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ReadingChildren will study both fiction, non fiction
and poetry as part of literacy lessons.The texts are at a slightly higher level than
the average year four reader’s ability.Continue to practise reading at home.Please read with your child everyday if
possible.Complete the record send it into school with
the reading book everyday.Library books
WritingChildren will be writing stories, plays, poems,
letters, diaries, reports, instructions and explanations.
Focus on the basics. Please help by making sure children use capital letters and full stops.
Children will be working to develop their planning and proofreading skills
SpellingA printed list of spellings is provided every
Friday for children to learn.From year four curriculum (some strange
words).Some children will get more relevant
spellings based on their ability.Learning letter strings and patterns.Look, Cover, Write and Check.Mnemonics (Big Elephants Aren’t Ugly) they
are beautiful.
HandwritingJoined writing encouraged.Start with pencil but will get a pen as they
improve.Pen Licences given when they can use pen in
all work.
HomeworkOne piece of Literacy homework per week.Given on Fridays and returned by Wednesday
morning.Revision of grammar, comprehension or a
short piece of writing.Try to pitch at right level.Please return if it is taking too long.don’t let children worry.
MathsHelp children learn their number bonds .Times tables to 12.Spare sheets are available if you feel they
need extra practice, please ask.Homework same as Literacy one piece at
child’s level.
TopicWe study science, history and geography in
blocks to help children have greater continuity.
Science – Moving and Growing, Habitats, Keeping Warm, Solids, liquids and separation, Friction and Electrical Circuits.
History – The Tudors, Explorers and the Aztecs.Geography – St Lucia, Settlements and The
Environment.
PEIndoor - Tuesdays.Outdoor – Fridays.PE kits – pumps, T shirt and shorts .Outdoor – Trainers and Warm clothes.Jewellery.
Assessment For LearningAsks children about their learning.Provides children with the opportunity to self
assess their work.Uses Red, Amber and Green.Helps to focus teaching to need.
Good to Be GreenTo encourage good behaviour.To reward hard working and well behaved
children.To deter disruptive behaviour.To punish consistently poor behaviour.
Target bookletsOne for maths and one for writing.Contain a guide for which children should be
able to achieve at a national curriculum level.Link to our end of year reports.Children are being given targets to help them
progress and be more focussed learners.