Summer 1
English
Our text for the term is an abridged version of the original story of the 'Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame. The story follows the lives of four unlikely friends; Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, his friends must come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels.
We will be writing a variety of texts based on this novel, including poetry, character descriptions and a retelling of a narrative.
Maths
This term we will be covering topics including shape, decimals, and statistics.
We will be also b revising multiplication and division facts for all times tables up to and including 12x12, in ready for our Multiplication Check in June. Please ensure you are practising on TTRockstars regularly at home!
We will be working to cover the objectives:
Science
Animals including Humans
In this biology unit we will be learning all about our bodies. We will focus on:
- What are the parts of the digestive system?
- What are the functions of the digestive system?
- Why do we have different shaped teeth?
- Investigating tooth decay
- What are food chains?
Geography
Rainforests
We are transported around the world this topic to continue to look at the wonderful world of rainforests. We will be studying:
- Where are rainforests located?
- What is a biome?
- Why is the rainforest under threat?
- What are the different climate zones of the world?
- What is the climate and life like in the Amazon rainforest?
- What is the Amazon rainforest important for trade?
French
Appearance
This term we will be learning to describe our appearances. We will be learning new vocabulary to describe our hair and eyes, revisiting vocabulary to say colours and sizes.
Music
This term we have the exciting new opportunity to play guitars. Please remember to bring your guitar to school on Thursday. Mr Bolton will introduce Year 4 to the strings on a guitar, and they will learn to play simple tunes, developing their understanding of rhythm.
Computing
This term we will be using Purple Mash to use the programme 2Logo, to practise our coding skills. We will be inputting simple algorithms and using debugging skills to identify errors in codes.
PSHE
We always try to provide our pupils with skills to set them up for life. We will be looking at money this term, understanding and discussing:
- Where money comes from
- Different ways to pay
- Lending and borrowing
- How adverts try to influence our spending
- Prioritising and choosing to spend money wisely
- Keeping track of spending
DT/Art
RE
PE
This term we will be playing cricket with Mr Parker. We will also be developing our tennis skills, learning the skills for forehand and backhand and applying them in game situations.