Writing – The Lost Happy Endings by Carol Ann Duffy

Children will:

• Write a twisted narrative

• Write a persuasive letter

• Use expanded noun phrases and fronted adverbials

• Organise ideas into paragraphs

• Use accurate punctuation, including possessive apostrophes and inverted commas

Reading – The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Children will develop their reading fluency and comprehension by:

• Making predictions and drawing inferences

• Summarising key ideas

• Exploring themes and language choices

• Discussing how structure and presentation affect meaning

Fractions

Children will:

• Compare and order mixed numbers

• Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers

• Recognise and generate equivalent fractions

• Add and subtract fractions

Decimals

Children will:

• Recognise tenths and hundredths as fractions and decimals

• Place decimals on number lines and place value charts

• Divide 1- and 2-digit numbers by 10 and 100

Science

Children will:

• Identify and label parts of the digestive system

• Describe the function of each organ

• Sequence the process of digestion

• Ask scientific questions and carry out their own enquiry.

 

Geography

As a class we will compare Norwich and Wells-next-the-Sea by exploring:

• Human features such as transport, housing and services

• Physical features including coastline, rivers and green spaces

• Similarities and differences using geographical vocabulary

• Data presented in graphs, tables and annotated maps

 

Art

Children will:

• Develop observational drawing skills

• Explore one-point perspective

• Use shading and cross-hatching

• Include architectural details

Marsh Mallow class will love learning in our woodland area, where lessons will feel like an adventure! Surrounded by trees and nature, the children will explore what makes a village special and how it is different from a town or a city. They will use maps, symbols and keys to locate villages and identify physical features, such as rivers and hills, as well as human features like houses and roads. Through fun discussions and outdoor activities, they will learn why villages are often built in certain places, such as near rivers for water, on fertile land for farming, or close to natural resources. Learning outside will help bring geography to life and make discovering the world exciting and memorable.  

Basketball

• Developing passing, dribbling and shooting

• Applying attacking and defending tactics

• Understanding and managing game rules

Fitness

• Building strength, balance and stamina

• Improving agility and reaction speed

• Developing controlled and powerful movement

Class Dojo will continue to be used this year. It is a great space where you can view photos, videos and information about what is happening in Year 4 and across the school. If you require another invitation to join, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Please can you ensure that all belongings and named (PE Kits – Wellies – School Uniform – Bags – Coats – Water bottles etc).