Classes
Class 4
Summer Term 2021
What an action-packed term we have enjoyed in Class 4. As part of our work considering ‘Are Zoos Good or Bad?’ we read ‘Zoo’ by Anthony Browne, wrote balanced arguments on this subject and even visited Paignton Zoo to find out whether or not the animals were treated with compassion (one of our words of the week). We also enjoyed a ‘Roman’ day linked to our History topic. In Art, we made real mosaics with actual tiles and grouting.
(Above) We discussed whether the animals’ enclosures were spartan or stimulating spaces.
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(Above) We needed to code the Wedo 2.0 software so our own devices performed the function we wanted. This model is designed to transport animals safely around the zoo. We learnt all about gears and pulleys to make our devices work in the way we intended.
(Below) This model is designed to teach orphaned owls how to fly by showing them how to flap their wings.
We wrote newspaper articles about the destruction of Pompeii when Mt. Vesuvius erupted. We used interesting vocabulary and present perfect tense where appropriate.
(Below) A timeline of the events and a breakdown of the layout features of a newspaper report helped us know what was required in our writing.
(Below) One of our super Roman mosaics, using tiles kindly donated to us.
Spring Term 2021
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- In Art, we researched Mayan pottery and had a go at some observational drawings. We then designed our own cups, choosing Mayan symbols that resonated with us. Finally we made, fired and glazed our cups in traditional Mayan colours.
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- In English, we wrote a set of instructions to explain how to make our hot chocolate powder into a cup of delicious hot chocolate.
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- We tailored them specifically to our audience.
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- Our Vocabulary board shows us the technical words that we should try and use in a specific writing task.
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- Our Writing wall helps us plan our writing.
Autumn Term 2020
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- In Class 4, we have been thinking about and discussing our dreams for this academic year and the future.
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- We looked at the artist Richard Shilling and then created our own Dream Art based on his style, using natural resources.
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- We also wrote our own poems based on our dreams, including our reflections on how Covid-19 has affected us.
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- Our Maths working wall helps us.
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- We use our writing wall to help us plan our writing.
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- It shows the sequence of events and ambitious vocabulary that we may use.
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- Our history studies took us back to 1100BCE to learn about the Maya.
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- We made our very own Mayan cup from clay…I wonder what we will fill it with?
