Year 4
The White Fox
Year 4 have been reading the Take One Book story of ‘The White Fox’. They were tasked with writing the story from the Fox’s point of view. Pamela from 4D and Miriam from 4R did a really good job, using paragraphs, imagery and fronted adverbials.
Poetry in Year 4
Year 4 have been looking at Poetry in English. They are in the process of creating poems about someone they remember. This week they completed their Hot Task. Here we have Sam’s poem from 4R and Apsora’s poem from 4D.
Y4 Sculpture Project
As part of their Art curriculum, the pupils in Year 4 worked with Artsgeneration to create colourful modroc sculptures of chameleons inspired by Mexican folk art and the energetic work of the Colombian artist Gustavo Ramirez Cruz.
Year 4 Science Topic
Water transportation in plants Method 1: ‘Walking water’ activity to show how water from one container can be transported into another to show ‘capillary action’. What is ‘capillary action? Where water uses fibres (in teh case of plants, stem fibres) to transport itself upward. Method 2: Cut flowers were used and left …
Exciting Science Experiments!
Friday 13th might seem like an unlucky day but Year 4 made it into an excellent afternoon of taking risks and making ice cream! From changing variables of salt, ice cubes and milk type, the children had a fun (albeit messy) afternoon of observing, mixing, shaking and timing the making of their ice cream from …
Reading for Fluency
Year 4 have been having a fantastic time exploring strategies to improve reading for fluency. A strategy they particularly enjoyed was Readers’ Theatre where they performed a script of the story ‘The White Fox.’ Each child felt immersed and astounded at what their voices and tonality could achieve. Suffice to say, they left the lesson …
Yr 4 English & Comprehension: Varjak Paw
Year 4 have been exploring the suspense narrative Varjak Paw in their English and Comprehension lessons. Using strategies of drama, we explored the author’s use of mood and language to create atmosphere. Suffice to say, the journey has been magical and Miss Shakir and Mr O’Sullivan are very excited for their final stories!
Poetry Workshop with Neil Zetter – October 2019
A group of year 4 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to attend a poetry workshop with poet Neil Zetter at the Beckton Globe.
Heritage Week in Year 4
During Heritage Week, Year 4 celebrated their own cultures. Our focus country was India, where we tasted Indian food, cooked dhal, and learned Indian dance styles. The children were encouraged to celebrate diversity at Keir Hardie and appreciate their own, as well as their peers’, heritage!
Visit to the British Museum
This term, Year 4 have been learning about Ancient Egypt. From exploring a classroom turned into Tutankhanum’s Tomb to mummifying Miss Shakir, the children have had exciting opportunities to explore learning through play and experience. To finish the unit, the children explored the Egypt section of the British Museum. They deciphered hieroglyphics and connected their …