Year 4 homework to be completed by Wednesday 18th October

Reading -every week!

Please enjoy a good book for at least 15-20 mins every day at home

Science

This week we have learned about extreme environments in Geography. Please research plants which survives harsh climates eg cold/hot deserts.

Choose one. Draw a picture of it in your homework book. Explain HOW it has adapted to survive in this extreme environment. For example: cacti, aloe vera, Antarctic pearlwort etc

Why not use the language of explanation that you have learned? These sentence starts work well when explaining:

Due to the fact that, This means that…. Consequently, As a result, This enables,

In order to…. Therefore,

Music

Have go on Charanga online! You have a username and password stuck to the back of your picture on your flute. Tasks are set in here for you to complete. Try and log in this week and complete the tasks set.

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 12th October

Reading -every week!

Please enjoy a good book for at least 15-20 mins every day at home

Maths

Please complete IXL units C1 and C2 - use column addition to solve them. You can use the squared paper provided. If you have done C1 and C2 in class, please choose 2 other C units to challenge yourself.

History

The month of October is Black History month. Each class has a different black female who has achieved great things to study.

Year 4’s strong woman is Toni Morrison. For your homework, see what you can find out about her. Why was she such a hero? Do a little fact page in your homework book. We will be sharing these next Friday as part of our lesson.

Music

Please continue to practise making a sound on the mouthpiece. Now you can try it with your flute assembled remembering how to hold it.

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 12th October

Reading -every week!

Please enjoy a good book for at least 15-20 mins every day at home

Maths

Please complete IXL units C1 and C2 - use column addition to solve them. You can use the squared paper provided. If you have done C1 and C2 in class, please choose 2 other C units to challenge yourself.

History

The month of October is Black History month. Each class has a different black female who has achieved great things to study.

Year 4’s strong woman is Toni Morrison. For your homework, see what you can find out about her. Why was she such a hero? Do a little fact page in your homework book. We will be sharing these next Friday as part of our lesson.

Music

Please continue to practise making a sound on the mouthpiece. Now you can try it with your flute assembled remembering how to hold it.

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 28th September

SORRY HOMEWORK BOOKS WERE NOT GIVEN OUT! They will be given on Monday.

Spelling

For the first half of the year, we will be doing lots of revision of previous spelling and spelling rules, to make sure they are solid. Each week you will have 10 key words and 10 to do with a spelling rule. Please learn all for a spelling test of 10 of these words each Thursday

This week you have key words: my, come, here, there, some, where, up, one, mum, had, all, can

Please complete the Look, cover, say, write, check sheet given out - as you practiced with Miss Hennessey. You do not need to do it 5 times if you know it after 3 times.

Then do the purple mash quiz set in your 2dos.

Also, you have the spelling pattern tch at end of words:

catch, fetch, kitchen, notch, hutch, snatch, match, ditch, hatch, watch

Please go on Purple mash and complete the quiz for these words too.

Assembly parts

Our class assembly is all about Plants! It will take place on Thursday 5th October at 2:10 and 2:35. You are very welcome to come into school to view it.

Please continue you rehearse your part so you know it. We will be practicing lots next week.

Science - Purple Mash

I have set you a Purple Mash 2do about Germination which we have covered in class this week. See if you can explain the process in 5-6 parts and include pictures.

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 21st September

And so it begins! Homework will go live each week at 6:00 on Thursday and needs to be handed in on Thursday.

Spelling

For the first half of the year, we will be doing lots of revision of previous spelling and spelling rules, to make sure they are solid. Each week you will have 10 key words and 10 to do with a spelling rule. Please learn all for a spelling test of 10 of these words each Thursday

This week you have key words: as, said, says, are, went, was, full, house, our, but, came, Mr.

Please complete the Look, cover, say, write, check sheet given out - as you practiced with Miss Hennessey. You do not need to do it 5 times if you know it after 3 times.

Then do the purple mash quiz set in your 2dos.

Also, you have the spelling patterns wh and ph with the following words:

dolphin, alphabet, phonics, elephant, phone, when, where, which, wheel, while

Please go on Purple mash and complete the quiz for these words too.

As an extra challenge, can you think of any more words with wh or ph and make a list in your homework books?

Assembly parts

Our class assembly is all about Plants! It will take place on Thursday 5th October at 2:10 and 2:35. You are very welcome to come into school to view it.

It seems a long time away but it isn’t! I have sent home your child’s part to learn of by heart for next Thursday please, so we can begin to practice.

Science - optional homework

I would love you to go somewhere - it could even be your garden and draw some of the beautiful plants and/or trees you see on the blank paper I gave you. Can you name them?

OR

Can you find out about any weird and wonderful plants around the world and draw one in your homework book. Don’t forget to name it.

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 14th September

And so it begins! Homework will go live each week at 6:00 on Thursday and needs to be handed in on Thursday.

Homework books

Please back the homework book as we usually do at the beginning of the year. This can be in any way you like - with photos, wrapping paper or pictures of things you are interested in. Please make sure your name is on the front after you have backed it.

Maths

This week, we have been revising the 5x tables.

1. Please complete the activities on the sheet given. Then make sure your name is on it when you put it in your homework book to hand in on Thursday. On the drawing part, you are adding 5 each time!

2. Please go on TT rockstars. I have set it just for the 5x tables this week. I want you to try and pick up your speed.

   Remember, if you feel a little stuck on division, think about how many groups you can get out of the first number. For example, if it is 20 divided by five - think “How many groups of 5 can I get out of 20?" Because you know 4x5=20 you know the answer already!

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 13th July

English - Reading

This week, try hard to read as much as you can! Aim to gather more points towards your reading target.

Then, please bring ANY books from home that belong in our school library - by Thursday/Friday next week. We are trying to get all books back before Summer so we can have a good tidy up and audit what we have.

If anyone has any Cressida Cowell books that they have read at home and they wish to donate them to the library, these are very popular at the moment!

Charanga - Music

One last push, ready for your music recital on Monday at 2:30! Practise all your pieces and if you are playing a solo, practise having a little go of this at home.

Maths

YEAR 5 IXL - AA15 Adding and subtracting mixed numbers with the same denominator

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 6th July (Our Viking Day)

English - Create a Viking character and a magical object.

We have spent the last week getting to know some Viking gods and goddesses and other beings from myths such as Hriedmar the dwarf, Thrymm the giant and Gerda the frost giantess.

Task 1 Watch some more Viking myths. This site below has some super Viking myths for you to watch and enjoy! Watch to get ideas for your next task.

Task 2 Create a being from the Viking cosmos.

I would like you to create your own viking god or goddess. Or your character could be a wicked elf from Alfheim or a type of giant - it is up to you. Draw them and describe them using similes and extended noun phrases as we always practise in class when describing.

Task 3 Draw or make a magical object that your character may own.

I have given you ideas below. What power does your magical item possess? Why is it so special? Where is it found? Is it lost? Has someone stolen it?

Bring in your drawings or creations on THURSDAY on our dress up day, to share with and show the class.

Ideas for items:

golden apple, silver pear, ring, marble, sword, bowl, stone, crystal, plant, stick, key, candle, ball, coat, jewel, shell, cloth

Music

It is 2 weeks until our Clarinet performance - we need to practise lots at home. Please practise your musical riffs - and if you have been given an improvisation, please practise out some tunes at home. Also practise 3 Little Birds and We will Rock you.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 29th June

Maths

1. Please complete IXL level from YEAR 5 Z24 all about converting from improper to mixed fractions. We have learned this really well in class

Music

It is 3 weeks until our Clarinet performance - we need to practise lots at home. You have all been given your Charanga log in again in case you forgot it.

Please visit Charanga and practice all songs that Mrs Maddocks asked.

Road Safety

We have learned all about the Green Cross Code this week as part of our healt and happiness week. Please study together the sheet you started in class and finish it if unfinished. Discuss with your adult about how to cross the road safely. Then go out together and practise. See if you can spot good places and bad places to cross. Remember your green cross code.

English - Limericks

In your homework books, write me a limerick. We did this in class last week. It can be about anything - your pet, your brother, Harry Potter, your teddy, Your favourite country…

Here are some screens to help you with the rules to writing a 5 line limerick. THey are so much fun!

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 22nd June

Maths

Well done on taking your multiplication check - all your hard work will have paid off! Keep your times tables ticking along so you dont forget them before year5! Results will be here in a few weeks.

1. Please complete IXL levels from YEAR 5! (this consolidates what we have been learning in class)

   Z4 and Z15

2. I have set you FRACTONIO’s PIZZERIA game on level 2 in Purple mash. Can you do it?

Music

It is 4 weeks until our Clarinet performance - we need to practise lots at home. You have all been given your Charanga log in again in case you forgot it.

Please visit Charanga and practice - We Will Rock You, Three Little Birds and th musical riffs piece.

Spelling

We have completed our last two units. These were the spelling patterns sion and ssion. Please complete the sheet and stick it in your homework book.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 15th June

Homework over the half term is all about practising maths!

Your Multiplication National Test is on the first week back after half term.

Continue with TT rockstars. Look at your heatmap. If there are any times tables you are unsure of, go on IXL and find the right multiplication units and do them. Units F and G do this.

Also consolidate fractions!

1. Please complete IXL levels EE6 EE8 EE10 EE13 EE14

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 25th May

It is a busy weekend for the other half of you! Therefore homework is cut down.

Maths

Fractions!

1. Please complete IXL levels BB4 BB5 BB6

2. Play Fractonio’s Pizzeria in PUrple Mash. See if you can complete Rookie level.

Reading

Keep going and read a good book.

Music - Charanga

Log on and practise Three Little Birds and other tunes.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 18th May

It is a busy weekend for half of you. Therefore homework is cut down.

Spelling

Please complete the sheet given and stick in your homework books, adding the prefixes in, im, il and ir. Then write the new meaning of the word. The rules are:

If the root word starts with l (eg literate) add il (illiterate)

If the word starts with r, (eg responsible) add ir (irresposible)

If the root word begins with an m or a p, (eg mature, patient) add im (impatient, immature)

Maths

Keep up with TT Rockstars each day 5-10 mins in the garage. Practice multiplication calculations using our bingo game. Parents, you could give them some calculations they find tricky to solve in their homework books.

Reading

I have set you all manageable reading targets this half term. Two children have met them already. Please curl up and enjoy your reading book.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 11th May

This week is all about history and rulers of our country!

1. King Alfred quiz to complete in Purple Mash

2. A short book to read in purple mash, all about the Vikings. Using this book to help, you have some sheets to answer comprehension style questions.

3. This homework is optional. We have been learning about Viking boats and children said they would love to make one! If you would like to make a Viking boat at home to bring in to school to display in our Viking area, here are a few ideas below.

Holy Communion

Please complete to the end of your Holy Communion book, “Called to His Supper.’

Maths

Keep up with TT Rockstars each day 5-10 mins in the garage.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 4th May

1. The Vikings!

Next week, we are beginning our lessons in History about the Vikings. What can you find out about them? Create an information page in your homework book. Search the internet to find out - maybe type ‘Vikings for kids,’ to search effectively. This is good reading practice - read, understand, select information then WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Think about how to lay out your page before you begin.

You could find out:

What were they like? Where did they come from? What did they believe?

Why did they come here? What made them different to Anglo-Saxons? What are they famous for?

Don’t forget to include a picture or two on your fact page.

Shakespeare challenge - as last week.

If you have not done this - have a go and send it.

Deadline for submissions is Mon 1st May at Midnight!!! All submissions with photo permissions to hazelc@blackpoolgrand.co.uk

 I would love it if you could send them to me to watch too:

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Holy Communion

Please complete to p40 of your Holy Communion book, “Called to His Supper.’

Maths

TT Rockstars each day 5-10 mins in the garage. If you have a green heat map, do soundcheck and studio to work on your overall tables and speed.

Play Times tables bingo. Why not use pages in your homework books as bingo boards.

2. Spellings

This week we have focused on words to do with Christianity

Please learn these spellings for a test next week:

Christian, belief, believe, catholic, communion, Christmas, Easter, angel, deny, denied, miracle,

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 27th April

1. Shakespeare CREATIVE CHALLENGE!

This week, we have launched into our Shakespeare learning again - this time we have learned the play of Julius Caesar.

We would like you to create a short, fun video, set in Blackpool, where you speak some lines from the original text of ‘Julius Caesar’ on location in Blackpool! The video below is a much better explanation by Mykey Young. He shows you exactly what to do and where to send it to. He also gives you top tips for how to make an effective video on your phone.

Also below are a list of the quotes to use - you can choose one to deliver very well - or more if you like. There is a photo and video permission form to send off with the video

Deadline for submissions is Mon 1st May at Midnight!!! All submissions with photo permissions to hazelc@blackpoolgrand.co.uk

 I would love it if you could send them to me to watch too:

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Holy Communion

Please complete to p22 of your Holy Communion book, “Called to His Supper.’

Maths

- Please teach your parents our game we learned in class TIMES TABLES BINGO, that you played with your new times tables buddies. (You can help and support each other this half term with improving your times tables)

You will need:

2 dice (or a dice roller app on phone!)

two pieces of paper or wipe boards

Here are some pictures of us playing it below. You can play it for any times tables you feel need practice.

Also keep TT rockstars going each day. See if you can get more than 20 points each time in the GARAGE.

2. Spellings

This week we have focused on words to do with position and direction (our new mathstopic) and also on words which have the spelling patterns gue and que

Please learn these spellings for a test next week:

left, right, forwards, backwards, turn, clockwise, square, tongue, dialogue, unique, antique, grotesque

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 20th April

1. Maths

Please complete H7, H8 and H9 all about multiplying multiples of 10 and 100 - we practised this in class.

Also keep TT rockstars going each day. If your heat map is green, you could work in the STUDIO to increase your rock star status! Also try SOUNDCHECK which is like a mock test.

2. Reading

Please try and read a good book, ready to quiz on when you come back on the Monday!

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 6th April

1. Assembly parts

Please make sure you know your part. Our assembly is on Tuesday 4th April.

2. English

I have set 3 different grammar games in Purple mash for you to complete. one is about apostrophes, one about plural or possessive and one is about fronted adverbials and commas.

3. Egg Decorating competition run by the council for Wednesday 5th April

Decorate! Be creative! You have to be in it to win it! £1 entry.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 30th March

1. Music

   Please make sure you log on Charanga this week and practise Hot Cross Buns and the other tunes Mrs Maddocks asked you to. She will be checking on Monday to see who has logged in.

2. ASSEMBLY PARTS -

please learn your parts off by heart for our class assembly about ‘The Garden of Gethsemane. We will start rehearsing next week. Our assembly is on Tuesday 4th April.

3. Maths

Please complete maths IXL units G22 G23 and H6

4. Reading fluency/History

To practise your reading fluency - read to your parents about The Sutton Hoo ship burial studied in class this week. Read from the website below - follow all the links and do your most fluent reading. Explain to your parents what we discovered in class when we looked at the evidence.

(Parents there is a good film called ‘The Dig’ all about this discovery Age 13)

4. Egg Decorating competition run by the council for Wednesday 5th April

In your homework books, draw a design of your egg ready to make NEXT WEEK FOR HOMEWORK

Please can I ask that any sheets given out are stuck in homework books with glue or sellotape and that homework books are handed in on Thursdays. If children forget any log ins to various websites, they must let me know early so that they get their homework competed.

Year 4 homework to be handed in by Thursday 23rd March

1. Year 3/4 level spellings to learn for next Wednesday’s test:

   appear, material, library, perhaps, sentence, various, regular, bicycle, possess, caught

   1. Look, cover, say, write and check sheet

      2. THEN complete the Purple Mash quiz set when you feel you are confident enough.

2. ASSEMBLY PARTS - please start tolearn your parts for our class assembly about ‘The Garden of Gethsemane. We will start rehearsing next week. Our assembly is on Tuesday 4th April.

3. Reconciliation preparation

Please CONTINUE TO complete pages 29-end of your book, ‘Making things Right.’ Next Thursday is your actual Reconciliation in church - this will really help you prepare.

4. History and Geography

Quick tasks:

1. Anglo-Saxon Mashcam in Purple Mash to complete. Write a little about who you are and what you do!

2. Retrieval quiz about volcanoes set in Purple Mash