Elliston (Year 4)

Ms Lawrence

Class Teacher

Ms Last

Teaching Partner

Early Morning Work

For the first half-an-hour of the day, Year Four focus on developing key skills in English and maths. The children work through a daily maths task to improve their mental agility. They will then complete a handwriting task based on spellings, grammar or presentation, or a reading comprehension task. Children will also be heard read once every other week during this time.

English

English is taught daily and develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. English units are usually taught over a two-week period. The children have the opportunity to learn about different texts and are encouraged to develop their own creativity and style. In English the children are taught key spellings, punctuation and grammar to help support their accuracy in reading and writing.  Elliston Class will cover the following genres this term:

    • Rhyming poetry (1 week).
    • Letter writing (2 weeks)
    • Myths and Legends (3 weeks)

 

Maths


Maths is taught daily where the children build on their previous knowledge to extend their understanding in different aspects of mathematics. They are given regular opportunities to apply their knowledge when solving mathematical problems and puzzles. In addition to revising and learning new times tables, Elliston Class will cover the following units this term:

 

  • Place value (4 weeks)
  • Addition and Subtraction (3 weeks)

 

Science

Our Science topic for Term 1 and 2 is ‘Animals including humans’. The children will develop their scientific knowledge, skills and understanding by identifying and naming the main organs in the human digestive system, as well as being able to explain the functions of the main organs. We will also be exploring the different types of teeth in humans. Finally, we will explore food chains, so we can identify producers, predators and preys.

Pupils will work scientifically by observing patterns, for example, what happens to teeth if they are exposed to too much sugar? Does the type of teeth an animal has give any clues to its diet?

 

Topic (History and Geography)

Our Topic for Terms 1 and 2 is Rampaging Romans:

The children will explore the geography of Europe and Italy.  They will learn about the history of Ancient Rome, the Ancient Romans, their society and everyday life, the Roman Empire, its effect on Britain, and archaeological discoveries. We will also be exploring the question ‘How did the Romans shape the world?

PE

This term PE will take place outside on a Monday, where we will take part and learn new skills in tag rugby. Elliston Class will also participate in netball on a Thursday, in which they will learn and develop the key skills and rules of the game.  

 

PSHE

PSHE is taught weekly through both taught sessions and also supported during circle time. Our PSHE topic this term is ‘Relationships’, in which we will be exploring the healthy features with our ‘VIP’s’. These include mutual respect, trust, truthfulness, loyalty, kindness, generosity and shared interests or experiences. By making sure our relationships included these characteristics, we can be confident our relationships will help us to feel loved, safe and secure.

 

Art 

In art this term, the children in Elliston class will be taught a range of techniques and styles to help them to develop as artists. We will be developing our observational skills through sketching and painting some ancient Roman artefacts.  Additionally, we will be creating a stamp, in order to create a mosaic design using the skill of printing.

 

Religious Education

RE is taught weekly, where the children learn about different religions and themes. RE is also supported during themed collective worship each day. This term the children will be exploring the ‘Creation’.

 

 

Computing

The children are taught computing skills throughout the week during different lessons as a way to help develop and support their learning. This will include using a variety of programs on both iPads and laptops. The children follow the school SMART rules to ensure that they use the internet and ICT equipment sensibly.  This term they will be using ICT equipment to research our topic, present information and create some digital art.