Year 4

What to expect in Term 2 in Year 4:

Maths

We will continue to learn the column mehod for both addition and subtraction. We will work with numbers up to 4 digits and will learn how to 'borrow' and 'regroup'. 

Later on in the term we will be looking at measurement (mainly length and perimeter) and also methods for multiplication and division. 

English

Our  text for the start of the term is 'The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pulman. The children have already started by looking at authorial intent, explaining why they think the author has chosen certain words and their effect on the reader. They have also impressed us with their knowledge and use of adjectives and nouns!

Religion

We start the term by looking at Prayers, Saints and Feasts. We then finish by studying Advent and what this really means at this time of year-how should we be preparing?

Science with Mrs Sloan

The focus in Science will be 'Electricity'. 

PE

PE will continue to be on a Monday and Wednesday. 

History with Mrs Sloan

This will be based around Remembrance, with a focus on what makes Corsham special, special people in Corsham and people special to ourselves. 

Geography

Mrs Warman has an exciting project planned!

Throughout these lessons we will also be interweaving some exciting PSHE, Art, Music, ICT and Music!

Reading- as well as reading as part of our English lessons, pupils are read to daily. At the moment the children are enjoying listening to ‘The Firtework Maker's Daughter’. Reading for enjoyment is a crucial part of becoming a reader. All children have a choice book from the class shelves as well as a School Reader- we have a selection of scheme books that are specifically for KS2. Please continue to hear your child read at least 3 times a week, pupils can also record in their records independently. Pupils should be able to read most words in their scheme books independently. Please see the links below for ideas if your child is not sure what to read next!
Our routines:
PE will be on Monday and Wednesday this term, please ensure a warm layer is worn as we will be outside as much as possible.
Home Learning will be sent home on a Friday, please return folders by the following Thursday. (If you still have your folder at home please send it in!)
Weekly spelling tests will take place on a Friday, combining Year 4 statutory words as well as taught spelling patterns. Weekly x tables tests will take place on a Monday.
Reading – pupils have reading time in school daily, pupils should bring in their reading record as well their books which they can change during this session.
Please bring in a bottle of water.
The Year 4 Team:
Mrs Minty, Mrs Warman, Mrs Dutton and Mrs Claremont
We look forward to meeting with you over the year – over the phone is best at the moment. Please contact us  via the School Office. Thank You.