Year 4 Weekly Focus Term 4. Fact File How to build a Roman road.

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1 English SPAG English Reading English Writing English Composition Speaking & Listening Tues 21st Feb I can use inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech. Mon 27 th Feb I can ask questions about what I have read to help me understand a complicated text I am learning to write a story based on the Roman Invasion of Britain. Invasion story - First person perspective I am learning to write a story based on the Roman Invasion of Britain.. I am learning the grammatical difference between plural and possessive s I can summarise what has happened in a text using themes from paragraphs to help me I am learning to write a story based on the Roman Invasion of Britain. Invasion story - First person perspective Thursday 2 nd, World Book Day Reading 10 of the top 100 books Writing a book review on your favourite one. I can discuss and record ideas I can write in narratives, creating settings, characters and plot Mon 6 th March I am learning to use super, il, ir (and sub,if needed) I can understand how the use of words in a text, how it is set out and its presentation add to its meaning I can use a dictionary to check the meaning of words I am learning to write an explanation text. Fact File How to build a Roman road. I can discuss and record ideas I can write in narratives, creating settings, characters and plot

2 Mon 13 th March I am learning to expand noun phrases by modifying adjectives I can tell from what I have read how a character is feeling and thinking and why they take an action. I can show you the parts of the text that show me this I am learning to write a newspaper report. Focus on the rebellion of Boudicca. I can discuss and record ideas I can write in narratives, creating settings, characters and plot Mon 20 th March I am learning to use and understand Fronted Adverbials I can join in a clear reasoned discussion about the books and poems that I have read taking turns and listening to others. I am learning how to present a balanced argument. What did the Romans do for us? I can plan and improve my writing by discussing examples from other writers that I like and looking at their use of sentence structure, use of words and grammar I can plan my writing by talking about the important parts to have in a story, poem, an explanation or non-fiction piece and I can redraft this work a number of time Mon 27 th March I am learning to use paragraphs to organise ideas around a theme I can ask questions about what I have read to help me understand a complicated text I am learning how to present a balanced argument. What did the Romans do for us? I can organise paragraphs around a theme I can draft and rewrite work that creates settings, characters and plots that excite the reader by using my best vocabulary and I can adapt my work depending on the audience I can organise my non narrative writing so that it has headings and sub headings

3 I can assess my work and that of others and suggest improvements I can edit my work by changing the grammar to improve the way my work reads I can proof read my writing for spelling and use of punctuation Maths - Arithmetic and Reasoning Science Sound and Electricity Art & Design Computing Design & Technology Electricity Properties of shape: I can identify lines of symmetry in 2D shapes presented in different orientations I can describe movements between positions as translations of a given unit to the left/right and up/down Place Value Revision Brain Snack I can add numbers with up to four digits using formal column methods I can subtract numbers with up to four digits using formal column methods Properties of shape: I can use line symmetry with 2 lines of symmetry. Identify common appliances that run on electricity Construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers Identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery

4 I can compare and classify geometric shapes, including quadrilaterals and triangles, based on their properties and sizes Multiplication and Division: I can multiply two digit and three digit numbers by a one digit number using a formal written method. Addition and Subtraction: I can solve two step addition and subtraction problems using different methods and explain why I used them Electricity LANTERN/FLASHLIGHT PROJECT Recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit LANTERN/FLASHLIGHT PROJECT Linked with Roman roads. I can understand and use electrical systems in my products e.g. series circuits, incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors Multiplication and Division: I can recall times tables facts up to 12x12 I can use factor pairs in mental calculations Properties of shape: I can compare and classify geometric shapes, including quadrilaterals and triangles, based on their properties and sizes BUST PROJECT LINK WITH MUSIC I can plan my sculpture using drawings and other preparatory work I can draw familiar objects with correct proportions I can use shading using different media (showing the 3Dimensions of the face) Measurement: I can convert different units of measurement eg. I can convert kilometres into metres or hours into minutes Fractions: I can solve simple money and measure problems involving fractions and decimals to two decimal places Electricity Recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors.

5 Fractions: I can recognise and show, using diagrams, families of common equivalent fractions I can find and write decimal equivalents to 1/4, 1/2and 3/4 Statistics: (2 days input and 3 days foundation work application) I can interpret and present discrete and continuous data using appropriate graphical methods, including bar charts and time charts PROJECT LINK WITH MFL Coding I can break programs up into smaller parts I can use logical thinking to identify and solve potential bugs during coding I can use other programs as I code Languages Geography History Music Physical Education Geography Project Day Based on the question What have the Romans done for the world? I can plan the steps for an enquiry 1. I can describe human features of UK regions, cities and countries (Hadrian s wall) 2. I can show I know about the wider context of places county, region, country 3. I can draw accurate maps with more complex keys and/or demonstrate patterns (of the European Map of Roman Empire) 1) UK Roman Roads map (comparison to modern map) 2) Roman Empire Map? UK map drawing of Roman settlements and comparing to modern towns map? Gymnastics: Create a sequence of movements to develop body awareness and control with appropriate variations of direction, pathway, levels, speed and effort on the floor and on apparatus. Practise and perform forward and backward rolls with control.

6 Increase control in take-off and landing. Select and link a range of movement actions to travel on the floor and on apparatus. Practise and perform forward and backward roll with control. BUST PROJECT LINK WITH ART I can improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions of music I can use and understand staff and other musical notations Produce and perform a sequence with a partner on the floor and on apparatus. Practise and perform forward and backward roll with control PROJECT LINK WITH COMPUTING I can understand and read out several familiar phrases and sentences I can follow the words in a text when it is being read out loud I can work out the meaning of some new words when I am reading I can write a range of words and some short phrases from memory I can link some of the sounds of the language to their spellings I can read aloud with good pronunciation I can use sources of information in ways that go beyond simple observations to answer questions about the past Children to explore various sources of information about contemporary British soldiers, in a variety of media comparing to Roman soldiers. I can explain what I have learnt in an organised and structured way, using appropriate terminology. Children to create a persuasive text, to join the Roman or British Army (detailing both sides). Develop good body tension and posture through gymnastics positions and movements. Produce and perform sequences with a partner on mats. Perform forward and backward roll with control Develop good body tension and posture through gymnastics positions and movements. Produce and perform sequences with a partner on mats. Perform forward and backward roll with control

7 Religious Education PSHE Value contributions of others Small group work Negotiating strategies Compromising I Simple debate about school issues Why rules are needed and consequences Accidental Vs Deliberate Actions Inspirational people What harms environments and suggest improvements