Year 4 Update
Mr Turvey, Mr Cooper, Mrs Floyd, Mrs Camilleri, Mrs Owen, Ms Thorpe, Mrs Ewing
Upcoming Learning:
During the next fortnight, students will be undertaking learning in the following areas:
| Subject | Learning Focus |
|---|---|
| Reading | To recognise and record information from a visual text. To compare and contrast setting and characters between a written text and visual text. |
| Writing | To use effective persuasive devices. To use precise vocabulary in my persuasive writing. |
| Maths | To work on a 'Trip Around Australia' maths project. |
| Science | To explore the difference between erosion and weathering. |
| Inquiry | To understand what life was like in Australia during early settlement. To explore the impact that settlement had on Australia's First People. |
| Health | To understand how to make home and school safer. To understand how to be safe around medicines and chemicals. |
News and Reminders:
- Curriculum Day Reminder: Monday 28th November.
- Colour Run on Friday 2nd December.
- Hats are to be worn all of Term 4.
Celebration of Learning:
The Year 4 students have been working on their notetaking skills while reading 'Birrung: The Secret Friend'.
Our writing unit focus is Persuasive Texts, students have been learning what to include in a persuasive introduction and conclusion.
