Class 4
Monday 4th May 2020
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Good morning!
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend. We have been very busy in the Kendal household. Will is currently working hard on his Africa topic so on Saturday we went for an elephant ride. Here's Sophie and Will exploring the African plains!
We have also had a very big spring clean and painted the garden fence.
Now onto this week...
Miss Watkins and I have been thinking about the tasks for this week and we have decided to have a break from our 'wild' topic (although we are extremely impressed by all of the wonderful work we have seen so far).
If we had been at school, you would have been having the day off on Friday to celebrate a very special VE day anniversary. The country would have joined together to hold street parties, community gatherings and services of thanksgiving. Obviously, things have had to change but that does not mean that we have to miss out on the celebrations altogether!
This week we would like to spend time learning about this extremely important, historical event before hopefully having our own stay at home celebrations on Friday.
A good place to start would be by doing some research to answer these questions:
- What does VE stand for?
- Why do we celebrate VE day?
- How was the first VE day celebrated?
- Why is this year particularly special?
You could also find out:
- Which countries formed the allied nations during WWII?
- Who were the two British Prime Ministers during WWII?
- Why does VE day not mark the end of WWII?
To find out more about VE day visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr
English:
Get your thinking caps on!
I would like you to plan a party for your family to take place on Friday. You can decide on the type of party (tea party, garden party, picnic etc).
When you have decided on the type of party, you can then begin making your party invitations to give to your family members.
Your invitation should include:
- The name of the person you are writing to.
- The type of event.
- The date.
- The time.
- An RSVP and a location to send it to eg. Tom's bedroom.
- Lots of decoration!
Art:
In order to throw a good stay at home party, you will need some decorations! Traditionally, bunting displaying the Union Jack is used - I wonder if you could make your own? As poppies are a symbol of remembrance, they can also play an important role in VE day celebrations. They can be made using egg cartons or plastic drinks bottles.
Litz Blitz and Daily 8:
I have added these onto your Purple Mash 2do list.
Have fun today, I look forward to seeing your ideas and creations.
Love from Mrs Kendal and the year 4 team xx
Gallery 2.5.2020
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Hi everyone! Well it has been another amazing week and you have been so busy. Here are a selection of the things you have been up to. I know lots of you have been up to so much more! Keep in touch as always and don't forget that we are all missing you so much. Love All of the Year 4 Team,]xxx
Friday 1st May 2020
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Hello lovelies,
Wow! It is the first of May and the weekend is nearly upon us. I wonder what it will bring? In my house I guess it will be a dog walk or bike ride, possibly some baking if we can find some flour , a film maybe (any suggestions of good ones that Teddy and Florence would like would be good!) and a bit of Lego too. What will you get up to? Just in case you had missed it - here we all are and we really do miss you all.
English – Have a go at the next spelling challenge 2Do in Purple Mash. Then have a go at this comprehension. It is all about making a Wormery.
You could print out the answer sheet to write on or you could just write the answers in your book.
Maths – We are going for a little time tables today to keep us on it! Have a go at a speed table and tell me your time and if you get in. That would be amazing. I wonder if we could tell Mr Clayton that we have our 16 in? I have put your speed tables sheets on to help you if you need some more. I have also set a TT Rockstars tournament – Boys v Girls. It is set for a week. See how you go!
I thought you might like a game. If you can, find a pack of cards and a partner (or yourself). Pick a card each from the top of the pack and multiply the two numbers together (Jack, Queen and King can still be used – 11, 12 and 13). You can write it as a sum in your book if you would like. Make a note of the answer to each sum you do. The winner is the person with the largest total at the end. If you can’t find any cards, you could use a die. I wonder who will win?
French – If you haven’t tried already, log onto Duolingo. Try a few of the games and challenges on here. You could try to speak some French at home or even write down a few sentences that I could have a go at translating.
PSHE – Consider the following question – Is it worse to fail at something, or never attempt it in the first place? You could discuss it with someone at home and maybe even have a debate about it. Don’t fall out though! You could make a list of arguments for and against.
Once again, you are amazing! Keep in touch and keep safe.
Love Miss W and the Year 4 Team
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Thursday 30th April
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Hi everyone, well it was due to happen, but the weather has turned on us! Nevermind, as we always do, we will make the most of it. We have been trying to sort the garden out and spending a lot of time outside. Now I think it is insides turn. The problem is where to begin?
Please don’t forget that these are only guidelines and suggestions of things to complete and don’t necessarily need completing on the day.
I thought that you could start your day with some ERICS time. What are you reading? Are you enjoying your book? What has been your favourite part so far? I have been reading lots. I find it helps me sleep at bedtime. Teddy is reading Peter Crouch’s book and Florence is reading Molly Moon and the Monster Music. I think they are enjoying them. I would love to hear what you are reading.
English – I have been brave and tried to set you a spelling quiz as a Purple Mash 2D list. Have a go and see if you can complete the task. I would then like you to use the words to create some great sentences using the words. I would also like to see that you are using you very best handwriting to do this. Maybe you could add speech marks in one (make sure that you use the correct punctuation) or try adding a conjunction to extend your sentence.
Maths – Today, I have (I think that it will work) set you a Daily 8 as a 2Do on Purple Mash. Give it a go.
I would like to you to have a go at this. You could either print it out or just copy your answers down into your book, your choice.
Geography - You have had a think about your local area. Now I would like you to have a think about an area that you know well that is further away from home. It could be somewhere that you go on holiday to or where another member of your family lives. Have a think about the facilities in the place you have selected. Can you draw, write or add photographs of some of the facilities in the village or town. Have a think why they are important to the area, what service does it provide for the community?
Music – Just to end on a high note – 30th April is International Jazz Day. Have a listen to some amazing Jazz music. It is one of my Dad’s favourite styles of music. I wonder what you will think of it?
You are amazing and we are all missing you terribly.
Miss W and the Year 4 Team
Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Good morning and happy Wednesday!
I took inspiration from Ella and her Mum yesterday. They sent me a wonderful photo of them playing in the river. So when we went out for our daily walk we visited our local stream and paddled for ages - there wasn't anybody else around, it was so quiet and peaceful and the bluebells looked beautiful under the trees. I am certainly enjoying the most simple things in life at the moment.
Here are your suggested activities for the day:
English:
So many of you completed the Litz Blitz on Purple Mash yesterday which is wonderful. You'll find another one in your 2do list today.
I see that some of you have already made a start on your favourite animal project. Please continue with this and remember that this is your project so make it unique to you! I look forward to seeing the finished pieces.
Maths:
Again, well done to all those that have completed their daily 8 questions on Purple Mash. Look in your 2do list for today's questions.
Here is a problem to solve:
If you haven't got any number cards, you can make some. Set the cards out on the floor so that you can move them around until you solve the puzzle.
Consecutive numbers are numbers that follow each other in order (6 and 7 are consecutive numbers)
Art:
If you can, have a look around your outside space. How many different types of trees can you see? Do you know the names of these trees? How can you tell them apart?
What is the most interesting leaf you can find? Can you sketch it using pencil and shading? Look closely at all of the detail on the leaf and include it in your sketch.
Have a wonderful day!
Love from Mrs Kendal and the year 4 team.