Radipole Primary School
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Year 4
Welcome to Year 4
Welcome to Year 4, where we will be going on many exciting and inspiring learning journeys together. We cover a wide range of topics which include learning all about the Jurassic Coast and mountains. We also enjoy finding out what life was like during the Victorian times and how the local history of the Black Death affected our area.
We know there will be new challenges and experiences along the way such as learning to play tennis and cricket, creating amazing things in art and DT, and becoming more independent learners
For many children the highlight of the year is the residential trip to Leeson House. We believe that it is important to work hard, but just as equally important to have fun and be creative.
Year 4 Teaching Team
| Miss Alexandra Cartwright |
| Ms Fiona Probert |
| Mrs Janet Hunter - TA |
| Mrs Rachel Byles - TA |
| Mrs Lesann Marshall - TA |
Year 4 Curriculum
Term | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Writing | Fiction To entertain – character and setting description
Non-fiction To inform – recount/diary | Non-fiction To inform – non chronological report
Fiction To entertain – character and setting descriptions | Non-fiction To persuade – letter
Non-fiction To inform - recount | Non-fiction To inform – explanation text
Fiction To entertain - narrative | Non-fiction To inform – non chronological report
Non-fiction To persuade - speech | Non-fiction To inform – recount
Fiction To entertain - poetry |
Reading | Beowulf - Michael Morpurgo | The Invention of Hugo Cabret – Brian Selznick | To Be A Cat – Matt Haig | The Firework Maker’s Daughter – Phillip Pullman | Love that Dog – Sharon Creech | The Boy at the Back of the Classroom – Onjali Q Rauf |
Maths | Place Value Addition and subtraction | Measurement: Area Multiplication and Division | Multiplication and Division Length and Perimeter | Fractions Decimals | Decimals Money Time | Shape Statistics Position and Direction |
History | Anglo Saxons |
| Local History: The Black Death |
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| Victorians |
Geography |
| Mountains |
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| Local Geography: Jurassic Coast Features |
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RE | Does visiting the Ganges make a person a better Sanatani? | What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christians today? | What is the best way for a Sanatani to lead a good life? | Is forgiveness always possible for Christians? | Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians? | What motivates Humanists to lead good lives? |
Art |
| Digital: Vera Molnar |
| Collage: Maria Rivans |
| Painting: Mike Jeffries |
DT | Electrical Systems – Torches (Science Link) |
| Food: Pasta Sauce |
| Textiles: Pencil Cases |
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PSHE | Me and My Relationships | Valuing Difference | Keeping Safe | Rights and Respect | Being My Best | Growing and Changing |
French | Clothes | Clothes | Family | Family | Hobbies | Hobbies |
Computing | Coding: Making a Game with a Score | Digital Art (Art Link) | Online Safety and Branching | Presenting: PowerPoint Family (French Link) | Spreadsheets | Word Processing (English Link) |
Music | Mamma Mia |
| Glockenspiel Stage 2 | Production | Blackbird |
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PE | Indoor: Gymnastics Outdoor: Tennis | Indoor: Dance Outdoor: Football | Indoor: Badminton Outdoor: Lacrosse | Indoor: Volleyball Outdoor: Basketball | Swimming Outdoor: Cricket | Swimming Outdoor: Athletics |
Science | Electricity (DT Link) | Living Things and Habitats | Animals | Sound |
| States of Matter |
Special Days/Visits | Anglo Saxon Theme Day |
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| Production World Book Week | Leeson House |
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Key Objectives
| Reading | Writing | Maths |
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Reading Spine
There are some exciting texts to look forward to reading in Year 4.
To find out more about the text children will read, take a look at our Reading Spine.
