Welcome To Year 4
Spring 1
Traders and Raiders
.An Art and Design based unit
Big and strong, powerful and brave, the Saxons wave their battle axes and brandish their swords as they begin to invade Britain’s shores. Sail back to the Dark Ages, where battles were rife and fear reigned. Find out about the lives of the Saxons, including how they lived and where they came from. Meet the bloodthirsty Vikings from Scandinavia – never before had such terror swept the land. Make a Saxon sword or a Viking brooch and decorate it with intricate patterns. Choose to be a Saxon or Viking and trade your crafty goods, but let’s keep it cool. We don’t want a fight breaking out. Are you ready to shine a light on the dangerous and deadly Dark Ages?
Texts:
How To Train Your Dragon
C Cowell
Spring 2
1066
A History based unit
We’re travelling back to 1066, probably the most famous date in English history. These are troubled times and there is danger afoot. A much loved king is dead and a French Duke has staked a claim for our kingdom. Discover a changing England, shaped by shires, protected by castles and ruled by foreign knights. Use the famous Bayeux Tapestry to explore the significant events of 1066. What happened when, and how did William of Normandy come to be called the Conqueror? Design a castle with defences strong enough to hold back the enemy. What about a space for fine dining and revelry? Try and build a happy (but safe) home. You’re the architect. Are you ready for the Norman invasion? Then don your armour and watch your back.
Texts:
I Was There 1066 – Jim Eldridge
PE Spring Term Swimming- Monday PE -Wednesday
PE kit to be worn to School on Monday and Wednesday.
In Year 4 times tables are of great importance as in June there is a multiplication test.
Children need to practice quick recall of all timestables up to 12.
Please use TTRS and Topmarks/Hit The Button.
Home Learning:
Children are asked to read daily at home, recording this in their reading dairies.
Topic linked homework will be set under activities on Seesaw.
In addition to this, children can access the following websites to enhance and further support their learning at home:
Reading:
Children are encouraged to read books at school. When they have finished reading them, they need to go on the following link and complete their quiz.
Renaissance Home (renaissance-go.com)
Please listen to your child read everyday at home and sign their diaries.
Bedrock learning vocabulary Digital Literacy Curriculum | Bedrock Learning
Maths: (login using your username and password given by school)
Science
Animals including humans
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