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This week in Year 4
Over the last two weeks in maths we have been developing our methods for multiplying and dividing larger numbers. We have looked at using place value counters and part-whole models to support us. When multiplying, we have linked this to the formal written method. This video explains the methods in more detail: It has Read More
Read newsDragons, timelines and invasions!
English Year 4 have done some fantastic writing this week, describing some of the dragons from our class text: How to Train Your Dragon. We spent a couple of lessons generating ideas about what the dragons look, sound and smell like, as well as considering their personalities and the way they move on land Read More
Read newsA Snowy Beginning!
What a strange first week back! The snow and ice have certainly kept things interesting but despite the rather tricky conditions of the week, the children have risen to the occasion and tried their best! English In our English lessons this week, we have been focusing on developing our descriptive writing skills. After looking Read More
Read newsHappy Holidays!
The Year 4 team would like to wish all our families a fantastic break and, for those who are celebrating, a very merry Christmas. It’s been a fun final week of term, filled with shows and parties and crafting (don’t worry: we did fit in some ‘proper’ lessons too!). Here are a few photos Read More
Read newsA Week of Performances
This week feels as if it has been absolutely jam-packed! As well as doing our usual learning in lessons, the children have been hard at work practising to be part of the chorus of the Christmas production – a lot to squeeze in to one week! English This week, we have been really focused Read More
Read newsThis week in Year 4
We have had another busy week in Year 4. As well as our usual lessons, we have started some end of term assessments and have also been busy learning the songs for the Christmas show. English In English this week, we have been reading, responding to and learning the poem ‘Granny’s Sugarcake’ by John Read More
Read newsLegendary Learning!
English In our English lessons this week, we have been hard at work planning and creating our extended writes based on the legends that we have been exploring for the last few weeks. The children were able to draw on a lot of the research that they had done, as well as some of Read More
Read newsA snowy week!
The snow brought lots of excitement to Year 4 this week! We had a great time playing outside. English In English this week, we have been working on creating and describing characters to feature in our own legends, which we will be starting to write soon. The children have lots of great ideas and Read More
Read newsDetermined, hard-working Year 4s…
English This week in English, we have been continuing our exploration into legends, focusing on the stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood. We are still building towards eventually writing our own legends and a big part of that has been learning to use expanded noun phrases to add detail to our description. We Read More
Read newsArea, Legends and North America
It’s been a busy first week back in Year 4! Maths In maths we have been learning all about area: what area is; how to find the area by counting squares or multiplying; making shapes; and comparing areas. The children have shown a good understanding and have some homework linked to this. When working Read More
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