My name is Miss Marshall and I have been apart of the St Marie's family since January 2020. I hope to be posting lots of pictures of all the wonderful learning that takes place both inside our classroom and out.
Important information to note down
PE is every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday we have the sports coaches come in and on Wednesday we have gymnastics with me. Please can all children make sure that they have their PE kits in school on these days. Children are advised to bring jogging bottoms too, as due to the current situation, we are trying to use outdoor space as much as possible. Please can you make sure that your child's PE kit and uniform is labelled with their name in so that nothing goes 'missing' or home with the wrong person!
Every Friday your children will receive their spellings that will be inside their home reading records and will be tested the following Friday. Children should aim to be getting full marks on their test. Each week homework will also be set on a Friday and will be due in school the following Friday. Homework will commence from 18th September and this will vary between online and in person.
In Year 4, children will complete the Government year 4 multiplication test and therefore it is important that your child is using the times table grid at the back of their reading record daily to practice.
On a final note, please make sure your child brings their reading record and book in to school every day as I check daily who has been reading at home.
If there are any questions or queries please do let me know! No question is a silly question and i'm looking forward to getting to know you all over the year.
Please keep checking the website for any work that we get up too!
Miss Marshall
NEWSFLASH! NEWSFLASH! NEWSFLASH!
A message from your new teacher in September- Miss Knox!
Dear (soon-to-be) Year 5,
What a very strange time we have all been having! This is not the way I would have hoped to have got to know you before September; however, due to lockdown we have not been able to have our usual Move Up Day. Therefore, I am writing this letter to reassure you that you will be well looked after and able to catch up on anything you missed when you come back into school in Year 5.
At present I have been teaching some of the Year 6 children and every single one of them have loved being back in school so I hope you will feel the same way after your first day back! My son is starting Year 5 this September (in his own school) so I know some of you might be excited to see your friends again, some of you might be a bit nervous because you haven’t been in school for so long and some of you might not know how you feel yet. All of those feelings are perfectly normal and you won’t be the only one feeling that way.
I would love to find out more about everyone in my new Year 5 class. I have attached a letter that will give you some ideas about the kinds of things you could write to me about. You can choose whether you want to email the letter via Purple Mash or you could bring the letter in with you in the first week back in September. You don’t need to use the letter template if you know what you want to write to me.
Now it’s time to wish you all a lovely summer holiday! My best advice is that you keep up reading or listening to stories through the holidays and keep practising your times tables so you can have a great start to Year 5.
See you in September,
Miss Knox
I have signed up our class to Oxford Owls so that you can find some books to read online from your book band level.
The website is https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Click on the 'My Class Login' button.
The username is: Stmariesy4
The password is: Bookpower
You then need to choose 'My bookshelf'
You can then choose 'Levels', then 'Book band'. Look at the colour of your book band in your school reading book and choose a book to read from that level. They have some books that I don't think I have seen in our school library! Enjoy reading!
Polish Translation Competition
Mrs Filipowska would like to invite any Polish children to take part in this year's 'Polish Spotlight' competition which is a special strand of the prestigious Stephen Spender Prize. The competition is open to all UK citizens and residents and the entry is free. Entrants will be given a selection of poems from which they will be invited to choose one Polish poem to translate into English. They don't have to be fluent in Polish to take part. There are three age categories for entrants: 18-and-under, 14-and-under and 10-and-under.
This is an exciting project and a wonderful opportunity for your pupils to demonstrate not only their translation skills but also to raise their awareness of bilingualism. It would also be a perfect remote learning activity for EAL pupils. Moreover, there are cash prizes and publications to be won, too! The deadline is 17th July 2020.
Please refer to the attached documents for additional information or visit http://www.multilingualcreativity.org.uk/polish-spotlight/ There are videos and links to the poems on this website. There is a letter and tips on translation on the documents below.
Good morning Year Four! This is your last week in Year Four! Can you believe it!! I’m really sad that we can’t all see each other before you move up into Year Five but I will see you all soon in September.
I hope that you are all well and ready for another week of fun home learning. Again, I have placed all of this week’s work for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning below. Make sure that you complete each set of daily tasks and try your best. Make sure that you do your daily exercise and remember to say your prayers.
Monday 13th July
English
This week we have a new story on Serial Mash (Purple Mash). It’s called ‘Alien Street’. It’s a story about two children called Lucy and Ash. Each day you will have a chapter to read, an online quiz to do and then an activity to complete! Use your home learning book if needed. Today read chapter one, do the online quiz and then the ‘Annoying family’ activity!
Maths
This week we will continue our work on Position. I have attached a powerpoint under this week’s attachments called ‘Draw on a Grid’. Under the powerpoint there are two sets of activity sheets full of questions linked to positions. On each page there are three levels- D for developing, E for Expected and M for Mastery (the M ones are the trickiest!) For some of these activities you may need to print off the sheets at home or draw the grids in your books. Just do your best.
You need to really concentrate on the powerpoint and think HARD about the questions you are being asked to do! It might be a challenge but you can do it and give it a good go!
Today I would like you to start completing the ‘D’ questions and the ‘E’ questions on the first sheet which is the verbal fluency (VF) sheet. If you feel confident, have a go at the M ones too. Aim to answer eight questions today.
R.E
This week is Mrs Robinson’s last week as our Head teacher! For your RE work this week, I would like you to write a special prayer for Mrs Robinson, asking God to look after her and to say thank you for everything that she has done for our school and all of the many families and children she has worked with over the last eighteen years. Why don’t you write your prayer and then decorate it with pictures of Mrs Robinson or decorate it in another way. If you would like to, send me your prayer and I can show it to her. I will print it off and give it to her to take with her. Or if you or your parents are passing school, why not drop it into the front office. I look forward to reading them all.
Tuesday 14th July
English
Today you have to complete Chapter two activities on Purple Mash- for our new story ‘Alien Street’. You have chapter two to read, the online quiz and your activity is ‘All about Lucy.’ Enjoy!
Maths
Today I would like you to look at the position powerpoint again on ‘Draw on a Grid.’ Now continue working on the questions that you were working on yesterday. Yesterday I asked you to start on the ‘D’ questions and move onto the ‘E’ questions, having a go at the M questions if you were feeling confident. Carry on today so that all of the ‘E’ questions are completed.
If you have done all of that, have a go at answering some of the ‘RPS’ questions of the second sheet. Again, start with ‘D’ level questions and move onto ‘E’.
Computing
Today I would like you to complete your ‘2dos’ on purple mash.I have set you two to do, one on ‘Your Ambitions’ and an ‘Sea Creatures’ Art one. Happy ‘painting’.
Music
Open up the attachment of this week's music lesson from Mrs Hypolite. It's all about a Kitchen Samba! Enjoy!
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday 15th July
English
This morning, read Chapter three and complete the activities, including the quiz and the ‘The Conversation’ activity. Do these activities today.
I’ve also set you chapters four, five and six to read so that you can find out what happened at the end of the story. You can read these whenever you want! J
Maths
Let’s start the morning with some times table practise on TT rockstars
https://ttrockstars.com
This morning, I would like to complete your ‘Draw on a Grid’ questions that you were working on yesterday. Open the second sheet- ‘RPS’ and complete all of the ‘D’ and ‘E’ activities that you have not finished yet. Some of you will be trying to complete all of the ‘M’ activities too. You’ve worked hard this week – well done.
Have a wonderful afternoon and well done for all of your hard work this week!
Science
Here it is! Our last science lesson of year 4. Today I would like you to have a think about animals and their classifications. Do you know that there are new species appearing on our Earth all the time? Did you really think we knew all the animals that are on the Earth and thats it? Today you are going to be discovering 6 new animals that have recently been detected by scientists! Open the document that I have left you. Please use the links provided for support on the document. I would like you to write down different facts for these newly discovered animals. What can you tell me about them?
If you can't access the document then here are the 6 newly discovered species:
- Pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)
- Flasher wrasse (Paracheilinus nursalim
- Gorgeted puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae)
- Kipunji (Rungwecebus kipunji)
- Golden eyed stick insect (Peruphasma schultei)
- Satomi's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus satomiae)
Once you have found out a range of facts about them, please have a go at drawing a picture of each one. Which is your favourite and why? Write this at the end in your books.
Friday 17th July
Our last day in year 4! For the final time, I would like you to say your prayers and reflect on the year we have had.
English
I would like you to create a poster for the year 3's that will soon become year 4's giving them advice on what it is like to be a year 4. What responsibilities will they have? What books will they read? What have you found fun and enjoyable this year that perhaps they should get involved with? Colour in your poster and you can bullet point the advice that you want to give them. Bring these to school with you in September so that I can show the year 3's!
Maths
I have attached a fun maths sheet for you to have a go at, please open the documents and print off if you can. I would like you to work through all 3 of the sheets. They get harder as you go on and the answers are there for you to self mark!
End-of-year French quiz!
Finally, I wish you all a wonderful happy and healthy summer. Rest and enjoy this time with your family, get ready and stay focused for another amazing year at school when everyone is back together in September. Thank you for the short time that we had together, I know this isn't the goodbye I wanted but I will see you all again soon.
Miss Marshall
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Good morning Year Four! I hope that you are all well and ready for another week of fun home learning. Again, I have placed all of this week’s work for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning below. Make sure that you complete each set of daily tasks and try your best. Make sure that you do your daily exercise and remember to say your prayers.
Monday 6th July
English
Today I have set another chapter on our new story activity on Purple Mash. It’s chapter 4 of ‘Wet Breaks!’ Each day you will have a chapter to read, an online quiz to do and then an activity to complete! Use your home learning book if needed. Today complete Chapter four activities including the comic strip.
Maths
This week we will start some work on Position. I have attached a powerpoint under this week’s attachments called ‘Describe Position’. Under the powerpoint there are two sets of activity sheets full of questions linked to positions. On each page there are three levels- D for developing, E for Expected and M for Mastery (the M ones are the trickiest!)
You need to really concentrate on the powerpoint and think HARD about the questions you are being asked to do! It might be a challenge but you can do it and give it a good go!
Today I would like you to start completing the ‘D’ questions and the ‘E’ questions on the first sheet which is the verbal fluency (VF) sheet. If you feel confident, have a go at the M ones too. Aim to answer eight questions today.
R.E
Today I would like to look at the power point about Saint Teresa of Calcutta. I would also like you to do your own research and find out more information about her.
Your task is to make an information sheet all about St Teresa of Calcutta. Make sure you include facts, interesting information and your thoughts about her and how she lived her life. Think about what you can learn from her.
Music
Open up the attachment for your music lesson with Mrs Hypolite. This week’s lesson is all about the Summer! Enjoy it!
Tuesday 7th July
English
Today you have to complete Chapter five activities on Purple Mash- they are on your ‘2Do’ list for today. Your extra activity is called ‘Innocent or Guilty?’
Maths
Today I would like you to look at the position powerpoint again on ‘Describe Position.’ Now continue working on the questions that you were working on yesterday. Yesterday I asked you to start on the ‘D’ questions and move onto the ‘E’ questions, having a go at the M questions if you were feeling confident. Carry on today so that all of the ‘E’ questions are completed.
If you have done all of that, have a go at answering some of the ‘RPS’ questions of the second sheet. Again, start with ‘D’ level questions and move onto ‘E’.
Computing
Today I would like you to complete your environment ‘2dos’ on purple mash and your Art/writing 2do on the artist L.S Lowry.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday 8th July
English
This morning read Chapter six (the last chapter of our online story) and complete the activities, including the quiz and the activity. Watch out Mrs Cruikshank is back!
Maths
Let’s start the morning with some times table practise on TT rockstars
https://ttrockstars.com
This morning, I would like to complete your ‘Describe Position’ questions that you were working on yesterday. Open the second sheet- ‘RPS’ and complete all of the ‘D’ and ‘E’ activities that you have not finished yet. Some of you will be trying to complete all of the ‘M’ activities too. You’ve worked hard this week – well done.
Have a wonderful afternoon and well done for all of your hard work this week!
Science
Similar to last week, I would like you to have a focus on the environment and the importance of protecting our earth. That is why, I would like you to research about going plastic free in july by clicking on the link. I want to know different ways you are going to help our environment. In your books, please write 10 days ways you are going to try and go plastic free. Use the website to help you.
Once you have completed this, please research ‘trash island’ and find 3 facts about how this is damaging our earth and what it is doing to marine life. (Life underwater).
Once you have written your sentences and facts, please create a poster showing how you will support being plastic free this July!
https://www.plasticfreejuly.org
Thursday 9th July
Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all well and have had a great week so far.
Morning Exercise –
Try to wake up your body with this quick exercise.
100 jumps on the spot.
50 squats
30 mountain climbers
10 sit ups
Maths
This week we are moving on to triangles and looking at the different types of triangles that there are. Please open the powerpoint and go through it and then have a go at the worksheet provided.
English
After researching all about plastic pollution yesterday, I would like you to write a letter to the Prime Minister suggesting ways we can help our environment. Please watch the videos on the link and write down in your books the key points that have been made. What facts shocked you about plastic pollution? What can we do to change it? Write your letter and give your suggestions. Remember, you want the Prime Minister to be on your side and therefore you need to be persuasive in your writing.
Include –
Flattery
A range of punctuation ?!..
Paragraphs
Facts
Rhetorical questions – example – Surely you don’t want this to happen?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/42810179
IPC
Continuing are theme of transport for our IPC topic, today I would like you to record and research the different dates of when these transportation models were invented and put them into chronological order. Remember that chronological means putting something in a specific order. You will be doing it from oldest to newest with the dates included in your work.
Railway, electric car, bike, horse, underground, first car, hot air balloon, aeroplane, helicopter
Please present your work on a timeline and draw a picture of each mode of transport next to where you have placed it on the timeline.
Friday 10th March
Good morning everyone, you made it to the end of the week! You have all worked so hard and I am so proud of you.
Morning exercise –
This morning we will wake our bodies up with another quick workout! You will need a timer for part of your workout.
Try to hold a plank for as long as you can.
Then 20 burpees (chest to floor)
Then 30 squat jumps
Then 10 sit ups
Then to finish try and hold another plank but this time try to beat your time.
Maths
This morning we will be continuing with our learning of triangles. Today I have set you a lesson presentation to go through and this will help you for today’s work. Make sure that you check back over it if you are stuck. Please then open the worksheet and at the bottom are the answers for you to self-mark.
English
Continuing with our theme of going plastic free this July and doing our part to help protect the environment, I would like you to write a poem today.
I have uploaded some examples of plastic pollution poetry for you to get some inspiration from. I would like you poem to be a message about how we can stop destroying our planet and why we need to change. Your poem can rhyme if you like to but it isn’t essential.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqVEX4r43Nc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF-j68kgP8U
Spellings and Times Tables
I have set you 2 new spelling lists to have a go at. Well done for logging on and continually trying at the spellings I am giving you. I can see who is logging on and having a go constantly!
For your times tables I would like you to spend 15 minutes on Times Table Rockstars and then have a go at the worksheet I have left you. In your home learning books set yourself a timer to see how long it takes you to complete them all. The trick is that you must write out THE WHOLE calculation and not just the answer! Are you quick enough?
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Miss Marshall
Good morning Year Four! I hope that you are all well and ready for another week of fun home learning. Again, I have placed all of this week’s work for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning below. Make sure that you complete each set of daily tasks and try your best. Make sure that you do your daily exercise and remember to say your prayers.
Monday 29th June
English
Today I have set you a new story activity on Purple Mash. It’s called ‘Wet Breaks!’ Each day you will have a chapter to read, an online quiz to do and then an activity to complete! Use your home learning book if needed. Today complete Chapter one activities!
Maths
This week we will continue our work on Statistics which means data or ‘number information’. I have attached a powerpoint under this week’s attachments called Line graphs’. It carries on your learning from last week. Under the powerpoint there are two sets of activity sheets full of questions linked to line graphs. On each page there are three levels- D for developing, E for Expected and M for Mastery (the M ones are the trickiest!)
You need to really concentrate on the powerpoint and think HARD about the questions you are being asked to do! It might be a challenge but you can do it and give it a good go!
Today I would like you to start completing the ‘D’ questions and the ‘E’ questions on the first sheet which is the verbal fluency (VF) sheet. If you feel confident, have a go at the M ones too. Aim to answer eight questions today.
If you are finding them tricky- don’t worry. On Purple Mash, look again at the Statistics activities that you have done over the last two weeks to help you. These will be under ‘Maths’.
R.E- St Peter and St Paul
June 29th is the Feast Day of St. Peter and St Paul.
Peter and Paul are two very important characters from the Early Church.
Peter travelled with Jesus throughout His Ministry. Jesus foretold that Peter would be the rock upon which the Church would be built. Despite Peter’s betrayal of Jesus after His arrest, St Peter led the Apostles, became the first pope.
Paul used to be called Saul when he was Jewish. His job was to capture Christians. One day God spoke to him and he changed his ways. He became a Christian. He is the author of most of the Letters of the New Testament.
Watch these two videos about the two saints.
https://youtu.be/9eRXq-cKmr0 (St Paul)
https://youtu.be/hAx33UScr2A (St Peter)
Your task: From what you have learnt, create two comic strips. One should be about Peter and one should be about St Paul. Use pictures, speech and thought bubbles and short sentences to show what happened to them.
Music
Open up the attachment for your music lesson with Mrs Hypolite. This week’s lesson is all about Space! Enjoy it!
Tuesday 30th June
English
How did you get on yesterday reading Chapter One of ‘Wet Breaks?’ Today you have to complete Chapter Two activities on Purple Mash- they are on your ‘2Do’ list for today. Your extra activity is all about Mrs Cruikshank.
Maths
Today I would like you to look at the statistics powerpoint again on ‘Line graphs.’ Now continue working on the questions that you were working on yesterday. Yesterday I asked you to start on the ‘D’ questions and move onto the ‘E’ questions, having a go at the M questions if you were feeling confident. Carry on today so that all of the ‘E’ questions are completed.
If you have done all of that, have a go at answering some of the ‘RPS’ questions of the second sheet. Again, start with ‘D’ level questions and move onto ‘E’.
Again, if you are finding them tricky, look again on ‘Statistics’ on Purple Mash under ‘Maths.’
Computing
Today I would like you to complete another Technology/Art ‘2dos’ on purple mash. One is designing a robot and the other one is a mobile phone photograph task.
R.E- St Peter and St Paul
If you need to, finish off your St Peter and St Paul comic strips from yesterday.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday 1st July
English
This morning you have two tasks relating to the story ‘Wet Breaks’ Firstly, you have to read Chapter three and complete the activities, including the quiz and the ‘Muddy footprint activity. We’ll carry on with this story next week to find out what happens!
Maths
Let’s start the morning with some times table practise on TT rockstars
https://ttrockstars.com
This morning, I would like to complete your ‘Line Graphs’ questions that you were working on yesterday. Open the second sheet- ‘RPS’ and complete all of the ‘D’ and ‘E’ activities that you have not finished yet. Some of you will be trying to complete all of the ‘M’ activities too. You’ve worked hard this week – well done.
Again, if you’re struggling, use purple mash statistics work to help you!
Have a wonderful afternoon and well done for all of your hard work this week!
Science
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are all doing well! Thank you to those that have been emailing me with their learning and telling me what you have been doing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zyx6wxs
Please click on the link before starting todays work.
As lockdown begins to relax in England, I have noticed there has been more people out and about our town. However, I have also noticed a lot more litter. Have you?
During lockdown, it was mentioned on the news that there is less pollution and we are all doing our bit to help the planet.
Now though, with more people back on the roads etc, we risk our planet becoming dirty again!
Today we are going to recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things. I would like you to chose an area. This could be your garden, a street, a town centre etc.
We are going to redesign this area so that it is better for the environment. Does it look different in the winter? What is there now? Does any living thing use the space? Does it have any positive impact as it is now? Is there water nearby? A dangerous road? Does it have sunlight or is it in the shade? Who walks past this space?
Think of 5 different living things (plants, minibeasts and animals) that might use this space if it was changed for the better. What will they need to have there for these living things to use it? (Hedgehogs will need slugs and snails, which will need plants. Bees will need flowering plants. If it is particularly large area, how could humans use it? A bench in the shade?)
On a piece of paper, I would like you to redesign an area that would make it more environmentally friendly. What will you include to help our wildlife? What can we do to make sure people don't litter? Draw your area and label how it will now help the planet.
Thursday 2nd July
Good morning everyone! I hope you really thought about the impacts of the environment yesterday. I wonder what changes you might do to help our planet.
Morning exercise
This one is sure to wake you up!
Keep repeating 20 of each exercise until the timer is up!
Get the family to join in with you
5 minutes of the following exercises
- squats
- squat jumps
4 minutes of
-burpees
-sit ups
3 minutes of
-press ups
-high knees
2 minutes of
-star jumps
- lunges
1 minute plank
Maths
Compare and order angles
Open the powerpoint and go through the practice questions. Once you have done this, open up the worksheets attached. Everyone should have a go at (E) though once you have finished this and are feeling confident with yourself, have a go at (GD). This sheet is optional.
English
https://www.literacyshed.com/the-sci---fi-shed.html
Watch the video clip. 12 different planets, each very unique and different. Your writing task today is to take inspiration from this to create your own planet. Your planet must have a different setting to any that you have already seen and new characters. These characters can talk to each other. I would like you to describe to me what your planet is like. What is there? What can you do on the planet? What is it called?
SUCCESS CRITERIA
5 senses
Characters
expanded noun phrases
Include the language spoken on your planet
Include who can visit
Include who lives there and how they move around
IPC
As our topic is based on transport, this afternoon your IPC work will also link to your English.
I would like you to create/design transportation for your futuristic planet! Use your ideas from last week to help you if you need too. You can draw this on a piece of paper and label it to describe how people move around on your new planet or you can even have a go at building an actual model of your transportation. Get as creative as possible!
Please email me your modes of transport and your writing about your new planet. I can't wait to hear about your amazing ideas!
Friday 3rd July
It's Friday! Which means you made it to the end of another great week.
Morning exercise
How did you find yesterdays? This one isn't as tough...
20 seconds work, 10 second rest. Get an adult to use a timer.
5 rounds of
lunges
5 rounds of
sit ups
5 rounds of
dips (google this, you can do them off a chair or sofa)
Maths
Well done for working hard yesterday on comparing and ordering fractions. Today I would like you to recap over the same powerpoint, however we will be moving on to problem solving and reasoning skills to apply a solid understanding of yesterdays learning.
Please click on the worksheet attached. Everyone should complete worksheet marked with an (E) in the corner and again if you are feeling confident, please also do (GD).
English
How did you find creating your own planet yesterday? I'm sure you used lots of detail and wrote about many different features that your planet has to offer. Today I would like you to rewatch the video and your writing task is to write a set of rules for the argumentative aliens on planet 6. What do they need to stop doing? What could they do more of? What do you think needs to happen?
French
The seasons!
Spellings and Times Tables
Well done to those that have been logging on and trying really hard with their spellings! Please keep up the good work. I have set you some new spelling tasks and I would also like you to keep logging on to TT Rockstars and working on any spellings you are finding tricky!
Have a lovely weekend everyone, I know I will as it's my birthday on Monday!! I will be spending my weekend with my family and friends. I hope you enjoy your weekend too.
Good morning everyone and I hope that you have all had a lovely weekend. I do hope that you have found some new reading books on ‘Oxford Owl’ from the information that I have posted above. Again, I have placed all of this week’s work for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning below. Make sure that you complete each set of daily tasks and try your best. Make sure that you do your daily exercise and remember to say your prayers.
Monday 22nd June
English
Today I have set you a new story activity on Purple Mash. It’s called ‘Time Freeze!’ Each day you will have a chapter to read, an online quiz to do and then an activity to complete! Use your home learning book if needed. Today complete Chapter one activities!
Maths
This week we will continue some work on Statistics which means data or ‘number information’. I have attached a powerpoint under this week’s attachments called ‘Introducing Line graphs’. Under the powerpoint there are two sets of activity sheets full of questions linked to line graphs. On each page there are three levels- D for developing, E for Expected and M for Mastery (the M ones are the trickiest!)
You need to really concentrate on the powerpoint and think HARD about the questions you are being asked to do! It might be a challenge but you can do it and give it a good go!
Today I would like you to start completing the ‘D’ questions and the ‘E’ questions on the first sheet which is the verbal fluency (VF) sheet. If you feel confident, have a go at the M ones too. Aim to answer eight questions today.
If you are finding them tricky- don’t worry. On Purple Mash, look again at the Statistics activities that you have done over the last two weeks to help you. These will be under ‘Maths’.
R.E- World Faiths
This week (today and tomorrow) I would like you to choose a different faith from your own to explore, research and create a poster about. If you are Catholic, it might be Islam or Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism or Buddhism for example. If you are Muslim, it might be Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism etc. Focus on:
Place of Worship
Celebrations
Customs (how they live their lives and what they do)
Special books and important symbols.
You might like to see what links between your own faith and your chosen world religion there are. For example, do both religions ask people to wear a special religious object or consider the same people from the past to be important? Making links is ALWAYS important.
Send me your posters and let me know how you have done!
If they are REALLY good (and I mean REALLY good) then when we get back to school, I will put some in a frame and put them up in school!
Music
Open up the attachment for your music lesson with Mrs Hypolite. This week’s lesson is all about Pirates! Enjoy it!
Tuesday 23rd June
English
How did you get on yesterday reading Chapter One of ‘The Big Freeze?’ Today you have to complete Chapter Two activities on Purple Mash- they are on your ‘2Do’ list for today. Your extra activitiy is ‘The Story Continues!’
Maths
Today I would like you to look at the statistics powerpoint again on ‘Introducing Line graphs.’ Now continue working on the questions that you were working on yesterday. Yesterday I asked you to start on the ‘D’ questions and move onto the ‘E’ questions, having a go at the M questions if you were feeling confident. Carry on today so that all of the ‘E’ questions are completed.
If you have done all of that, have a go at answering some of the ‘RPS’ questions of the second sheet. Again, start with ‘D’ level questions and move onto ‘E’.
Again, if you are finding them tricky, look again on ‘Statistics’ on Purple Mash under ‘Maths.’
R.E
Continue working on your posters today. Remember if they are REALLY good (and I mean REALLY good) then when we get back to school, I will put some in a frame and put them up in school!
Computing
Today I would like you to complete another Computing ‘2dos’ on purple mash.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday 24th June
English
This morning you have two tasks relating to the story ‘The Big freeze’ Firstly, you have to read Chapter three and complete the activities, including the quiz and the comparing characters activity. Then to finish the story, read chapter four and complete the online quiz. I hope that you have enjoyed reading this story this week? How many stars out of five would you give it and why?
Maths
Let’s start the morning with some times table practise on TT rockstars
https://ttrockstars.com
This morning, I would like to complete your ‘Introducing Line Graphs’ questions that you were working on yesterday. Open the second sheet- ‘RPS’ and complete all of the ‘D’ and ‘E’ activities that you have not finished yet. Some of you will be trying to complete all of the ‘M’ activities too. You’ve worked hard this week – well done.
Again, if you’re struggling, use purple mash statistics work to help you!
Have a wonderful afternoon and well done for all of your hard work!
Science
Title - Nature scavenger hunt
Good afternoon everyone! The sun has come out to say hello and it's a beautiful day! Therefore, I think you will like todays science activity. I would like you to get outside and have a go at this scavenger hunt. Once you have completed the scavenger hunt and ticked off everything you could find, I would like you to write 1 sentence from each sense.In total you will have written 5 sentences in your books.
I have put the sheet as an attachment. If you can't print it off, just take a photo of it. Enjoy your walk!
Example :
1. Touch - The bumpy thing that I managed to find on my walk was dirt and rubble in the ground.
Thursday 25th June
Good morning everyone! It's set to be another beautiful day today, with the sun shining and the birds tweeting.
Please start with your morning prayer. What are you grateful for this week? What do you hope will happen this week?
Morning exercise -
The weather is already hot today therefore I would like you to get outdoors and have a go at some yoga. This will make you feel better and ready for the day ahead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3-gKPNyrTA
Maths -
Title - Identifying angles
For the next few weeks we are going to be having a look at the properties of shapes. Please open up and go through the powerpoint I have left for you and the worksheet. The first sheet with a (D) in the corner is for everyone and you should all be able to do this. The second sheet (E) is for the majority of you and if you would like to really push yourself and challenge yourself, try the sheet marked with (GD) in the corner. Choose which sheet you are doing and have a go in your home learning books. Make sure to go through the powerpoint first.
English -
Title - report writing
For your writing task today, I thought that this beautiful weather would be a great opportunity to have a go at writing a report. Can you guess what kind of report? A weather report!
You will be writing a script for 2 people to read as though they are live on television. Please watch the video I have left for you so that you understand what a weather report is and how somebody has to read off one so that people know what the weather will be like.
I have also left a template for you so that you can copy parts of the template and use it to help you. You will need to fill in the gaps with your own ideas. Use todays weather for inspiration and try to use a variety of adjectives. Example - blazing, golden sun.
Make sure that you write up your report in your home learning books with your best presentation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport/25430932
IPC
Designing a vehicle
This afternoon you are going to design a vehicle.You are going to develop an understanding for an automotive design as our theme is based on transport. You will need to understand how a vehicle moves from one place to another and if there might be any disadvantages to your design. Please go through the powerpoint before you begin designing your vehicle.
Have a lovely day everyone! If you need me, then do email. Stay safe as always and enjoy the sunshine!
Miss Marshall
Friday 26th June
Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the activities that I set for you yesterday and you hopefully enjoyed the sunshine!
Morning Exercise -
Let's wake ourselves up with a little morning workout!
Record your time and then try and beat your time!
21 sit ups
15 burpees
9 squat jumps
Google these exercises if you are unsure what they are. For burpees, type in 'chest to floor burpees' if you don't know what they are. Time yourself the first time round and then see if you can beat your time the second time. Good luck!
Maths
Title - identifying angles problem solving and reasoning
Have a go at the worksheet I have left for you, this time you will be using your problem solving and reasoning skills to find the answer. Everyone should do the sheet marked with a (D) and the majority of you should be able to complete the sheet marked with an (E). If you would like to challenge yourselves (some of you will certainly be able to challenge yourself) then please complete sheet (GD) once you have completed the others. Use the powerpoint from yesterday to help you if you are struggling.
English
Title - Expanding sentences using adverbs
Today I would like you to complete the worksheets for expanding sentences using adverbs that I have left for you. Please go through the powerpoint to help you. Everyone should complete worksheets marked with (D) and (E). Copy the sentences in to your home learning books.
French
Les sports!
Learn the names of sports in French with the powerpoint presentation. Please write the words down in two columns: one for masculine words and one for feminine words. (Tip: If they have "Le"in front, they are masculine. If they have "La" in front, they are feminine.) Which sports are easier to remember? Why?
In French, write down at least five sentences (more if you can!) to say which sports you like or you don't like. They will start with "J'adore" or "J'aime" if you like them and start with "Je n'aime pas" or "Je déteste" if you don't like them.
Spellings and Times Tables
I have set you 2 new spelling lists on Spelling Shed for you to have a go at the week. Please make sure you are logging on daily as I am regularly checking who is doing so and keeping a note of this.
Please spend 15 minutes a day on TT Rockstars on a timetable you aren't as confident with. Preferably 7,8,12 times tables. Please also spend 15 minutes on hit the button having a go at your mixed tables!
I hope you have a lovely weekend and I will be back next Wednesday.
Enjoy!
Miss Marshall
Good morning everyone and I hope that you have all had a lovely weekend. Again, I have placed all of this week’s work for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning below. Make sure that you complete each set of daily tasks and try your best. Make sure that you do your daily exercise and remember to say your prayers.
Monday 15th June
English
I have attached a reading task below called ‘A Refugee Camp’. This attachment has everything that you will need for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Today, I would like you to read the look carefully at the picture and then answer the questions from the ‘Follow Up’ activity. Answer the questions in your home learning book. Do not complete the other task yet. Use the title of the story ‘A Refugee Camp’ as your title.
Maths
This week we will continue some work on Statistics which means data or ‘number information’. I have attached a powerpoint under this week’s attachments called ‘Comparisons, Sum and Difference’. These are three very important words in Maths. Under the powerpoint there are two sets of activity sheets full of questions linked to statistics. On each page there are three levels- D for developing, E for Expected and M for Mastery (the M ones are the trickiest!)
Today I would like you to start completing the ‘D’ questions and the ‘E’ questions on the first sheet which is the verbal fluency (VF) sheet. If you feel confident, have a go at the M ones too. Aim to answer eight questions today.
If you are finding them tricky- don’t worry. On Purple Mash, look again at the Statistics activities that you did last week to help you. These will be under ‘Maths’.
R.E
Today you are going to learn about a very special man called Oscar Romero who is now a saint in Heaven (St. Romero) Follow this link to the Cafod website and watch the video clip about him and look at all of the information.
https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Primary-teaching-resources/St-Romero
For your task today I would like you to use the information on this website to create a poster all about Oscar Romero. Use pictures and words to tell me all about him. It would be great to see your posters!
Music
Open up the attachment for your music lesson with Mrs Hypolite. There is a great song on there about a very special lady called Rosa Parks. Enjoy it!
Tuesday 16th June
English
For today’s task, look at the picture of ‘A Refugee Camp’ again. Remember the attachment is below. Today, I would like you to complete the two ‘Vocab’ activities, Vocab 1 and Vocab 2. Use the title of the story ‘A Refugee Camp’ as your title.
Maths
Today I would like you to look at the statistics powerpoint again on ‘Comparisons, Sum and Difference.’ Now continue working on the questions that you were working on yesterday. Yesterday I asked you to start on the ‘D’ questions and move onto the ‘E’ questions, having a go at the M questions if you were feeling confident. Carry on today so that all of the ‘E’ questions are completed.
If you have done all of that, have a go at answering some of the ‘RPS’ questions of the second sheet. Again, start with ‘D’ level questions and move onto ‘E’.
Again, if you are finding them tricky, look again on ‘Statistics’ on Purple Mash under ‘Maths.’
R.E
Following on from yesterday’s work on Oscar Romero, I would like you to create your own Romero Cross. Look at the Powerpoint link in the attachments and also look at the word document which shows you what the cross might look like.
Computing
Today I would like you to complete your two Computing ‘2dos’ on purple mash.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday 17th June
English
This morning you have two tasks relating to the story ‘A Refugee Camp.’ Today, I would like you to complete the SPAG activity linked to the picture. If you haven’t done so already you will see that the answers to all of this week’s tasks are after the SPAG activity. Now go back and check your work from Monday.
Your second main task today is to imagine that you are there in that camp. Write two paragraphs about what it was like to be there. What could you see and smell? How were you feeling? What did some of the other people there say to you?
Maths
Let’s start the morning with some times table practise on TT rockstars
https://ttrockstars.com
This morning, I would like to complete your ‘Comparison Sum and Difference’ questions that you were working on yesterday. Open the second sheet- ‘RPS’ and complete all of the ‘D’ and ‘E’ activities that you have not finished yet. Some of you will be trying to complete all of the ‘M’ activities too. You’ve worked hard this week – well done.
Again, if you’re struggling, focus on your Purple Mash ‘2dos’.
Have a great afternoon and well done for all of your hard work!
SCIENCE
Good afternoon everyone! Did anybody hear the thunderstorms last night?
Today we will be focusing on healthy eating. During lockdown you and your family may have decided to eat healthier or you may want to eat healthier. However, with the restaurants being closed and we have to cook at home a lot more, it is important that we understand what a balanced diet is. You've been doing so well with your daily exercise so we need to make sure we are eating the right foods too.
Click on the 2 links and watch both the videos.
Once you have done this, I would like you to create a menu and a poster of a meal that you could have this week. Try to include your different food groups and draw a picture of your food and label it. Once you have done this, in your home learning books I would like you to write a sentence and tell me what each one means.
Carbohydrates -
Protein -
Fats -
Fibre -
Try not to look online at what these words mean as it's important that you have learnt what they mean rather than just copy!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zrffr82/articles/zppvv4j
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zrffr82/articles/ztsqfcw
Thursday 18th June
Good morning everyone!
Let's start the day off with another quick exercise blast to get our hearts racing and our energy levels up! Keep emailing me your times, you are doing really well.
WORKOUT
50 squats
40 high knees
30 lunges
20 sit ups
10 burpees
Google what they are if you are unsure! Can you do this in under 3 minutes?
Maths
Title - Money
Continuing with money, I have given you some questions to answer. However, these questions also include some fraction knowledge so be careful. Once you have completed the questions, please spend 10 minutes each on TT Rockstars and Hit the button. I would also like you to write 2 money questions in your book for somebody in your family to have a go at!
The answers are at the bottom of the page for you to check once you have completed.
English - Adventures are the pits!
Title - Narrative writing
For todays writing task, I would like you to watch the video of the little boy. You are going to pretend you are him. I want you to write about everything that happens as you fall deep down in to the pit. Will you get out? What are you thinking about? Will anybody save you? How are you feeling? Remember that with story writing, detail is very important! Please include expanded noun phrases and remember to paragraph your writing. Lots of description about how you fell and the use of your senses will help you to write a very interesting and exciting story!
https://www.literacyshed.com/adventures-are-the-pits.html
IPC
For our IPC today, I thought I would mix it up a little. Lots of you emailed me your amazing recipe ideas and meals you would create for a balanced diet. Today or possibly over the weekend if you are unable right now, I would like you to create it! Get the family involved if you can! Lockdown is a great way to learn how to cook and getting experimental in the kitchen alongside understanding the different foods we eat. Get your cookalong on and don't forget to email me your wonderful recipes when they are complete! You never know, I may have to make your dish at home!
Have a great day, stay safe and enjoy!
Miss Marshall
Friday 19th June
Good morning everyone, it's nearly the weekend again! You have all worked so hard this week, well done.
Morning wake up exercise
Complete each exercise for 50 reps
star jumps
sit ups
burpees
punches (each arm)
lunges
Repeat again if you want to challenge yourself! How long did it take you?
Maths
Title - word problems
I have set you 2 worksheets to complete based on word problems. The first sheet is for everyone to complete in your home learning books, though the second sheet is more of a challenge. Hopefully you can have a go at the second sheet to really show off your word problem skills! Good luck
English
Title - creative writing
Well done for your amazing stories yesterday! I really enjoy this video and I have loved your creative writing ideas. Today I would like you to re-watch the video, however I would like you to write a paragraph for todays writing task.
Imagine if your worst nightmares were in the ball pool - how would you get out? What would you do?
You can write your paragraph in first person again. Remember to use lots of adjectives, feelings and try to include a simile! I can't wait to see what spooky, scary or even disgusting things are deep down in the ball pit! How are you going to get out? Use your imagination to be as creative as you can in order to think of a plan!
https://www.literacyshed.com/adventures-are-the-pits.html#
French
La chenille qui fait des trous!
Spellings and Times Tables
Your new spelling list is on Spelling Shed, please make sure you log on daily. I will set 2 different spelling rules for you to have a go at so that you have a varied choice. Please spend 10 minutes a day over the weekend on TT Rockstars and 10 minutes a day on hit the button. Can you beat 30 on hit the button on mixed tables? Can you get more than 100 of any times table on TT Rockstars?
Have a lovely weekend, enjoy it with your family and stay safe as always. If you haven't already done your IPC cookalong then this weekend will be a great opportunity to do so!
Miss Marshall
Friday 12th June
Good morning everyone, it's nearly the weekend! Start the morning with your morning prayer and some exercise to wake your body up.
Morning exercise
40 squats
30 jumping jacks
20 high knees
10 sit ups
How fast can you do it? Get somebody to time you!
Maths
Title - 2 part money word problem
I have set you another activity around the topic of 'money' to help freshen up your skills. This is set out as a word problem. It is your responsibility to read the questions carefully and see what you have to do. Please answer the 10 questions in your home learning books. Don't forget to put your pound symbol! £
English
Title - Writing a letter
Well done for yesterdays work on inverted commas and understanding speech and thank you to those that emailed me about what you have been getting up too. Today, I would like you to rewatch the video, though you will be writing a letter as though you are Peck (the bird) to Gus (the cloud) stating that you would like him to change what he is creating. You can explain in your letter why you would like him to change his creations as you are in lots of pain from delivering what he creates. Try to add detail and conjunctions in your writing. I would like you to write about how you are feeling. Are you exhausted from it all? Do you feel guilty that Gus is struggling?
https://www.literacyshed.com/partly-cloudy.html
French
The french powerpoint and worksheet is in the documents that have been left for you.
Please complete the weather worksheet, and don't forget to illustrate with drawings!
Spellings and times tables
I have set you some new spellings to learn for this week, make sure you are logging on daily to build up your coins on spelling shed! Please spend 15 minutes a day on TT Rockstars and 10 minutes on hit the button. Practice all of your times tables. Do email me your high scores on email . Please make sure that you are reading daily and thank you to those that have emailed me to say what book you are currently reading!
Enjoy todays tasks and have a lovely weekend. Stay safe as always!
Miss Marshall
Good morning everyone! I hope that you are all well and have had a lovely weekend. As you can see I have placed all of this week’s work for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning below. Make sure that you complete each set of daily tasks and try your best. Make sure that you do your daily exercise and remember to say your prayers.
Monday 8th June
English
I have attached a reading task below called ‘New Tricks’. This attachment has everything that you will need for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Today, I would like you to read the story and then answer the questions from the ‘Follow Up’ activity. Answer the questions in your home learning book. Do not complete the other task yet. Use the title of the story ‘New tricks’ as your title.
Maths
This week we will start some work on Statistics which means data or ‘number information’. I have attached a powerpoint under this week’s attachments which I would like you to look at. Then there are two sets of activity sheets full of questions linked to statistics. On each page there are three levels- D for developing, E for Expected and M for Mastery (the M ones are the trickiest!)
Today I would like you to start completing the ‘D’ questions and the ‘E’ questions on the first sheet which is the verbal fluency (VF) sheet. If you feel confident, have a go at the M ones too. Aim to answer eight questions today.
If you are finding them tricky- don’t worry. On Purple Mash, I have set you some ‘2dos’ on statistics starting right from the beginning of the topic and working up. So do these instead or use them to help you.
R.E
Yesterday was a special day in the church. It was Trinity Sunday. Trinity means three in one. We remember the three ways we experience God. God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit.
Watch the fun little video clip that I have attached in this week's attachments below.
I have attached a word document showing four different ways in which the trinity has been represented or shown. Today I would like you to create your own image of the Holy Trinity. You can use ideas from the images shown, find others on the internet or create your own. I shall look forward to seeing them all!
Tuesday 9th June
English
For today’s task, read ‘New Tricks’ again. Remember the attachment is below. Today, I would like you to complete the two ‘Vocab’ activities, Vocab 1 and Vocab 2. Use the title of the story ‘New tricks’ as your title.
Maths
Today I would like you to look at the statistics powerpoint again. Now continue working on the questions that you were working on yesterday. Yesterday I asked you to start on the ‘D’ questions and move onto the ‘E’ questions, having a go at the M questions if you were feeling confident. Carry on today so that all of the ‘E’ questions are completed.
If you have done all of that, have a go at answering some of the ‘RPS’ questions of the second sheet. Again, start with ‘D’ level questions and move onto ‘E’.
Again, if you are finding them tricky, focus on your Purple Mash “2Dos”.
Computing
Today I would like you to complete your two Computing ‘2dos’ on purple mash.
Art
There is an Art ‘2do’ on Purple Mash for you to do! Enjoy it.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday 10th June
English
This morning you have two tasks relating to the story ‘New Tricks.’ Today, I would like you to complete the SPAG activity linked to the story. If you haven’t done so already you will see that the answers to all of this week’s tasks are after the SPAG activity. Now go back and check your work from Monday.
Your second main task today is to write the next two paragraphs of the story. After Josh was grounded, do you think he learnt his lesson? Or did he continue his mischief? Maybe his sisters got their revenge on HIM? Your first paragraph could start with a fronted adverbial- time connective moving time in the story forward. For example
‘Two weeks later…’
Let me know what you have decided will happen!
Maths
Let’s start the morning with some times table practise on TT rockstars
https://ttrockstars.com
This morning, I would like to complete your Statistics questions that you were working on yesterday. Open the second sheet- ‘RPS’ and complete all of the ‘D’ and ‘E’ activities that you have not finished yet. Some of you will be trying to complete all of the ‘M’ activities too. You’ve worked hard this week – well done.
Again, if you’re struggling, focus on your Purple Mash ‘2dos’.
Have a great afternoon and well done for all of your hard work!
Science
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are all well today and are keeping safe. I know the weather isn't great but that can't stop you from smiling
For your science activity this afternoon, it is linked to our IPC topic of transportation. We are going to be looking at the importance of air and how things fly.
There are four different forces acting on a paper plane when it is in flight: Gravity: a force pulling downwards on the plane. When this is bigger than ‘lift’, the plane will fall towards the Earth. Lift: a force from air pushingup under the wing. When this is bigger than the force due to gravity, the plane will rise upwards. Driving force:a push to move the plane forwards. (Here, this is provided by the throw.) Drag: forces working against the direction of movement, due to the air pushing back on the plane. When these forces are balanced, a plane will fly at a constant speed and height.
Air is mostly a mixture of gases, but it also contains other tiny particles like smoke and soot and these can cause pollution. Carbon dioxide in the air is important to life but too much can lead to a warmer atmosphere.
Instructions
Fold a piece of paper in half lengthways and open out so the paper is flat.
On each side, fold the top corner down to the centre line.
Now take the newly formed corner on each side, and again fold down to the centre line, so the angled edges line up with the centre fold.
Depending on the size of the paper, you may want to repeat this process once more.
Fold the plane in half again along the centre line and hold the plane that has been createdwith finger and thumb on either side, ready to throw.
Find a space to test your paper aeroplanes
Once you have had a go at creating your paper plane, measure the distance and record them down in your books. Do this 3 times and let me know your furthest distance! I will be doing this too. I wonder if your plane will travel further than mine? You can decorate your plane too
Miss Marshall
Thursday 11th June
Good morning everyone, I hope you are all ok! Please start the day with your morning prayer and make sure you have had a delicious breakfast, ready for the day ahead
Start your morning with a little stretch, this will wake your body up if you are still sleepy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg
Maths
Title - 'money word problems'
Whilst you are completing work on statistics with Mr McRae, we will be looking at Money. This is an excellent topic that any adult in your house can also help you with. Money is a very valuable topic as you will need to understand it no matter what age you are!
For today, I would like you to have a go at the word problems on the worksheet in your home learning books.
English
Title - 'direct speech between characters'
Please watch the video called 'partly cloudy'. It is a lovely video all about the importance of friendship and being there for one another. This is one of my favourite videos and the best thing is, it has no words! Your task today is to watch the whole video and then between 3:00 - 4:30 minutes, I would like you to write a short script on what the characters can say to each other. Gus is the cloud and Peck is the bird. What conversation could they have? Remember to use your inverted commas and ? ! , " " throughout your script.
Set it out like this:
" Hey I can't believe you did that!" shouted Peck.
"What do you mean?" questioned Gus.
https://www.literacyshed.com/partly-cloudy.html
IPC
Continuing with our new topic all about transport and how we get from one place to another. Today I would like you to create a fact file. Your fact file has to be on an inventor. You can choose what mode of transport they invented. I would like to know who they are, what they invented and any more facts you have found out about them. Did they achieve anything? When did they invent the transport? How did they do it? Please then draw a picture of the inventor and put the date of when the transport was invented. I look forward to seeing who discover and which transport you have chosen!
Please do continue to email me your work, I love seeing how hard you are all working and what fun you are getting up to at home. You are all doing so well, keep going and remember to stay safe!
Miss Marshall
Friday 5th June
Good morning everyone, it's nearly the weekend! I hope you are all ready for a lovely day. I was so impressed reading some of the stories you wrote based on the dragon picture I gave you yesterday. You really impressed me with your grammar and use of vocabulary.
Maths
Title 'calculating quantities of a fraction'
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
Please click on the link and watch the video. It is lesson 4 'calculate quantities'.
Once you have watched the video, please complete the first maths worksheet and have a go at all the questions in your home learning book. The second picture of more maths questions is there for an extra challenge. This is optional.
English
Title 'setting description'
I have chosen this picture for you to describe the setting because there is so much detail in it that you can include. Look carefully and describe the picture as though somebody has never seen it before. You can even pretend that you are on the ship if you like. Please write a paragraph or two using the following:
Simile 'like or as'
expanded noun phrases
adjectives
5 senses
weather
time connectives
What is the sea like?
What does it smell like?
What do the clouds remind you of?
What is the ship like?
French
Spellings and Times Tables
I have set you new spellings to practice on Spelling Shed for the week, please make sure you are logging in daily and spend around 15 minutes trying to get as many coins as you can.
Please spend 15 minutes on TT Rockstars, going over all of your times tables from 1-12.
Please make sure you are also reading for at least 15 minutes a day, especially over the weekend. Email me to let me know what you are currently reading
Hope you all have a great weekend, stay safe as always
Miss Marshall
Thursday 4th June
Good morning everyone, I hope you are all staying safe.
Please start the morning by logging on to TT rockstars and spending 15 minutes going over your 6,7,8,12 times tables. What will your high score be?
Maths
I have attached a worksheet for you to try in your home learning books. Please date your work with the title 'rounding decimals'.
English
I have attached a picture of a dragon. Your challenge is to write a story based on the picture you see. It could be anything you like, as long as you got your ideas from the picture.
To help you -
I like to imagine that it is a really small dragon which you can keep in your pocket but when you need to it can grow huge so that you can ride it.
IPC
Our new topic is all about the history of transport. I have set you an activity on Purple Mash. Please watch the video and read the information underneath. Once you have done this, you will need to type any facts you remember about the history of transport and a picture of different transport. This is set out as a leaflet, though if you are struggling please do watch the video again.
Have a lovely day!
Miss Marshall
Wednesday 3rd June
Good morning Year Four and happy Wednesday to you all! Thank you for all of your emails! I have loved seeing all of your wonderful work- really well done! Let’s start your morning off with our prayer “O My God I give to you today…”
Here is your work for today:
PE with Joe
Follow this link to the Oak National Academy. Click on 'Tuesday' and find 'PE with Joe'.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
English
I have set you all a ‘2do’ on Purple Mash. It’s another chapter story on Serial Mash and an online quiz. Enjoy!
Maths
Let’s revisit our times tables again. I would like you to spend 10 minutes on 'Hit the Button' https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
For your main lesson, we are going to continue our revision work on fractions. Today we are going to focus on adding fractions. Remember that when we add two fractions together we only add the numerators (the top number). I have attached an activity for you to complete in your home learning book.
Try to show me what you can remember! For an extension, can you write six word problems that involve adding two fractions together? Here’s mine:
Milly wanted to take some slices of cake to her dad’s house. She took 4/6 of a cheesecake and 5/6 of a chocolate cake. What fraction shows how many slices of cake Milly took to her dads?
Answer = 9/6 (improper fraction)
or 1 and 3/6 (mixed number)
or 1 and ½ (mixed number)
If you cannot open the word document, then make sure that you practise your fraction work on purple mash
Have a good day and keep smiling!
Mr McRae
Science
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are all keeping safe and are well!
This afternoon I have set you some revision tasks on purple mash. This is a topic you learnt at the beginning of the year so hopefully you still remember your scientific vocabulary!
The first task is looking at how a bulb works in a circuit. You must use the key words to create a circuit and tell me if it would work. You need to type at the side of the screen the information and remember to use key vocabulary you have previously learnt.
The second task is an electrical symbols quiz, where you will need to revisit what the symbols mean and try to match them up.
The third task is another quiz. You must be able to identify if an item is electrical or not.
Don't forget to save your work
Have a lovely day!
Miss Marshall
Tuesday 2nd June
Good morning Year Four and happy Tuesday! Remember to start your morning off with our morning prayer “O My God I give to you today…”
Here is your work for today:
PE with Joe
Follow this link to the Oak National Academy. Click on 'Tuesday' and find 'PE with Joe'.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
English
Today I would like you to complete the next English lesson on the link below. Make sure you click on 'Tuesday'. The focus is looking for clues about a character from how they are acting or what they say or do. We sometimes call this ‘reading between the lines’ or 'inference' . Do your best and concentrate really hard.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
Maths
Today we are going to revisit our times tables. I would like you to spend 10 minutes on 'Hit the Button' https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
For your main lesson, we are going to continue our revision work on fractions. I have attached a power point underneath which I would like you to have a look at. It looks at fractions that are equivalent to a half. In your home learning book, your title is 'Finding Halves'. Open the maths activity that I have attached
below. I would like you to use the numbers of the sheet to create fractions that make ‘a half’. For example, 5/10 = ½ 13/26= ½
For an extension, can you write five word problems where you have to find half of a number?
R.E.
Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday when we remember how the Holy Spirit came down upon the followers of Jesus who were hiding in the Upper room. Watch this clip of the story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwJJJoSGw84
For your task today, I would like you to retell this story in a really interesting way. You may want to draw some pictures of each part of the story. You may want to make a little film clip of the story using your toys or you may want to make an animation on purple mash. It is up to you how you retell the story. Send me your work once you have completed it!
Computing
I have set you another coding '2do' on Purple Mash.
Have a good day and keep smiling!
Mr McRae
Monday 1st June
Good morning Year Four. I hope that you have all had a lovely half term break and have managed to enjoy the sunshine. Here is your work for today:
PE with Joe
Follow this link to the Oak National Academy and find 'PE with Joe'. Wake yourself up and stretch those muscles with some morning exercise!
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
English
Today I would like you to complete the English lesson on the link above. The focus is retrieving or finding facts linked to a character description. Do your best and concentrate really hard.
Maths
Today we are going to revisit our times tables. I would like you to spend 10 minutes on 'Hit the Button' https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
For your main lesson, we are going to go back to look at finding fractions of amounts. I have attached a power point underneath which I would like you to work through. It goes back to the very basics of finding fractions of amounts and builds up. In your home learning book, your title is 'Finding Fractions of Amounts'. Anything that you are asked to write down, use your home learning book to write it down. Remember if you are finding 1/5 (one fifth) of a number you can divide it by 5 (how many 5s go into it). If you are able to, write four of your own fraction word problems as an extension.
R.E.
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday when we remember how the Holy Spirit came down upon the friends of Jesus who were hiding in the Upper room. Tomorrow a lot of our work is going to based on Pentecost.
Today is June 1st and June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We remember how much we love Jesus and especially how much He loves us. I have attached an image of Jesus showing His sacred heart. For today's task I would like you to create your own heart . You can create it in whatever way you can- it can be a collage using materials or you can paint it or use purple mash. it is up to you. Somewhere in or on your heart, you must include the name 'Jesus'. I shall look forward to seeing all of your wonderful hearts!
Computing
I have set you a new coding '2do' on Purple Mash.
Have a good day and stay happy!
Mr McRae
Friday 22nd May
You made it to the end of the week! Well done for another week of hard work.
Morning activity
How long did the exercises take you yesterday? Some of you emailed me your times! I managed it in under 2 minutes.
Now try this one!
50 skips (or little jumps)
40 mountain climbers (google this if you are unsure, it's very easy)
30 squats
20 jumping jacks
10 high knees
Can you beat the teachers time?
Maths
I have attached a document that I would like you to complete. Challenge yourself to the second sheet if you can. Please complete this in your home learning book under the title 'rounding to the nearest thousand'. It is very important that you work hard on this, as this ALWAYS appears on a test at some point.
English
I hope you all enjoyed the video clip yesterday. Today we will be writing a setting description. I would like you to imagine the scene from the start of the video clip. What would you describe and in what order would that be? The lake, the moon, the mountains, the trees, the campsite, the fire, the tent? Perhaps a different order? What sounds are mentioned in the text- crickets, water, owl, fire crackling. Remember that a good setting description ties everything together and uses all the 5 senses. Look at the example I have given to you as a document. This will help you with your ideas. I will also attach a link that will help you with different sounds that you may hear. Please remember your best handwriting and I look forward to reading them when we are back in school!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb_4dE5VD_g - sounds
Spellings and Times Table Rockstars
I have uploaded your new spellings for the next week on Spelling Shed. Well done to the children that are playing online, I can see who you are! This will pay off when we return back to school. This week can you all please practice all of your times tables by clicking on 2-12 when you log on Times Table Rockstars and try to beat your score in 1 minute. Remember to be doing this every day, I can see when you log on and when you have last had a go.
French
Parts of the body revision
Have a lovely day everybody and enjoy your weekend. Stay happy, stay safe.
Miss Marshall :)
Thursday 21st May
Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a lovely day in the sun yesterday. I ended up burning my shoulders whilst out on a walk! Anyway, I hope you're ready for a fun filled day today. Thank you to all children who have been emailing pieces of their work, it has been a joy to see.
Morning wake up
Just to get the blood flowing through your body and your hearts racing, time yourself doing the following:
50 star jumps
40 skips (if you don't have a skipping rope, just little jumps)
30 high knees
20 squats
10 sit ups
Email me your time, I will be doing this too and we will see if you can beat the teacher!
English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwXFVqKuH-w
Click on the link and pause the video at 18 seconds and in your home learning books I would like you to write a sentence or two about how the monster is creeping up on the boy. You can write about how the music builds up tension and makes you feel.
After this, please write 5 to 10 words that describes the monster as vicious. You can use similes if you like.
Once you have done this, make a prediction about what you think will happen in the film.
Press play and watch the film up to 1 minute and 5 seconds. Was your prediction accurate? Now I would like you to write a sentence or two to change the way you described the monster. This time, in a friendly way. Try to use expanded noun phrases in your writing.
Maths
Please log on to Times Table Rockstars and practice your 6,7,8,9 times tables for 15 minutes.
Title - multiplication
In your home learning books complete the following using the grid method.
Challenge - Find the missing number in this calculation: 63__ x 6 = __822
Afternoon activity -
I have attached a powerpoint and a word document to show you this afternoons activity.
Have fun!
Miss Marshall :)
Wednesday 20th May
Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope that you have had a good day yesterday and managed to get on well with all of the tasks. What amazing art work some of you did! Van Gogh would have been proud!!
Here are today’s tasks!
Let’s start the day off again with some Cosmic Yoga. Have a look at the link below again and choose a different work out this morning.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
English
Over the last two days you have been completing work based on the Summer market picture attached below. Today I would like you to complete 'SPAG 1' in our home learning book. Then I would like to to write eight really interesting sentences about the main picture. Can you include some really good wow words. All of the answers to the last few day's work are at the end of the tasks so go back and check your work if you haven't done so already.
Maths
Have a go at Hit the Button today- I wonder who can get the highest score?
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Follow this link to the Oak National Academy and complete the maths lesson for today. Make sure you click on Wednesday and the lesson is on money and souvenirs. Write anything down that you need to in your home learning book. Try your best even if you think it's tricky!
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
Have a lovely morning!
Mr McRae
Science
Good afternoon everyone, what a beautiful day it is today!
This afternoon I would like you to conduct an experiment where you find out if various liquids effect the growth of a plant.
If you can't do this today, make sure it is done this week. I would like you to have a go at planting 4 different seeds inside plastic cups. If you are struggling to find seeds, use the seeds inside an apple.
Please click on the link so that you can see in detail what you have to do. The website says 6 but we will only be doing 4. Each day you will record the length of your plant with a ruler in your books. Create a chart under the title 'Growth of various plants'.
The 4 liquids you will be trying to 'water' your plant will be:
- water
- fizzy drink (your choice)
- salt water
- vinegar
Make sure you are using the same amount of each liquid to pour on to your plant.
I hope by the end of this activity you have a wonderful plant!
If there are any issues, please email me on 2email.
https://lemonlimeadventures.com/experiments-for-kids-effecting-plant-growth/
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Miss Marshall
Tuesday 19th May
Hello everyone! I hope that you have had a good day yesterday.
Here are today’s tasks!
Let’s start the day off again with some Cosmic Yoga. Have a look at the link below again and choose a work out!
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
English
Following on from yesterday, have another look at the picture and the activities that I have attached. Yesterday you answered the ten questions. Today I would like you to do complete the activities ‘Vocab 1’ and ‘Vocab 2’ where you are exploring the meanings or definitions of words. You can complete the tasks in your home learning book. Write today’s date and the title is Summer Vocabulary’. Only complete these two activities today.
Maths
Follow this link to the Oak National Academy and complete the maths lesson for today. Make sure you click on Tuesday and the lesson is on money and buying fruit. Write anything down that you need to in your home learning book.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
Computing
Complete your 2do on purple mash. I’ve set you another coding one.
Art
Vincent Van Gogh was a very famous artist whose paintings are known all over the world. One of his most famous paintings was of some sunflowers- see the picture attached below. Today, I would like you to paint or draw your own sunflower picture- just like Vincent Van Gogh! You can do it on paper or in your book if needed.
Have a great day and I’ll look forward to seeing your work soon.
Mr McRae J
Monday 18th May
Good morning everyone and I hope that you have had a nice weekend. The sun is shining and I hope that you have a lovely day today. Here are today’s tasks!
Start the day of with some Cosmic Yoga. Have a look at the link below and choose a workout!
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
English
Have a look at the picture and questions that I have attached below (Vibrant Summer). The picture shows a lady shopping in a busy market. You may have to turn the picture around to see it properly. Underneath the picture there are 10 questions that I would like you to answer. You can answer them in your home learning book. Write today’s date and the title is ‘Market’. Only answer the ten questions today please.
Maths
Did anyone notice which teacher came top of the TT rockstars leaderboard?
Follow this link to the Oak National Academy and complete the maths lesson for today. It is on weight. Write anything down that you need to in your home learning book.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule
Music
The next music lesson from Mrs Hypolite is attached below. I hope that you enjoy it!
R.E
Your title is ‘Doubting Thomas’ Watch this clip here which tells the story of Doubting Thomas. You may be able to find other cartoons and clips of this Bible story too. look at the activity sheet that I have attached below. Answer the questions in your home learning book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFMUZ_3QVHQ
Have a lovely day everyone!
Friday 15th May
Good morning everyone, it is nearly the weekend and the weather is supposed to be getting hotter too! I hope you all continued to join in by clapping for carers on your doorsteps last night. Wake yourselves up this morning by doing PE with Joe!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
ENGLISH
I have set you a writing task on Purple Mash based on writing a superhero story. You will have to create a superhero and a villain. Once you have planned this, you need to think of a way your superhero can defeat your villain and why. You can use your home learning books to plan this before you type up your story on Purple Mash. Remember to include the setting, describe what is happening in your story and what the villain is doing. Please include your 5 senses, expanded noun phrases and adverbs.
MATHS
I have set you 2 tasks on Purple Mash which involves recapping fractions. The first task is one to do with 'equivalent fractions' and the second is 'fractions on a number line'. Please make sure that you 'hand in' your work so that I can see you are completing it.
FRENCH
SPELLINGS
Well done to everybody that is logging on and completing the Spelling Shed assignments. You have been noticed and are working very hard so please do keep it up! I have uploaded a new set of spellings for you. Please log on every day and continue to have a go. Logging on once is not good enough, you must be trying your best with your spellings regularly. Can you please spend 15 minutes now on your new spellings and 15 minutes on Times Table Rockstars.
Well done everybody for another week of hard work at home, you are doing so well and I am so proud.
Miss Marshall
Thursday 14th May
Good morning everyone, I hope you are all ready for a lovely day ahead!
MORNING START -
Wake up your body with some fitness and have a little dance too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KReaoKLA-4
MATHS -
Title - Tenths on a number line
Spend 20 minutes on Times Table Rockstars and try your best at 'mixed'. How many will you get correct?
Click on the link and try WEEK 1 LESSON 4
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
The reason I am giving you this, is because it always comes up on a test and would be beneficial for you to do. Have a good go and try your best. In your home learning book, make sure you write the title and the date.
WORKSHEET - https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Y4-Spring-Block-4-WO4-Tenths-on-a-number-line-2019.pdf
ANSWERS - https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Y4-Spring-Block-4-ANS4-Tenths-on-a-number-line-2019.pdf
ENGLISH
Today I would like you to write a poem under the title 'Life in lockdown'.
You could do an acrostic poem, haiku, limerick etc.
Here is an example -
The year is 2020, what a very strange time,
I thought it would be great, I am doing just fine,
School is now closed, due to the virus,
But that is ok as people are showing lots of kindness
Rainbows appear in peoples windows,
All because we respect our NHS heroes,
It doesn't have to rhyme and there are lots of different styles of poetry. Please send in your poems on 2email.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITY
Choose a country from around the world (try and choose one that you don’t know a lot about.
Write a paragraph that answers the following:
Where is your country? (continent, north/south/, by the equator, next to...)
What is the capital city and any other major towns or cities?
What is the landscape like? (forests, jungle, deserts, some mountains, very flat etc.)
The language people speak.
Landscape wonders you might find there e.g. in the UK people often
visit Snowdon or the Lake District as places of ‘beauty’.
What countries are near by?
If there are any questions please email me. I am trying to get pictures of your work online but at times this has been unsuccessful! I will continue trying however. Please keep logging on to Spelling Shed and Times Table Rockstars. New spellings will be live tomorrow.
Miss Marshall
Wednesday 13th May
Good morning everyone and a happy Wednesday. I've received some lovely art work inspired by nature- well done everyone!!
Let's start his Wednesday morning with some exercise again with Joe Wicks. Choose a workout to suit you!
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
English
Yesterday I asked you to watch the clip below and create a short story. How did you get on?
Today I would like you to watch the clip again but this time, as you are watching it I want you to think of ten really good words that come into your mind whilst you are watching the events. They might be words to describe the creature, or words which show how one of the characters are feeling. You may have even used some of these words in your work yesterday. Write today's date and your title is 'Dreamgiver'. Can you write your words down in your home learning book and then write down what they mean (their definition) For example you might write:
'peculiar' and then next to it you would a word that means strange.
peculiar- a word that means strange
https://www.literacyshed.com/dreamgiver.html
Maths
A shout out to Filip for scoring well on TT rockstars and Oscar!! Will the teachers ever win??
Remember it's ABSOLUTELY FINE if you don't log onto TT rockstars again today!
(Teachers v Pupils!)
Like yesterday, we are going to continue looking at halves of numbers. In your home learning book, write today's date and title 'Finding Halves Part Two' and complete the calculations below:
Write them like this: Half of 48 = 24. if you need to do any workings out, great! Just write down what you need to. Remember to partition your numbers so for 58 (find half of 50=25 and half of 8=4 then add 25 and 4 = 29 so half of 58 = 29
Key facts: Half of 90= 45 Half of 9 = 4.5 Half of 30 =15 Half of 7 = 3.5
Half of 1 =0.5 (.5) Half of 5 = 2.5
(who spotted the mistake on yesterday's key facts?! I've corrected it now. Sorry about that!!)
Find half of each of these numbers: Try to do the first two rows. The last two green rows are for those who want a real challenge!!
65 28 87 84 94 86 57 98 26
47 17 19 65 95 265 89 27 86
206 156 537 315 476 2.45 698 2.5 2.62
192 23,245 405 203 1054 16.46 65.6 2.6 24.9
Have a lovely morning! I'm off to beat you all on TT rockstars!!
Mr McRae
Science
LINK - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zr4kd6f
Good afternoon everyone, for our science lesson I would like you to have a look at vertebrates and invertebrates.
Please click on the link and watch the first 2 videos. This will give you an understanding as to what a vertebrate and an invertebrate is. Once you have done this, have a go at 'activity 1 and 2'. Activity 1 you have to sort the animals in to groups and activity 2 is a quiz! Please re-watch the videos if you are unsure or need to re-cap.
When you have completed activity 1 and 2, in your home learning books under the title 'vertebrates and invertebrates' I would like you to write in your book 3 facts you have found out about vertebrates and 3 facts you have found out about invertebrates. Please then draw a picture and colour in a vertebrate and an invertebrate and label this, explaining how you know which animal is which.
If there are any problems, please email me on 2email.
Have a lovely day!
Miss Marshall
Tuesday 12th May
Good morning everyone! I do hope that you enjoyed yesterday's music lesson? Thank you to those children who sent me their wonderful prayers to Our Lady.
Let's start his Tuesday morning with some exercise with Joe Wicks. Choose a workout to suit you!
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
English
Today I would like you to watch this clip
https://www.literacyshed.com/dreamgiver.html
It is the story of a strange creature who cracks its dream eggs over objects and then strange dreams are created for the children to dream! I would like you to go and choose one object from your house or room where you are now. You are going to imagine that a dream egg is cracked over it and a dream is created. In your home learning book , I would like you to write all about your imaginary dream. Write it like a short story, in exciting sentences with careful word choices. Give it a title- make one up. If you can, email me a copy of your story or otherwise, I'll look forward to reading it soon!
Maths
Remember it's ABSOLUTELY FINE if you don't log onto TT rockstars again today!
(Teachers v Pupils!)
Today we are going to continue looking at halves of numbers. In your home learning book, write today's date and title 'Finding Halves' and complete the calculations below:
Write them like this: Half of 48 = 24. if you need to do any workings out, great! Just write down what you need to. Remember to partition your numbers so for 58 (find half of 50=25 and half of 8=4 then add 25 and 4 = 29 so half of 58 = 29
Key facts: Half of 30 =15 Half of 7 = 3.5 Half of 5 = 2.5
Find half of each of these numbers: Try to do the first two rows. The last two green rows are for those who want a real challenge!!
46 48 36 34 44 120 37 58 56
57 27 17 55 45 125 35 47 32
246 136 437 305 486 245 678 295 352
1532 2345 3405 2743 1954 1646 6506 2526 2405
Computing
Log onto Purple Mash for your Computing '2do'
Art
Today I would like you to create a piece of art work based on nature. It can be made out of flowers, leaves and grasses or it might be painted soil (don't paint the creepy crawlies though!) or it might be a rubbing from tree bark or it might be picture of something in nature, like a sunset or a particular animal. You can use your home learning book, paper or a painting tool on Purple Mash. See if you can send me a picture of your masterpiece!
Have a lovely day and take care
Mr McRae
Monday 11th May
Good morning Year Four! I hope that you are all ok and have had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend? Did you enjoy celebrating V.E. day? Do send me any pictures or photographs that of your celebrations! As part of V.E. day I spent a while looking for the place where my Great Uncle was buried. He was a soldier from Bury during the war and died after he was shot. He was only 20. Finally, after a lot of researching, I found the cemetery- in India! Maybe I will be able to go there one day to pay my respects.
Here is your work for today...
English
A special mention to Julian today who has been working incredibly hard on Spelling Shed! Well done Julian. We can see all of your successes!
I've set you some '2dos' on Purple Mash linked to our story 'Clean Sweep'
Maths
Today you really don't have to log onto TT Rockstars if you don't want to!
(Teachers V Pupils!!!!)
Your title today is 'Halving'. Write the date and title in your home learning book. Look at the Maths activity below and complete it in your book. Once you have finished, for an extra challenge, can you write some word problems linked to finding halves of numbers? For example:
Mr McRae collected 126 shells on the beach. He gave half to his friend. How many shells did Mr McRae have in his bucket? (but you can make yours more interesting and harder than that!)
R.E
May is the month dedicated to Our Lady. For your R.E. work today, I would like you to write a prayer to Mary. Think carefully about what you would like to say to her. Remember our prayers can say 'thank you'. You could ask Mary to look after someone who is sick. You could be asking Mary to think about someone in Heaven. You could be celebrating the kindness in the world with Mary. Decorate your prayer. You might include Rosary beads or include the different names that we use to address Mary, such as 'Queen of Heaven' or 'Our Lady'. I would like to put some of your prayers on the RE section of the school website, so check your spellings and make sure that your handwriting is neat too! Send them across to me when you can.
Music
Enjoy your Music lesson from Mrs Hypolite!
Have a great day!
Thursday 7th May
Good morning everybody, today is the last day of the school week as you have a lovely long bank holiday weekend ahead and therefore no work will be set for you tomorrow!
Morning start
Some of you may be aware, but as of monday there will be a teachers vs pupils Times Table Rockstar battle! Obviously the teachers are going to win . However, I would like you to spend 20 minutes this morning practicing on Times Table Rockstars at your times tables so that you have a fighting chance against us!
Maths
Title 'Divide 3 digit by 1 digit'
In your home learning books please have a go at lesson 4. It is similar to what you did yesterday, however this time you will be diving a 3 digit number. The same method and rules apply. Please click on the link that will take you to todays video.
VIDEO LINK - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
WORKSHEET - https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Y4-Lesson-4-Divide-3-digits-by-1-digit-2019.pdf
ANSWERS - https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Y4-Lesson-4-Answers-Divide-3-digits-by-1-digit-2019.pdf
Please make sure that you watch the video carefully as it explains how to find the answers. Re-watch it and pause it if you need too!
English
Title ' War veteran fact file'
As tomorrow is VE day, some of you might not know exactly what that is. Therefore today I would like you to create a fact file.However, you must try to research and find information about a war veteran. Research one of the veterans – a person who is an ex-member of the armed forces – and create a fact file about them. Apart from their name and age when they enlisted, include details of the force they worked in, where they were stationed, and in particular, any significant memories of VE Day they had. This can be found online. You might even want to draw a photo of them, if you can find one! Please do take a photo of your work and send it to me on 2email. I wonder who you will find?
Afternoon activity
Continuing with the theme of VE day, I would like you to draw a picture so that you can stick it up to show your respects! Make it colourful, include people from the army, the british flag and planes if you can! Google has lots of suggestions and ideas so that you aren't stuck. You can do this on either 2paint through Purple Mash or you can draw one. Please do send me photos of your posters, I would love to see them!
Spellings
A new spelling list is available for you to try this week. Make sure you start off on 'easy' and work your way up too advanced. The more you practice your spellings, the more honey pots you collect! I will post the leaders of our class for this weeks spellings on Monday, so that you can see who has the most points. Will it be you?
LEADERBOARD FOR THE SPELLINGS YOU HAD LAST WEEK
TOP SPOT ROYAL BEE GOES TO FRASIER!
2nd place - Ashton and Julian
3rd - Maja M
4th - Kuba
5th - Filip
There are no more royal bees!
Will you make it to the top of the leader board for next week? Keep playing everybody.
Tonight I will be uploading the mini water cycles that you have created. Thank you to the children that have sent me theirs. Hopefully a few more of you can send me some and I will post them online!
Enjoy your day everyone and I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Miss Marshall
Wednesday 6th May
Good morning everyone! I hope that you all had a terrific Tuesday and are ready for a wonderful Wednesday! You did some fantastic art work yesterday- well done! Did you enjoy your music lesson? Here's your Wednesday work. We'll start with Maths first today
Maths
Again, this morning I would like you to log onto TT Rock Stars and have a go at your set times tables. Watch out for another competition coming up soon! Y5 well and truly beat us this time :(
Follow this link for your daily Maths lesson today. Today is LESSON 3. Complete the activities in your home learning book. Remember to write the date and title 'Division'. Try your best. Check your answers and go back and do your corrections if needed.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
English
Today we are going to look at 'Victory in Europe Day' again which as you know it this Friday.
Underneath I've attached some information,two video clips about W.W.2 and Victory in Europe and a link to the British Legion website. I would like you to read all the information and watch the videos carefully. Then in your home learning books, I would like you to write the date and title 'V.E. Day'. Your task is to write 10 sentences about what you have learnt. Feel free to write more of course! Also if you want to do your own research and find out more information, then you can include this too! Your sentences can be about W.W.2 and V.E. day. Remember your capital letters, full stops and commas. Also beautiful handwriting too of course!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mse35_d4WNU&feature=youtu.be
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/teaching-remembrance
After all that hard work, let's do some exercise with Stuart. Look up SC Education Ltd on Youtube and click on one of the videos! Enjoy!
Science
I have been so impressed with your effort and knowledge all about The Water Cycle that I think it is time to create our own! However, because nobody has a few clouds and rivers in their home (well I don't) you are going to create The Water Cycle on a smaller scale. Please look at the picture below and clink on the link to show you how it is done. You don't need food colouring if you don't have it, it is only used to make the water a darker colour. Please send me pictures of your mini water cycles on purple mash using 2email, so that I can put them on the website!
VIDEO TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE ACTIVITY -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZB44_X0pFw
Have fun and enjoy the rest of your day! I can't wait to see your mini water cycles
Miss Marshall
Tuesday 5th May
Good morning everyone! I hope that you all had a great Monday and that you're ready for another day of home learning! I LOVED seeing your wonderful RE pictures and videos yesterday. What a talented bunch you are! Thank you. Here's today's work for you all.
English
Log onto Purple Mash. I have set you some '2dos' on the next two chapters of 'A Clean Sweep' the online story that you started to read last week. Enjoy reading it (read it carefully!) and completing the activities. I look forward to seeing how you have done!
Maths
Again, this morning I would like you to log onto TT Rock Stars and have a go at your set times tables. Watch out for another competition coming up soon! Y5 well and truly beat us this time :(
Follow this link for your daily Maths lesson today. Complete the activities in your home learning book. Remember to write the date and title 'Multiplication'. It's a follow on from yesterday. Try your best. Check your answers and go back and do your corrections if needed.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
Computing
Log onto Purple Mash for your computing- coding 2do.
Art
Log onto Purple Mash for your Art 2do. Create a beautiful picture of a Spring May day.
Music
This Friday is a very special day- it's V.E Day which means 'Victory in Europe' Day. 75 years ago it was the end of World War Two. It was a day that was celebrated in lots of different countries. Have a look at the music lesson below which Mrs Hippolyte has created and complete the music activities!
Have a great day everyone!
Mr McRae
Monday 4th May
Good morning Year Four. I hope that you are all well and have had a nice weekend. Remember to start your day with morning prayer just like we do in class.
English
This morning I would like to go complete the English lesson (Lesson 1) by following this link. Use your home learning book to write down what you are asked to do. Remember to write the date in your book too.
https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4#schedule#week-3#week-3-day-Monday
Maths
This morning I would like you to log onto TT Rock Stars and have a go at the 'Y4 v Y5' competition. Y5 are winning so far and we can't have that so if everyone logs on and has a go then we might beat them!! You can do it Year Four!!
Follow this link for your daily Maths lesson today. Complete the activities in your home learning book. Remember to write the date and title 'Multiplication'. Check your answers and go back and do your corrections if needed.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
R.E
In your home learning book, write the title 'The Road to Emmaus'. Click on this link and watch the film clip of how Cleopas and another follower of Jesus met a man on the road as they were travelling to Emmaus. Only later did they realise that it was Jesus!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR4xhA4Mb6A&feature=youtu.be
Your Challenge: I would like you to retell this story is an interesting way! Can you make a video using little figures or toys that you have at home? Or maybe draw or paint a number of pictures with tell the story and you can record the story as you show your pictures. Could you use '2animate' on purple mash to tell the story. You could draw the story in your home learning book or can you think of another interesting way?
It would be wonderful if you could send your pictures or videos to me on 2email on purple mash. I look forward to seeing them all!
Have a lovely day and I shall be back again tomorrow.
Keep smiling!
Mr McRae
Friday 1st May
Good morning everyone! It is the 1st May today and therefore I would like you to start the day with a prayer thanking God for all he has done for us so far and may he continue to help us.
English / Grammar
Title - 'Grammar sentences'
In your home learning books I would like you to write 10 sentences in total.
The first 5 sentences will be about things you have been grateful for whilst you have been off school. Things you have done at home.
Example -
1. Whilst I have been off school, I am grateful for my kind, loving family and everything they have done for me.
The next 5 sentences will be all about what you are looking forward to in the future. That could be; seeing family members, going to the cinema, coming back to school.
Example -
6. After the pandemic, I am really excited to go outside and play on the monkey bars in the park.
However, your challenge is to include at least 1 of the following in EVERY sentence. You get a point every time you have included grammar. How many points will you get? Email me and let me know!
- determiner (a) or (an)
I picked up a newspaper.
An elephant was charging towards the jungle.
- expanded noun phrase
2 words that describe the noun.
Delicious, yummy cake
- adjective
- preposition
The position of something.
On the table
In the corner
above the door
- adverbial of time
Underline the grammar you have used in your sentence with a ruler, just like I did in the examples.
CHALLENGE WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED -
Please write 2/3 lines telling me something you are going to do during the month of May. Are you going to learn a new skill? Practice something more? Try something new?
Maths
I have set you 3 tasks on Purple Mash that are multiplication and division based. If you need a piece of paper to help you with your working out then please do so. Make sure that you 'hand in' your work so I can see exactly who is doing it.
Spellings
You have been set some new spellings on Spelling Shed for the week. They will change next Friday. Some of you are working so hard on spelling shed. A big shout out to Julian who is currently top of the leader board for our class! Can anybody beat him? The more times you log on and practice the words, the more points you get!
I hope you enjoy todays tasks and if you need to contact me at all then you know I am only a click away on email!
Have a lovely weekend, stay safe, stay indoors and keep smiling.
Miss Marshall
Thursday 30th April
Good morning everybody, I hope you are all safe and well.
To start today please watch this video from Go Noodle to get you up and ready for the day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3L556EpRuo
MATHS
Please click on the link and complete 'lesson 3 Pounds and Pence'. Watch the video and feel free to pause and rewind it if you need too.
VIDEO LINK - https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
WORK BOOK LINK - https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Lesson-3-Y4-Summer-Block-2-WO1-Pounds-and-pence-2020.pdf
ANSWERS - https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Lesson-3-Y4-Summer-Block-2-ANS1-Pounds-and-pence-2020.pdf
Please complete the work in your home learning books by just putting the answers. If you need to draw the money to help you then that is fine too!
Once you have had a go, check over your answers and mark them. Any you didn't get correct, please re-do at the side.
ENGLISH
I have set you a task on purple mash to complete called 'The Creepy Wood'. You have to describe what it was like when you entered the woods. This is a setting description so remember to use your 5 senses! How did you move around in the woods? What could you see? Did anything scare you? Try to include a simile, expanded noun phrase and adverbials of time (later on that day).
I look forward to reading how you have described the woods!
AFTERNOON ACTIVITY
On purple mash I have tried to test your brains with your remembering skills. I have set you some work to do with the digestive system. If you type in 'digestion' into the search bar of purple mash, you will find a support link that will help you if you have forgotten.
Best of luck, I hope you can remember the different parts of the digestive system!
I will be checking to see that everybody has logged on and has completed their work.
If you are stuck, don't forget to email me!
Tomorrow I will be setting you new spellings on Spelling Shed and posting pictures of The Water Cycle designs that many of you have sent in! Keep them coming!
Also remember to clap for the NHS at 8pm tonight, the louder the better! If you have any photos of yourself showing support on your front door steps, please do send them to me on purple mash!
I would love if you could all pray after the clap to thank all of our frontline staff and key workers.
Miss Marshall
Wednesday 29th April
Good morning Year Four. I hope that you are all well. Remember to say your morning prayer just like we do in class.
Let's do some exercise with Joe this morning!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLxPLLr1oPk
English
Log onto Purple Mash. I have set you three '2dos' on chapter four of 'A Clean Sweep' . Enjoy reading it and completing the activities afterwards. I look forward to seeing how you have done!
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 5 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
In your Home Learning Book, write today's date and your title is: Maths Fact Challenge!
Now I would like you to choose 8 numbers between 0 and 40. Write them down on your page but spread them out. Like this…
25 32 40
Now around each number I would like you to think of as many ways as you can to make that number. Think of additions, subtractions, multiplications and divisions. For example:
40 - 8
16 x 2 32 8 x 4
15 + 17 32 divided by 1
Have a good morning and enjoy your home learning activities for today. Remember to work hard!
Mr McRae
SCIENCE
Good afternoon everyone, last week we had a look at the water cycle video and you began to develop an understanding for what it is.
This week I would like you to draw a diagram of The Water Cycle either in your books or on purple mash using 2paint. You must include the words 'precipitation' ' condensation' 'evaporation' 'collection' in your work and draw arrows to show me which way the water travels. Please colour in your designs and if you need to, use google to show you an example of the water cycle diagram.
If you are completing this in your home learning books, please take a photo of your work and email it to me using purple mash '2email' so that I can hopefully post some of your diagrams on the website. Please therefore check your spellings of key words and make sure it is labelled correctly.
Have a lovely day!
Miss Marshall
Tuesday 28th April
Good morning Year Four. I hope that you are all well. I know Purple Mash was being a little silly yesterday but I did enjoy seeing your work.
Remember to say your morning prayer just like we do in class.
This morning, let's do some exercise with Stuart again. Have a look at SC Education Ltd for your daily exercise.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkD37J7Y_BtIYZd4ZcG5osA
English
Log onto Purple Mash. I have set you three '2dos' on chapter three of 'A Clean Sweep' . Enjoy reading and completing the activities. I look forward to seeing how you have done!
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 5 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
In your Home Learning Book, write today's date and your title is:
More Division Challenges with Remainders!
Have a go at answering these questions. Remember to draw the objects if you need to.
There are 4 apples in a bag. The cook needs enough apples to feed 45 children. How many bags must the cook buy?
John wants to buy a computer game costing £2.95. If he saves 50p a week, how many weeks will he need to save for before he can afford the game?
Mr Arable wants to take 65 children to a football match. Parents have volunteered their vans. Each van can take up to 6 children. How many vans will he need to transport all the children?
Mr McRae is giving his class a party! He has 38 children in the class. Donuts come in packs of 7. How many packs of donuts will he need to ensure that all children get two donuts?
A chocolate company has made 45 limited edition chocolates. They wish to pack them 3 to a box. How many full boxes can they make? How many chocolates will be left over?
A company packs ice lollies into boxes of 8. Each box has 4 strawberry and 4 blackcurrant lollies. They have made 60 strawberry and 60 blackcurrant lollies. How many full boxes can they make?
The office wish to buy new pens for each child in year 4! Pens come in boxes of 10. There are 74 children in year 4. How many boxes will the office need to buy? How many pens will be left over?
Mrs Robinson is throwing a party! She wants 150 balloons! Balloons come in bags of 9. How many bags will she need?
The school is putting on its annual summer production. They wish to invite 275 people. Ticket books contain 20 tickets. How many books will they need to make sure they have enough tickets for all?
A teacher wants her class to get in to groups of 3. She has 38 in the class. How many children will not be able to form a group of 3?
Now if you managed to complete these quite well, have a go at writing five of your own!
R.E- The Empty Tomb
Watch this video clip of when Mary Magdalene discovered that Jesus’ tomb was empty on what was to become Easter Sunday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe50_LaJgWE
Your task this afternoon is to produce a piece of art work telling the story of Jesus’ resurrection and celebrating it. Somewhere in your art work, include the word ‘HOPE’ and ‘GOOD NEWS’
I can’t wait to see them!
Have a good day and enjoy your home learning activities for today. Remember to work hard!
Mr McRae
Monday 27th April
Good morning Year Four. I hope that you all have had a good weekend. Thank you to those of you who have emailed me. I have enjoyed reading your emails and hearing what you have been up to. Remember to say your morning prayer just like we do in class.
Let's get ready for a busy week ahead. This morning, let's do some exercise with Stuart. Have a look at SC Education Ltd for your daily exercise.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkD37J7Y_BtIYZd4ZcG5osA
English
Log onto Purple Mash. I have set you three '2dos' on the next chapter of 'A Clean Sweep' the online story that you started to read least week. Enjoy reading it (read it carefully!)and completing the activities. I look forward to seeing how you have done!
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
In your Home Learning book, write today's date and your title is:
Division Challenges with Remainders!
Have a go at answering these questions. Remember to draw the objects is you need to.
There are 6 apples in a bag. The cook needs enough apples to feed 40 children. How many bags must the cook buy?
John wants to buy a computer game costing £3.75. If he saves 50p a week, how many weeks will he need to save for before he can afford the game?
Mr Abey wants to take 25 children to a football match. Parents have volunteered their cars. Each car can take up to 4 children. How many cars will he need to transport all the children?
Mrs Brownlow is giving her class a party! She has 28 in the class. Crisps come in big bags of 6. How many ‘big bags’ will she need to ensure all children get a bag of crisps?
A chocolate company has made 65 limited edition chocolates. They wish to pack them 4 to a box. How many full boxes can they make? How many chocolates will be left over?
A company packs ice lollies into boxes of 6. Each box has 3 strawberry and 3 blackcurrant lollies. They have made 50 strawberry and 50 blackcurrant lollies. How many full boxes can they make?
The office wish to buy new pens for each child in year 4! Pens come in boxes of 8. There are 84 children in year 4. How many boxes will the office need to buy? How many pens will be left over?
Mrs Thomas is throwing a party! She wants 150 balloons! Balloons come in bags of 12. How many bags will she need?
The school is putting on its annual summer production. They wish to invite 375 people. Ticket books contain 30 tickets. How many books will they need to make sure they have enough tickets for all?
A teacher wants her class to get in to groups of 3. She has 34 in the class. How many children will not be able to form a group of 3?
Now if you managed to complete these quite well, have a go at writng five of your own!
Art
I have set you an on line art '2do' on Purple Mash. I hope that you enjoy it.
Have a good day and enjoy your home learning activities for today. Remember to work hard!
Mr McRae
Friday 24th April
Good morning everyone, I hope you had a lovely day yesterday. The sun has been shining and today is supposed to be another warm day too! Please make sure that you are practicing your spellings that I set you on Spelling Shed as I can see who is logging on.
Lets start the day off with some fun exercise. Just click on the link and complete the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I91Ox3acemQ
English
Yesterday you drafted ways in which you would persuade somebody to buy your chocolate that you invented over a different one. Today you are going to write this in a paragraph or two. You must write at least 7 lines.
Try to include -
What does your chocolate bar look like and why is it the best?
What does it taste like and why is it better than the chocolate already in the shop?
Can you flatter me? (Make me feel good about myself so that I will buy your chocolate)
Capital letters and full stops
Expanded noun phrases - tasty, delicious chocolate
brackets
Rhetorical question - Surely you are going to want to try my chocolate?
Use your drafts from yesterday to help you!
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Click on the link and watch today's video. You will be comparing decimals.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
Re-watch the video as many times as you need and pause it at key parts.
In your home learning books under the title 'compare decimals' please click on the link and complete them on the left hand side of your book. Remember your best presentation and take your time!
QUESTIONS
https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Lesson-3-Y4-Summer-Block-1-WO3-Compare-decimals-2020.pdf
You don't need to draw the grids in your book, you can just write > < = for section 1.
ANSWERS
https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Lesson-3-Y4-Summer-Block-1-ANS3-Compare-decimals-2020.pdf
How many did you get correct? Did you get any wrong? If so, correct it by writing it out again at the side.
Grammar
In your home learning books under the title 'adverbials' please answer the questions on the image below. For questions 1 and 4, you don't have to draw the grids but please do write in your book 'when' or 'how often'. Questions 4 -6 are slightly more challenging, so just try your best and have a go. I don't expect everybody to get that far.
Example
1. A) when
B) ...
C) ...
I hope you have a lovely weekend, make sure that you get your duvet competition designs completed! I will be back online next week. If you need to contact me, remember to email me on purple mash using '2email'.
Miss Marshall
Thursday 23rd April
Good morning everybody!
English
Look at the two images above. You are going to plan a paragraph about persuading somebody to buy the brand new chocolate bar that you created. You will need to make somebody want to eat it by describing the chocolate bar with exciting vocabulary! In your home learning books under the title 'persuasive writing draft' I would like you to plan your persuasive paragraph in sections. For example:
The cost and where you can buy it
The cost of my delicious, yummy chocolate bar will be 50p which is cheap because I want everybody to be able to try it! You will be able to buy it in every single supermarket in all of Europe. You will find it in the sweet isle and it will be written in different languages so everybody can see that they must buy my chocolate.
Taste words
Yummy, delicious, smooth, rich, scrumptious
Tomorrow you will be writing your paragraphs to persuade somebody to buy your chocolate bar over a different one. Today is all about planning what you will write.
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
Click on lesson 2 and watch the video. Once you have done this, click on 'get the activity' at the side of the video and in your home learning books under the title 'Write decimals' have a go at answering the questions in your best presentation.
After you have completed the questions, click on this link to check the answers and you can self mark your score. Any that you didn't get correct, please do correct them to see where you may have gone wrong.
https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/homelearning/year-4/Lesson-2-Y4-Summer-Block-1-ANS2-Write-decimals-2020.pdf
IPC
Today's IPC is a little different. I thought I would let you in on a competition that is happening around Bury.
'Design a duvet competition'
You need to get a piece of paper and draw a design/pattern that you would love to see on a duvet. The winner of the competition gets a free children's Catherine Lansfield duvet of their choice to snuggle up in at night!
It can be as creative, wild, interesting as you like. Please colour in your designs and think carefully about what you would like a duvet to look like.
When you have finished (take your time) please get an adult to take a photo of it and send it to: customerservices@catherinelansfield.com or an adult can use social media to post your pictures to @catherinelansfield
#DESIGNADUVETFORCL
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sgkmvknrqr06dxg/CL%20Design%20a%20Duvet%20Competition.jpg?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR237QUKGdZwi4aDaV6wRrBuItvqhlKCgV8ow-_DJsdJ3vmbglyhq-7nMD8
Click on the link above if you would like a template. If not, just draw your design on a piece of paper.
Competition closes 3rd May 2020
Wednesday 22nd April
Good morning Year Four, I hope that you all had a lovely Easter holiday and have managed to enjoy yourselves. I hope that you are all safe and well and your families are too. Do remember to email me to let me know how you are and what you have been up to.
So here are this morning's tasks:
English
Log onto Purple mash and I have set you a few Reading '2dos' on Serial Mash. You have to read the chapters from the book and then answer the multiple choice questions. Remember to read the chapters carefully so that you can answer the questions correctly!
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Now have a go at this Maths activity. Watch the video on adding 1000 and try your hardest to complete the activities on the left hand side in your Home Learning book. Make sure you write the date and title (Make a Whole)
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
Now check your answers to see how you have done. Remember to go back and try any that you got wrong again.
Have a lovely morning and I'll be back again tomorrow.
Keep smiling!
Mr McRae
Science
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/460434/water-cycle
Please click on the link above and watch the video. This video clip is all about The Water Cycle. In your home learning books under the title 'The water cycle' I would like you to write out the questions and then write your answer in a full sentence. Leave a line and then write question 2. Remember to use your best presentation. You can re-watch the video as many times as you need and I would recommend pausing the video at key points so that you understand what you are writing. Parents can then test you on your knowledge by asking you one of the questions and you can see if you can remember your answer!
1. What is water vapour?
2. What is evaporation?
3. What is condensation?
4. How does the water fall back down to the Earth and when does it do this?
5. What is precipitation?
6. What happens to water that falls on land?
7. What happens to water that falls on glaziers?
8. What needs water to survive?
9. What is an interesting fact that you have learnt about The Water Cycle?
10. What does The Water Cycle do?
Spellings
This week your spellings have been set on Spelling Shed as a new assignment. You have spellings that end in '-ssion'. Please make sure that you are logging on and practising as I am able to see who is doing this! The more you practise the better your spelling bee becomes. I know that some children have already achieved ROYAL BEE! This is because they are trying really hard with their spellings and playing the games linked to them. You must be practising your spellings every day.
If you have any questions about anything, please do email me using '2email' on Purple Mash and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Have a lovely day!
Miss Marshall
Holy Week
Thursday 9th April
Morning Year Four. Here is your last message until after the Easter break.
During the holidays, remember to keep on reading and practising your times tables. On Purple Mash, have a look at 'Serial Mash' as there are a lot of exciting online books to read on there. You can still email me on 2email over the break if you need to.
Enjoy the Easter holidays, remember to think about the events of Holy Week and the celebration of Jesus's resurrection on Easter Sunday. Say your prayers and I hope that you and your families have a wonderful, holy Easter.
Mr McRae
Wednesday 8th April
Good Morning Year Four. I hope that you are all well and are ready for your last day of work before the Easter holidays begin! After today you won't have any set work to do for a little while but you should continue to practise your reading skills and your times tables. We want you to be able to enjoy your Easter holidays and spend important time with your family.
So here are this morning's tasks.
I would like you to watch this clip from The Miracle Maker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88vJ5A_oLRM
In your Home Learning Book, write today's date and your title is 'The Crucifixion'.
Once you have watched the clip, I would like to to imagine that you were a friend of Jesus who was hiding in the crowds because you were so afraid. You watched him on his journey and saw what happened to him. I want you to write a letter to Jesus, telling him that you were near him and that you could see everything that happened to him. Use the information from yesterday on the Stations of the Cross to remind you of the key events. Remember that when you are writing the letter, you probably didn't think that you would ever see Jesus again but wanted to write down your thoughts and feelings to him. Little did you know that very soon, you would see him again...but that's for later.
Make sure that you try your best and remember to keep your writing as neat as you can!
I would start my letter something like this...
My dearest friend Jesus,
I just cannot believe what I have just seen. I am devastated. You were so brave and so quiet. I was there with you every step of the way...only you couldn't see me.
The Roman soldiers...
Easter Card
Continue creating an Easter card that you can give to your family on Easter Sunday. Make sure it has a religious picture on the front and try to make it as creative and beautiful as you can. Don't rush it as you will be asked to work on it each day this week. Today might be the day to design what your card will look like! Look on line for some ideas 'Google- Home made Easter cards'.
MATHS
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Purple Mash
Complete the Easter related 2dos that I have set for you on Purple Mash
Enjoy your morning and Miss Marshall will set your afternoon task for you. I'll write you one final message tomorrow morning so don't forgot to log back in then!
Mr McRae
Wednesday Afternoon
Good afternoon Year 4, I hope you are ready for some relaxation because you have worked so hard during your home learning experience!
I have had a go at setting up spelling shed and have set you a task to do. I will be logging on regularly so do check to see if I have set you any more. If it isn't working or you are confused, please email me on purple mash using '2email'.
Use the codes #401861 or #458436 to log in on a 'hive games' that I have created. There are 20 spellings to have a go at and there should be a league, so that you can see how many points you have earned from the spellings.
After you have had a go at Spelling Shed, today's science experiment is linked to our IPC topic - chocolate. I would like you to create a chocolate drink, it could be a milkshake or a hot chocolate. I want you to draw it in your home learning book and label the ingredients you have used. Your task is to see if you can include a solid in your drink that can turn into a liquid. Add different toppings, make it as crazy and inventive as you can.
If you are unable to make the drink, please draw a picture of it in your home learning books and just label what you would have used (with a ruler) and how you would change the solid to a liquid. What would you add? Please colour this in neatly.
Please log on to Spelling Shed tomorrow as I will be setting you different tasks for you to complete. (This should not be done all in one day as you have the entire easter holidays to complete it)
Enjoy the easter holidays, keep up the exercise and see how many books you can read in the next 2 weeks! I wonder if you can read 3/4?
Miss Marshall
Tuesday 7th April
Happy Tuesday Year Four! I enjoyed looking at all of your designs of your Simnel cakes and eggs on Purple Mash! Well done. Here are today's task.
Stations of the Cross
Read the information below on the 14 stations of the Cross which show Jesus' journey with the cross.
Each of the 14 stations are often painted or drawn to show the journey that Jesus made for all to see. Here are some examples:
You task today is to draw or paint at least six of these 'stations' in your Home Learning book. You can create them on paper and stick them in if possible or just draw them straight onto the page. Take your time and make them as impressive as you can!
MATHS
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Purple Mash
Complete the Easter /Art related 2dos that I have set for you on Purple Mash
Easter Card
Continue creating an Easter card that you can give to your family on Easter Sunday. Make sure it has a religious picture on the front and try to make it as creative and beautiful as you can. Don't rush it as you will be asked to work on it each day this week. Today might be the day to design what your card will look like! Look on line for some ideas 'Google- Home made Easter cards'.
Have a lovely day!
Mr McRae
Monday 6th April
Good morning Year Four. I hope that you're all well and have had a good weekend. This week is a very special week- it is Holy Week! For the next three days you will be asked to complete work on the different events that took place during this special week.
The Last Supper
Watch this clip from my favourite film 'The Miracle Maker' . It shows Jesus celebrating the Passover meal with his friends. The Passover is a special meal that Jewish people share to remember how Moses saved the Jewish people from slavery. However, Jesus turned this special meal into his 'Last Supper'. Watch carefully and then in your Home learning book, answer the questions below. Write today's date and your title is 'The Last Supper'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIrN9RJhbi0
1. Who comes into the room AFTER the others?
2. What question does the little girl ask?
3. What does Jesus do with the bread?
4. What does Jesus say about the bread which confuses his friends?
5. Why is the blood 'poured out form many' according to Jesus?
6. Who pulls out the sword during the meal?
7. How many times does Jesus say Simon Peter will deny him?
8. What are the first words Jesus says to Judas?
9. How do you think Jesus is feeling during the meal and why?
10. Where does Jesus go to after the meal? (not mentioned in the clip.)
MATHS
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Now log onto TT Rock Stars and have a go at the competition - boys V girls! (I wonder who is winning now?)
Purple Mash
Complete the Easter /Art related 2dos that I have set for you on Purple Mash
Easter Card
Start creating an Easter card that you can give to your family on Easter Sunday. Make sure it has a religious picture on the front and try to make it as creative and beautiful as you can. Don't rush it as you will be asked to work on it each day this week. Today might be the day to design what your card will look like! Look on line for some ideas 'Google- Home made Easter cards'.
Here is a lovely resource that you can use with your family for each day of Holy week.
https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/holy-week-home-resources.pdf
Enjoy you day and have fun. Don't forget to email me with your thoughts and even just to say hello!
Mr McRae (Whisper and Alice the cats say hello too- meow meow! )
Good morning everyone, you've nearly made it to the end of the week! Make sure that your teeth are brushed, hair is brushed and you've had a yummy breakfast!
PE
Start this bright and early morning by completing the 'GoNoodle' fitness video! Click on the link and make sure that your volume is on and follow the guide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALrdpsWYoJs
MATHS
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Now in your home learning books with the title 'adding and subtracting minutes'
Please complete the following.
What will the time be in 28 minutes? What was the time 19 minutes ago?
1. 10:14am = _______ 1. 01:35am = _____
2. 15:09pm = _______ 2. 14:00pm = _____
3. 23:00pm = 3. 05:45am = _____
4. 18:38pm = 4. 18:52pm = _____
5. 06:05am = 5. 12:30pm = _____
6. 19:04pm = 6. 22:43pm = ______
7. 09:56am = 7. 08:20am = _____
8. 10:15am = 8. 14: 52pm = ____
9. 16:33pm = 9. 07:55am =______
10. 03:45am = 10. 23:05pm = _______
Challenge word problem: If the dog was hiding for 15 and a half minutes and then the cat decided to hide for 25 and a half minutes. How long had the animals been hiding all together?
English
In your home learning books, with the title 'review' please
write a review on either; a film you have watched this week, a game you played (board game for example) or a book you have been reading.
What to include in a review:
Title:
Stars out of 5:
Main characters:
What is it about:
Would you recommend it? Why?
What is a negative about it, if there are any?
Write each of the sub-headings and then write your review underneath each section.
GRAMMAR AND SPELLINGS.
Please complete week 2 spellings that we wrote down in school. Please have an adult give you 5 sentences with any word in and 5 words. You know what to do. You are only being marked out of 10. Write this in your home learning book with your score.
For grammar, I would like you to complete 10 different adverbs whilst you go for a walk. When you come home, in your home learning books I would like you to write 1-10 and write 10 sentences.
Example: I ran quickly across the field. = 'quickly' would be the adverb as it is describing how you ran!
1.
2.
3. etc.
Remember to do each adverb on your walk and underline the adverb within your sentence!
Thursday 2nd April
Hello Year 4, I hope you have all had a great week so far and played lots of pranks on your family yesterday!
MATHS
There are 2 tasks set for you on purple mash. One task is a set of 'time word problems' where you may have to work out and match the clocks to the problem. The other is slightly trickier, where you have to look at the timetable and work out the time on a 12 hour and 24 hour clock!
I will be checking your scores, please email me on purple mash if you are confused.
ENGLISH
Your english task today is to write a set of instructions for whatever you made last week using the key ingredient 'chocolate'. Please write the instructions in your home learning book with the title 'Instructions to make __________'.
Remember to include bossy verbs, capital letters and full stops, number your instructions, short clear sentences and a drawing of what you created.
If you can, take a photo of these instructions from your home learning book and send me a picture of them on purple mash. I might have a go at following your instructions to create something!
IPC
Cadbury still needs our help, therefore I would like you to create and design a brand new chocolate bar! It can be whatever shape, colour, size you like. It can include whatever ingredients you like and I want you to think of a brand new name for your chocolate bar.
Please colour your new chocolate bar in and label what is inside the chocolate bar. For example: popping candy, white and dark chocolate, hazelnuts etc...
You can draw this on a piece of paper and stick it into your home learning book, or you can do this on purple mash on '2paint'. The choice is yours!
You can use bubble writing or other ways to get creative with your logo. Have a look online at what other chocolate bars look like to give you some ideas.
Best of luck and if you need any help or would like to just talk, send me an email on purple mash! (2email)
From
Miss Marshall
Wednesday 1st April
Good morning everyone and happy Wednesday!
Surprise- you have NO work to do today!
April Fool! Of course you have!
Here are today's tasks.
PE
Today I would like you to wake yourself up by doing:
* 10 star jumps
* Run on the spot whilst counting to 30
* touch your toes 8 times
English/R.E
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. Watch this short clip of Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Look at how excited the people are and what they are doing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM91RgiMFEs
Now in your Home Learning Book, you should write the date and your title is Palm Sunday
Imagine you were one of those people in the crowd, welcoming Jesus in Jerusalem. You are very excited. Write a short diary account of what happened. Try to include lots of details and how you felt.
Now * Complete the Palm Sunday 2do on Purple Mash *
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Now complete these calculations in your Home Learning Book, Your title is More Calculation Practice
23 x 4 = 124 x 4 = 544 x 3 = 745 x 6 = 3643 x 5 = 2504 x 5 =
156 x 6 = 326 x 7 = 9432 x 2 = 3054 x 6 = 2042 x 8 = 2043 x 8 = 2043 x 9=
284 divided by 2 369 divided by 3 632 divided by 2 864 divided by 4
686 divided by 3 734 divided by 3 942 divided by 4 945 divided by 5
Challenge: use the numbers in each calculation to create a new calculation with a different symbol if you can!
SCIENCE
This afternoon I would like you to conduct an experiment using ice cubes. If you can't do it today, don't worry you can do it tomorrow. Your challenge is this - I would like you to get 3 different ice cubes and your task is to see which one you can keep insulated the longest. This means, which ice cube will stay the coldest and not melt for the longest time. You will need to wrap each ice cube in a different material, thinking about ways you can keep it cold. (This will be your insulator) Once they are all wrapped, in your home learning book, I would like you to tell me the material that you used and what you noticed happen after 2 minutes and then 5 minutes and then 8 minutes. Record your observations in full sentences. Please draw a picture of your 3 ice cubes at the start of the investigation and then after the 8 minutes. Which was the best insulator? What did you do to keep the ice cube cold? Which insulator didn't work and why? Remember to sue your scientific vocabulary and questioning. I will be looking forward to reading your scientific conclusions!
Have a great day
Miss Marshall :D
Tuesday 31st March
Good morning Year Four and I hope that you are all well today and ready for a happy day ahead. Here are your activities for today...
PE
Start your morning off with a P.E session with Joe Wicks (the body coach) at 9am (or later if needed)
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
English
Today I would like you log onto Spelling Shed.
Spend some time playing on stage 3/4 spelling games. See how well you do!
Remember to read your reading book for ten minutes
Today your main English task is to write about a favourite book that you have read or are currently reading. In your Home Learning Book, write the date and your title is 'My Favourite book'. Use these subheadings to help you organise your work.
What my book is about
Some of the characters in my book
Some of the places in my book
Why I like this book so much
Why I think you might like it too.
MATHS
In your Home Learning book, write today's date and your title is Calculation Revision.
Copy and complete these calculations:
25 + 43 = 56 + 23 = 123 + 45 = 143 + 35 = 156 + 23 = 234 + 45 =
34 + 56 = 72 + 38 = 132 + 49= 243 + 57 = 654 + 37 = 345 + 39 =
57 - 23 = 143 - 21 = 124 - 19 = 243 - 28 = 342 -39 = 465 - 137 =
320 - 67 = 145 -78 = 176 - 89 = 433 -36 = 1854 - 456 = 5050 - 654 =
23 x 6 = 134 x 5 = 564 x 6 = 735 x 8 = 3643 x 9 = 2904 x 6 =
Challenge: use the numbers in each calculation to create a new calculation with a different symbol.
Now log onto TT Rock Stars and have a go at the competition - boys V girls! (girls are winning so far!)
Afternoon Activities
You have two '2dos' to do on Purple Mash- a computing one and a design one. Enjoy!
Enjoy your work! Remember to send me an email if you haven't done so already! (2email) :)
Monday 30th March
Good morning everyone! I hope that you have all had a great weekend? Here are your activities for today...
PE
Start your morning off with a P.E session with Joe Wicks (the body coach) at 9am (or later if needed)
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
English
For today's task I would like you to find a book. It could be your reading book, a library book or another book that you have at home. You will need to read a couple of chapters of the book in order to complete the task below.
In your Home Learning book, write today's date and the title is 'Question Skills' and underneath it write the title of the book that you are using.
You need to think of different questions that you could ask using the information from the book. You should write:
Two questions beginning with 'What...'
Two questions beginning with 'Where...'
Two questions beginning with 'Who...'
Three questions beginning with 'Why...'
Three questions beginning with 'Which...' Remember your question marks!
Now underneath the questions - answer the questions in full sentences.
MATHS
In your Home Learning book, write today's date and your title is 'Dividing by 10'
Open this link below. Watch the video clip for Spring week 2 lesson 1 and click on 'Get the Activity.' Write out the calculations in your book and answer them carefully.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/
R.E
Click on the click below and find activity seven - Five Finger Prayer.
You will be writing a Five Finger Prayer. In your Home Learning Book, write today's date and your title is Five Finger Prayer
Carefully draw around your hand. Follow the instructions in the link to complete your prayer. Decorate it and make it nice.
https://missiontogether.org.uk/school-closures-home-activities/
Final activity of the day
After a busy day working in your Home Learning book, I would like to to find a quiet space. If it is warm enough and you have space, sit outside. Close your eyes and sit as still as you can, listening to the sounds around you and be calm. Try to relax and concentrate on breathing in and out quietly. Can you stay focused and not let anything distract you? I wonder how long you can be still for?
Friday 27th March
Good morning year 4. I hope you enjoyed the activities that I set you. Remember you can email me on 'purple mash' using the '2email' button to tell me how you are finding home learning!
PE
Start your morning off with a P.E session with Joe Wicks (the body coach) at 9am (or later if needed)
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
WRITING
This is a creative writing task that I would like you to complete in your home learning books. The title is 'The other world'.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
Paragraphs
Expanded noun phrases
Fronted adverbials (Firstly, rapidly, cautiously)
5 senses
Direct speech " "
Feelings
Best joined up handwriting
I can't wait to read your stories. Make them as funny, scary or strange as you like!
MATHS
Log on to purple mash as normal. I have set you 2 tasks. Make sure you complete them both, as I will be checking. The first task you must match the cards up to the analogue and digital times. The second task is something we have done before. You must change the minutes and seconds into just seconds.
SPELLING TEST
I hope you have all practiced the 'week 1' spelling test I set you. Please have an adult give you 5 sentences with any word in and 5 words. You know what to do. You are only being marked out of 10. Write this in your home learning book with your score please.
Remember to smile, pray and have a lovely day :)
Miss Marshall
Thursday 26th March
Hello Year 4, I hope you are all ready for a lovely day ahead!
Morning start to the day
This morning I thought we would mix it up a little. Instead of (or aswell as Joe Wicks) you are going to do some rainbow yoga! I will be joining in with you. Just click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF7O6-QabIo
MATHS
On purple mash, log in as normal and you will have an alert for the activity I have set you today. You are comparing 12 hour and 24 hour clocks and converting the times. This is something we have done in class, so I should be able to see that you have all completed it by the end of the day.
ENGLISH
In your home learning books, you are going to write a 2 day diary entry about how you are finding being at home. I want you to tell me everything you have been doing, how you have been feeling, what your thoughts have been and anything exciting that has happened.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
Rhetorical questions 'Will I ever get out of this?'
Feelings - anxious, excited, calm
Expanded noun phrase - large comfy bed, big brown table
paragraphs
Dear Diary,
Range of sentences using conjunctions - and, but, if, so, because !?. ...
IPC
I think you will like what I'm about to ask you to do this afternoon....
As you know, we are studying chocolate and therefore your task this afternoon is to create something with chocolate in.
It could be a cake, brownies, chocolate lollipops, chocolate rice krispie cakes etc. Anything you like! It just has to include chocolate as an ingredient.
Get the whole family involved and have some fun being as creative as you can. Turn the kitchen in to Willy Wonka's Factory!
Remember to smile and stay positive.
Miss Marshall :)
Wednesday 25th March
Morning
Good morning again Year Four. I have continued to enjoy looking at all of your work on Purple Mash so far and reading your emails!
Here are your learning tasks for today.
P.E
Start your morning off with a P.E session with Joe Wicks (the body coach) at 9am (or later if needed)
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
R.E
Today (25th March) is the Feast of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel visits Mary to tell her that she is to have the baby Jesus. Here is a link to a short video clip.
https://youtu.be/Z1OLLwtCqtM
In your Home Learning Book, I would like you to write the date and title Feast of the Annunciation. Imagine that you are Mary after this has just happened. You are going to write a letter to your cousin Elizabeth, telling her about what has just happened, how you feel and the shocking and surprising news that you have just heard about yourself and your cousin too. Make sure that you write a couple of paragraphs and remember your spellings and joined up handwriting!
Spend 10 minutes reading your reading book and record what you have read in your record book.
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Log onto 'Purple Mash'. I have set a few Fraction '2dos' again.
Purple Mash
There are some Computing 2dos for you to do today.
Miss Marshall will add some afternoon activities for you to do today too.
AFTERNOON SCIENCE ACTIVITY
Hello Year 4! I hope you are working hard and enjoying spending time with your family.
For your science activity this afternoon, I would like you to go on a hunt around your house.
Your challenge is to find 10 different solids in every room of your home!
You will then have to find 10 different liquids in your home and 3 gasses.
In your home learning books please write:
Wednesday 25th March
States of Matter challenge
Living room: (Then write the 10 solids)
Bathroom: (Then write the 10 solids).
Bedroom: (Then write the 10 solids).
Once you have wrote 10 solids from every single room in your home.
Write:
10 liquids: (These don't have to be in every room).
3 gasses: (These don't have to be in every room)
Remember to use your best handwriting and I look forward to seeing what different states of matter there are in your homes!
Stay safe, stay happy, stay positive! :)
Tuesday 24th March
Good morning everyone! I have enjoyed looking at all of your work on Purple Mash so far!
Here are your learning tasks for today.
P.E
Start your morning off with a P.E session with Joe Wicks (the body coach) at 9am (or later if needed)
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
English
Write a sentence in your Home Learning Book using each of the words below. Make sure that your handwriting is neat and each sentence is a great one!
beautiful villainous vicious dangerous celebration delicious
Spend 10 minutes reading your reading book and record what you have read in your record book.
Practise this week's spellings for ten minutes. Write them down in your Home learning Book
Log onto Purple Mash and complete the English activities.
Maths
Log onto Times Tables Rock stars and have a go at the Boys V Girls competition
www.ttrockstars.com
Log onto 'Purple Mash'. I have set a few Place Value '2dos'
Other activities
On Purple Mash, I have set you:
* Two Computing Coding activities
* A History activity
Poster Idea
Design a poster saying 'thank you' to everyone who works in our hospitals and are looking after all of the sick people. You could display this poster next to your rainbow picture in your window at home. This was Edson and his mum's idea and isn't it a great one!
EMAILS
On Purple Mash I have sent you out an email ('2email') See if you can find it and email me back. This is a good way for us to 'talk' to one another. Edson was the first one to email back!
Enjoy your activities and I look forward to receiving your '2dos'
Mr McRae
Monday 23rd March
Good morning Year Four! I hope that you're all well and are looking forward to the day ahead.
Here are your learning tasks for today.
English
Please complete your comprehension on William Shakespeare that I gave you in your Home Learning book. Answer the questions in full sentences, in your home learning book. You can use the sheet to write your answers down first and then write them up neatly in your book if you would like. Try your best to answer the questions.
Spend 10 minutes reading your reading book and record what you have read in your record book.
Practise this week's spellings for ten minutes. Write them down in your Home learning Book
Maths
Log onto 'www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit the button'
Spend 10-15 minutes practising your times tables. Either focus on the ones that you are working on or a 'mixed bag'.
Log onto 'Purple Mash'. I have set a few Fraction '2dos' and a maths game '2do.'
Other activities
On Purple Mash, I have set you:
* Two Computing Coding activities
* Two PSHCE (talking about our feelings) activities
* An Art activity based on Spring and nature.
* Many children around the country are busy making pictures of rainbows to place in their
windows at home to bring a smile on people's faces who are staying at home. If you can,
start to make a rainbow picture which you can place in your window.
Enjoy your activities and I look forward to receiving your '2dos'
Mr McRae
Children's Mental Health Week 2020
As part of Children's Mental Health Week, the Year 4 children have taken part in a carousel of activities, all reminding us how important it is to be brave and to talk about our feelings. We've played a 'Mountain of Emotions' game, watched video clips, designed posters and thought about times when we feel different emotions.
Welcome to Year Four 2019-2020
Welcome to Year Four! We have all had a really happy start to the new school year and look forward to sharing our work and news with you. The main character in the first book that we are reading in English, 'Arthur and the Golden Rope' becomes an 'unlikely hero' because he perseveres, works hard and is determined. This year, we want every child in Year Four to become like Arthur and achieve their very best!
Some important information:
Mr McRae will teach Year Four on Mondays. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Miss Marshall will teach Year Four on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday.
PE is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Full PE kits should be in school at all times.
The Firebird!
We have had a wonderful week in Year 4. The Firebird is a ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. We have used 'The Firebird' as a theme to our learning. In English lessons, We have learnt about the Russian traditional fairy tale linked to the music. In Science, we have conducted an experiment where we have investigated how effective feathers are as insulation. In Art, we have made Firebird masks to be worn when performing our own ballet composition. We have also produced paintings of the Firebird. We learnt how to use blending techniques to create a dramatic Firebird. In Dance, we made and performed our own ballet dance to the music. What an exciting week!
MARVELLOUS MATHS!
We have started our Fractions unit this week with Mrs Carlin. We started off recapping previous learning from Year 3. We then learnt about decimal equivalents of fractions using place value grids to help us. First we looked at converting tenths into decimals then some of us moved on to converting hundredths into decimals!