up and down in hundredths.
Reading: We will be reading poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah.
Project: We will be continuing to look at the illustrations of Janet Ahlberg and we will be creating some pieces using printing techniques.
Week Beginning 14.10.19
Literacy: We will be focussing on the features of information texts and using them to write our own.
Maths: This week we will be using addition and subtraction to solve problems involving the inverse. We will also be looking at two step word problems.
Reading: We will be reading poetry, including 'The Jumblies' which is written by Edward Lear.
Project: We will be doing some art, including some skeleton sketching inspired by an artist.
Book Donations
We would like to expand our collection of books in our classrooms. If you have any books at home that you are no longer reading we would really appreciate it if you could donate them to the school. If you would like to donate please hand them to your child's class teacher who will make sure they are put to good use. Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 7.10.19
Literacy: We will be focussing on the features of information texts and using them to write our own together.
Maths: This week we will be focusing on subtraction using numbers with up to four digits. We will be looking at mental methods and the column method.
Reading: We are continuing to reading Bill's New Frock, we will be discussing the text, answering a range of questions and looking at specific language.
Project: We will be continuing to give presentations on what they have learnt about the digestive system and doing an experiment based on it.
Book Donations
We would like to expand our collection of books in our classrooms. If you have any books at home that you are no longer reading we would really appreciate it if you could donate them to the school. If you would like to donate please hand them to your child's class teacher who will make sure they are put to good use. Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 30.9.19
Literacy: We will be reading and learning an information text called 'From Plate to Poo'. We will be starting to identify and name the features of information texts.
Maths: This week we will be focusing on addition using numbers up to four digit numbers. We will be looking at mental methods and the column method.
Reading: We are continuing to reading Bill's New Frock, we will be discussing the text, answering a range of questions and looking at specific language.
Project: We will be continuing to learn about the human digestive system and the children will be giving presentations on what they have learnt.
Notices:
On 1st October it is ‘International Day of Older Persons’. To celebrate this, we would like to invite the children's grandparents to come and share one of their favourite childhood stories with their grandchild's class on this day. If you would like to come into school, please speak to your class teacher.
Book Donations
We would like to expand our collection of books in our classrooms. If you have any books at home that you are no longer reading we would really appreciate it if you could donate them to the school. If you would like to donate please hand them to your child's class teacher who will make sure they are put to good use. Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 23.9.19
Literacy: We will be planning and writing another warning tale, still focusing on setting description but this time based completely on their own ideas.
Maths: This week we will be focusing on rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000 as well as starting to learn about negative numbers.
Reading: We are continuing to reading Bill's New Frock, we will be discussing the text, answering a range of questions and looking at specific language.
Project: We will be learning about the human digestive system.
Our Topic for this term is Burps, Bottoms and Bile so we are learning all about the human body.
We are looking for people to come and speak to the children who work in the medical profession.
If any parents or carers would like to come and speak to the year group, please speak to your child's class teacher. Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 16.9.19
Literacy: We will be planning and writing a warning tale, focusing on setting description.
Maths: This week we will be focusing on finding 1000 more or less than a given number and comparing numbers above 1000.
Reading: We are going to start reading Bill's New Frock, we will be discussing the text, answering a range of questions and looking at specific language.
Project: We are carrying out a plaque investigation to continue our focus on teeth as well as looking at internet safety.
Our Topic for this term is Burps, Bottoms and Bile so we are learning all about the human body.
We are looking for people to come and speak to the children who work in the medical profession.
If any parents or carers would like to come and speak to the year group, please speak to your child's class teacher. Thank you in advance!
Week Beginning 9.9.19
Literacy: We will be introducing the children to our text 'The Demon Dentist', looking at setting descriptions in particular.
Maths: This week we will be focusing on place value for four digit numbers, including looking at different representations of numbers.
Reading: We are going to start reading Bill's New Frock, we will be discussing the text, answering a range of questions and looking at specific language.
Project: We are starting to investigate the digestive system, including learning about teeth and creating models.
Welcome to Year 4!
We hope you have had a wonderful summer, the Year 4 team are excited to welcome you back and are looking forward to the year ahead!
Notices:
This year the PE days are as follows, therefore this is when the children will need their PE kits:
4AC & 4H - Tuesday and Wednesday
4O & 4P - Wednesday & Friday
All classes will be going to the Woodlands on Thursdays, therefore they will need their wellies and a waterproof jacket or coat.
PE kits and wellies may be left at school long term if you would prefer, however they must have them on the days stated.
The children will have their spelling quizzes on Thursdays and will be changing their reading books on the following days:
4O & 4P - Tuesday
4AC & 4H - Friday