CLASS 4
What will my Class 4 child be studying in the Autumn Term 2007?
Literacy: In spelling we will be learning about double consonant words, suffixes, homophones and regular verb endings. The grammar taught will include tenses, the use of commas, nouns, verbs and adverbs. We will be studying and writing recounts, poetry and stories by significant authors and play scripts.
ICT: Our focus in ICT is creating, combining, editing and storing data. We shall also use ICT to support other subjects and to research our topic.
Technology: Our Design and technology topic is about Moving Toys and mechanisms. We will examine toys, both old and new, evaluate them, design and make our own toys and evaluate the end product.
R.E/PSHE/Citizenship: We will be considering the significance of Harvest Festival and, of course, the Christmas story. We will be thinking about saints and learning more about them. This term the children will be thinking about friendships and relationships with others. They will consider their own feelings and how they can make others happy. We will also consider democracy and be voting for house captains.
Music: This term we will be learning about pulse, rhythm and singing skills.
Numeracy: We will be focusing on the four operations paying close attention to mental maths skills. We will also be problem solving, increasing our depth of knowledge about fractions, shape, measures and data handling.
Topic: Our topic is about Ancient Greece. We will study the origins of Greek culture and the effect that Ancient Greece has on us today. We will learn about the Greek Gods, myths, the city states, how everyday people lived and of course the Olympic Games.
Science: Science will be taught by Mrs. Lowry and will deal with forces, light and sound.
Art: Art activities this term will be linked to our topic work and to coming festivals and events.
PE: Out door P.E. will be teaching the children invasion games such as netball and football.
Indoor P.E: will be Gym skills. The children will create simple sequences based on a range of themes such as balance, shape or levels, rehearse and improve their performances.
Homework: Spellings will be given weekly to learn at home- we encourage the children to use the LOOK-SAY- COVER- WRITE- CHECK method. Reading should be practised daily, aloud with an adult at home to help children’s awareness of punctuation and to develop fluency and expression. There will generally be literacy and numeracy based homework each week and other tasks related to topic work and other subjects. Please check your child’s book bag and homework diary for details of the tasks.