Welcome to Tawny Owls! (Year 4)
Welcome to Tawny Owls! Please see the attached online learning. Or please visit the Tawny Owls Microsoft Teams page to complete the learning daily.
WEEK COMMENCING 01.03.21
MONDAY 01.03.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set on both sites.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Make sure you practise any methods you are unsure of!
Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk I would love to see any times or results you've got!
LITERACY
Please practise spellings that were set last Wednesday. A task to practise has been set on Sumdog.
For literacy, we are going to continue reading our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have read the end of chapter 2. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
PSHE
For PSHE we are looking at rights and responsibilities. Please go through the PowerPoint Presentation and then complete the word search with appropriate vocabulary. After this, show your understanding by completing the activity sheet. Create your own banner for human rights. Include appropriate vocab and images. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
TUESDAY 02.03.21
MATHS
For maths this week we are looking at Times Tables. Today we are focusing on the 4x and 8x tables. Please complete the activity sheets on the 4x and 8x tables. After, please log into Sumdog https://www.sumdog.com Go to 'Maths' then 'Tasks'. The task is called 'x4 x8 tables'.
LITERACY
Please read daily to an adult for 20 minutes. Practise spellings for a test tomorrow. For Literacy, we are going to look at apostrophes for possession. Please go through the PowerPoint Presentation and complete the independent focused activity.
After, play the reading book game. Get your reading book and find as many examples of possessive apostrophes as you can!
GEOGRAPHY
For geography, we are going to be looking at 'biomes'. A biome is a place where different plants and animals can be found based on the weather/environment. Please follow the link attached https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-earths-biomes-6wrk2r Please watch the video and complete the lesson. Answer the quiz questions at the end. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 03.03.21
MATHS
For maths this week we are looking at Times Tables. Today we are focusing on the 6x, 7x and 9x tables. Please complete the activity sheets on the 6x, 7x and 9x tables. After, please log into Sumdog https://www.sumdog.com Go to 'Maths' then 'Tasks'. The task is called 'x6 x7 x9 tables'.
LITERACY
Please read daily to an adult for 20 minutes. Please complete a spelling test from the words from last week. New spellings will be uploaded this afternoon. For Literacy, we are going to look at apostrophes for possession. Please go through the PowerPoint Presentation and complete the Plural-tastic activity sheet.
PE
For PE use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
THURSDAY 04.03.21
WORLD BOOK DAY
Today is World Book Day! We are going to celebrate World Book day by completing activities this morning. For the first hour this morning, please complete the word search around World Book day. Please read the Wolf Wilder extract and complete the questions. We have read the first 2 chapters of the Wolf Wilder. Please look at the character descriptions and draw an image of either Rakov or Feo. For a challenge - create your own character description for either Rakov or Feo.
For the second hour, please complete the World Book Day scavenger hunt! Here you are looking for creative sentences about certain things! Use any suitable books at home. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
MATHS
For maths this week we are looking at Times Tables. This afternoon we are focusing on the 11x and 12x tables. Please complete the activity sheets on the 11x and 12x tables. After, please log into Sumdog https://www.sumdog.com Go to 'Maths' then 'Tasks'. The task is called 'x11 and 12x tables'.
WEEK COMMENCING 21.02.21
MONDAY 21.02.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Make sure you practise any methods you are unsure of!
Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk I would love to see any times or results you've got!
LITERACY
For literacy, we are going to continue reading our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have the start of chapter 2. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
SCIENCE
This half term our topic is 'States of matter'. This is what everything is made of and how they look. This includes solids, liquids and gases. Please go through the Lesson Presentation Solid Liquid or Gas. After this please watch the video attached https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zrdkjxs Please complete the activity sheets attached. Send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
TUESDAY 23.02.21
MATHS
Please warm up on Sumdog or TTR where times tables are set.
For maths this week we are looking at 10, 100 and 1000 more or less than a number. Please go through the PowerPoint presentation on 1, 10 or 100 more or less. Please complete the activity sheets after. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
Please read daily for 20 minutes to an adult.
For literacy this week we are looking at the use of apostrophes. Please go through the PowerPoint presentation up until the independent activity. Both activity sheets are attached. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
GEOGRAPHY
For geography we are looking at the world. For geography previously, we looking at the basic parts and characteristics of the world Please follow the link https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-hemispheres-6grp8e Watch the video and complete the quiz on hemispheres.
WEDNESDAY 24.02.21
MATHS
For maths, please warm-up using TT Rockstars or Sumdog.
We are continuing to look at 1000 more or less than a number. Please do through the PowerPoint 1000 more or less and then complete the activity sheet. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
For literacy, please read to an adult for 20 minutes.
We are continuing to look at apostrophes. Please follow the PowerPoint from the Review Activity to the Consolidation Activity. Please complete the activity sheets and send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
PE
For PE use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
THURSDAY 25.02.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. A task has been set on sum dog for 3x and 6x table.
We are continuing to look at 1, 10, 100 and 1000 more or less than a given number. Please go through the PowerPoint presentation. Please complete the matching activity and the finding more or less activity first. After please complete the Sealife search activity. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
Please read to an adult and practise spellings daily.
For literacy, we have been looking at the use of -s for apostrophes and plural words. Please recap by going through the PowerPoints. After this please complete the application activity and the mini test.
HISTORY
For history, go through the PowerPoint A Lost Kingdom to find out what happened to the Kingdom of Benin. Please complete the activity sheet Growth of an Empire.
FRIDAY 25.02.21
MATHS
For maths please go on TTR to warm-up. times tables have been set.
For maths we have been looking at 10, 100 and 1000 more or less. Please complete the task set on Sumdog. https://www.sumdog.com/ To access the learning: Log-in and click on 'Maths' then 'Tasks'. The task is called 'Counting in 10,100 and 1000s'.
LITERACY
For literacy, please follow the link to bbc bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/zx9ydxs watch the video and complete the quiz and activity. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
COLLECTIVE WORSHIP/RE
For this afternoon, please watch the 4 videos kindly provided by Reverend Nicky where the parts of the church have been explained. For each part of the church please write the name and definition. You can also provide a diagram for each too!
WEEK COMMECING 08.02.2021
MONDAY 08.02.2021
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Make sure you practise any methods you are unsure of!
Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk I would love to see any times or results you've got!
LITERACY
For literacy, we are going to continue reading our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have read from page 20 - 23. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
SCIENCE
For science we are continuing to look at sound. This week we are looking at which materials absorb and stop sounds. Please follow the Lesson Presentation and complete the Soundproofing activity sheet.
TUESDAY 09.02.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set. Remember there is a competition for TTR!
This week we are looking at division. Follow the Divide by 10 video and then complete the activity sheets provided.
LITERACY
Please continue to read and practise spellings daily. Spelling have been uploaded onto TEAMS and Spelling Frame.
For literacy, we are looking at paragraphs this week. Please follow the PowerPoint and complete the introduction activity and the independent focused activity. These have been attached.
SAFER INTERNET DAY
For this afternoon, it is safer internet day. Please use the PowerPoint and follow the activities to complete.
Using the Detective sheet children can choose to be a detective for a selection objectives. When they carry out the objective they can tick it off or colour the square.
Make sure children the websites children are using are suitable.
Using the scenario on the next slide and ask children to move to the point which best suits how they feel about it. Discuss your feelings to the scenarios, any methods they already use for questioning what to trust online, and strategies for seeking help. Remind them of the importance of speaking to an adult if something ever worries or upsets them online.
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Year 4 safer internet day activities.pptx | Download |
WEDNESDAY 10.02.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set. Remember there is a competition for TTR!
This week we are looking at division. Today we are dividing by 100! Please follow the video/presentation and complete the activities. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
For literacy, please complete a spelling test from the spellings from last week.
We are continuing to look at paragraphs and how important they are. Please follow the lesson presentation Paragraphs. Read the George and the Giant Tortoise and complete the activity sheets. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
PE
For PE use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
THURSDAY 11.02.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set. Remember there is a competition for TTR!
This week we are looking at division. Today we are going to use the formal bus stop method to solve division questions. Please watch the video/presentation and complete the 2 digit by 1 digit activity sheet. For a challenge, please complete the 3 digit by 1 digit activity sheet. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
Please read to an adult for 20 minutes.
This week we are looking at paragraphs. Recap the presentation about the paragraphs and their importance. Complete the application activity and the paragraphs questions. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
GEOGRAPHY
For geography, we are going to investigate the weather in Benin. Benin is between the equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Research the weather in Benin and use the activity sheet Tropical Weather Report. Create your own sentences about the weather in Benin. https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/benin/porto-novo Use the link provided to help you answer the questions on the sheet.
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Activity Sheet Tropical Weather Report.pdf | Download |
FRIDAY 12.02.21
MATHS
For maths, please warm-up with TT Rockstars or SUMDOG for 20 minutes. Times Tables have been set. Reme,ber the winner of the battle of the bands is announced at 2:30 today! Help your team to add to the score!
We have been looking at division this week. We have looked at dividing by 10, 100 and the bus stop formal method. Please complete the maths task 'Division' set on Sumdog. For any log-in details contact jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
Please read daily to an adult for 20 minutes.
For literacy we have been looking at paragraphs this week. Please follow the link to bbc bitesize and complete the activities. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zv4j7nb
There are 3 activities including a quiz, writing activity and a review activity. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Today, 12th February the Chinese New Year is celebrated. Please watch the Newsround clip to gain an understanding of the Chinese New Year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38668427 Complete the Chinese Dragon and Ox colouring activities. Complete the reading comprehension . Research Chinese Lantern patterns and designs and complete your own Chinese paper lantern.
WEEK COMMENCING 01.02.2021 RESOURCES
MONDAY 01.02.21
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Make sure you practise any methods you are unsure of!
Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk I would love to see any times or results you've got!
LITERACY
For literacy, we are going to continue reading our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have read from page 16 - 19. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
SCIENCE
For Science we are continuing to look at how sound travels. Please follow the Lesson Presentation Sound 4/ Lesson Video Sound 4 and pause to go through each slide. Complete the Activity Sheet Sound Travel. Please watch the YouTube link for the science behind the string telephone experiment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yqB2KFwJCo& After, complete the Activity Sheet String Telephone. You can choose to complete the experiment if you have the resources.
TUESDAY 02.02.2021
MATHS
Please warm-up using TT Rockstars or Sumdog and practise Times Tables for 20 minutes. These have been set.
For maths this week, we are looking at statistics. Today, we are looking closely at pictograms and bar charts. Please follow the Lesson Presentation/ Lesson Video Statistics 1 to learn about bar charts and pictograms. After you have been through the presentation/video please complete pages 1-4 of the Transport Activity Sheet. Please then complete the introducing charts activity sheet.
LITERACY
Please continue to read and practise spellings daily. Spelling have been uploaded onto TEAMS, Sumdog and Spelling Frame.
For literacy we are looking at Verbs and common mistakes found with these. Please follow the presentation to learn about verbs and then complete the activity sheet was or were.
HISTORY
For history we are going to look closely at Benin and how it was invaded by European countries. Please read and answer the questions surrounding the European invasions.
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Benin European invaders activity sheet.docx | Download |
WEDNESDAY 02.02.21
MATHS
Please warm-up using TT Rockstars or Sumdog and practise Times Tables for 20 minutes. These have been set.
For maths we are going to look closer at bar charts. Please watch the video on how to create a bar chart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReW4MPqXTvA& After you have watched the video, complete the birthday bar charts activity sheet and the interpret charts activity sheet.
LITERACY
For literacy, please complete a spelling test from the spellings from last week. New spellings will be uploaded this afternoon.
We are continuing to look at verb inflections. Please go through the presentation and complete the activity sheet past and present tenses.
PE
For PE use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
THURSDAY 04.02.2021
MATHS
Please warm-up using TT Rockstars or Sumdog and practise Times Tables for 20 minutes. These have been set.
For maths, we are looking at statistics. Today we are introducing line graphs. Please watch the video to understand what a line graph is and how we can find data from them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WkqfJBfXic
After this, please go through the Lesson Presentation Line graphs and answer the questions guided with an adult. Then complete the Line Graphs activity sheet independently.
LITERACY
To warm-up, please read for 20 minutes. Spellings have been uploaded and can be practised daily for a test next week.
For literacy, our focus this week has been on verbs. Please complete the grammar activity set on Sumdog. To get onto the activity click on 'grammar' then 'tasks' and the challenge is called 'verbs'. Please email jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk for any log-in details.
COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
For collective worship, we are going to reflect on the impact and life of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Please watch the newsround clip to gain an understanding of his impact during the pandemic. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55904084
After, please go through the Captain Sir Tom Moore reflection activity and answer these questions. You may choose to write your answers down or discuss them with an adult:
What do you think is his greatest achievement?
What will he be remembered for the most?
Whilst undertaking his first challenge of completing 100 laps in his garden, initially hoping to raise £1,000 for charity, Captain Sir Tom had said, “One small soul like me won’t make much difference”. Why do you think he might have said this? Do you think he was right?
Many people have said that Captain Sir Tom Moore will leave a huge legacy. What do you think we mean by legacy and what do you think the impact of Captain Sir Tom’s lasting message will be?
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Captain Sir Tom Moore Reflection Activity.pdf | Download |
FRIDAY 05.02.2021
MATHS
For maths, please warm-up with TT Rockstars or SUMDOG for 20 minutes. Times Tables have been set.
We have been looking at statistics this week. We have looked at bar charts, pictograms and line graphs. Please complete the maths task 'Statistics' set on Sumdog. For any log-in details contact jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
Please continue to read for 20 minutes and practise spellings daily.
For literacy, we are looking at verbs / verb inflections. Please recap verb inflections and complete the activities attached.
COMPUTING
Last week, for computing we created our own music in Scratch. This week we are going to create our own tune to the Happy Birthday song. Please go to https://scratch.mit.edu/ and create a new project.
Watch and follow the YouTube tutorial on how to add music for the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUQcRnXAv_8 Using the video, create the happy birthday song. Please send any pictures of coding to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
WEEK COMMENCING 25.01.2021 RESOURCES
MONDAY 25.01.2021
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Make sure you practise any methods you are unsure of!
Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk I would love to see any times or results you've got!
LITERACY
For literacy, we are going to continue reading our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have read from page 12 - 15. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
SCIENCE
For Science, we are looking at 'pitch' and how different sounds are made. Follow the presentation to learn about 'pitch' and watch the clip attached. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zsqw2hv Use the video to complete the ' Exploring Pitch Activity Sheet'. Look closely at how the instruments are making different sounds.
After you have completed that activity. Watch the video attached to see how different pitches change sounds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztptsbk
TUESDAY 26.01.2021
Maths
Please warm-up for 20 minutes on TTR or Sumdog where Times Tables have been set.
For maths this week, we are looking at area. Please watch the 'Area Tuesday Presentation' video to understand how we calculate area. After this complte the 'Calculating Area by Counting Squares Activity'. Please complete the first 4 pages. The last activity is the 'Make the Shape Activity Sheet' where children must create a shape with a certain about of squares.
LITERACY
Please continue to read for 20 minutes and practise spellings daily.
For literacy this week we are looking at inverted commas/ speech marks. Please go through the 'Lesson Presentation Inverted Commas' to understand how they are used. Follow the PowerPoint and complete the SPaG activity Sheets attached.
HISTORY
For history we are continuing to look at the Kingdom of Benin. Please read the Story of Eweka which shows us how the Kingdom changed leaders. After reading try and complete the family tree below the story. Please complete a story board (templates have been attached). Be selective with the main parts of the story.
WEDNESDAY 27.01.2021
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are continuing to look at area. Please go through the 'Lesson Presentation Using Arrays to Calculate Area'. Play the area cards game activity and then complete the Make the Shape Activity Sheet. Complete the first 3 activities/worksheets. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
Please recap and test children on the spellings that were set on Wednesday 20th January. New spellings will be available this afternoon.
In literacy, we are continuing to look at inverted commas/ direct speech. Please recap the presentation to understand how to apply inverted commas. Complete the 'Spot the Missing Speech Marks' and 'Be the Teacher' activity. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
PE
For PE use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
The focus for collective worship this week is being grateful. Please watch the assembly video about being grateful on the link attached.
Lucky showed his gratitude to Jack by saving his life, and Jack did not abandon his faithful friend. He, too, showed gratitude in return. Think about and discuss the following questions.
-Who are we grateful to?
- Who has helped us recently?
- Are we people who say ‘thank you’ often?
- Is there someone to whom we should show gratitude today?
In the video, you saw Lucky the dog. Do you have any puppets in your house? Could you act out the story of Lucky and Jack using your puppets? Or maybe you could make up a different puppet show!
Make your own puppets from all sorts of materials, here are some ideas you could use!
- A YouTube tutorial on how to make finger puppets from kitchen gloves is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInt61sktNk
- Instructions and printable templates for making finger puppets out of card are available at: https://www.accessart.org.uk/fingerpuppets/
- Instructions and printable templates for making stick puppets are available at: https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/family-stick-puppets.html (Remember: you can use sticks from the garden or cut sticks from a cardboard box if you don’t have any lolly sticks or craft sticks.)
THURSDAY 28.01.2021
Maths
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are continuing to look at area this week. Please follow the 'What is Area Presentation Thursday' and go through the questions on the slides. For the activity sheets, pleasegothrough the sheets attached.
LITERACY
To warm-up, please read for 20 minutes. Spellings have been uploaded and can be practised daily for a test next week.
For literacy, our focus this week has been on inverted commas. Please complete the grammar activity set on Sumdog. To get onto the activity click on 'grammar' then 'tasks' and the challenge is called 'inverted commas.' Please email jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk for any log-in details.
GEOGRAPHY
For geography, we are looking at the Equator and Tropics. Please go through the 'Equator Tropics and Poles Presentation' to gain a better understanding of where these are located. After, complete the 'Label Equator Tropics and Poles', 'Equator Tropics and Poles Crossword' and the 'Where in the World' activity.
FRIDAY 29.01.2021
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
For today there is a challenge that has been set on Sumdog. Please log-in and click on maths to race against Sumdog. After this, there should be a 'task' called 'Area'. Please complete 50 correct answers.
LITERACY
Please continue to read for 20 minutes and practise spellings daily.
For literacy, we are looking at direct speech/inverted commas. Please follow the link to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/ztcp97h Watch the video and complete the activity and quiz online. After, please complete the 'Direct Speech Application Friday' sheet. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
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Direct Speech Application Friday.pdf | Download |
COMPUTING
For computing, we are going to use the Scratch to create music! Please go to https://scratch.mit.edu/ and create a new project.
Please follow the Scratch Tutorial - How to create music YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_TgKpYCtFA& You can choose to create the same project as the tutorial or change the sounds yourself. Please send any completed coding/music to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
WEEK COMMENCING 18.01.2021 RESOURCES
MONDAY 18.01.2021
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk I would love to see any times or results you've got!
LITERACY
For literacy, we are going to continue reading our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have read from page 8 - 11. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
SCIENCE
For science, we are continuing looking at our topic 'Sound'. Last week we learnt that a sound is made by creating vibrations. This week we are going to look at how we hear sounds and how sound travels. Please go through the PowerPoint 'Lesson Presentation Hearing Sounds' and watch the video 'How does Sound Travel?'
After you have finished the presentation, please complete the 'Activity Sheet Science of Sound'. Here children can create there own educational video/presentation. Children can explain how loud/quiet sounds are made and how the sound reaches our brain. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
TUESDAY 19.01.2021
MATHS
Please warm-up for 20 minutes on TTR or Sumdog where Times Tables have been set.
For maths, this week we are looking at Position and Direction and will be looking at coordinates this week. First, watch the 'Position and direction 1' video to understand how coordinates are read. Complete the 'Coordinates Match Up Game' and the 'Café coordinates activity'. Please send any learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
For literacy, please practise spellings ready for a test tomorrow. These were set on Wednesday 13th January.
In literacy we are looking at prepositions and prepositional phrases. Please go through the 'Lesson Presentation Preposition Phrases to see how we use prepositions. Please complete the 'Ispy' activity and the 'Preposition Poetry' activity today. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
HISTORY
We are looking at the beliefs and religion in the Kingdom of Benin today. Go through the 'Lesson Presentation Religion' to find out more about the beliefs in Benin. Answer the groups questions that can be found on the Presentation and then complete the 'Animals Throne Activity'.
Please send any complete learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 20.01.2021
MATHS
Please warm-up for 20 minutes on TTR or Sumdog where Times Tables have been set.
We are continuing to look at coordinates this week. Please watch the 'Position and Direction 2' video to recap how to read coordinates. After, please complete the 'Describe position' activty sheet. Complete the 'Coordinate Treasure Hunt Game' to gain a better understanding of coordinates. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
For literacy, we are continuing to look at prepositions and prepositional phrases. Please recap the 'Lesson Presentation Preposition Phrases' and complete the preposition activities.
Please recap and test children on the spellings that were set on Wednesday 13th January. New spellings will be available this afternoon.
PE
For PE use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
SPELLING
Please see attached spellings for this week. Practise these daily for a test next week. Spellings have also been uploaded to Spelling Frame. Please use this to practise as well. For any log-ins please email jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
THURSDAY 21.1.2021
MATHS
For maths, please warm-up with TT Rockstars or SUMDOG for 20 minutes. Times Tables have been set.
For Position and Direction go through the 'Lesson Presentation Describe Position' and complete the activities on the PowerPoint. After, children to complete the 'Position Direction Thursday Activity.
LITERACY
To warm-up, please read for 20 minutes. Spellings have been uploaded and can be practised daily for a test next week.
For literacy, our focus this week has been on prepositions. Please complete the grammar activity set on Sumdog. Please email jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk for any log-in details.
FRENCH
Our topic for French is 'Hobbies'. Please go to the bbc bitesize link attached to go through all of the vocabulary to do with hobbies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjcbrj6/articles/zpjq4xs
After, please create a poster and create 3 sentences about your different hobbies in French. Use the vocabulary you have seen on the link E.g. je fais du velo = I ride a bike.
FRIDAY 22.01.2021
MATHS
For maths, please warm-up with TT Rockstars or SUMDOG for 20 minutes. Times Tables have been set.
We have been looking at coordinates this week. Please complete the maths task 'Coordinates' set on Sumdog. For any log-in details contact jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
For literacy please read for 20 minutes and practise your spellings for the week.
This week we have been looking at prepositions. Please follow the link and complete the activities. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh8nscw
PSHE
Our topic for PSHE is keeping safe. Today we are going to be looking at keeping safe on the internet. Please go through the Internet Safety PowerPoint and then complete the Staying Safe Online Activity. After you have completed this, follow the link and play the internet safety game. Think about your answers carefully. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/
WEEK COMMENCING 11.01.2021 RESOURCES
MONDAY 11.01.2021
MATHS
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
We are completing arithmetic tasks today. Please complete the times tables and arithmetic test attached below. Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
LITERACY
For literacy, we are going to begin to read our class book, 'the Wolf Wilder'. Please use the video where I have read the first section. Complete the reading comprehension questions linked to these page. Remember to read over the text which I have attached to find your answers.
SCIENCE
For Science, our new topic is 'Sound'. Please go through the 'Lesson Presentation Good Vibrations' to understand how sound is made. After, please complete the 'Home Sound Survey' and figure out what is making sounds around your home! Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
TUESDAY 12.01.2021
Maths
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set.
This week we are looking at fractions. Please watch the video which explains the activities. After, complete the 'Fractions Tuesday' activity. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
Literacy
For literacy, we are looking at grammar today. Please go through the 'Lesson Presentation Pronouns and Nouns'. After this, complete the 'Activity Sheet Replace the Nouns' and 'Spot the Pronouns and Nouns'. Remember to send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
Also, please read to someone in your household for 20 minutes daily. Talk about the book/story.
History
For history, we have already introduced 'Benin' as our topic. Please go through the 'Lesson Presentation Africa's Past' to discover more about Africa. Once you have followed through the PowerPoint please complete the attached 'Activity Sheets'.
WEDNESDAY 13.01.2021
Maths
For maths, warm-up using Times Table Rockstars or Sumdog for 20 minutes. Times tables have been set. We are looking at fractions. Please recap the video which explains the activities. After, complete the 'Fractions Wednesday' activity. Please send any completed learning to jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
Literacy
For literacy, please make sure you read daily for 20 minutes. We are looking at pronouns and nouns this week. Recap by going through the PowerPoint and then go to bbc bitesize and watch the 'What is a pronoun?' Complete the activities and quiz online. Follow the link attached. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/z37xrwx After this, complete the 'Improving Writing' activity sheet.
SPELLING
Please see new spelling for next week. These have been attached. Practise these daily for a test next Wednesday.
PE
This is our PE afternoon. Use the website https://real.jasmineactive/login and the log in is TawnyOwls1811 and empty8111. Complete suitable activities for your child.
Please also see 'PE with Joe' Follow the YouTube link and find the workout that went live today. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/
THURSDAY 14.01.2021
Maths
For maths, we are continuing looking at fractions. Please go through the PowerPoint attached and complete the activities. After this, please complete the 'Fractions Thursday' activity sheet.
LITERACY
For literacy, please make sure you read daily for 20 minutes. We have been looking at pronouns and nouns this week. On Sumdog, please see the grammar that has been set for children. https://www.sumdog.com/en/ Please email me for any log-in details so your child can access the activity. jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk
FRIDAY 15.01.2021
Maths
Please warm-up on TTR where Times Tables have been set.
For maths today, please log-in to Sumdog where a fractions activity has been set. 'Fractions'.
RE
For RE, our topic is inspirational people. Please go through the 'Inspirational People PowerPoint' and complete the activities on each slide. After this, please complete the 'Inspiratinal People activity'. Think carefully about the qualities and how you can achieve your target.
Art
For art this week we are going to look closer at the art used in 'Benin' for our topic. Please follow the link attached to learn about the styles and features of Benin art. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpvckqt/articles/z84fvcw After, look at the 'Benin masks' document to see a piece of Benin style art. Answer the questions on how it was made.
Create your own Benin style mask using the template provided. Remember to include Benin style features. You could include intricate details and animals to design your mask.
WEEK COMMENCING 4.01.2021
Please see the online learning resources for each day.
WEDNESDAY
SPELLINGS
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
For maths, children can warm up using TTR and SUMDOG where Times Tables have been set.
Recap the Roman Numerals Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1UmAgekzbs
After, please complete 'Roman Numerals Friday'
For literacy, we are looking at adjectives and expanded noun phrases. First, please complete the adjectives grammar tasks set on SUMDOG. Then look at the 'expanded noun phrases' Powerpoint attached. Finally, complete the 'describing nouns' sheet.
For this afternoon, our new topic is 'Benin'. This is in Africa. We are going to look at the history of this kingdom. Follow the link to see the history of the kingdom of Benin. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpvckqt/articles/z3n7mp3
Once you have read the information and watched the video on Benin, create a poster titled 'The Kingdom of Benin'. Include dates, artefacts and how people dressed in the Kingdom of Benin.
You can research or add extra information to make your poster even more creative.
I have also provided a list of topics below that we will be completing for Class 4!
Numeracy – Roman numerals, Geometry, Area, Multiplication and division. Mental maths and arithmetic will be covered weekly.
Literacy – We will be reading extracts from the Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell and completing activities about this. Writing genres will include Non-Chronological reports and Newspaper Reports linked to the text.
Science – Sound
Computing – We are musicians
History – Benin
Geography – Equator, Tropic of Capricorn.
South Hemisphere, Biomes and vegetation belts (Benin).
PE – REAL PE
Modern Foreign Language - French
I would very much appreciate your support with any homework that is set. Homework will currently be set on a Friday and it will consist of online learning using apps such as TT rockstars and Sumdog. Please email me if your child does not have their logins for the above websites.
Your child will complete weekly spelling tests. They can practise these spellings using Spelling Frame as I will be adding spelling lists so that they match those practised in class. These will be set every Wednesday along with homework. Their test will be the following Wednesday.
Please read with your child as much as possible and ask them questions about the text. We are not using reading records at the moment due to the current rules.
Every Wednesday your child will participate in an outdoor learning/PE day which will require them to wear outdoor clothing and outdoor footwear. This will be starting on Wednesday 9th September 2020.
Please contact me via email (jgray@harworth.snmat.org.uk) if you have any queries or questions surrounding your child's learning This email will not be monitored during the day due to teaching therefore in case of emergency, please contact school directly.
Thanks for your support,
Mr Gray