EnglishReadingWritingSpellingHandwriting

ReadingChildren will study both fiction, non fiction

and poetry as part of literacy lessons.The texts are at a slightly higher level than

the average year four reader’s ability.Continue to practise reading at home.Please read with your child everyday if

possible.Complete the record send it into school with

the reading book everyday.Library books

WritingChildren will be writing stories, plays, poems,

letters, diaries, reports, instructions and explanations.

Focus on the basics. Please help by making sure children use capital letters and full stops.

Children will be working to develop their planning and proofreading skills

SpellingA printed list of spellings is provided every

Friday for children to learn.From year four curriculum (some strange

words).Some children will get more relevant

spellings based on their ability.Learning letter strings and patterns.Look, Cover, Write and Check.Mnemonics (Big Elephants Aren’t Ugly) they

are beautiful.

HandwritingJoined writing encouraged.Start with pencil but will get a pen as they

improve.Pen Licences given when they can use pen in

all work.

HomeworkOne piece of Literacy homework per week.Given on Fridays and returned by Wednesday

morning.Revision of grammar, comprehension or a

short piece of writing.Try to pitch at right level.Please return if it is taking too long.don’t let children worry.

MathsHelp children learn their number bonds .Times tables to 12.Spare sheets are available if you feel they

need extra practice, please ask.Homework same as Literacy one piece at

child’s level.

TopicWe study science, history and geography in

blocks to help children have greater continuity.

Science – Moving and Growing, Habitats, Keeping Warm, Solids, liquids and separation, Friction and Electrical Circuits.

History – The Tudors, Explorers and the Aztecs.Geography – St Lucia, Settlements and The

Environment.

PEIndoor - Tuesdays.Outdoor – Fridays.PE kits – pumps, T shirt and shorts .Outdoor – Trainers and Warm clothes.Jewellery.

Assessment For LearningAsks children about their learning.Provides children with the opportunity to self

assess their work.Uses Red, Amber and Green.Helps to focus teaching to need.

Good to Be GreenTo encourage good behaviour.To reward hard working and well behaved

children.To deter disruptive behaviour.To punish consistently poor behaviour.

Target bookletsOne for maths and one for writing.Contain a guide for which children should be

able to achieve at a national curriculum level.Link to our end of year reports.Children are being given targets to help them

progress and be more focussed learners.

GeneralNames in belongings.Large Bags.Independence.Please phone or come and see me if you have

any concerns.

Thanks!!