Bishopton RedmarshallWelcome to Class 4
2024/2025
Welcome to the class page for children in Year 5 and 6 (Class 4).
Mr. Hole is your class teacher.
2024-2025 Curriculum Overview Map
class 4 long term overview updated for 24 25.pdf
Topic Homework:
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Spring 1
This half-term a lot of our work will focus on Rainforests. Below are some extra learning opportunities you may like to use. Don't forget you can use Reading Plus, Timestables Rockstars and Sumdog at home anytime. If you have lost your log-in details, just ask!
English
In English we will start by reading the fantastic novel The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
We will be using this novel as a stimulus for some creative writing, including describing a rainforest.
We will also be continuing to about different writing, punctuation and grammar features. This link will take you to some fun games.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
Maths
In Maths, we will be starting the Spring term by continuing to develop our understanding and application of multiplication and division methods.
Below is a link to some games to practice your times tables.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division
Geography
In Geography, we will be learning some fascinating facts about the rainforest. Click the link below for a great video with lots of information.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be starting the year off by learning about how to stay safe online.
Below is a link to the game that everyone loved playing in class.
Autumn
In the Autumn term, our focus will be on The Victorians. Below there are some extra opportunities for learning.
English
There's a lot to learn in English in Year 5 and 6. Below is a link to a fun game with lots of opportunities to practice what you are learning.
Maths
Below is a link to practice some of the key skills needed in Maths as you move up and through Year 5 and 6.
History
Many famous Victorians are still discussed today. Below is a link to a series of videos about some very important figures from the time.
2023/2024
2023-2024 Curriculum Overview Map
Topic Homework:
This term, Class 4 will be investigating coasts.
Take a look at the new Topic Homework for Summer Term 2:
Useful Links:
Summer Term
English
This term we will be reading Room 13 by Robert Swindells.
EBook
Spring 2
English
This term we will be reading a selection of Ancient Greek stories based on Greek Myths by Marcia Williams.
eBook
Enjoy reading the eBook Atticus and the Ancient Greeks.
Maths
Science: Animals including humans
History: The Ancient Greeks
Music
PSHE
Spring 1
English
This term our class reader is Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
E-Book
Maths
Science
History
Music
PSHE
Computing
Autumn 2
English
This term our class reader is Anglo-Saxon Boy
by Tony Bradman
E Book
Take a look inside this e book to find out about the Anglo-Saxons and their impact on Britain.
Maths
Science: Properties and Changes of Materials
Click on the link below to learn about properties and their changing materials:
History
Click on the link below to learn about the Anglo-Saxons:
Computing
This term we will be learning about Stop Motion Animation. Click on the link below to find out more:
PSHE: Health and Wellbeing
Try out these Super Mood Movers activities:
Yoga for Kids:
Music
Would you like to know more about the Anglo-Saxons through music? Click on the link below to learn some new songs:
British Values: Respect
As part of our RE unit this term, we will be thinking about the following question:
Why do some people believe in God and some not?
Click on the link below to find out about Mutual Respect and what that means:
Autumn 1 - English
This term our Class Reader is 'Beowulf ' by Michael Morpurgo
The children will be reading this story in class regularly and answering comprehension questions on the text.
This is sure to be a great fantasy adventure story set in Scandinavia!
E-Books
Click on the picture below to enjoy Jazz Harper: Space Explorer:
Maths
Click on the link below to practise your times tables:
Science: Earth and Space
Click on the video below to learn about the Planets in the Solar System:
RE: Creation and Science
Click on the link below to listen to the Creation Story from Genesis 1 and 2:
Geography
Would you like to live in Scandinavia?
Find out what the climate is like in a cold climate. Click the link below:
Music
This term the children are learning the song You've got a friend by Carole King. Click the link below to listen and learn:
Computing
Computing Unit: Making music using Scratch
Click on the link below:
https://scratch.mit.edu/users/Music-Maker/