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December 17th, 2020

17/12/2020

 

Good Morning Year 4!

Sorry you can't be with us today. Here are your home learning tasks:
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P.E. with Joe

Wake up with work out! 

Maths

​1) Spend 30 minutes completing activities on Mathletics. 
2) Spend 15 minutes practising times tables on Times Tables Rock Stars. 
Mathletics
Times Tables Rock Stars

Break

Enjoy a brain break. Don't forget to keep hydrated!

Literacy

Spend 30 minutes reading books and answering questions on Active Learn Primary. 
Active Learn Primary

Lunch

Enjoy a healthy lunch.

Story Time

​Now it's time to sit back and relax for another story time. This time we will be listening to Sofia Valdez, Future Prez written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts.
Remember to keep up with your 20 minutes of independent reading too! 

Tuesday 15th December 2020

15/12/2020

 
Buenos días year 4!  Which traffic light colour are you feeling today? Green? Yellow? Red? Or a mixture?  Remember, it’s okay not to feel okay all of the time.  And, you can always talk to someone at home about your how you feel or you can email us at year4@bgfjs.org (but remember to include your name otherwise we won’t know who it’s from!)
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Here is today’s timetable:
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Lesson 1: PE with Joe (and Rosie)
Remember to take a rest or sip of water if you need one.
Have a short break and get your breath back.

Lesson 2: Maths
Warm up:
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Click here to check your work
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Remember, there is more than one way of solving a problem.
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Click here to check your work
Today, we are learning to read numbers on a 10,000 (ten thousand) number line.

Look at these number lines.  What’s the same, what’s different?

One thing that’s the same is…
One thing that’s different is…

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Download the worksheets and have a go at the questions.
Download worksheets
Remember to also spend 30 minutes completing activities on Mathletics as well as 15 minutes practising times tables on Times Tables Rock Stars.
Mathletics
Times Tables Rock Stars

Break: It’s break time.  Time for a little stretch.  Remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before getting something to eat!

If you have always wanted to know how to write in 3D writing, take a look below and follow the instructions.
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Lesson 3: Literacy
Warm-up:  Download the sheet. Slowly and carefully, trace over the letters to practise diagonal joins to other small letters.  Then, continue writing your own.  Focus on the joins and the space between each letter.
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Download writing sheet
Remember:
  • Both feet firmly on the ground
  • Chair tucked in
  • Back nice and straight
  • One hand holding a pen/ pencil, the other holding down the sheet
Download the resources for today’s lesson here. Then, follow these instructions:
1) Read the poem: In The Cave
  • Read the poem. Read it in your head at first and then read it out loud.
  • How much of the poem can you learn off by heart? Practise reading the lines and see if you can remember them without looking.
  • Underline the nouns in the poem. These include the objects that were found in the cave.
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2) Remind yourself about Noun Phrases and Prepositions.
  • Read the Revision Card - Noun Phrases/Prepositions.
  • Complete Spotting Prepositional Phrases.
  • Underline the preposition and highlight the prepositional phrases.
Noun phrases
Noun phrases 2
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Explain your answers to a grown-up. Show them the prepositions that you have spotted. You can check your answers at the end of this pack.
3) Plan and write a poem that uses prepositional phrases
  • Follow the instructions on Poem-Planning. You can also use the Word Bank to help you write your poem.
  • Write your finished poem out carefully.
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Try the Fun-Time Extra
Can you make an illustration of all the items from your poem? Make your illustration show the details that are given by your prepositional phrases.  Practise performing your poem and then ask a grown-up to film and share your performance with somebody else.

Remember to also spend 30 minutes reading books and answering questions on Active Learn Primary.  If you don't have access to a computer, remember, reading a magazine or newspaper counts too!​
Active Learn Primary

Lunch: It’s time for lunch!  Try to eat a balanced meal where there are different types of food to help your body get the right amount of nutrition to work properly.  Before you eat, remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds!

Here’s a puzzle.  Each picture below is worth a different single-digit value.  Use the totals in each row to work out the value of each of the pictures.
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Download the puzzle
Click here to check your work

Lesson 4: Computing
Today, we are learning how to respond to different scenarios when using the Internet. Can you remember what the word scenario means?  It means a detailed outline or summary of a play, film, or book.
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Remember, if you’re ever unsure of what to do, always tell a trusted adult.
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Have a go at answering these scenarios:
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Now, it’s your turn to create your own possible scenario when using the Internet.  Remember, there is no right or wrong way of doing it.  If you're unsure, go back to the scenarios at the beginning of the lesson.
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Story Time
It’s time to unwind and relax.  Let’s listen to today’s story, I need a new bum written by Dawn Mcmillan and illustrated by Ross Kinnaird.  Click on the video to listen to the story.
Enjoy the rest of your day and we shall see you tomorrow for another brilliant day of learning. Adiós!

Monday 14th December 2020

14/12/2020

 
Good morning year 4!  We hope you had a lovely, restful weekend.  Let’s wake up to some uplifting music to elevate your mood, increase motivation and bring smiles!  Don’t be shy, sing along!
Remember, if you have any questions or would like to say hello, email us at: year4@bgfjs.org (remember to include your name on the otherwise we won’t know who it’s from!)

Here is today’s timetable:
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Lesson 1: PE with Joe (and Rosie)
Remember to take a rest or sip of water if you need one.
Have a short break and get your breath back.

Lesson 2: Maths
Warm-up:
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Click here to check your work
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Click here to check your work
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Click here to check your work
Today, we are learning to partition numbers.  Can you remember how to partition numbers?  Watch the video to find out how, and then download the worksheets.
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Download worksheets
Remember to also spend 30 minutes completing activities on Mathletics as well as 15 minutes practising times tables on Times Tables Rock Stars.
Mathletics
Times Tables Rock Stars

Break: It’s break time.  Time for a little stretch.  Remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before getting something to eat!
Grab some paper and follow the instructions to draw a bunny or a puppy (or both!)
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Lesson 3: Literacy
Warm-up:  First, watch this video on prefixes.  Then, download the worksheet and have a go at the questions.
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Download the resources for today’s lesson here. Then, follow these instructions:

1) Read the poem: ‘All Creatures’
  • Read All Creatures. Read it in your head at first and then read it out loud. Try to find the rhythm of the poem as you read.
  • Think about the poem. What do you like about it? Is there anything that you dislike? Does it remind you of anything or anyone? What patterns can you find? (Look for rhyme and alliteration).
2) Remind yourself about Noun Phrases
  • Use the Revision Card to remind yourself about noun phrases.
  • Complete Spotting Noun Phrases. Highlight the noun phrase and underline the head noun.
Noun phrases
Noun phrases 2
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Great job!  Now, explain your answers to a grown-up.  Then, check your work.
Click here to check your work
3) Plan and write a poem with noun phrases.
  • Follow the instructions on the Poem Planner to plan a poem called ‘All Animals’.
  • Write your finished poem out carefully.
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When you have finished your poem, share it with a grown-up.

Try the Fun-Time Extras
  • Illustrate (draw) your poem.
  • Can you practise performing your poem?
Remember to also spend 30 minutes reading books and answering questions on Active Learn Primary.  If you don't have access to a computer, remember, reading a magazine or newspaper counts too!​
Active Learn Primary

Lunch: It’s time for lunch!  Try to eat a balanced meal where there are different types of food to help your body get the right amount of nutrition to work properly.  Before you eat, remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds!
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Download the word search

Lesson 4: Art
Today, you are learning how to draw a proportional self-portrait using inspiration from the famous Mexican artist, Frida Khalo.
Click through the slides and read what inspired Frida.
Frida Kahlo
To draw a proportional self-portrait, carefully watch this video.  Remember, you can pause and repeat as many times as you need.
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Story Time
Let’s take time to unwind and relax, and listen to today’s story, The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi.  Click on the video to listen to the story.
Well done for another great day of learning!  Enjoy the rest of your evening and we shall see you tomorrow for yet another amazing day of learning. Adiós!

Friday 11th December 2020

11/12/2020

 
Good morning Year 4! How are you today? We can't believe it's the end of the week already. Well done everyone for working so hard this week from home and thank you to your grown ups for helping with all the home learning. Let us know how you are feeling about coming back to school next week Wednesday by emailing year4@bgfjs.org. We cannot wait to come back to school! 
Here is today's timetable:
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PE with Joe Wicks

It's time to end this week's PE sessions with another workout with Joe Wickes! Grab your water, do your warm ups and get ready to get fit!

Maths

Let's warm up.
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Today you are going to look at 1000s, 100s, 10s, and 1s. 

Watch the video on White Rose Home learning - year 4 - Week 2: Number: place value LESSON 3 (1000s, 100s, 10s, 1s) to remind you of the different methods to help you do this - remember to pause the video when it asks you a question to give you some thinking time. Watch it more than once if you would like.
WEEK 2, PLACE VALUE LESSON 3
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WORKSHEET
Remember to also spend 30 minutes completing activities on Mathletics as well as practising times tables on Times Tables Rock Stars.
MATHLETICS
TIMETABLE ROCK STAR

Break

Time for a brain break. Go grab yourself a drink and talk to someone about how you’re doing! Remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before getting something to eat or after going to the toilet!

Joke: Where do cows go for entertainment? 
Answer: To the moo-vies!

Remember, if you have any questions or would like to send your work for us to see or tell us funny jokes, email us at: year4@bgfjs.org (don't forget to include your name on the email so we know who it's from!)

Literacy 

Warm up:
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What to do today

1. Tell your story from the point of view of the prey
• Find your Storyboard about your Narrow Escape story from Day 1. 
• Imagine that you are the prey in the story.  
o Where were you at the start? What were you doing?
o What did you see and feel when the predator attacked?
o How did you escape?
o How did you feel afterwards?

 2. Remind yourself about Personal Recounts
• Read Personal Recount Features. 
• When you tell your story from the point of view of the prey you are giving a personal recount. Can you spot the features of a recount as you tell your story? 
 
3.  Write your story from the point of view of the prey
• Now write your story. You can use your storyboard to remind you what to write about but do remember to write from the point of view of the prey. 
​• Include adverbials in your writing. Read the three pages about adverbials to help you to do this. 
 
When you have finished your story, share it with a grown-up. Show them the adverbials that you have used. 
 
Try the Fun-Time Extra Can you make an illustration of your story? Show the way the predator and prey move during the escape?
WRITE A STORY
FRONTED ADVERBIALS
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Remember to also spend 30 minutes reading books and answering questions on Active Learn Primary. ​
ACTIVE LEARN

Lunch

It’s time to relax. First things first, remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before you eat! What will you be devouring for lunch today? Something mouth-watering and deliciously healthy?

Riddle: What gets bigger and bigger the more you remove from it?
(The answer will be revealed at the end of the day...)
Take a look at the creative music lessons that Jerome has done with each year group this term.

Music at Blue Gate Fields Junior School Autumn 2020 from Blue Gate Fields Junior School on Vimeo.

Spanish 

Hola!
We will be revising our colours in Spanish today. Today's challenge: Can you say all the rainbow colours in Spanish?

1. Listen to this video on colours and say the colours out loud along with the video! 
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Story time

You've worked hard this week and now it's time to sit back and relax for another story. Michelle Obama will be reading "There's a Dragon in Your Book" written by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Greg Abbott. Enjoy this time listening to story with your siblings and parents.

Remember you should be aiming to read for at least 20-30 minutes every day, either on Active Learn (Bug Club) or with a book.
Send your lovely work for us to see, email us at: year4@bgfjs.org (don't forget to include your name on the email so we know who it's from!)

Have a lovely weekend and see you on Monday for another day of learning.
(The answer to lunch time’s riddle is…A hole!)

Thursday 10th December 2020

10/12/2020

 
As-salamu alaykum Year 4! How are you all feeling this morning? I hope your ready to start the day with some PE with Joe Wicks!

​Here is today's timetable:
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Lesson 1: PE with Joe 

Remember to drink plenty of water and take breaks in between!

Lesson 2: Maths

Christmas starters:
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Today, we are counting 1000s.  Remember to use your place value knowledge and pattern sniffing skills.  Click the button to download the worksheets.  Remember to take a brain break if you need one!
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count in 1000s
Remember to also spend 30 minutes completing activities on Mathletics as well as 15 minutes practising times tables on Times Tables Rock Stars.
Mathletics
Times Tables Rock Stars
Break:

​
Time for another brain break.  Go grab yourself a drink and talk to someone about how you’re doing!  Remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds if you’re getting something to eat or after going to the toilet!
Break time activity (click on the image to download):
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Lesson 3: Literacy

1. Tell your story from the point of view of the prey.
Find your Storyboard about your Narrow Escape story from Day 
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  • Imagine that you are the prey in the story.  
  • Where were you at the start? What were you doing?
  • What did you see and feel when the predator attacked?
  • How did you escape?
  • How did you feel afterwards?

2. Remind yourself about Personal Recounts
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  • Read Personal Recount Features. 
  • When you tell your story from the point of view of the prey you are giving a personal recount. Can you spot the features of a recount as you tell your story? ​
Literacy work booklet
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3.  Write your story from the point of view of the prey.
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  • Now write your story. You can use your storyboard to remind you what to write about but do remember to write from the point of view of the prey. 
  • ​Include adverbials in your writing. Download the powerpoint to-recap on adverbials.
adverbials
When you have finished your story, share it with a grown-up. Show them the adverbials that you have used. 
 
Try the Fun-Time Extra Can you make an illustration of your story? Show the way the predator and prey move during the escape?

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​Remember to also spend 30 minutes reading books and answering questions on Active Learn Primary.  If you don't have access to a computer, remember, reading a magazine or newspaper counts too!​
Active learn
​Lunch: 

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It’s time to relax.  First things first, remember to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before you eat!  What will you be devouring for lunch today?  Something mouth-watering and deliciously healthy?
Lunch time activity (click on the image to download):
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Lesson 4: PSHCE

Before we start PSHCE, let's practice some breathing exercises to relax our minds.



​Now, we are going to make paper chain friends. Follow the instruction below or click on the image to download the worksheet. Look at the example to inspire you.
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​End of the day: Story time (I Can Do Hard Things)  
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​Great work today!
 
Remember you should be aiming to read for at least 20-30 minutes every day, either on Active Learn (Bug Club) or with a book.
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See you tomorrow for another day of learning!


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