Good Morning Year 4,

Welcome to a new week of home learning. I hope you are all well and had a fun-filled weekend.

Click on the video below for today's welcome and introduction to today's lessons.

When the Mountains Roared 

Chapter 39

Monday 8th Feb: Spring Block 3 - Fractions

Today you will be continuing to use equivalent fractions, these are fractions that are equal but have different numerators and denominators.

 Watch today's teaching video before starting your work. 

Once you have completed your sheets, click on the link below for the answers.

In English today, we are going to continue the topic, 'Amazing Aliens 

You are going to explore report writing. You will learn how to write headlines, opening paragraphs and how to use direct quotes in a report.

Click on the links below for the lesson. 

Mrs Cangiano has very kindly put together a music lesson all about the  English born musician and composer 'Gustav Holst'. There are 3 links below:

1) The life and work of Gustav Hols.

2) The creative response activities 

3) A quiz to take part in.

Enjoy!

Tomorrow is 'Safer Internet Day', today you are going to consider what is safe on the internet through some fun activities. 

When the Mountains Roared

Chapter 40

Tuesday 9th Feb: Spring Block 3 - Fractions

Today you will be continuing to use equivalent fractions, these are fractions that are equal but have different numerators and denominators.

 Watch today's teaching video before starting your work. 

Once you have completed your sheets, click on the link below for the answers.

Today's questions and answers.

In English today, you are going to learn about writing a travel log, which is similar to a diary. You are going to create a map of the Planet Zargon 10 and writie a log all about your visit.

Click on the link below for the lesson and you can print of the planning log below if you wish to.

Today in R.E, we will begin our new topic;'The old Testament -  Moses to King David'.

We will begin today's lesson by looking at the Bible and considering the different styles of writing used and the meaning and intentions of each style.

Click below for today's lesson.

Today in PE, you are going to be doing a dance activity called ' Move to the beat'. You will need to choose a piece of music before you begin.

Remember to warm up your body and stretch your muscles. Have a drink of water nearby.

Firstly, read the instruction card and then watch the coach's tutorial. Have fun!

When the Mountains Roared - The Final Chapter!

Chapter 41

Wednesday Word 

Please share the Wednesday Word together. It is the Gospel message for this coming Sunday. There are always very good questions, discussion points and activities on there.

I will attach the link each week when it is available. 

Wednesday 10th Feb: Spring Block 3 - Fractions

Today you will be continuing to use equivalent fractions, these are fractions that are equal but have different numerators and denominators.

 Watch today's teaching video before starting your work. 

Once you have completed your sheets, click on the link below for the answers.

Today's questions and answers.

Today you are going to complete a comprehension, based upon the information text. You will then think of exciting adjectives to describe the alien! Remember the adjectives must be seperated by a comma!

Click on the link below for today's lesson.

This week we are continuing our geography topic. 'All around the world'.

You will be exploring the 'Prime Meridian ' line. You will choose a country that is on the line and research it. 
Click below for the lesson and you can also print off the worksheet below if you wish to do so.

Thank you Mrs Hickman for today's picture news, whereby we will be paying our respects and celebrating the incredible life of Sir Captain Tom Moore. We will be learning about his life and learning about and reflecting on the legacy he has left and the impact he made and the inspiration he gave, globally, in one of our most difficult times in history.

Click below for the lesson.

Year 4's new class reader: The person controller by David Baddiel

Twins Fred and Ellie are extremely close and like doing all the same things - video games, for one. ... Everything changes when the duo meet the Mystery Man, who sends them a special video game controller. This device can help them win fights, score amazing goals and even change the way they look.

Chapter 1

Thursday 11th February: Fractions greater than 1

Today you will be exploring fractions that are greater than 1. These are mixed fractions because they include whole numbers and fractions.

Watch today's teaching video before completing the questions below.

Once you have completed your work you can mark your answers. 

Today's questions and answers.

Now you are ready to write your draft of your travel log. You need to follow the plan and use some of the features we explored in yesterday's lesson. Once you have finished your draft you will be sharing it and editing it with an adult before writing your final piece. I look forward to reading all about your travels!

Click below for today's lesson.

In today's science lesson, we will continue our topic by exploring the life and work of the scientists and inventors. Today you are going to learn about the Irish born scientist, Lord Kelvin, who researched ' absoloute zero. Lord kelvin led a really intersting life, he went to university at just 10 years old! Can you imagine?

You will be writing some facts about Lord kelvin and then drawing models of how particles behave in different temperatures. Finally you will learn how to read a thermometer.

Click below for the lesson.

For today's French lesson you will be continuing the topic, Chez moi (My home). You will start by learning how to say whether you live in a house or an apartment and describe where it is.

1)Go to the Language Angels website.

2)Click on login and 'home learning' and use the following username and Password.

USERNAME: Stjose1970                 PASSWORD: lahome

3)Click on the dashboard at the top and look at the middle column INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CHALLENGE .

4)Click on Unit 5:Chez Moi and then on Lesson 5.

The person controller by David Baddiel

Chapter 2 and some extras for half term, enjoy!

The person controller by David Baddiel

Chapter 3

The person controller by David Baddiel

Chapter 4

The person controller by David Baddiel

Chapter 5

The person controller by David Baddiel

Chapter 6

The person controller by David Baddiel

Chapter 7

Friday 12th February: Counting in Fractions

Today you will be learning how to count in fractions.

Watch today's teaching video before completing the questions below.

Once you have completed your work you can mark your answers. 

Today's questions and answers.

For our final lesson this week, you are going to use your super persuasive skills once again and convince others to visit Zargons 10. You are going to explore the features of an advert and how to make something sound so amazing that others will just want to do it. Then you are going to make a leaflet all about the planet. You should use pictures, information and great facts.

Click on the link below for the lesson and the planning an advert sheet if you wish to print it off.

Mrs Cangiano has very kindly put together another wonderful lesson based upon 'Art from everyday objects'. This week's lesson is inspired by the work of the Brazilian illustrator, Victor Nunes, who created amazing faces and characters using everyday objects such as pencil shavings and scissors!

I'm sure you are going to have great fun, so click on the link below for today's lesson and let's get arty!

EXTRA LEARNING

If you are managing to finish all the set work for the week, here are some extra websites for more challenges/lessons/projects if you want to. Feel free to do your own and take responsibility for your own learning. Don't forget you have your Education City Logins and you can free play through the subjects without me setting any. Hope these websites help a little bit! 

If you are looking for more...

English writing and grammar:

https://www.pobble365.com/

https://www.literacyshedplus.com/en-gb/browse/free-resources

Maths Challenges/Revision:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 

https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/primary/

https://myminimaths.co.uk/year-5-mini-maths/

Maths games:

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html

All subjects:

BBC Bitesize Learning from home: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/this-terms-topics

Oak National Academy: https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-4