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 Lyons. The children were interested to look at the words of the poem, many of which are written in Trinidad English, the dialect of the poet, who grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. We have enjoyed adding actions to help us learn the poem; the two Year 4 classes will be performing to each other next week.
Here is a video and the words of the poem if you would like to practise at home!
Granny’s Sugarcake
Sugarcake!
Sugarcake!
Ah chile sweetie ting
a Trini granny could mek:
She grate de coconut,
put sugar in ah hot pot.
When it bubble-up like crazy
she stir in de coconut;
den she drop in some clove,
ah piece of cinnamon,
an few drops ah vanilla.
She screwin up she face,
keepin she yeye pon it.
She stirrin it,
she stirrin it
an she whole body shakin-up;
ah tellin yuh, meh Granny got riddum.
Wen de sugarcake ready,
she spoon it out
on greaseproof paper,
an is den meh mout begin to water
but de look meh Granny gimmeh
tell meh ah got to wait
fuh it to cool down good.
Sugarcake!
Sugarcake!
How ah love de sugarcake
meh Granny does mek
by John Lyons
Science
In science, we set up an investigation to find out about evaporation and condensation. We will observe what happens over the next week. What do you predict?
Geography
In geography, we continued to learn about the Rocky Mountains, this week focusing on the human geography of the Rockies. The children made travel leaflets to give information and encourage people to visit.
Homework:
Children have been given maths and spelling homework. This should be returned on Wednesday.
Please remember to sign your child’s reading record five times a week.
Dates for the diary:
Tuesday 10th December, 5pm – PTA Movie Night
Wednesday 11th December – Final swimming lesson of the Autumn Term. This will be a fun swim! Swimming lessons will continue in January.
Tuesday 17th December, 2.00pm – Christmas Production (4SN singing, plus some members of 4L as arranged with Mr Harris)
Wednesday 18th December, 9.20am – Christmas Production (4L singing, plus some members of 4SN as arranged with Mr Harris)
Class parties will be held in the last week of term. Date to be confirmed.
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.
The Year 4 Team
