Summer 1

Writing 

This term were are working on skills to enable us to write a non-chronological/brochure style report on a fictional land. We will be using the book 'Weslandia - by Paul Fleischman' as inspiration. 

An electronic version of the book can be found in the below link. 

Weslandia | KEY

If your child is unable to attend school - there are some great activities on the site below to help them understand what makes a good report. 

Writing a non- chronological report - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

There is a lesson on Oak Academy which would also help them identify the features that would be included. 

Identifying features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing KS2 | Y3 English Lesson Resources | Oak National Academy

Autumn 1 

Writing

We have begun the year with a punctuation and grammar work shop. If your child is unable to come to school, but up to some learning, there are some great videos on this webpage to help them refresh their grammar knowledge. 

Grammar - Year 4 English - BBC Bitesize

Punctuation - Year 4 English - BBC Bitesize

Our second unit will be based on the beautiful picture book called "The Matchbox Diary" by Paul Fleischman. This unit will conclude with diary entry. The following website has three activities which could be completed at home, to support any missed learning in school. 

Diary writing - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

Spelling 

Follow these Oak Academy lessons to help support your learning of Spelling and Grammar.

There are 10 units for you to work through.

English, primary, Year 4 - Unit listing | Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)

BBC Bitesize Learning

Spelling - Year 4 Spelling - Year 4 English - BBC Bitesize

Prefixes and Suffixes - Year 4 Prefixes and suffixes - Year 4 English - BBC Bitesize