Welcome to Year 4, the children are now becoming more independent in their learning, are encouraged to develop a growth mindset and are aware that we are always there to help, support and guide them as they learn.
Term 1 - Autumn
In Autumn Term, we will be focusing on River Studies - a geography based topic, discovering new facts about the way rivers are structured; how they work and develop our knowledge of the water cycle. We will be visiting the River Bollin at Quarry Bank Mill as part of our studies into these fascinating natural features of our world. We also complete a comparison of the South Aegean with our locality to discover more about the world.
In Literacy we will be writing adventure stories, informal letters and character descriptions based on the book 'The Day the Crayons Came Home'. This text allows the children to develop their author's voice and increases their understanding of sentence structure. We will also be focusing on Explanation texts on how rivers are formed and how they work. After half term, we will be looking at persuasive letters and adverts using the text Escape from Pompeii. Finally, we will develop our mystery narrative writing skills to develop some stories with a twist.
Our whole class reading books are 'Antony and Cleopatra' by Marcia Williams, 'King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table' by Marcia Williams and River Poetry. We all enjoy reading for pleasure, covering texts such as 'The Bolds' by Julian Clary and 'Loki' by Louie Stowell.
In Numeracy, we continue to develop our knowledge of place value, (moving to 4 digit numbers), the four number operations and measurement - using these skills to problem solve and carry out investigations. We spend time learning our times tables in a variety of ways.
In Science, we look at Living things and their Habitats, grouping living things and exploring their similarities and differences.
Term 2 - Spring
Our whole class reading books are 'The Firework-maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman, 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover' by Markus Motum and 'The Legend of Spud Murphy' by Eoin Colfer.
During the Spring term, Year 4 had a busy and exciting time exploring a range of subjects!
In English, we focused on non-chronological reports, learning how to structure and present information clearly, and also wrote our own suspense stories, getting creative with plot twists and suspenseful moments. In Maths, we delved into fractions and decimals, building our understanding through hands-on activities.
In Science, we explored electricity, learning about circuits, conductors, and insulators, which we then combined with Design and Technology to create our own wire buzzing games – a fun way to apply our knowledge!
In History, we traveled back in time to learn about the Romans, culminating in an exciting Roman Day where we experienced Roman life firsthand.
Lastly, in PSHE, we discussed how we can be more helpful at home and explored the wider world of work, considering different jobs and how they help society. It was an action-packed term!
Term 3 - Summer
In the Summer term, Year 4 has an exciting range of topics to look forward to!
In English, we will focus on writing playscripts, instructions, and narratives, with inspiration drawn from Roald Dahl’s Matilda and other captivating stories. Students will get creative in retelling events and creating their own scripts, bringing characters to life.
In Maths, we will tackle a variety of topics, including: decimals, statistics, time, money, and shape, with plenty of hands-on activities and problem-solving tasks to develop our mathematical skills.
Science will see us exploring the fascinating human digestive system, where we will learn how food travels through our body, and the important roles different organs play.
In Geography, we’ll become map experts, learning how to read and use maps effectively, with a focus on our local area of Stockport.
In Art, students will research sculptures and then have the opportunity to create their own Roman-style sculptures using clay, bringing history to life through creativity.
In Design and Technology, we will construct our very own Roman catapults using wood, learning practical skills and applying our knowledge of Roman history.
Finally, in PSHE, we’ll explore the important theme of living in a world without judgment, discussing how we can be more understanding and accepting of one another.
It’s set to be a fun and enriching term, full of learning and creativity!
Bolshaw Primary School
