Welcome to Year 4
There are two classes in Year 4. 2JA taught by Miss Adams and 2KD taught by Mrs Dukes. Mrs Callow, Mrs Packwood and Ms Maxwell work with us.
Spring Term
During the first term, we will be focusing on the whole school topic; ‘Around The World’ which will focus on Geography. This will be followed by the next topic; ‘Those Who Came Before’, which will have a history focus.
In English lessons, we will be focusing on developing language to create effective descriptive writing that helps the reader to visualise – this will include using similes, adverbs and prepositions to add detail. Our focus texts will be Leo and the Gorgon’s Curse by Joe Todd-Stanton and The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan.
In maths lessons, we will be developing our fraction knowledge and solving a range of problems that include identifying equivalence as well as converting between fraction and decimal forms. We will also continue to reactivate formal written methods for all four operations.
In reading lessons, we will continue to use the full range of ‘Expert Tips’, to explore, interpret and understand texts at a deeper level. We will start our first close-focus text – The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and continue to read a range of texts in our shared reading time – exploring vocabulary and providing reasoned ideas and answers to a range of comprehension activities.
This term…
As geographers, we will be learning about volcanoes. We will identify the different parts of a volcano; explore how volcanoes are formed (and the role of tectonic plates); how they erupt; and the impact they have.
In DT lessons this term, we will be learning all about mechanisms and free-standing structures. As part of this project we will be designing, creating and evaluating torches and using our knowledge to create a volcanic warning system.
As artists, we will be exploring collage and the work of Eric Carle and David Wightman. We will be reactivating our knowledge of collage and creating our own collage masterpieces that have been inspired by mountains and volcanoes.
In our Science lessons, we will be learning all about electricity. We will be able to identify and name different components within a circuit and apply this knowledge to create our own torches in DT.
P.E
This term we will be doing Outdoor Adventurous Activities. During these sessions, the children will participate in a range of games that promote the development of team skills and will provide opportunities to use the variety of skills they have been developing in school so far.
Events
PE – Wednesday and Thursday
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