welcome to year 4 4m. welcome mrs mcdonald mrs ghosh owls
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Welcome to Year 4Welcome to Year 44M4M
WelcomeWelcome
Mrs McDonald
Mrs Ghosh
Owls
Routines and IndependenceRoutines and Independence
Letters…check bags daily.
Music lessons…email was sent home with days. Timetables in class.
Clubs…they need to remember.
CurriculumCurriculum
Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum.
It is about creative teaching and making links in learning.
We plan for children to deepen their understanding and master the curriculum relevant to their year group.
Long Term Plan Long Term Plan (school website, statutory (school website, statutory information)information)
Dear parents,
We hope this information will be helpful to you and enable you to support your child with their studies.
DATE: Sept 2015 LONG TERM ANNUAL PLAN YEAR GROUP: 4 Term Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Learning Journey / Theme
Rumbling Eruptions How can we change sound?
I am warrior Shocking Circuits
Settlements Anglo Saxons
Tell us a story Wonderful Water
Wacky Nature! Vicious Vikings
Burps, Bottoms & Bile
no of weeks 7.2 7 6 6 5.4 6.4
ENGLISH, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
English
Narrative: story settings (Pompeii link) Poetry (free verse) Reading: Read and understand meaning of words on Y3/4 word list Listen to, read & analyse a range of fiction (settings) and poetry. Learn a poem by heart. Grammar: adverbials, noun phrases Spelling: Key words plus UNIT 1 e to ey UNIT 2 ei UNIT 3 ‘o’ sound after ‘qu’ & ‘w’ UNIT 4 ‘aw’ spelt ‘a’ UNIT 5 ‘i’ sound (spelt ‘y’) UNIT 6 -gue
Traditional tales: Roman myths Playscripts (link with production and pantomime) Reading: Use knowledge of root words to understand meanings of words Use prefixes to understand meanings e.g. sub-,inter-, anti-,-auto- Listen to, read & analyse a range of playscripts. Grammar: pronouns, commas to mark clauses Spelling: Key words plus UNIT 7 qu UNIT 8 uni / bi / tri UNIT 9 Numerical Prefixes UNIT 10 centi / milli / kilo UNIT 11 ture & sure UNIT 12 cher
NCR Reports Poetry: riddles (Anglo Saxon) Reading: Use punctuation to determine intonation and expression when reading aloud to a range of audiences Use suffixes to understand meanings e.g. –ation, -ous, -tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian Listen to, read & analyse a range of non fiction Grammar: noun phrases, conjunctions, possessive pronouns Spelling: - Key words plus UNIT 1 Homophones UNIT 2 More Homophones UNIT 3 Homophone Puzzles UNIT 4 Homophones with Apostrophes UNIT 5 super-
Stories with a theme Poetry (Narrative) Reading: Listen to, read & analyse a range of fiction (discuss themes) Learn a poem by heart for performance. Grammar: Direct speech, inverted commas (or ‘speech marks’) & other speech punctuation Spelling: Key words plus UNIT 6 inter- UNIT 7 anti- & pro- UNIT 8 auto- UNIT 9 -ation UNIT 10 -ous
Explanation Poetry: Take one poet Reading: listen to, read & analyse a range of persuasive texts. Grammar: standard English verb inflections Standard English forms for verb inflections instead of local spoken forms [for example, we were instead of we was, or I did instead of I done] Know the meaning of “determiner” Spelling: UNIT 1 Key Words 1 UNIT 2 Key Words 2 UNIT 3 Key Words 3 UNIT 4 -cian UNIT 5 -tion UNIT 6 sion / ssion
Discussion Persuasion Reading: listen to, read and analyse a range of explanations. Learn a poem by heart for performance. Grammar: TBC Spelling: UNIT 7 cian / sion / tion UNIT 8 The Possessive Apostrophe UNIT 9 Possessive Plurals UNIT 10 Using the Apostrophe UNIT 11 im- & ill- UNIT 12 in- & ir-
MFL
UNDERSTANDING MATHEMETICS
Mathematics
Reasoning with 4 digit numbers Problem solving (addition & subtraction)
Multiplication & division Time Discrete and continuous data
Fractions Decimals
Area & perimeter Solving problems (addition & subtraction)
Co-ordinates Shape & symmetry
Calculating with whole numbers and decimals Times Tables
UNDERSTANDING PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
P.E.
Games: football Gymnastics: sequences (travel, speed) Swimming
Gymnastics: sequences (travel, speed) Dance: Christmas production Swimming
Games: Tag Rugby Gym: Sequences (balance & swing) Swimming
Dance: Games: Tag Rugby Swimming
Games: Netball Indoor Athletics
Outdoor Athletics Games: Rounders
Current Theme and Current Theme and Books usedBooks used
Rumbling Eruptions (Volcanoes)
Stories about Pompeii, Roman Mysteries
Maths MasteryMaths Mastery
The Mathematics Mastery approach was founded by headteachers, mathematics leaders and heads of mathematics working in the Ark Schools network, who experienced the problem-solving focus of Singapore schools.
Deep understanding – where pupils spend more time on fewer topics. They explore concepts using objects, conversation and problem-solving to build confidence in their understanding.
There is a focus on the use of manipulatives.Maths Meetings.
SpellingSpelling
We follow the National Curriculum spelling guidelines, using a program called Spell Excel.
All the children have been assessed and given an appropriate set of words to work on for this half term. Look out for your child’s words in their class home learning book.
In class we learn spelling patterns and rules, and aim to widen children’s vocabulary. The overview is available on the website.
HandwritingHandwriting
Handwriting and presentation is a school focus this year.
We would encourage you to work with your child on their handwriting and presentation in their home learning.
When a Pen Licence is awarded, school will provide a pen, and children are then allowed to bring in a blue fibre tip pen from home.
ReadingReading
Children are expected to read for at least 10 minutes each day.
We have assessed the children and allocated the relevant book band. The children will bring a book home each day.
Reading diaries are currently being updated.
LibraryLibrary
Home learningHome learning
• Weekly home-learning. Two books are provided for this (general, including talk home learning, maths)
• Reading – will be given a book and reading diary (bands).
• Spelling, on-going.
• Times tables, on-going.
PE and Swimming
Kit needs to fit! Please check plimsolls/trainers.Winter kit.Swimming should be: one piece costume, trunks
not shorts, swimming hat.Kit needs naming!Kit needs to be IN SCHOOL.Hair tied back. Jewellery removed.Regulation PE bags are essential as we are short
of space on pegs and for H&S.See your child’s home learning book for your PE
days.
School uniformSchool uniform
Targeted SupportTargeted Support
Class groupingsChildren with specific needs may be put
into an intervention group for a short time.
Children with a diagnosis receive SEN support. (See the school website under ‘learning’)
Reward SystemsReward Systems
Class marbles
Good choice chart
SnacksSnacks
Parent HelpersParent Helpers
Reading
Maths – times tables, number bonds
Trips and workshops
Parent Rep for class ??Parent Rep for class ??
CommunicationCommunication
Ramp after school every day
Member of staff in playground every morning – can take a message
Note in Home Learning Book