Year 4
Year 4 Project - Misty Mountain, Windy River
In the Misty Mountain, Winding River project, your child will learn about the characteristics and physical processes of rivers, including how they shape the landscape over time, their significance around the world and the impact of flooding. They will learn how to use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and a key to locate and plot geographical places and features on a map, as well as how contour lines are used to show the topography of an area. They will have the opportunity to learn about the stages of the water cycle and about mountains and their different formations, studying mountain ranges in the United Kingdom and around the world. They will also learn about habitats and how human and natural influences can have an impact on the environment.
Year 4 Key Information
In Year 4 PE lessons are timetabled for Tuesday and Thursday.
Tuesday will by Tri Golf with Coach Tom.
Thursday will be Rounders with Coach Sammy.
Please make sure that earrings are removed or taped prior to the lesson. Please also make sure PE kits include waterproof shoes and outdoor kit (jogging bottoms and jumpers) as we will be outside in all weathers. Please also provide socks if your child wears tights.
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English
Our current unit is called 'Tadeo Jones' and it follows the adventure of an intrepid explorer who journeys into an Egyptian tomb. The class will be learning how to create a piece of descriptive writing to describe the tomb, and a descriptive diary entry.
Spellings
'y' and 'f' phoneme for dictation Tuesday 2nd July
Group 1
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yes yum yank yak yet fun February fruit off fluff cuff sniff stuff different difficult affect effect |
Group 2
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onion bunion opinion lasagne famous favourite February forward therefore different difficult affect effect phone dolphin phonics alphabet often soften |
Group 3
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yes yum yank yak yet fun off fluff cuff sniff stuff |
Maths
W/c 24th June
This week we will complete reasoning assessments. We will also:
- Count through 0
- Start our 'Position and Direction' topic by describing position using coordinates.
We will continue to use TT Rockstars for Times Table fluency. In addition to this we will listen to Times Tables versions of modern pop songs.
There are also assignments on Doodle Maths which will help support in class learning.
Additional Information
This term PE will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesday will be Tri-Golf with Coach Tom
Thursday will be Cricket with Coach Sammy.
Please make sure that earrings are removed or taped prior to the lesson.
Given the current warm weather please send your child in with a water bottle and sun hat. Please also apply sun cream prior to your child attending school. The weather can still change so please send your child with a lightweight waterproof jacket.
This week is Sports Week - please ensure that PE kits are in school every day this week.
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This week's homework is;
- Read for at least 15 minutes everyday with an adult. Please record any reading completed at home in the reading record.
- Revise spellings on Spelling Shed.
Please also access Doodle, TT and Numbots regularly to help consolidate classroom learning for Maths.
All log in details are in reading records.
To check which book level your book from home is, use:
https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx
You can complete quizzes on school books and books that you are reading/bring in from home.