Summer Term

Term 5: 

English: This term we will be reading two books. We will be reading Riddle of the Runes by Janina Ramírez and then we will be writing our own narrative endings for this book. Then, we will be reading The Ever- Changing Earth by Grahame Baker-Smith. Our long write for this book will be writing our own stories based on the theme of this. 

Maths: We will be continuing to follow the White Rose Maths curriculum. We will be learning about decimals: identifying tenths and hundredths as decimals as well as dividing numbers by 10. We will then be writing, comparing and ordering decimals. 

In lessons, children will have the opportunity to practise the 'fluency' of each concept before moving onto reasoning and problem solving. 

Times Tables will be taught every day, the class will get a chance to use Times Tables Rock Stars at school, as mental calculations are so important in all aspects of mathematics! Children can also use this website at home to develop their efficiency and accuracy in times tables. Times Tables are incredibly important this year to prepare children for their multiplication check at the end of the year. 

We have the Multiplication Check in June so as much practice as possible please! 

Science: Living Things and their Habitats 

History: Ancient Egyptians 

Computing: Creating media- Photo Editing 

DT: Structure: Pavilions 

RE: Why do some people think that life is like a journey and what significant experiences mark this?  

PSHE: Relationships 

French: In the Classroom 

Homework will be sent home on a Thursday to be returned to school the following Wednesday to be marked as a whole class. The children should complete their work in their homework book. Homework will be arithmetic or Maths practice and reading comprehension. All homework is discussed with the children before they take it home. However, if your child is unsure what to do, please encourage them to ask the class teacher for help before it is due in. 

The children should all be reading regularly at home, particularly if they are not confident readers. It is useful if children are discussing their reading with an adult to develop their comprehension and discussion skills and filling in their reading records with comments about what they are reading. The children are welcome to bring in a suitable reading book from home if they wish. 

• T2-E-2064-New-Curriculum-Spelling-List-Years-3-And-4-Word-Mat_ver_1.pdf 

Mathematics

• https://ttrockstars.com/ - Remember to look in your home learning books if you cannot remember your login.
• http://www.snappymaths.com/year6/ - Range of different worksheets to complete. 
• Maths at Home - Oxford Owl for Home

Reading

• https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/ A free e-book library for all primary age children.
• https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ A free game for children who would benefit from additional practice of phonics, segmenting and blending. The children love it!
• Books for Year 4 children aged 8-9 | School Reading List A list of books recommended for 10 and 11-year-olds. If required, look at both the year 5 and year 7 lists for decreased or increased ability. 

Writing and spellings, grammar and punctuation (GPS)

• https://www.pobble365.com/ - Fantastic resources for creative writing with questions relating to a daily image. 
• https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html - A wide range of resources to complement creative writing. 

Topic

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8 Watch and join in with PE with Joe Wickes, the Body Coach, live on YouTube daily to help keep you active.
• https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk/activities - Science experiments that can be completed at home, linked by topic. Why not try electricity or light experiments? 
• https://www.stem.org.uk/ - A range of different activities to complete at home.