Year 4 Blog

Welcome Back to School everyone

We've had an unusual but very successful start to Year Four. Everyone has settled in well over the last couple of weeks and completed lots of assessments. Getting used to our new social distancing and hygiene routines is falling into place really well and we are all working hard on our catch up lessons. 

Homework will be starting this week. Put your best effort into completing all four tasks to the very best of your ability. Date for handing in, is Monday 19th October.

Please find homework attached.

Year 4 Remote Learning.

Below are some activities to complete in the event your child cannot attend school as you (or someone in your household) are/is shielding for a suspected COVID-19 case. (the most recent week will be at the top) 

Please complete Reading Plus and Times Tables Rockstars daily. (Log-ins found in the back of their Reading Diary).

We will post 5 English, Maths and Topic activities weekly for your child(ren) to complete.

We would expect them to complete one of each per day and record in the back of their homework books or online.

In the event the Y4 bubble has to close and self isolate, this will continue on a weekly basis.

Friday 18th September

Maths

Education City, log-in information in the back of your Reading Diary.

Complete the next tasks set on Place Value - all tablet & PC/Laptop friendly.

English

Complete the description of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Room on Purple Mash. 

https://www.purplemash.com/#app/pup/ccf_chocolateroom

Topic

Hinduism- Diwali

Brain Pop: https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ancientcultures/greekgods/

Login-> Username: lostock                Password: hall

Follow the link and log-in. Please log in and watch the video clip, then complete the questions and challenge activities shown.

Thursday 17th September

Maths

Education City, log-in information in the back of your Reading Diary.

Complete the tasks set on Place Value.

English

Complete 3 activities from today’s Pobble 365 Picture - The Greatest Library.  

https://www.pobble365.com/the-greatest-library/

Topic

Greek Gods

Brain Pop: https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ancientcultures/greekgods/

Login-> Username: lostock                Password: hall

Follow the link and log-in. Please log in and watch the video clip, then complete the questions and challenge activities shown.

Hello Year 4 

Well what an unusual end to the year it has been, thank you for all your hard work and for keeping in touch and letting us know how you are all getting on. I know it's been challenging at times but we appreciate everything you have managed to do.  We have loved teaching each and every one of you and we wish you all the best as you move into Year 5.  Have a fabulous, fun filled summer but please stay safe! We know that your new Year 5 Teachers are excited to welcome you all back in September! See you all soon! 

Mrs Smithson and Mr Jardine x

PLEASE NOTE: Do not forget to drop your BRASS INSTRUMENT off in the school office if you have not already done so. Thank you so much to those that already have! 

Year 4 Home Learning.

Reading Plus - Please ensure you are spending 30 minutes each day completing Reading Plus lessons. Read and complete at least two different stories and if available, one Vocabulary or Visual Skills lesson. We will be logged into Reading Plus and will send a message to remove ‘holds’ as required. Please use your ‘re-reads’ and we will monitor those children not accessing the system. 

Continue to record daily reading in your home diary as normal. 

Use TT Rockstars for times table practise. Please complete the Soundcheck, Studio and Garage twice (the other games will remain locked until these have been completed). Then, play any other games as frequently as you like.

Spellings - Practise the Year 4 words (See below), you can also find these in the back of your home reading diary.

This will remain posted at the top of our blog indefinitely.

New English, Maths and Topic activities will be added daily, for completion in homework books or on paper. 

Just a reminder of the Year 3 and 4 Spellings you will need to know by the end of this Summer Term. 

See them below 

Friday 17th June

The last day of Year 4. Thank you for all efforts this year and throughout the lockdown. We are looking forward to seeing you in September- have a lovely summer from the Year 4 team!

Maths:

I've added three more tasks to complete below:

Summertime I spy, Holiday time and time Zone. Time is difficult concept and we only had one opportunity to complete it together

Parents- if you'd like me to send you some tasks to practise over the summer to increase confidence with time, please email me and I’ll send you some to have a go at.

English: Favourite Book Review

What is your favourite book? Have you read a really good book during your time at home that you would like to share with others? Write a book review of your favourite book. 

Try to persuade someone else to read it. What is the story? (But don't give the ending away!) Who are the main characters? Why is it so good? 

Share your review with a family member or friend.  

Topic: PSHE - Kindness

Start thinking of the kind things you can do for your friends and family. 

You can try some of these ideas… 

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15874d_cd159dd63dca4648ab88416253998bd7~mv2.png

Think up your own ways to show kindness. You can display these by creating your own kindness poster.  

Thursday 16th July

Maths:

Complete the three tasks posted below:

Beach Cafe, Code Breaker and Summer Fractions. Just some task to keep you ticking over until you begin Year 5.

English: Classroom Cleaner Machine

Imagine an amazing classroom cleaning machine.  At the end of the day, your teacher pulls a lever or presses a button and the amazing machine cleans and tidies the classroom! 

Design the machine and write an explanation about how it works. (We have wrote explanations in class when we completed work on ‘The Shirt Machine’, so this is not new)

Topic: DT - Design Learner Island

School is somewhere we go to learn. 

Imagine an island we could visit to help us learn. 

Draw or make a model of your island. Add labels. 

What would it have? Would the books be growing on trees? Would it always be sunny so that you can learn outside? Would there be greenhouses to help you grow plants? Would experts come and visit?

Wednesday 15th July

Maths: 

I’ve challenged you all on TT Rock Stars to a ‘Rock Slam’, have a go at replying and challenge a friend too. We can also meet at 10:15 on the Arena- Wembley (I’ll be teaching the Y6s so I can only do it for 15 minutes- but I’ll see you there). 

English: 10 Things in a Teacher’s Pocket

Ian McMillan wrote a poem called "10 Things Found in a Wizard's Pocket". 

Write a list of what you might find in a teacher's pocket… 

A real teacher might have… Six sparkly 'Well Done' stickers, An old sweet covered in fluff… 

A teacher with super-powers might have… Silencing sprinkles for noisy children… 3 lightning-fast tidy-up fairies… Smiles to brighten a dull lesson…

Write your own poem with the title 10 Things in a Teacher’s Pocket.  Your poem does not have to rhyme but you can use rhyming words if you would like to.  

Topic: Art - Thank You Card

Make a thank you card for your teacher. You will need a piece of card or paper, folded in half. Tell your teacher what you have enjoyed this year. 

What was the best or funniest moment of the year? 

What will you miss? 

Take a picture and send it to your teacher at either hsmithson@lostockhallcps.co.uk or ijardine@lostockhallcps.co.uk

Tuesday 14th July

Maths:

Education City.

A symmetry activity has (this time) been posted to Education City. Three tasks to complete about symmetry.

These will be posted on Tuesday and come off on Wednesday.

Enjoy!

English: Moving On Up

Read chapter 1 of ‘The Worst Class in the World’.

What do you think? 

To answer some of these questions, you'll need to think about the characters' thoughts and feelings. This is inference. 

1. Why do you think Keith Mears falls asleep a lot in class? 
2. What one word, on page 4, shows a pupil doing something secretively and without permission? 
3. What kind of day do you think Mum had at work? (page7) 
4. What did Grandpa say he had to do "IN HIS DAY"? 
5. Do you think Grandpa was telling the truth? Why did he say this?
6. Why do you think Stanley liked being in Class 4B?

Year 4 ‘Come and Play session’ from 10:00Am till 11:00Am. We’re looking forward to seeing all of you. Please enter through the gate on the car park!

Monday 13th July 

Maths:

Shapes. Nets.

On Purple Mash, I have created a 2Do called: 2Design and 2Make. These are nets of shapes. We did not have the chance to explore complex 3d shapes this year, however this tool is really fun because you can create the net of a shape and then, if you have the capacity, print it off and create it.

I would like you to choose one of the vehicle nets from the templates, or create your own from scratch, design, colour and add any details you want. This can be your transition vehicle up to Year 5. 

If you do print them off and create them, please send a picture to your teacher to show us! Have fun.

English: Moving On Up 

As it is our last school week, I thought it would be fun to complete a range of different activities and some of these will be based on the book ‘The Worst Class in the World’. 

You can read the first chapter of the book here: (You may need an adult to sign up if you have not done this already.)

https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/extract/17119/The-Worst-Class-in-the-World-by-Joanna-Nadin.html

Listen to the author, Joanna Nadin, introduce and read the opening to the book: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M23vovF4nGg

Vocabulary 

There is some interesting vocabulary in the story.  

Find the meaning of these words: Determined, compulsive, self-proclaimed, excel, foolproof, bollard. 

You could use https://www.wordhippo.com/ to check the meanings. Then check back in the text. 

Write three things that have gone wrong for 4B. Try using some of these words if you can.  

Topic: PSHE - Worry Jar

You might have worries about starting a new class, especially after being at home for such a long time. Don't let them bug you!

Tell someone/share your worries with a family member.  

Write them down. Fold them up.Then seal them in a jar or a box. You could decorate your jar or box. 

Friday 10th July

Maths: 

Education City.

Please complete the graphing tasks on Education City.

Task 1, 2 & 3. All are tablet friendly and all will be available on Friday only.

Thank you :)

English: To correctly use the suffixes -er, -ing, -est, -ed and -y.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson (29 June). 

This lesson includes:

• two videos to help you understand suffixes and the spelling rules they follow
• four activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvqn2v4

Topic: PSHE – Tobacco awareness – Smarter than smoking

Smoking can be very harmful and can affect our bodies in many ways. Complete the word jumble and crossword worksheets to help you understand how smoking is harmful - see the document below - PSHE - Smarter than smoking.  

Extension: Complete the other activity sheets that include: Smarter than smoking colouring sheet, word search and maze activities.

Thursday 9th July

Maths: 

Week 10, Lesson 4: Line Graphs

Continuing from yesterday's lesson. 

You will be interpreting and plotting line graphs. The final question is a tricky one but try your best! 

Refer to the answer sheet to check your understanding.

English: To understand what an expanded noun phrase is and be able to write your own.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson (21 April).

This lesson includes:

• a video to help you understand expanded noun phrases
• a video to help you revise adjectives
• three activities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znpbgwx

Topic: Brass. 

Unfortunately, we had no additional planned Brass lesson as you were supposed to be returning your instruments this week on our play day. 

However, please go to:

https://www.brainpop.com/artsandmusic/makingmusic/brassinstruments/

Username: lostock       Password: hall

Watch the video to find out more information about brass instruments.

I'd like you to create an information poster about the different brass instruments on paper/ in your book or online (maybe on Purple Mash).

Please feel free to do more research than what is available on BrainPOP.

You can also complete the Quiz and Games available on the website.

Wednesday 8th July

Maths: 

Week 10, Lesson 3: Introducing Line Graphs

Line graphs, not too dissimilar to bar charts. However, a single line with markings on it will identify the marks to read. 

Again, carefully read the x and y axis labels to help interpret the data.

As part of this task you will have to read/interpret line graphs and plot them.

Good luck!

English: To improve writing using proofreading skills.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson (14 May).

This lesson includes:

• two videos that explain the importance of checking your writing for mistakes
• four activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmcsy9q

Topic: Science – Animals including humans – Environment

A habitat is the environment where humans, animals and plants live. Click on the link below and watch the video ‘Animal habitat’. See the document below - Animals including habitats - Environment.  Draw pictures showing the environment of the living things and complete the sentences using the words contained in the box. On the next sheet choose 3 more animals or plants and answer the questions. 

Extension: Complete the Habitat Word search

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj1ASC-TlsI

Tuesday 7th July 

Maths:

Week 10, Lesson 2: Comparison Sum and Difference

Just like yesterday, we are looking at what a variety of charts mean. However, the questions are slightly different. 

It might ask you for information that is not immediately there, making you do extra working out. (that’s why it's titled comparison and difference) 

Again, you’ll be reading bar charts, pictograms and tables.

English: To understand what synonyms and antonyms are and how they can improve your writing.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson (11 June).  

This lesson includes:

• one video to help you learn about synonyms and antonyms
• three activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk23c7h

Topic:  PE

https://lancashireschoolgames.co.uk/year-3-6-spar-lancashire-school-games-activity-timetable/

Here is this week’s Lancashire School Games PE plan, explore the document and try out some of the activities. Send me some pictures of you completing the ones you enjoyed.

I’m hoping that next Tuesday will be our re-scheduled Lancashire Schools Virtual Games Festival-Sports Day- if the weather is nice to us!

Monday 6th July 

Arts Award - Ongoing task fo the next two weeks (optional)

We are an ArtsMark Gold school and arts award is a national qualification which recognises a child’s commitment to arts and cultural education.  Mrs Cookson has asked if any children would like to participate.  There are a variety of levels and in order to achieve a level you will research artists, evaluate experiences etc and then submit a project based on the arts/culture. 

There are two levels called Discover and Explore.  

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic Arts Award have released a word document booklet and project version called ‘Discover at Home’.  

If you would like to take part please email completed Arts Award booklets to year2@lostockhallcps.co.uk so Mrs Cookson can moderate them and send off for your certificate.  

This link has some more information: https://learn.artsward.org.uk/discover-at-home

There are two documents saved below - The Discover at Home information and The Discover at Home Log Bookfor you to complete.  

Maths: 

Week 10, Lesson 1: Interpret Charts

Watch the corresponding clip and complete the worksheet attached. Look at how the data is presented and what they mean. There are bar charts and pictograms on the sheet. Make sure you read the labels for the graph carefully to understand what they mean.

Answer sheet is provided to check childrens’ answers.

English:  To use adverbs and adverbial phrases to add description to verbs.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson (24 April).  

This lesson contains:

• two videos to help you understand adverbs and adverbial phrases
• three activities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zv73bdm

Topic: PSHE - All About Me

Today your task is to watch the video that has been uploaded from your new teacher in September, either Mrs Stewart or Mr Benson, telling you all about themselves! (These will be uploaded on Monday morning).  Once you have watched the videos complete the 2do task on Purple Mash which is named ‘All About Me!’

Friday 3rd July

Maths:

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

So please see: Week 9, Lesson 4, Solver Problems with Money, Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

I have also added an Education City: I have added a task to education city titled 03.07.20. The task inside is called ‘It’s aisle good’- a tablet friendly game to answer money problems.

I have also added a similar PDF worksheet below called ‘supermarket sweep’ for those children struggling to access Education City. 

Remember, your log-ins are on the back of your Reading Diary.

English: Identify when to use pronouns

Learn to identify the different types of pronouns and when to use them instead of a noun.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson. 

This lesson includes:

• one video to help you revise nouns
• one video to help you understand pronouns
• three activities.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z64q7nb

Topic: BrainPop

How Soap Works:

https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/news/howsoapworks/ 

Follow this link to watch the video all about soap.

Our login for BrainPOP is Username: Lostock - Password: Hall.

After watching the video, complete the quiz and then feel free to play the games and explore some further reading as shown.

Extension: you can make a poster all about soap and maybe research some more detail to help us know more!

Thursday 2nd July

Maths:

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

So please see: Week 9, Lesson 3, Estimating Money

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

English: Using similes and metaphors

To identify similes and metaphors and be able to use them in your writing.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson.  

This lesson includes:

• two videos to help you understand similes and metaphors
• four activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk68wty

Topic: Music, Brass- 

Mysterious Music Machine and Dynamics 

Complete the activities below! 

Have Fun!

Wednesday 1st July

Maths: 

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

So please see: Week 9, Lesson 2, Ordering Money

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

Today’s alternative lesson is looking at ‘checking strategies’ for estimation.

English: Revising apostrophes for contraction

To revise using apostrophes to contract (combine) words and use them in your writing.

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson.  

This lesson includes:

• one video to help you revise apostrophes for contraction
• one video about the inspirational scientist Marie Curie
• three activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7hxhbk

Topic: Science - Protecting the Environment

To understand how humans can cause change in their environment.  

Login to Education City to complete today’s activity set for you.  Once you have completed the activity, have a go at the activity sheet.  

Tuesday 30th June

Tuesday 30^th June – Spar Lancashire School Virtual Games Festival-Sports Day.

As we are unable to have an actual sports day, we wanted to still do something linked to this. Today the whole day’s home learning will be dedicated to athletics and classic sports day events.

Please see the link below:

https://lancashireschoolgames.co.uk/spar-lancashire-school-games-virtual-festival-30th-june/

I have also attached a modified version on the day, which we will be completing in school. Have fun and challenge yourself !

We do not expect you to do every activity but have a go at a selection. Please get your parents involved too-everyone loves a good egg and spoon race!

Due to the weather conditions we will be postponing this event, as many of the activities were to take part on the field. Instead, please have a go at the sports themed activities below:

Monday 29th June

Maths:

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

As previously mentioned, for the rest of the term, we will be one week behind, as WRM started the term on the first of June. 

So please see: Week 9, Lesson 1, Pounds and Pence

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

We have previously covered today’s and tomorrow’s lessons, so there are alternative lessons provided for both. If you wish you can complete the first part then the second. Or just do either one- I’ll leave that to you.

Today’s alternative lesson is looking at estimating answers.

English: Revising apostrophes for possession

This week there will be a series of daily BBC Bitesize lessons for you to complete.  We have completed similar lessons in school already but these areas need revising again before your return to school in September. 

Click the BBC Bitesize link below to take you to the lesson.  

This lesson contains:

• one video to help you revise how to use apostrophes to show possession
• one video showing the first episode of Treasure Island
• four activities

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znyf382

Topic: Art – Recycled Art – Egg Carton Animals.

We will be continuing to create art from different recycled products. See the document below - Art Recycled Animal, to follow the guide to make your own Egg Carton Animal.  Choose either a panda or monkey! Have fun and don’t forget to send myself or Mr Jardine a picture! :)

Special Mentions 

Ben 4S, Kaden 4J and Jack 4J for having a fantastic attitude to learning this week and for working super hard with their maths and english work. Well done boys! 

Friday 26th June

Maths: 

Education City. Titled Maths 26.06.20

A tablet friendly rounding game, rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000 with an attached worksheet to complete too.

English: Verbs

Click on the link below to find today’s image - Magnetised.  

https://www.pobble365.com/magnetised/

1. Complete the sentence challenge - identifying verbs. 
2. Improve the ‘sick’ sentences.

Extension: Perfect Picture! Think about the powers Macey possesses.  Can you draw something else extraordinary that she can do? 

Topic: 

Science- Teeth- Brain POP

https://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/teeth/

Follow this link to watch the video all about teeth.

Our login for BrainPOP is Username: Lostock - Password: Hall.

After watching the video, complete the quiz and then feel free to play the games and explore some further reading as shown.

Extension: you could make a poster all about teeth and what we’ve covered so far! You can do this on paper, or maybe even digitally! If you're proud of your work, please share it with us and we can share it with the rest of the Year!

Thursday 25th June

Maths:

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

As previously mentioned, for the rest of the term, we will be one week behind, as WRM started the term on the first of June. 

So please see: Week 8, Lesson 4, Round Decimals

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity.

Rounding is a tricking skill, try your best to remember the steps. 

As we have covered this, WRM have provided an alternative/ extension work building upon this learning. Please complete this if you wish to challenge yourself. These will be posted each day with the answers!

This activity is 4 called ‘efficient subtraction’

This activity will explore your understanding of taking-away and find easier ways for you to do this in your head.

English: Adverbials

Today’s tasks will be all about adverbials.  First open the document below - Adverbial Sort.  If you do not have a printer, draw the table in your book and write out the sentences under the correct headings.  Once you have finished have a go at the activity below - Fronted Adverbials Writing Prompt. Using the picture of the London Marathon and the table to help you.  Write a description of the picture using fronted adverbials.  

Topic:  PE

https://lancashireschoolgames.co.uk/year-3-6-spar-lancashire-school-games-activity-timetable/

Here is this week’s Lancashire School Games PE plan, explore the document and try out some of the activities. Send me some pictures of you completing the ones you enjoyed.

Next Tuesday is Lancashire School Sports Day and we will have an array of tasks for you to try out at home!

Wednesday 24th June

Maths: 

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

As previously mentioned, for the rest of the term, we will be one week behind, as WRM started the term on the first of June. 

So please see: Week 8, Lesson 3, Order Decimals 

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

You are reading and comparing decimal numbers by size, you will also have to use indices, greater than, less than and equal to ( > < =) to compare the different numbers when asked to.

As we have covered this, WRM have provided an alternative/ extension work building upon this learning. Please complete this if you wish to challenge yourself. These will be posted each day with the answers!

Again, this activity is 4 digit subtractions with exchange! You can always do the inverse method to check your answers! Enjoy!

English: Homophones - There, They’re and Their

Apologies again about not being able to access the Expanded Noun Phrases PowerPoint yesterday. I was unaware that Twinkl had stopped the free access for children and parents at home. I hope you all managed to find something similar to help you if you wanted to. 

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings/meanings.  The three homophones above, often lead to difficulty.  Try to make sure you know which is which and complete the worksheet below to practise using these words correctly.  

Extension: Can you think of any other homophones? List them, spelling them correctly and then have a go at using some of them correctly in some sentences.  

Topic: PSHE – Managing Risk – Walking, cycling and scooting safety.

Risks come in all parts of our lives. We all need to learn how to manage risks. This includes, keeping safe online; keeping safe in the sun; on the roads; around water; making healthy lifestyle choices and much more.  

Have a go at the three activities saved below to learn more. 

Tuesday 23rd June

Maths:

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

As previously mentioned, for the rest of the term, we will be one week behind, as WRM started the term on the first of June. 

So please see: Week 8, Lesson 2, Compare Decimals 

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

As with yesterday, this is an activity that I think most of you should be confident with- you are using indices, greater than, less than and equal to ( > < =) to compare the size of numbers.

As we have covered this, WRM have provided an alternative/ extension work building upon this learning. Please complete this if you wish to challenge yourself. These will be posted each day with the answers!

This activity is 4 digit subtractions with exchange! You can always do the inverse method to check your answers! Enjoy!

English: Expanded Noun Phrases- Unfortunately the PPT is not working.

Thanks for those who have messaged- please don't worry about this task for today.

Click the link below to work through the PowerPoint on Expanded Noun Phrases (you can use a whiteboard if you have one or scrap paper).  

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-e-3952-year-4-expanded-noun-phrases-warm-up-powerpoint

When you get to slide 14,15 and 16 write three of your own expanded noun phrases for each slide, in your workbook or on paper. Remember to use your neatest handwriting and include the correct punctuation.  

Extension: Slide 17 has an expanded noun phrase game you might like to play with a sibling or parent.  

Topic: RE – Christianity – Love Your Neighbour

We are continuing to look at the meaning of ‘Love Your Neighbour’. We will look at how the phrase can apply to us today in the modern world.

The story of the good Samaritan told us how a stranger helped someone who was in real difficulty. It teaches us that our neighbours, consist of everyone around the world. We should help and accept everyone for who they are.

Before you complete the following activity, you may wish to remind yourself of the story of ‘The Good Samaritan’. Click on the link and watch the video again .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLzdQtetedc 

Activity: Use the information from the story of ‘The Good Samaritan’ to create a modern-day parable(story)

Create one of the following:

• Story
• Drama Script
• Storyboard – write a sentence under each picture to explain what is happening.

You can use the storyboard provided below if you like - RE Storyboard Template.

Extension: Write a short poem to show kindness. Use the example below to help you create your own poem of kindness.

Topic Work - Bug Hotels

Some of the Year 4 Key Worker Children had a great time today making bug hotels with Mrs Smithson. After they had finished making them, they placed them around the outdoor classroom.  On Thursday they will go back to see if their bug hotels have any little visitors.     

Also some of you sent in your bug hotels you made at home! See if you can make a reservation below!

Monday 22nd June

Good morning Year 4, we hope that you have all had a great weekend! 

Maths:

Please go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/ as per usual.

As previously mentioned, for the rest of the term, we will be one week behind, as WRM started the term on the first of June. 

So please see: Week 8, Lesson 1, Write Decimals

Watch the video and complete the attached sheet at the end of the activity. 

This is an activity that I think most of you should be confident with- have a go and answer the questions and then you can move onto the next activity if you wish!

As we have covered this, WRM have provided an alternative/ extension work building upon this learning. Please complete this if you wish to challenge yourself. These will be posted each day with the answers!

This activity is 4 digit division without exchanges! You can always do the inverse method to check your answers! Enjoy!

English: Speech Marks

Over the next 4 weeks, your English activities will be mainly based on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation to prepare you for September.  

Today, remind yourself of how to use speech marks correctly, by working through the PowerPoint saved below - Year 4 Speech Marks. Then complete the activities from the document saved below - Speech Mark Activities. There are 7 tasks altogether.  Please choose 3 (you can do more if you would like to) and complete them using your neatest handwriting.  

Unfortunately, the PowerPoint is too large and won't load here. You can find the link to the PowerPoint: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-e-3950-year-4-speech-punctuation-warm-up-powerpoint

Topic: Art - Recycled Art - Bug Hotel

We hope that you enjoyed making a flower garden out of recycled materials last week. This week you will create a bug hotel, using any recycled materials that you have at home.  See the document saved below for a step by step guide of how to create your bug hotel, the materials you will need and pictures to help you. Enjoy and don’t forget to send myself or Mr Jardine some pictures! :)

Special Mentions

Joseph, Jiya, Lauren and Millie 4S for super work on Reading Plus this week! All four of you have moved up a level! I am very proud of you! 

Sam, Olivia, Jessica and Aster 4J for some more excellent work on Reading Plus and other online learning! Keep being superstars! 

Friday 19th June 

Maths: 

Friday Funday with Fractions!

Below is a picture of some cans. I have made a fraction. Two thirds of the cans are beans! Alternatively, one third of my cans is coconut milk!
Using items around your house, can you make as many different fractions as you can?

Your items have to be similar, otherwise they're not the same (I’m using cans as my ‘denominator’- it would not work with a mixture of bottles and cans-because they are not the same)