St Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolYear 4 Home Practice 20th May 2022
Date: 20th May 2022 @ 3:39pm
Year 4
Home Practice 20th May 2022
Welcome to this week’s blog. Here’s what we have been learning this week …
In English, we wrote a conversation between two of the characters from the novel. We tried to use vocabulary from the book, and use the correct punctuation for speech. In addition, we wrote sentences using co-ordinating conjunctions correctly and trying to remember when to use a comma!
In Maths, we learnt some different mental strategies for addition and subtraction using a numberline. For example, finding a difference by counting on and using the compensating strategy. We also revised and refined the written methods of addition and subtraction, including numbers to 2 decimal places.
In RE, we started our new topic ‘Reconciliation – Building Bridges’. We talked about how friendship is similar to a bridge between people – it needs to be strengthened, maintained and repaired. We then wrote words to describe what makes a friendship strong, and conversely, what can weaken friendship.
In Geography, we wrote a definition of the coast and identified man-made and natural features found on the coast.
In French, we practised the phonic sound 'gn' with a song and dance about une araignee in the baignoire (a spider in the bath). Then we finished our descriptions of our Matisse art and presented our work for display. They look great on the display board. Fantastique!
In Computing, we began our ‘animation’ topic. We started by creating our very own flip books so that we could try and understand the concept of moving pictures.
Throughout this week, and in preparation for the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations next Wednesday, we have completed our sketches of Queen Elizabeth, practised our 1970’s song – YMCA, and all written a message which will be included in a special card for her Majesty. This card will be posted next week by Year 6!
This week’s Home Practice ….
Reading
Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home. Make sure you discuss the story and the characters. Find the meaning of any new words too. Reading every night will help you read more fluently and with understanding.
Times tables
You have been given your own individual times table target. Please make sure you continue to practise your times tables in preparation for your test next week, on Thursday (26th May 2022). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
Remember - you can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’ and https://www.timestables.co.uk/
PLEASE REMEMBER – You will be taking part in the Multiplication Tables Check in June. It is crucial that that you learn your tables as they are needed in many maths topics.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 10’s and 100’s – draw a line and some marks on it like I do in class. You could write the numbers down as you count up. When you count down, cover the numbers up, say the number, then reveal what you have got written down to check you’ve said the correct number.
Count in 10’s – bridging 100
For example, start at 264 and count up to 424 and back again
264 274 284 424 414 404 etc
Count in 100’s – bridging 1000’s
For example, start at 573 and count up to 2173 and back again. This is just like counting in your 7 times tables, except each time, the number is 10 times larger.
573 673 773 2173 2073 1973 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week all have the suffix ‘sion’. A suffix is a group of letters that are added to the end of the word, and which change the meaning or make a new word. ‘Sion’ is usually used if the root word ends in ‘d’ (eg extend, extension) or ‘se’ (adverse, adversion). These words will be tested on Thursday (26th May 2022).
expansion extension tension suspension exclusion
explosion collision erosion invasion television
illusion confusion inclusion intrusion division
Sumdog challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on all multiplication facts up to 12 x 12
- A maths challenge based on addition and subtraction up to 4 digits
Please make sure you log on and have a go! Many of you are still not accessing Sumdog on a daily basis. Little and often is the key to success!
Number bonds
Number bonds are very important and help with many aspects of maths. The more confident you are with these, the easier you will find addition, subtraction, mental calculations etc. Therefore, please continue practising your number bonds / addition skills playing Hit the Button
The game you will play will help with your number bonds and quick addition skills. For example:
8 + 6 you could partition this into 8 + 2 + 4 = 14
This is because 8 + 2 is a pair to 10, then add the 4 to 10
Click on the link above, then on Play Game.
Click on Number bonds
On the left-hand side you will see the words ‘Up to 20’
Click on Addition within 20
See how many you can get correct in 1 minute. Then have another go and try and beat your score.
Maths and spelling training
Please continue to use the maths and spellings training sections as these are tailored for your child to practise skills, facts and words that they find difficult.
Online Safety Update
Below you will find this week's online safety guides on YouTube and YouTube Kids. In the guides you will find tips on a number of potential risks such as connecting with strangers and inappropriate content.