Mr Tranter’s Year 4 Class

Mr. Tranter’s Year 4 Class

Year 4      Term: Autumn 2

On this web page you can find out about all the exciting things taking place in Year 4!

Teacher: Mr Tranter                       Teaching Assistant: Miss Booth

Email: jtranter@discovery.victoriousmat.org

Our learning this term:

English:

In English, we will start by looking at a setting description. After creating our own settings, we will create explanation texts about the worrying pollution that it happening in the world. We will finish off with some Christmas poetry.

Maths: Area, Multiplication and Division

In Maths, we are going to be looking at area by counting squares and making shapes. This will then help us in comparing areas. We will also be completing our first multiplication and division unit which focuses on the 3, 6, 7-, 9-, 11- and 12-times tables. We will look at both multiplication and division facts on these tables.

Science: How does the way sound travels affect the production of noise?

This half term we will be looking at sound. We will look into how sounds are made and how it travels through the air. We will create our own string telephones to investigate how sound travels. Finally, we will discuss the terms dynamics and pitch and how we can change a sound to be louder, quieter, higher pitched or lower pitched.

Geography: Why is the Amazon Rainforest known as the ‘World’s Lungs’?

In Geography, we are looking at the Amazon Rainforest. We will be delving into where it is located, the physical and human features found there, the impact humans have on a rainforest and the different layers of a rainforest and the animals that habit within them.

Computing: Audio editing

In Computing, we will be looking at audio editing and how different devices have different capabilities of recording. Our aim will be to create podcasts using editing.

RE: What kind of World did Jesus want?

This half term we will continue with our knowledge of Christianity. We will look into the Gospels and the roles of an Evangelist.  

PSHE: Safety First

This half term our PSHE will focus on making good choices and how to deal with tricky situations. We will think about safety in all scenarios (indoors and outdoors) and how we can look after our bodies to stay safe.

Spanish: Seasons

In Spanish, we will begin to learn about the seasons and how we know we are in that season.

PE:

PE is twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday.

Your child will participate in a dance session and sports/gymnastics session every week. It is expected for children to have a full PE kit kept in school at all times as it may also be used for active lessons such as science or active maths.

Children should not be wearing any jewellery including earrings for PE. If your child does wear earrings, please could you ensure they are taken out before school on Tuesday and Thursday.

General Class Information:

Reading: The children will be given a reading journal for home. They will be given various reading books throughout the year and will be expected to read independently and complete tasks within their journal to earn a stamp which leads to a bigger reward. At least one task should be completed in the journal each week and they should be in school every day.

One child per half term will be nominated for being the Reading Hero for their class based on their commitment to home reading. The child will be chosen based on the evidence seen in their reading record and in class. If your child is chosen to be the class Reading Hero they will be given a prize and a certificate and acknowledged in Friday’s good work celebration assembly.

Homework:

Reading Eggs will be starting this half term. More information to follow.

Read at home at least 3 times completing reading journal once.

Access TTRockstars for 3 minutes a day on garage resulting in an accumulation of 21 minutes a week.

Additional tasks may be provided to support children in filling various gaps in their learning to meet the Year 4 Curriculum guidance.

Any home learning that your children do independently which is additional to this (such as home projects, research, writing stories, practicing maths concepts etc.) will be rewarded with DoJo’s.

Snack: Snack is to be a piece of fruit or a cereal bar. No chocolate, crisps or sweets are allowed.