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Year 4 Home Learning Friday 3rd December 2021
Date: 3rd Dec 2021 @ 4:00pm
Year 4
Home Practice 3rd December 2021
Welcome to this week’s blog. Here’s what we have been learning in school this week ….
In English, we started our new class novel ‘The Iron Man’. We listened to the first chapter when the Iron Man steps off the cliff. Following this, we rewrote the chapter as if we were the Iron Man putting his body parts back together again!
In Maths, we learnt more about the compact method of addition. We revised using this method when adding 3-digit numbers together. This learning was then extended to adding 4-digit numbers together, including exchanging. In addition we have been practising our tables and counting in 7’s.
In RE, we were introduced to the prophet Isaiah, who was waiting for the coming of the Messiah. We also learnt about ‘Gaudete’ Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. We learnt what the word Gaudete means and that Advent is a time of expectation and preparation for Christmas.
In History, we labelled a Roman Soldier, using the correct vocabulary for the different items of clothing / uniform. We also looked at some Roman Soldier artefacts and are looking forward to trying on the armour!
In PE, we continued adding freeze frames and transitions to our dances. In addition, we played mini games of tag rugby during which we needed to remove tags from the players on the other team.
During our French lesson, we watched a Pocoyo cartoon about a birthday. Poor Baleine didn't get any presents but at least he had some really good friends! We managed to understand the gist of it. Not easy listening so well done, year 4!
On Thursday afternoon we were lucky enough to watch a live production of Dick Whittington! What an exciting afternoon.
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 (9th December 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 7’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 7’s
For example, start at 0 and count up to 84 and back again (this will help with your 9 times tables)
0 7 14 21 etc 84 77 70 etc
Do this a few times to help you learn them!
Spellings
The spellings are all words which children use regularly in their writing but are often spelt incorrectly. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (9th December 2021). We have discussed different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could also use ‘Look say cover write check’.
does doesn’t there their they’re
to too two were where
your you’re went would could
didn’t
Sumdog challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 7 times tables
- A column addition challenge
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
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
Last week we introduced Maths and Spelling Training on Sumdog. Well done to everyone who accessed the Sumdog learning platform. This training feature will be available from now on, so please continue to practise the maths and spelling skills you find tricky.
Year 4 Home Practice Friday 26th November 2021
Date: 26th Nov 2021 @ 3:54pm
Year 4
Home Practice 26th November 2021
Welcome to this week’s blog. Here’s what we have been learning in school this week ….
In English, we enjoyed hearing the last chapter of ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’. Following this, we wrote a summary of the story in 100 words! It was quite tricky as we needed to think carefully about which words to use and stick to the facts of the story, rather than providing lots of description. We had to write and edit our work and are proud of what we achieved!
In Maths, we learnt how to create our own pictograms, and how to interpret data and use information presented in a pictogram. We also learnt more about the formal written method of addition. Initially, we revised the expanded method and used base 10 symbols to help with our learning. We then learnt how to use the compact method when adding 2-digit numbers. Additionally, we have been practising our tables and counting in 9’s and 25’s.
In RE, we have designed our own book called ‘Preparing for Jesus, God’s gift to the world’. The book describes and gives reasons for the actions of Christians during Advent. We have included signs and symbols of Advent, how a Christian family prepares for the coming of Jesus, as well as some Scripture. Year 4 should be very proud of their books which have all been beautifully presented.
In Science, we continued learning about electricity. We had pictures of circuits and had to predict whether they would work or not, then we tested them to see if we were correct. Then we tried to explain why they would not work and how to fix them. There are definitely some budding electricians in Year 4!
In History, we learnt more about the Roman Empire and why the Roman Army was so successful. In addition, we marched across the playground keeping in time together!
In PE, we refined our freeze frames and linked some of them together with a transition. Each of the freeze frames and transitions linked either to using an electrical device or the way in which it moves. In addition, as tag rugby was rained off this week, Year 4 played ‘Bench Ball’ inside!
During our French lesson, we used bi-lingual dictionaries to look up words that will help us understand a French cartoon next week. One of the words was malheureusement (unfortunately) - so they weren't the easiest to pronounce! Well done year 4 for having a great try!
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 (2nd December 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 9’s and 25’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 9’s
For example, start at 0 and count up to 108 and back again (this will help with your 9 times tables)
0 9 18 27 etc 108 99 90 etc
Do this a few times to help you learn them!
Count in 25s
Start at 0 and count up to 325 and back again
0 25 50 75 etc 325 300 275 etc
Start at 500 and count up to 475 and back again
500 525 550 etc 475 450 425 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words with the ‘s’ sound, spelt ‘sc’ which are Latin in origin. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (2nd December 2021). We have discussed different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could also use ‘Look say cover write check’.
science scientist scene scenery scent
scissors scientific disciple crescent descend
ascend scenic scented muscle fascinated
You have been set 2 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 3, 6 and 9 times tables
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
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
This week we would like to introduce Maths and Spelling Training. As you know, we set weekly challenges that are linked to the learning that takes place in school. As an extra feature, the maths and spelling training sections will provide a tailored challenge for your child to practise skills, facts and words that they find difficult. Once your challenges have been completed, use this feature for challenge in both spelling and maths. Your tailored training is available in your tasks tab.
Spend some time training on Sumdog so the program can learn the skills your child needs to work on and practise.
Year 4 Home Practice Friday 19th November 2021
Date: 19th Nov 2021 @ 4:44pm
Year 4
Home Practice 19th November 2021
Year 4 have worked hard this week and shown a super attitude to their learning. Keep it up!
Here’s what we have been learning in school this week ….
In English we compared and contrasted 2 very different settings from the class novel, ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’. In addition, we wrote a diary account as Lila following her meeting with Razvani (the Fire-fiend). We tried to include ambitious vocabulary to describe our feelings and a variety of sentence openers.
In maths we have been interpreting data from bar charts, tables and pictograms. We have also been practising our tables, addition and subtraction strategies using a numberline, and counting in 9’s and 10’s.
This week we started our new topic in RE – ‘Gifts’. We listened to a story and discussed the qualities we look for in friends. Following this, we wrote a recipe outlining the ‘Gifts of love and friendship’. In addition, as it was Anti-bullying week, we discussed how unkind words make people feel and the importance of ‘one kind word’, which was the theme this year. Following this we made an ‘anti-bullying’ poster in our PSHE books.
In Science we firstly identified all the components we would need to make circuits. Then we made circuits to light a bulb and make a motor and a buzzer work. After this, we tried to make components work without using wires. We had a great time exploring and investigating! Well done Y4.
In PE we practised our tag rugby in mini games. Year 4 were put into teams and had to run from one ‘safe place’ to another without having their ‘tags’ taken off. It was great fun and we all managed to score a try!
During our French lesson, we asked and answered the question Quelle est la date de ton anniversaire? (When is your birthday?). Then we practised writing lots of other dates to help us recall days, numbers and months.
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 (25th November 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 9’s and 10’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 9’s
For example, start at 0 and count up to 108 and back again (this will help with your 9 times tables)
0 9 18 27 etc 108 99 90 etc
Do this a few times to help you learn them!
Count in 10s
Start at 74 and count up to 224 and back again
74 84 94 etc 224 214 204 etc
Start at 23.8 and count up to 153.8 and back again
23.8 33.8 43.8 etc 153.8 143.8 133.8 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words ending with the ‘sh’ sound spelt ‘ch which are mostly French in origin. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (25th November 2021). We have discussed different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could also use ‘Look say cover write check’.
chalet chef brochure parachute sachet
quiche chaperone chauffeur moustache crochet
chivalry machine charade machinery pistachio
You have been set 2 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 9 times tables
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
This week we have been practising adding numbers mentally. Please practise these skills using Hit the Button
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.
Practising these skills will help you in lots of topics in maths!
Year 4 Home Practice Friday 12th November 2021
Date: 12th Nov 2021 @ 3:47pm
Year 4
Home Practice 12th November 2021
Well done for settling back into school Year 4. Some of you are now started to push yourselves by listening more attentively and producing work you are really proud of. Keep it up!
Here’s what we have been learning in school this week ….
In English we wrote our own description of the Ceremony and the Full Moon. We used what we had learnt about the Ceremony from the book and expanded the image by including our own ideas and descriptive language. In addition, we predicted what we thought would happen now that Lila had reached the Grotto of the Fire-Fiend. Some of Year 4 have fantastic imaginations – well done!
In maths we have been drawing and interpreting bar charts. We had to number the axis appropriately and use a sharp pencil and a ruler to draw the bars accurately. We have also been practising our tables, addition strategies and counting in 6’s and 25’s.
This week we have been exploring Judaism in RE. We learnt lots of information about the Torah, including where it is kept, what language it is written in and how many letters there are in it! We also designed our own Bar Mitzvah card for a Jewish friend.
In Science we started our new topic, Electricity. We found out about the dangers of electricity and we wrote some safety rules. Then we used a gadget called an Energy Stick to demonstrate that electricity needs a complete circuit to flow. We loved this and raised lots of questions to test. Well done, year 4! We're ready to make circuits next week!
In PE we continued our dance unit, ‘Sparks Might Fly’. Year 4 created their own freeze frames and transition movements; these all related to using an electrical device or the way in which it moves. The freeze frames and transitions were then linked together and performed to the class. In our tag rugby session we practised our throwing and passing skills and tried to score a try!
In our French lesson we read a text in French about Le Jour du Souvenir (Remembrance Day) and chose the right words to fill in the blanks so that it made sense. Then we read it aloud in French.
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 (18th November 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 6’s and 25’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 6’s
For example, start at 0 and count up to 72 and back again (this will help with your 6 times tables)
0 6 12 18 etc 72 66 60 etc
Start at 54 and count up to 102 and down again
54 60 66 etc 102 96 90 etc
Count in 25’s
Start at 0 and count up to 325 and back again
25 50 75 etc 325 300 275 etc
Start at 450 and count up to 775 and back again
450 475 500 etc 775 750 725 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words ending with the ‘k’ sound spelt ‘-que’ which is French in origin. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (18th November 2021). We have discussed in class different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could always use ‘Look say cover write check’.
antique mosque opaque unique cheque
boutique oblique conquer critique grotesque
croquet plaque technique mystique picturesque
You have been set 2 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 3 and 6 times tables
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
This week we have been practising adding numbers mentally. Please practise this using Daily 10. Remember to partition numbers and use a numberline to help.
Eg 15 + 7 = 22
The number 7 can be partitioned into 5 and 2 to make this easier to calculate
eg 15 + 5 = 20 20 + 2 = 22
Click on the link above, then on Play Game.
Click on the pink Select button and choose Level 2
Click on the purple Select button and choose Addition
Click on the green Select button and choose Upto 25.
Choose your time interval or ‘manual’ if you want to move on when you are ready.
Year 4 Home Practice Friday 5th November 2021
Date: 5th Nov 2021 @ 4:05pm
Year 4
Home Practice 5th November 2021
Welcome back to another busy half term and the run up to Christmas! Year 4 have had a fabulous week of learning and now need to get back into the swing of completing their weekly Home Practice.
Here’s what we have been learning in school this week ….
In English, we wrote a letter from Lila (the main character in the book) to her father explaining her feelings about wanting to be a firework maker. We tried our best to include paragraphs and a rhetorical question. In addition, we listened to the class novel, discussed new vocabulary and summarised the story. During the grammar part of the lesson, we practised using co-ordinating conjunctions to extend sentences. We can now use a variety of these in our writing.
In Maths we used numberlines to help subtract numbers. Bridging 10 and 100 was involved and although many of us found this tricky, we have all made good progress. We also learnt more about tenths, especially pairs to 10 where decimal tenths are involved (eg 6.4 + 3.6 = 10).
In RE we explored how we are all unique and different. We understand that we should treat each other as we would like to be treated and wrote our own set of Golden Rules.
We also started our Roman’s topic in History. Initially, we discussed what we already knew, what we would like to know, where the Romans originated from and what the Roman Empire was.
In French we learnt about subject pronouns (I, you, he. she. we, you, they) and the verb etre (to be) in the context of Remembrance Day. Next week, we will use this grammar to write about this special time.
In PE we started a dance unit called ‘Sparks Might Fly’ which complements our new science topic, Electricity. In addition, we learnt some new tag rugby skills.
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 (11th November 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 6’s and 0.2’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 6’s
For example, start at 0 and count up to 72 and back again
0 6 12 18 etc 72 66 60 etc
Start at 36 and count up to 90 and down again
36 42 48 etc 90 84 78 etc
Count in 0.2’s
Start at 0 and count up to 1.6 and back again
0.2 0.4 0.6 etc 1.6 1.4 1.2 etc
Start at 5.4 and count up to 7.0 and back again
5.4 5.6 5.8 etc 7.0 6.8 6.6 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words ending with the ‘g’ sound spelt ‘-gue’. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (11th November 2021). We have discussed in class different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could always use ‘Look say cover write check’.
rogue league tongue plague intrigue
vague fatigue dialogue epilogue prologue
colleague meringue catalogue synagogue intrigued
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 2 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 6 times tables
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
Knowing your number bonds to 10 is important and will help in many aspects of maths. Please practise this at home using Daily 10
Click on the link above, then on Play Game.
Click on the pink Select button and choose Level 1
Click on the purple Select button and choose Addition
Click on the green Select button and choose Bonds to make 10.
Choose your time interval or ‘manual’ if you want to move on when you are ready.
Remember to USE A NUMBERLINE to help you! We have been using these in class!
Date: 4th Nov 2021 @ 12:31pm
Keeping our children safe in the online space is of ever growing importance. From phones to consoles, our children are exposed to more online risk than ever and it is important that we adults keep up to date to ensure our children are prepared for all they meet online.
This term our classes have been learning about privacy and security as part of their Online Safety lessons. Below we have attached a guide for settting up new devices that your children may use. This incluses tips for security and password protection.
Please continue to access all information on the National Online Safety website. You will get access to all videos and guides by clicking the link below and joining free to our school online safety hub.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
Year 4 HOME PRACTICE Friday 15th October 2021
Date: 15th Oct 2021 @ 1:13pm
Year 4
Home Practice 15th October 2021
An amazing week in Year 4 – lots of learning and lots of creativity! Well done to everyone who has been on Sumdog during the last week to practise their tables and spellings. The more you practise, the more confident you will become.
In English, we started our new novel ‘The Firework-Makers Daughter’. We predicted the setting and what we thought would happen in the story by looking at the pictures on the front cover and reading the blurb carefully. In Maths, we have been counting in tenths and multiples of 4. We also used numberlines to help add and subtract 3 digit numbers which were multiples of 10 and consolidated our learning about sequences. In History, we finished our Celtic Roundhouse models and made a small hill fort near the stage. We are extremely proud of our models – please look at our pictures below! We now know days, numbers and months of the year, so we can write the date in French. We have been practising these skills in our weekly French lessons. In PE, we used all our netball skills in a mini tournament – well done Year 4.
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 (21st October 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 4’s and 0.1’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’ve got written down to check you’ve said the correct number.
Count in 4’s
For example, start at 0 and count to 48 and back again
0 4 8 12 etc 48 44 40 etc
Start at 20 and count up to 68 and down again
20 24 28 etc 68 64 60 etc
Count in 0.1’s
Start at 2.4 and count to 3.6 and back again
2.4 2.5 2.6 etc 3.6 3.5 3.4 etc
Start at 9.7 and count to 11.2 and back again
9.7 9.8 9.9 etc 11.2 11.1 11.0 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words which have the ‘i’ sound spelt y elsewhere than at the end of words. For example, the word ‘myth’ sounds like it should be spelt ‘mith’; the word ‘gym’ sounds as if it should be spelt ‘gim’. In each case, the ‘i’ sound is spelt with a ‘y’. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (21st October 2021). We have discussed in class different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could always use ‘Look say cover write check’.
gym myth Egypt pyramid mystery
symbol synonym lyrics system gymnastics
hymn typical cylinder physical oxygen
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 2 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 3 and 4 times tables
Number bonds
This week, please practise your number bonds using Hit the Button.
Please complete
- Addition within 10
- Addition within 20
How many can you get right in a minute?
Can you improve your score?
Can you challenge yourself and have a go at ‘Addition within 100 (tens)’
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
PLEASE NOTE – As we break up next Thursday at 3.15pm, there will be no blog or Home Practice uploaded on Friday afternoon. However, please read and practise your tables every day during half term.
Year 4 Home Practice Friday 8th October 2021
Date: 8th Oct 2021 @ 4:22pm
Year 4
Home Practice 8th October 2021
You have worked hard this week Year 4 and shown a brilliant attitude to your learning! Well done to everyone who has been on Sumdog during the last week to practise their tables and spellings. The more you practise, the more confident you will become.
In English, we finished reading ‘How the Whale Became and Other Stories’. We then wrote our own story in the same style and edited it with a partner. At present, we are trying to build up our stamina, and improve our sentence openers and vocabulary when we are writing. In maths we have continued rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 – many of us found this tricky but we persevered, and all made great progress. We also learnt mental strategies for adding and subtracting 1, 10, 100 and 1000. In History, we sketched and labelled a roundhouse and then started to make our own roundhouse out of clay and lolly sticks. In PE we continued practising our bounce and chest passes and enjoyed playing mini games of netball. In Science, we discovered how to classify different animals. We learnt that there are lots of different ways to group animals.
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 (14th October 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 3’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’ve got written down to check you’ve said the correct number.
Count in 3’s
For example, start at 0 and count to 36 and back again
0 3 6 9 etc 36 33 30 etc
Start at 30 and count up to 48 and down again
30 33 36 etc 48 45 42 etc
Count in 100’s
Start at 234 and count to 1334 and back again
234 334 434 etc 1334 1234 1134 etc
Start at 3520 and count to 4720 and back again
3520 3620 3720 etc 4720 4620 4520 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words which have an ‘aw’ sound which is spelt ‘a’. For example, the word ‘ball’ sounds as if it should be spelt ‘bawl’ using an ‘aw’ instead of an ‘a’. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (14th October 2021). We have discussed in class different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could always use ‘Look say cover write check’.
ball wall bald walk chalk
stalk small called fall sleepwalking
tall baseball stall talk call
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 2 and 3 times tables
- A maths challenge, rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Year 4 Home Practice 1st October 2021
Date: 1st Oct 2021 @ 1:07pm
Year 4
Home Practice 1st October 2021
Another great week of learning in Year 4! Well done to everyone who has been on Sumdog during the last week to practise their tables and spellings. The more you practise, the more confident you will become.
This week, we have practised counting in 5’s, 10’s, 100’s and 1000’s. In addition, in maths we have learnt how to compare whole and decimal numbers using the words ‘is less than’ and ‘is more than’, as well as the symbols < and >. We also learnt more about multiples of 10 and 100 as well as rounding to the nearest 10 and 100. In English, we have read some more stories from our class novel ‘How the Whale Became and Other Stories’. Following this, we wrote a letter from Polar Bear to Peregrine Falcon, and planned our very own story which we will be writing next week. In History, we discovered that Celts lived in ‘roundhouses’ and considered the similarities and differences between Celtic homes and our own! Why not ask us what roundhouses were made of!
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 (7th October 2021). 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’.
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 5’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’ve got written down to check you’ve said the correct number.
Count in 5’s
For example, start at 0 and count to 60 and back again
0 5 10 15 etc 60 55 50 etc
Start at 80 and count up to 125 and down again
80 85 90 etc 125 120 115 etc
Count in 100’s
Start at 0 and count to 1200 and back again
0 100 200 etc 1200 1100 1000 etc
Start at 455 and count to 1455 and back agin
455 555 655 etc 1455 1355 1255 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore words which have an ‘o’ sound after a ‘w’, ‘wh’ or ‘qu’. For example, the word ‘what’ sounds as if it should be spelt ‘wot’ using an ‘o’ instead of an ‘a’, the word squash sounds as if it should be spelt ‘s-qu-o-sh’. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (7th October 2021). We have discussed in class different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could always use ‘Look say cover write check’.
what quality quantity squash squad
squabble squander squadron wanted swallow
quad swap swapped wallow wasp
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 2 and 3 times tables
- A grammar challenge based on punctuation at the end of sentences (remember there are 4 types of sentences – questions, statements, exclamations and commands)
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Year 4 Home Practice Friday 24th September 2021
Date: 24th Sep 2021 @ 8:29am
Year 4
Home Practice 24th September 2021
Welcome to the Year 4 Blog. Each week the blog will include a brief summary of our learning and the children’s Home Practice to be completed during the week.
Year 4 have made a super start to the new school year. They have transitioned well into their new routines and been enthusiastic about their learning.
This week, we have practised counting in 2’s, 10’s, 100’s and 1000’s. In addition, in maths we have learnt more about whole numbers upto 4 digits as well as decimals (tenths). In English, we have read some more stories from our class novel ‘How the Whale Became and Other Stories’. Following this, we wrote our own questions about a story for someone else to answer. We went outside during Science and looked at different trees and their leaves. Back in class, we grouped the leaves in different ways, for example, according to whether they were a large or a small leaf, or serrated or lobed.
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 (30th September 2021). 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
Counting
This week, please practise counting in 2’s and 10’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’ve got written down to check you’ve said the correct number.
Count in 2’s
For example, start at 0 and count to 24 and back again
0 2 4 6 8 10 etc 24 22 20 18 16 etc
Start at 90 and count up to 114 and down again
90 92 94 96 etc 114 112 110 108 etc
Count in 10’s
Start at 0 and count to 150 and back again
0 10 20 30 40 etc 150 140 130 120 etc
Start at 55 and count to 185 and back agin
55 65 75 85 etc 185 175 165 155 etc
Spellings
The spellings this week explore different letter patterns for the same ‘ei’ sound. Please practise your spellings each evening at home. You will be tested on them next Thursday (30th September 2021). We have discussed in class different strategies you could use to help you learn them and you could always use ‘Look say cover write check’.
prey wait bait afraid grey
eight weight sleigh neighbour freight
paint eighteen eighty reign vein
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A times table challenge based on the 2, 5 and 10 times tables
- A maths challenge based on 4 digit numbers (and place value) and tenths
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Date: 24th Sep 2021 @ 8:08am
Welcome to Year 4.
Thank you to all those who made the 'Meet the Teacher' meeting. For those who were unable to attend please have a read through the slides attached to this blog.
Should you have any queries, please contact the school via email or telephone and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
Mrs Tipping
Date: 14th Sep 2021 @ 11:55am
With your children returning to school, it is a great time to review online safety in your homes and make sure we are all up to date with developments in the online world. At St Oswald's, all classes will be beginning their Online Saftety learning where they will learn all about safe practices online in the following areas.
Self image and identitiy
Online relationships
Online bulllying
Health, Well-being and lifestyle
Online reputation
Managing online information
Copyright and ownership
We will blog regularly to keep you updated with developments in the online space, sharing platform guides and links to expert training for you to keep your children safe when exploring the internet. Below you will find a guide on some back to school online safety tips for children.
To access a huge range of information on the National Online Safety website click the link below and join our school online safety hub.You will get access to videos, training and guides to keep you informed of the best practices in keeping your children safe online.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
Year 4 HOME PRACTICE 9th July 2021
Date: 9th Jul 2021 @ 3:57pm
Year 4
Home Practice 9th July 2021
Another super week in Year 4! We made ‘stop motion’ videos in computing. First, we practised making a video and worked out how to make it more successful – making sure we kept the ipad still and our fingers were out of the way before we took the picture! We then made our final films and are extremely proud of what we have achieved. We also finished our World Ocean Day pictures using felt tips, plastic wallets and cut out shapes. Our finished artwork looks very effective and shows what the ocean should look like without pollution! In Maths, we continued to investigate equivalent fractions using fractions walls, ‘pizza’ pieces and Cuisenaire. In addition, we refined our mental and written division strategies. In Science, we used a sound box to compare different materials and how effectively they muffled sound. We also managed to squeeze in our Year 4 sports day on Wednesday afternoon – make sure you check out the video on the website!
Keep up the good work Year 4!
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
There will be no times table test next week. We will however be practising our tables and division facts in school each day. Please use ‘Hit the button’ to practise your tables at home. The link is below:
Spellings
There will be no spelling test next week. We will however be practising the some of the Year 3/4 spellings each day in class.
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 2 challenges on Sumdog:
- A maths challenge – multiplying and dividing, including multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100
- A multiplication facts competition
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Year 4 HOME PRACTICE 2nd July 2021
Date: 2nd Jul 2021 @ 11:39am
Year 4
Home Practice 2nd July 2021
Another fabulous week in Year 4! We have painted and ‘glossed’ our clay sculptures - they look absolutely brilliant. In History, we completed a passport as if we were an Angle, Jute or Saxon and had arrived from either Denmark or Germany. We chose a name and occupation and described why we had come to England. In English, we continued reading Bill’s New Frock. We acted out part of a chapter, looked at the features of a playscript and then wrote our own script. In Maths, we investigated equivalent fractions creating our own fraction wall out of strips of paper. We also enjoyed watching Year 3’s sports day and experimenting with our ‘string telephones’ in Science.
Keep up the good work Year 4!
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 Wednesday (7th July 2021). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
You can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’. Select the times tables or division button and then the table that you want to practise. This is an excellent way to practise your tables. Either type in ‘hit the button’ (the game is on Top Marks) or use the link below:
Spellings
The spellings this week all have the prefix ‘sub’ or ‘auto’. A prefix is a group of letters that are added to the beginning of a word, and change the meaning or make a new word. ‘Sub’ means under or below and ‘auto’ means self controlled or about yourself (eg autobiography). The spellings are on Sumdog this week and they will be tested next Thursday (8th July 2021).
automatic autograph autocue autopilot autobiography
automobile automatically submarine subway submerge
submit subdivide subheading subordinate
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A maths challenge to help with our understanding of equivalent fractions
- A division facts competition
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
HOME PRACTICE Year 4 25th June 2021
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 4:29pm
Year 4
Home Practice 25th June 2021
Another busy week in Year 4! The whole school took part in World Music Day outside - it was great fun and we all played a musical instrument as we sang ‘Celebrate’. In addition, as a cross curricular activity, we made our own musical instruments. We planned and designed our instruments, played them and then evaluated them to consider what we were most proud of and what we would change if we were to make them again. This developed our design and technology learning as well as our Science learning about ‘sound’. On Wednesday, we had a ‘Mindfulness’ session during which we learnt some techniques for relaxing and breathing when we are feeling anxious, happy, excited or even angry. We also had a Zoom chat with an audiologist on Friday morning which was very interesting and helped us understand more about ‘sound’ and how we hear!
Please bring in a ‘string telephone’ next Thursday for our Science lesson. You were given an instruction sheet on Friday 25th June 2021.
Keep up the good work Year 4!
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 Wednesday (30th June 2021). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
You can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’. Select the times tables or division button and then the table that you want to practise. This is an excellent way to practise your tables. Either type in ‘hit the button’ (the game is on Top Marks) or use the link below:
Spellings
The spellings this week all have the prefix ‘in’ or ‘ir’. A prefix is a group of letters that are added to the beginning of a word, and change the meaning or make a new word. ‘In’ and ‘ir’ both mean not. Therefore, when they are added to the beginning of a word, they form words with the opposite meaning. For example illegal means not legal and impatient means not patient. The spellings are on Sumdog this week.
inaccurate incomplete inactive incorrect inconvenient
inexpensive inefficient inedible irregular irresponsible
irrelevant irreversible irresistible irrational irreplaceable
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A maths challenge adding and subtracting
- A maths challenge multiplying and dividing mentally
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Date: 18th Jun 2021 @ 8:53am
Year 4
Home Practice 18th June 2021
Well done for working so hard this week Year 4! In Maths, we revised mental strategies and formal written methods for addition, subtraction and multiplication! In English, we used dictionaries to find out the meaning of new words and then used them in sentences to show our understanding. We also used evidence from the text to sketch and label a picture of the playground and who was doing what in it! To extend our knowledge of Europe, we have been keeping a wall chart of results from the Euro 2020 matches and located the 11 host cities on a map. On Thursday afternoon we learnt about modelling with clay and made some amazing sea sculptures – please have a look in our gallery!
Remember to bring something in to make your musical instrument on Monday – please DO NOT make it at home as we will be doing this in school.
Keep up the good work Year 4 and thank you for a lovely week!
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 Wednesday (23rd June 2021). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
You can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’. Select the times tables or division button and then the table that you want to practise. This is an excellent way to practise your tables. Either type in ‘hit the button’ (the game is on Top Marks) or use the link below:
Spellings
The spellings this week all have the prefix ‘il’ or ‘im’. A prefix is a group of letters that are added to the beginning of a word, and change the meaning or make a new word. ‘Il’ and ‘im’ both mean not. Therefore, when they are added to the beginning of a word, they form words with the opposite meaning. For example illegal means not legal and impatient means not patient. The spellings are on Sumdog this week.
illegal illegible illiterate illogical illegally
improper imperfect improbable impatient immature
immobile immortal impractical impossible implausible
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A maths challenge finding fractions of amounts (unit and non-unit)
- A maths times table challenge (based on all the times tables)
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Date: 11th Jun 2021 @ 3:55pm
Year 4
Home Practice 11th June 2021
A fantastic week back after half term – and hasn’t the weather been wonderful too! In Maths, we learnt more about fractions. We found fractions of amounts and started to find out more about equivalent fractions using different manipulatives, such as paper plates! In English, we started our new novel, Bill’s New Frock. We made predictions about the story and then wrote a diary account as if we were Bill. We enjoyed going on a nature trail to the pond and spotting the wildlife down there – we even saw a frog and some damsel flies. We started our new History topic, Anglo-Saxons and found out more about where these invaders came from and why they settled in Britain.
Keep up the good work Year 4!
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 Wednesday (16th June 2021). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
You can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’. Select the times tables or division button and then the table that you want to practise. This is an excellent way to practise your tables. Either type in ‘hit the button’ (the game is on Top Marks) or use the link below:
Spellings
This week we are learning how to use an apostrophe correctly when it shows possession, therefore there are no words to learn. We have however learnt the rules for using apostrophes, depending on whether the noun is singular or plural. A grammar challenge relating to apostrophes and plurals is on Sumdog to help you practise this rule.
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A grammar challenge based on plurals and apostrophes
- A maths competition based on tenths and hundredths
- A maths times table challenge (based on all the times tables)
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Date: 9th Jun 2021 @ 2:25pm
Keeping our children safe in the online space is of ever growing importance. From phones to consoles, our children are exposed to more online risk than ever and it is important that we adults keep up to date to ensure our children are prepared for all they meet online. Here is an interesting article on Internet Security professionals teach their children about internet safety.
How do I keep my children safe online? What the security experts tell their kids
Below we have attached two guides on how to set up your child's phone for privacy. We teach the children not to share their information when online, however social platforms and games will take data from users unknowingly.
"If its free, you're paying with your information."
Please continue to access all information on the National Online Safety website. You will get access to all videos and guides by clicking the link below and joining free to our school online safety hub.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
Date: 28th May 2021 @ 8:11am
Year 4
Home Practice 28th May 2021
We’ve had a busy last week of this half term! In maths, we learnt what fractions are and how to find fractions of amounts. We also wrote the beginning of the next chapter of the novel, predicting what we thought would happen, and a book review. In addition, we had our class photo taken, went orienteering, and managed to practise for sports day.
Have a well deserved rest and fantastic half term Year 4. We are looking forward to seeing you all back on Monday 7th June.
Mrs Tipping and Mrs Whitworth
Date: 21st May 2021 @ 4:03pm
Year 4
Home Practice 21st May 2021
Keep up the good work Year 4!
In maths this week, we have revisited mental strategies for subtraction and learnt the compact written method. In English we wrote an informal letter to our friend Poleng and practised using inverted commas (speech marks). Some children gave a lovely class worship to finish our RE topic about Pentecost and New Life. This was based on the life of St Paul. In PE, we showed off our cricket skills by taking part in a mini tournament. Our new Science topic is Sound. In order to investigate what makes sound, we carried out different activities – why not ask us what we did to see what we remember! In our French lesson, we drew an abstract face, Picasso style, then described it in French. We did very well!
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 Wednesday (26th May 2021). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
You can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’. Select the times tables or division button and then the table that you want to practise. This is an excellent way to practise your tables. Either type in ‘hit the button’ (the game is on Top Marks) or use the link below:
Some of you have asked if you can practise your times tables on the ‘Multiplication check’ program we used this week. Unfortunately, you cannot use exactly the same program at home. You can however play something very similar by clicking on the link below. You will be given 6 seconds to answer the question and there will be a gap of 3 seconds between each question.
Spellings
The spellings this week all have the suffix ‘tion’. 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. ‘Tion’ is usually used if the root word ends in ‘t’ (eg invent, invention) or ‘te’ (create, creation). These words will be tested on Thursday (27th May 2021). We have discussed different strategies to learn spellings in class, or you can always use ‘Look say cover write check’. The spellings are on Sumdog this week.
action fraction creation election evaluation
subtraction invention injection illustration demonstration
completion hesitation narration section digestion
Sumdog Challenges
You have been set 3 challenges on Sumdog:
- A spelling challenge based on the spellings above
- A maths challenge based on mental addition and subtraction
- A maths times table challenge (based on the 9 and 11 times table)
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Date: 14th May 2021 @ 3:42pm
Year 4
Home Practice 14th May 2021
A busy week in Year 4! Well done for working hard.
We refined our compact method of addition and recapped and revised our 6, 9 and 7 times tables. In English, we wrote our own Haiku’s and a character description of Grace, both of these were based on our class novel. We completed our Science topic ‘Teeth and digestion’ by looking at and learning more about food chains. We finished our Powerpoint quizzes about Italy and made sure that we included transitions, animations, and at least one hyperlink – we are so proud of what we achieved!
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 Wednesday (19th May 2021). Ask someone at home to test you on your tables – can you recall them quickly and accurately?
You can also practise your tables playing ‘Hit the button’. Select the times tables or division button and then the table that you want to practise. This is an excellent way to practise your tables. Either type in ‘hit the button’ (the game is on Top Marks) or use the link below:
Some of you have asked if you can practise your times tables on the ‘Multiplication check’ program we used this week. Unfortunately, you cannot use exactly the same program at home. You can however play something very similar by clicking on the link below. You will be given 6 seconds to answer the question and there will be a gap of 3 seconds between each question.
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 (20th May 2021). We have discussed different strategies to learn spellings in class, or you can always use ‘Look say cover write check’. The spellings are on Sumdog this week.
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 multiplication tables check, similar to the check you completed in school this week
- A maths times table challenge (based on the 9 and 7 times table)
Please make sure you log on and have a go!
Date: 13th May 2021 @ 9:28pm
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and a great opportunity to remind us to be kind to ourselves as well as others.
Below you will find two guides from National Online Safety on how to promote wellbeing both online and offline and how to be kind when using the internet.
Join us at our Online Safety Hub at National Online Safety and gain free access to a huge range of videos, resources and support.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
Date: 7th May 2021 @ 4:24pm
Year 4
Home Practice 7th May 2021
Another wonderful week in Year 4!
In English, we explained what we would take on a long journey and why, and wrote a diary entry as a character from our novel Journey to Jo
Date: 30th Apr 2021 @ 4:43pm
Year 4
Home Practice 30th April 2021
Another super week in Year 4 with lots of learning, enthusiasm and laughs along the way!
In Maths we learnt more about hundredths, ordering and comparing numbers to 2 decimal places. We also practised our counting skills and mental addition. In English, we wrote a poem about what we are thankful for, based on a poem by Kelly Roper. In addition, we started our new novel Journey to Jo