English lessons are based around rich and engaging texts covering a wide range of genres. Through the study of such genres, the children will gain an invaluable collection of skills to embed within their own writing. This foundation, alongside regular grammar, spelling and handwriting lessons, is the perfect combination to further enhance English skills and knowledge.
Reading in Year 4 is taught daily to focus on deepening their reading understanding. A range of stimuli will be used to engage the children to apply their reading skills, such as inference, deduction and justifying their answers or opinions.
Children are encouraged to read at home as often as possible, through their own choice of authors and genres from our extensive library, which increases their vocabulary and spelling skills to add to the valuable work that we carry out in class. Each child in Year 4 will receive a reading book which will be matched to their ability. From this, the children will gain a deeper understanding of the texts. All children in Key Stage 2 read for 20 minutes a day and have the opportunity to quiz on their book and change their book based on their achieved level.
Our maths scheme, ‘Maths No Problem’ is a real hands-on approach to maths, with children using practical equipment to represent, replicate and solve problems. With a variety of different stages to the lessons, the children are able to develop a wide range of skills, including the ability to achieve a greater understanding of maths.
The Autumn term
During the Autumn term, children will begin to explore Mountains and Rivers in their Geography lessons. Children will learn about the characteristics and features of rivers and mountain ranges from around the world. They will also explore the ecosystems and processes that shape them and the land around them. In Science, pupils will explore States of Matter and how materials are grouped into solids, liquids and gases. Pupils will then apply this knowledge to the water cycle process and learn about evaporation and condensation. In RE, pupils will explore Hinduism and the significance of Diwali which occurs in October. Within PHSE lessons, pupils will explore being part of a team, and their school and its community. Finally, Year 4 are learning to play the ukulele this term in their music lessons. They will explore a range of songs using different notes and chords throughout the year.