I hope you all have had a lovely weekend.

On Monday we have Maths, P.E, English and Geography.

Maths

First of all, investigate the number 27. Next, stand up and say your 8 times table. Then do lesson 1 on the White Rose maths/ home learning website. Remember to watch the video clip and then complete the worksheets.

P.E.

Take part in the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

English

Take part in the identifying and using prepositions Yr 4 English lesson on the BBC Bitesize website.

After you have finished that lesson, please make a book cover to show me the book you are reading at the moment.

Geography

Our topic for this term is natural resources. Mrs Rowe very kindly put the Geography booklet on our newspage on April 21st. Try lesson 1: Where are the world’s natural resources? Don’t forget to use the knowledge organiser page to help you answer the questions.

The Golden Achiever for this week is Belle. Belle has really improved her understanding of decimal numbers. She has acted upon the advice given to her and is applying her knowledge of decimals when doing her number poster each morning. Thank you, Belle! Keep up the good work!

On Friday we have English, P.E, Maths and Art.

English

Thank you for the amazing biographies that lots of you have done. Please keep them safe so we can make a display of them when we are back!

If you haven’t finished your biography yet, please do so on Friday. If you have already finished it, have a look at the Year 4 English lesson on the BBC Bitesize website. Take part in the adding description using adverbs and adverbial phrases lesson.

Also, please choose your spellings from the Yr3/4 list for next week. The link to the spellings is on an older Friday news page.

P.E.

Take part in the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

Maths

First of all investigate the number 54. Then try challenge 1, 2 or 3 on the White Rose maths/ home learning website.

Art

A challenge for you! Can you recycle some materials you have at home and make a piece of art? I have seen a lovely picture of a flower garden made from scraps of paper. What can you do?

On Thursday it is Maths, P.E. and English.

Maths

First of all investigate the number 23. Next, stand up and say your 9 times table. Then do lesson 4 in the White Rose maths/ home learning website. Remember to watch the video clip and then complete the worksheets.

P.E.

Try the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

English

Lots of you are ready to write your final paragraph. Read the one below about Chris Bonington.

It all started for Chris Bonington when he read W.H. Murray’s book about mountains. Then his heart was set on a dream to be a great mountaineer. Not only has he succeeded but his courage, determination and leadership have made him one of the greatest mountaineers ever to live. Would you have the courage to succeed like this remarkable man has done?

Now, write your final paragraph.

After you have finished your biography, and checked it through carefully, you might want to draw the person you are writing about and some of the key events in their life.

On Wednesday we have Maths, P.E, English and Geography.

Maths

First of all, investigate the number 22! Next, stand up and say your 7 times table. Then do lesson 3 on the white rose maths/ home learning website. Remember to watch the video clip and then complete the worksheets.

P.E.

Take part in the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

English

We are going to be continuing to write our biographies. It has been lovely to read your opening paragraphs! Next, you need to write the key events in time order. Take a look at the Roald Dahl paragraph below.

Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, South Wales on September 13th, 1916. Dahl’s parents, Harald and Sofie, were Norwegian. Dahl was named after the polar explorer, Roald Admundsen. He spoke Norwegian at home with his parents and his sisters: Astri, Alfhild and Else. As a child he spent his summer vacations visiting his grandparents in Oslo. He went to a boarding school which provided some of the inspiration for his later stories.

This paragraph is then followed by one about his life after leaving school and then one about how he became an author. Think about how you are going to organise your paragraphs and have a go!

Geography

Before we start our topic for this term, I thought it would be useful to look at how to read a map and use a compass. There is a lesson on the BBC Bitesize website that does just this. If you click on the daily lessons then on the Year 4 lessons you will see the Geography introduction to maps lesson. Have a look at it and tell me what you think.

Today it is Maths, P.E, English and History.

Maths

First of all, produce a poster about what you know about the number 21. Remember Mrs Howland’s way of remembering one times table fact! Next, stand up and say your 6 times table and then your 7 times table.

After that, try lesson 2 on the white rose maths/ home learning website. I was really pleased to see so many of you doing so well with the decimal numbers. Thank you!

P.E.

Try the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

English

Lots of you are now ready to begin writing your own biography.

First of all, read the opening paragraph below about Roald Dahl.

Have you ever heard of Fantastic Mr Fox? Or read about the enormous crocodile? Do you know what was scary about The Magic Finger? If you say yes to these questions then you are probably a fan of Roald Dahl already. If you say no, don’t worry you are in for a real treat! Roald Dahl was one of the most successful writers for children who ever lived. This is his story.

Can you see this paragraph introduces Roald Dahl and explains why he is known? Use this style to write the opening paragraph for your biography.

History

Try to do one of the remaining lessons from the Anglo-Saxon booklet. If you like, you can make a PowerPoint of the information that is provided within the lesson.

Welcome back everyone!

Today it is Maths, P.E, English and Science.

Maths

First of all, produce a poster about what you know about the number 20. Try and include your knowledge of decimal numbers! Next, stand up and say your square numbers and then your 6 times tables. Remember I need to hear you!

After that, try lesson 1 on the white rose maths/ home learning website. Remember to watch the video clip and then do the worksheets.

P.E

Try the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

English

This week we are going to begin writing a biography. Remember the purpose of a biography is to give an account of someone’s life. Some of you have already researched the life of the artist Mondrian. Some of you might want to research an author of your choice.

Today, please can you decide who you would like to write about, research them and record the key events in their life in time order. Tomorrow we will start writing the biography.

If you think you have already done enough research, you might like to have a go at making a card. Look at Mrs Andrew’s suggestions on the school webpage.

Science

In the afternoon, after you have read for twenty minutes, why don’t you go on the BBC Bitesize website, to the KS2 Science section and click on the electricity section. Here you will find a section about circuits. Click on the how do you draw electrical symbols and diagrams section. Make a poster to show your knowledge.

It is the last day of term everyone! Thank you for cheering me up and sending me your fabulous work.

Today it is English, P.E, Maths and Art.

English

It is Friday so it is spelling test day! Please test yourself on the spellings you have been learning this week. Then, if you haven’t already done so, please try and complete your letter to me about whether gangs should be allowed to form in our school. They have been a delight to read! Also, complete your Mondrian research. We will be using the information to write a biography next term, so please keep your information in a safe place.

If you have finished all the English tasks, you might want to make a book mark or book cover.

P.E.

Try the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

Maths

First, make a poster about the number 63. After that, say your square numbers and then your 7 X table – but maybe a little louder than yesterday as I didn’t hear many of you! Then try lesson five on the white rose maths/ home learning website.

Art

• Please finish your Mondrian inspired artwork.
• Try Mrs Andrew’s Elmer the elephant challenge and then perhaps draw a cartoon sketch about an adventure Elmer goes on.

I hope you all have a fantastic Easter holiday!

Today it is English, P.E, Maths and Art.

English

• Please complete your letter to me about whether gangs should be allowed to form in our school.
• Continue to research the life of the artist, Mondrian, and then plan out his life in time order.

P.E.

Try the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

Mathematics

It has been so lovely to see your number posters. Today, make a poster about the number 81. After that, say your square numbers and then your 9 X table. Then try lesson four on the white rose maths/ home learning website.

Art

I know lots of you wanted to finish what I put on the news page yesterday so please do so. If you have finished your Mondrian painting, please try Mrs Andrew’s Elmer the elephant challenge!

Today we have English, P.E, Maths and Art.

English

Please continue to follow the plan you did on Monday. I am really looking forward to reading your letters to see whether you think gangs should be allowed in our school.

Remember the following points:

• The point of view is clearly stated in the first sentence.
• The strongest argument is introduced first.
• Questions to provoke a reaction.
• Statistics to reinforce the argument.
• Use furthermore and in addition to link your ideas.
• Use indeed and besides this to emphasise a point.
• In conclusion used to sum up the argument

If you have completed your letter, and checked it through carefully, you might want to continue to research the artist Mondrian, ready to write his biography.

P.E.

Try the P.E. session with Joe Wicks.

Mathematics

First of all make a poster about what you know about the number 56. After that, say your square numbers and then your 8 times table. Then try lesson three on the white rose maths/ home learning website.

Art

Please continue to look at the artwork by Mondrian. You might want to look at one of his first paintings and try one yourself!

Also, I thought some of you might like to try Mrs Andrew’s Elmer the elephant challenge. Have a look at the school news page to find out more.