Class 4
Welcome to Class Four’s page for 2024-2025
Hello and welcome to Class Four’s page, here is our class scripture quote-
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Our topic this half term is Please sir, can I have some more? This links to learning about Fair Trade and cooking healthy meals. The Knowledge organiser for the topic is here- https://www.lea-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Please-Sir-Can-I-have-some-more.pdf
Our English learning this half term will link to the book ‘The Nowhere Emporium’ by Ross Mackenzie. We will read this book as our class novel and then complete a range of writing opportunities linked to it. Our Maths learning will begin around studying place value, a very
important skill to have in order to achieve in all aspects of Mathematics. We will then move on to study addition and subtraction. All Maths lesson begin with a Flashback 4 activity where we complete quick mental maths questions linked to previous learning. This can be supported at home by regular practise of multiplication tables. Further down this page you will find the link to Times Table Rockstars which will support this.
In RE, we are studying The Kingdom of God and learning what we can do, as Catholics, to bring about God’s Kingdom. In Science, we are studying Forces and will complete investigations around the effect that friction, air/water resistance can have on an object. In Geography we are learning about Trade by researching what products the UK imports and exports and how Fair Trade helps our global neighbours. In DT we will be learning about the seasonality of ingredients and how to plan and make a balanced meal. What a busy half term!!!
Here you will find some information about our weekly routines and homework. Regular updates and photographs
will be shared with parents using the SeeSaw app so if you are not able to access this please just contact me. My email is taylor@lea-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk.
Homework in Class Four
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- Reading – children are expected to read five times a week for at least 20 minutes. Some reading should be independent, however it is important that the children continue to share their reading experiences with adults too. Reading books will be swapped on Mondays. If children finish their books additional e-books can be found on the following website. https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students You can select reading for your colour band by selecting the book band option or you can select reading choices for your age group. You will need to login using our class username and password. Username- smlt3 Password MrTaylor(Please note the password has no spaces and a capital letter for M and T)
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- Spellings– new spellings are given out weekly, on a Monday and tested on the following Monday. We are always encouraged to learn the spelling rule and not a list of words. Spelling lists will be taken home on Mondays but will also be posted on the Seesaw app.
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- Maths – Children are actively encouraged to improve their knowledge and speed when calculating mentally. They should regularly use TT Rockstars – for which all children have logins and free to use apps or games including ‘Hit the button’ and ‘Daily Ten’. There are also a wealth of maths games on purple mash (please contact me if your child does not know their login). A short burst of daily practice will make a huge different to your children’s understanding and fluency.
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- Homework – On Friday your child will be set a pick and mix style homework. We ask that this homework is completed for the following Friday. Please encourage your children to have a growth mindset by thinking- what do I know, what can I do next- rather than- I can’t do this! We always go through answers on Friday together. If your child is finding something tricky please contact me.
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- Purple Mash- Every pupil has a login to purple mash to assist them in their learning. There are a range of activities they can complete such as the maths games signposted above. Please contact Mr Taylor if your child is unsure of their log in details. The website link is below.
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/least-pr4
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- Times Table Rockstars- All children have a unique login to Times Tables Rockstars. This is a fantastic website which really helps to speed up children’s recall of multiplication tables. Please find the link below.
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/16069
If for any reason you are unable to come to school please find a selection of home learning below.
English-
Grammar and Punctuation-
LO- I can explore and make simple and compound sentences
LO- I can explore complex sentences
LO- I can explore relative clauses.
LO- I can explore fronted adverbials
LO- I can explore non-finite Subordinate clauses.
Reading and Writing
LO- I can understand the historical context of Oliver Twist.
LO- I can explore word classes.
LO- I can analyse a film clip and generate vocabulary.
LO- I can develop a rich understanding of words associated with meals.
LO- I can plan the first part of an opening scene.
LO- I can practise and apply knowledge of suffixes.
Lo- I can write the first part of the opening.
Lo- I can plan the second part of the opening.
Lo- I can write the second part of the opening.
Mathematics.
Area and Perimeter
LO- I can calculate and measure perimeter.
LO- I can calculate the area of rectangles.
LO- I can calculate the area of rectilinear shapes.
LO- I can compare the area and perimeter of rectangles.
Lo- I can calculate the area of non-rectilinear shapes.
Multiplication and Division
LO-I can multiply a decimal number by a whole number.
LO- I can solve multiplication problems using known and derived facts.
LO-I can use efficient strategies to multiply numbers.
LO- I can practise multiplication and division skills.
LO- I can use the formal written method for short multiplication.
LO- I can multiply by a two digit number using long multiplication.
Lo- I can solve a range of multiplication problems.
RE
Research how CAFOD helps to support those around the world effected by Climate change. Use the following information pack to help you.
Reveal-Focus-3-Impact-of-climate-change
Daily Handwriting:
Y5/6 High Frequency Words for Handwriting
For e-safety advice please visit this page on our school website –
https://www.lea-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk/pupils/home-learning-links/
Home learning from Spring term if needed-
Below our previously set examples of home learning mainly from the Autumn term.
Additional pic n mix home learning grid.
Additional home learning pic n mix
If for any reason you are unable to come to school below you will find five days worth of home learning.
Daily Handwriting:
Y5/6 High Frequency Words for Handwriting
For e-safety advice please visit this page on our school website –
https://www.lea-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk/pupils/home-learning-links/
Hothersall Lodge 2024!!!