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Monday 22nd February 2021

22/2/2021

 
Before you begin learning, remember to register yourself by clicking the blue button once:
Year 4 Register
BBC iPlayer Bitesize: 7-9 Year Olds
Listen to Alice's morning message:
Good Morning Year 4s and welcome back to Home Learning!  We hope you had a relaxing week off with your families.
 
It’s your first day back so do take your time with your learning today and remember to take regular breaks in between to rest your eyes and your brain.
 
Remember, we are just a click away so if you would like to say hello, tell us a joke or send in your fabulous learning for us to read, email us at: year4@bgfjs.org (but remember to include your name otherwise we won’t know who it’s from!)
 
Let’s take a look at today’s timetable:
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Lesson 1: PE with Joe
Remember exercising each day helps to keep you mentally and physically sound. 

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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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Main activity:
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Today, we are practising to multiply and divide by 9.

First, download the number grid.  Then, count in 9s and colour in the multiples of 9.  Can you spot a pattern?  What do you notice?

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Number grid
Now, practise the 9 times tables in sequence (in order).
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Then, have a go at the multiple choice questions.
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For more practise, on the 9 times tables, play Tables Tennis.
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Did you know there is a quick way to remember the 9 times tables by using your fingers?  Take a look below, print a copy and have a go.
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9 times tables trick
Now, download the worksheets and have a go at the questions.
Multiply and divide by 9 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!
 
Which leg can you balance on longest?  How high can you jump?  Make this chatterbox and challenge someone at home to play with you!

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Chatterbox challenge

Lesson 3: Literacy

Phonics
We would like you to continue practising your phonics particularly if you are in Katie's or Madeline's literacy group.

Today, you will practise the phoneme ir (whirl and twirl).

Carefully watch and listen to the video and follow the instructions.

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Warm-up:  Let’s practise using pronouns.  If you’re unsure of what these are, that’s okay, watch this video to remind yourself.
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Download the sheet and for each sentence:
  • Circle the pronoun
  • Underline the noun (or noun phrase) it is replacing.
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Pronouns worksheet
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Click here to check your work
Main activity:
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Download the resources for today’s lesson and follow these instructions:
Today’s Literacy activities
1) Make predictions
  • Look at Front Cover (page 2). Write notes to say what you notice and what predictions you can make about the book. What might the title mean? What do you think the ‘Underground Railroad’ might be?
               - I predict that this story might be about... because...
            - In my opinion, I think this story might be about... because...
            - Looking closely at the illustration, I think it could be about... because...
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2) Listen to the story
  • Listen to the reading of the story
  • What did you like about the story? Was there anything that you disliked? Did it remind you of anything you have read or seen?  What questions or puzzles did it leave you with?
            - The part of the story I liked was... because...
          - I disliked the part of the story when... because...
          - The story reminded me of... because...
          - The thing that puzzled me about the story was... because...
          - One question I would like to ask about the story is...
3) Order the events of a story
  • Cut out the Map of Events (page 3).
  • Re-arrange them so that they are in the right order. (top tip: If you can't remember parts of the story, that's okay.  Listen to the story again).


4) Read the Author’s Note
  • Read the Author’s Note (page 4).
  • Answer Author’s Note – Questions (page 5).


Well done for working hard!  Share your answers with a grown-up by clicking the buttons below.
Map of events – ANSWERS
Author’s Note – ANSWERS
Try the Fun-Time Extra
Design a back-cover for the book. Write a blurb to tell people about the book and add a design that will make them want to read it.
 
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 (see below for First News' latest edition) 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!
 
Can you spot the 5 differences in the picture below?  Click on the image to download the activity and then check to see if you’ve spotted all 5.

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Spot the differences – ANSWERS

Lesson 4: R.E.

Welcome back!

Let’s take a moment to reflect on what a day you’ve had so far.  What went well for you today?  What didn’t go so well?  What might you need to improve on for tomorrow?  Click on the video and practise breathing calmly as this helps us to feel calm and relaxed so we are ready to learn.

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Have you come across the word ‘inspiring’ before?  What do you think it means?
  • I think the word inspiring means… because…
  • I think the word inspiring means… but…
  • I think the word inspiring means… so…
Meaning of the word 'inspiring’
We know the Bible is the special Holy Book in Christianity.  So, what do you think a gospel is? Why?
  • I think a gospel is… because…
  • In my opinion, I think the word gospel means… because…
Meaning of the word 'gospel’
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Through gospels, we learn about Jesus’ life and about the miracles he performed.  What does the word miracle mean?
meaning of the word 'miracle’
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Jesus inspired people through miracles.  Let’s listen to one of his miracles, Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand.  While you watch and listen, think about the main events (the important parts) of the story as you’ll be story mapping and retelling the story!
Task 1
Story map the main events of the story, Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand, and then orally retell it. Remember to use the language of sequence: First, Next, Then, After, Before, Finally, Eventually.  Remember, there is no right or wrong way of doing it.
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Story map template
Task 2
If you could ask one question about Jesus’ miracle, what might you ask and why?
  • If I could ask one question about Jesus’ miracle, my question would be… because…
  • After listening to Jesus’ miracle, my question would be… because…
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Task 3
What characteristics (qualities) might Jesus have had that inspired Christians? Download the worksheet and choose 3 words to describe Jesus.  Remember, you may use your own words as well.

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Task 3

Story Time
It’s time to unwind and relax.  Let’s listen to today’s story, Coming to England written by Floella Benjamin and illustrated by Diane Ewen.  Click on the video to listen to Historian David Olusoga read the story.
We hope you’ve enjoyed today’s learning.  Take a well-deserved break and we shall see you tomorrow for yet another fun day of learning. Adiós!

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