Literacy:
Poetry
 Using free form to write descriptive poems
on a bird and dragon theme. Incorporating
poetic techniques such as simile,
metaphor, alliteration and personification.
Children will be invited to take part in a
poetry competition in conjunction with
Brighton Festival.
Non-fiction writing; letter writing and nonchronological reports.
 Compiling a class book of dragon reports!
Then using these skills to produce
individual information books on the subject
of local wildlife and minibeasts. These will
include typical features of non-fiction texts
such as a contents page, glossary and
index.
Grammar and punctuation
 Organising ideas logically into paragraphs,
use of conjunctions to extend and join
sentences. Sentences using fronted
adverbials and commas.
PSHE:
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To explore feelings in relation to
loss
To know how and why the body
changes at puberty.
To begin to understand the human
reproductive system.
SUMMER TERM YEAR 4:
Mini and Mighty Beasts!
PE:
Cricket and Athletics
Geometry
- Looking at 2D shapes and their key
properties including parallel lines and
symmetry.
- Exploring 3D shapes and their key
properties and comparing them.
- Translation of 2D shapes on a grid in 2
directions.
Measures
- Converting money from pounds to
pence.
- Applying formal addition and
subtraction methods when working with
money.
Statistics
- Collecting and analyzing data.
Art – Model Making
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We will continue to provide a set of spelling words to
be practices each week at home.
Geography: - land use
 How land is used in different ways
across the local area
 Mapping skills and drawing keys
 Effects of erosion and flooding
 How people affect the use of land
around them
Numeracy:
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Science: Minibeasts
- Understand habitats and
explore local habitats around
our school.
- Identifying food sources
- Classifying minibeasts into
common groups.
- Recognize the importance of
conservation areas.
Trip To Devils Dyke
Exploring textures using mark making.
Using charcoal to add detail in
sketching.
Preparing a model by generating ideas.
Creating a model using wire frames.
RE:
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Learning about key individuals who put
their faith into action, eg setting up a
charity to support others.
ICT:
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Using scratch we are going to create
an interactive game which has
progression based on minibeasts or
numeracy