This term, we are exploring stories and poetry in different forms. We will then be reading the two novels, in full, as our class readers over the course of the term.

In lessons we will be focussing on word reading and fluency as well as comprehension. Every session we practise using punctuation to help with our expression while reading aloud. We also practise strategies for reading new words and working out the meaning of new vocabulary. As part of our comprehension work, we will be making predictions and asking questions. We will also be learning to recognise different poetic forms and we will be preparing poems ready to perform aloud.

On Tuesday 10th October, Year 4 celebrated World Mental Health Day by supporting #HelloYellow and wearing yellow for the day. The classrooms definitely looked bright and cheerful!

The aim of the day is to show young people they’re not alone with their mental health.

The message we shared was that however they are feeling it matters and they are not alone. We talked about making connections, reaching out and talking about their feelings to adults who they trust. In the afternoon, we shared the things that make us happy. We will continue the theme by making worry boxes in Enrichment Time. Thank you for sending in all the boxes!