Beech - Year 4
Welcome to Beech's Class Page!
Reminders
You have indoor PE on Mondays and outdoor PE on Thursdays. Remember to come into school wearing your PE shorts and school PE t-shirt. If it is cold, you can wear the school PE tracksuit or plain jogging bottoms instead. Either the school black PE jumper or the school jumper must be worn.
When you finish reading your colour-banded, class library or free reader book, don't forget to let an adult know. Show them your signed diary and then you will be able to change your book.
Please make sure you bring a named water bottle to school every day.
Homework
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| Reading |
Remember to read your book every day and record it in your reading diary. Don't forget- if you record in your reading diary that you have read your colour-banded book 5 times or more, you can get a raffle ticket to be in with a chance to win a token for the reading vending machine! |
| Maths |
This week our maths focus has been addition and subtraction. Please complete page 22 and mark it using the answers in the book. |
| Grammar and Punctuation |
For this week’s homework, please complete page 20-21 and mark it using the answers in the book. |
| Spelling |
This week, we have been learning to spell words starting with auto. During the week, you recorded in your reading diary the words that you found particularly challenging. Practise spelling these words at home. Below is the entire list of words we have been working on this week. Continue to practise these spellings ready for a recap on Monday and our half-termly spelling tests. autobiography autocue autograph automatic automobile autopilot |
Menu of themes:
Please choose one or two ideas from each theme totalling six pieces of homework for the term:
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Whole School Theme: |
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1. I know something about Inclusion (World Inclusion Day 10th October) |
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2. I know something about Harvest. |
| 3. Why are poppies sold for Remembrance Day? |
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Subject Themes: |
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1. I know something about Black History month. |
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2. I can share my thoughts on the theme ‘Break the Silence’ (Anti-bullying week 16th-20th November) |
| 3. I can write a poem using the theme 'What is a world of wonder...It's anything you want it to be.' You can enter the competition to have your poem published in a real book. Entries will need to be given to Mrs Gardner by Monday 19th October. |
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Topic Themes: |
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1. Roman beliefs. We learnt that Romans had their own beliefs and worshipped a variety of god and goddesses. Research information about a chosen god or goddess. You could make a shrine, a poster, a fact file or even a model of them. |
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2. Design a shield for a Roman soldier. Think about what symbols you want to include and what symbolism they represent. |
| 3. Create your own Roman fort. Think about the features you might want to include eg. Gate house, barracks, the height of your wall. |
Autumn Term
Our topic this term is Romans.
Please find the Autumn term letter to parents here
Use the link below to find the Autumn term knowledge planner, providing you with an insight as to what your children will be learning. Please click here
This is our topic board. Keep an eye on this to see our wonderful work.
Here is our science board –
Here is our topic knowledge planner:
Suggested Reading Booklist
Author of the Half Term - Philip Ardagh
Have you read any of his books?
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Which one was your favourite?
What questions could you ask Philip Ardagh about his books?
Could you complete a book review form to add to our lovely display?
You can enjoy a good book in our reading area:
TTRS
How well do you know your times tables? Can you beat your teacher?
Click on the image below to go onto TTRS.
TTRS Parent Guide
Do you have any ideas for this page? Let us know.
Have you seen the Kids’ Zone? Play games and visit some cool websites. You can vote for your favourites.