Dear all,
In English this week we continue using ‘Stitch Head’ by Guy Bass to inspire the children to develop character description. The children have created their own monsters descriptions and we have been editing this writing for effect making sure that our writer’s choices create the right atmosphere for our reader. We have focused on editing and improving our expanded noun phrases, prepositional phrases and subordinate clauses.
In Maths, we have begun our addition and subtraction unit. We have used the skill of rounding and estimating to approximate our addition calculations and answers and as a checking accuracy strategy. We have also been developing using different strategies and using practical resources to solve calculations and problems. Next week we will be looking at using similar strategies to solve subtraction calculations and problems.
Mathemagician for October:
4S:
Oliver Cook: for focusing well and challenging his thinking in Maths.
4B: will be presented next week due to Miss Birch’s absence.
In RE, we are continuing with the Creation unit and are linking with our topic this term in Science. The children have begun to reflect and offer responses as to how others around the world use and the importance of renewable energy as part of our stewardship towards others. We will be contributing to the Power to Be campaign for CAFOD to raise awareness of this worldwide plight.
Celebrations:
Golden Key
4s: Ruby Brown: ‘ For using the gifts God gave her to set a fabulous example to the class in her behaviour and learning attitude.’
4B: Alfie Wingrove-Cross: ‘For using the gifts God gave him to be an outstandingly helpful and tidy member of the class.’
Showstopper Writer:
4S: Roberta Ouatu: For using her critical thinking skills to great effect with using subordinate clauses.
4B: Nell Tyler: For using precise descriptive vocabulary to create her character description.
Reminders/Dates:
Please remember to send a coat/rainmac in every day due to the ever changing weather.
On Friday is Wear it Bright Day – wear bright clothes in aid of CAfOD for a donation.
More details to follow next week.
Have a lovely weekend,
The Year 4 Team