Year 4
Staff
Alison Brien - Assistant Head LKS2
Asha Matthews - Class Teacher
SEN TA - Susie Dowd
Year 4 Curriculum Overview - Autumn 2
Topic
Our whole school topic this half term is Our Home. In Year 4, we will be looking at Chorlton and comparing it with Castleton in the Peak District. We will be analysing how the land is used and comparing physical features. We will explore real and digital maps of different variations, including the use of OS symbols. We will be visiting Castleton to be able to make real life comparisons with Chorlton, carrying out field work in both places.
English
We will complete our work in English through different texts. This half term, we will read the text ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark,’ by Jill Tomlinson. The children love our class novels; they bring our learning to life.
Using this text, we then complete short writing activities, comprehension, grammar activities and the children will complete a longer piece of writing using a plan, write, edit sequence of lessons. Guided Reading will continue every day for all the children.
Maths
This half term, we will start with place value, including Roman numerals and then moving onto addition and subtraction. The multiplication facts we were learning last half term we be continued linking to division. We will then further explore fractions and statistics.
Science
Year 4 will be completing the Science unit, Sound this half term. We will be learning how sound is made and heard as well as exploring this through playing instruments and making our own. We will be carrying out investigations linked to muffling sound and distance. We will be researching and presenting learning about the famous inventor, Alexander Graham Bell.
Other Curriculum Areas
RE – How do people from religious and non-religious communities celebrate key festivals?
DT – Designing and Building Castles
Music – Charanga unit
PE – Games (Wednesday) Swimming (Friday) Daily Mile (every day)
PSHCE – See School Website for More Information
Computing – Data logging
MFL - French
*Handwriting lessons and spellings lessons will continue throughout.
Overview of Empowering Learning
Self-Manager |
Engage actively with issues that affect them and those around them. Play a full part in the life of the school Take responsible action to bring improvement for others as well as themselves Discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution Present a persuasive case for action Propose practical ways forward Try to influence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views |
Effective Participator |
Engage actively with issues that affect them and those around them. Play a full part in the life of the school Take responsible action to bring improvement for others as well as themselves Discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution Present a persuasive case for action Propose practical ways forward Try to influence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views |
Resourceful Thinker |
Think creatively by generating and exploring relevant ideas, and making original connections Find links and see relationships Explore & experiment with resources and materials Ask ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what if’ questions Apply imaginative thinking to solve a problem Try different ways to tackle a problem Work with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value |
Reflective Learner |
Evaluate their strengths and limitations as learners Review their work and act on outcomes Set themselves realistic goals and criteria for success Monitor their own performance and progress Invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks & criticism. Make changes to improve their learning Communicate their learning in relevant ways to different audiences |
Independent Enquirer |
Gather, process and evaluate information in their investigations Plan what to do and how to go about it Draw conclusions and evaluate outcomes Take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes Use range of techniques to collect and organise information |
Team Worker |
Work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own role Listen and take account of others’ views Form collaborative relationships, resolving issues and reaching agreed outcomes Adapt behaviours to suit different roles and situations Show fairness and consideration towards others |
Important Dates
Monday 30th October : Return to school
WC 13th November: World Children’s Day celebrations and Learning
WC 13th November: Field Work Chorlton Local Walk
WC 20th November: Field Work Castleton trip
WC 11th December: Proposed Christmas Activities including Festive Sing-Along
Thursday 21st December: Finish for Term Break
