Year 4 Report

We back to Term 4! The Grade 4 students have a fun-filled term ahead. We are so excited to get into our learning as we come to the end of the year.  With two excursions, swimming lessons and our Arts Extravaganza, there's so much to look forward to!

 

 

Literacy

During Term 4 in Literacy, students will be exploring  the structure and language features of biographies. They will be exposed to a range of biographies about many people from all over the world, that include orientation, chronological order of life events, family background, education, career, and achievements. Students will have many opportunities to write their own biographies. They will explore the many different language features incorporated in this genre which includes past tense verbs, time connectives, emotive language and cause and effect connectives. Students will be using their 'Bump It Up' wall to self-assess and to build their skills in grammar and punctuation, spelling, ideas, language and revising. Students will also be building their comprehension strategies of inferring, synthesising and critiquing. Students will continue achieving their reading and writing goals as they reach the end of the year!

 

 

Numeracy

During Term 4 in Numeracy, students will exploring a range of different focus areas including fractions, angles, mapping, and data. Our Maths lessons aim to engage the students learning of concepts and skills through games, hands on activities and technology. This term, there will be many opportunities for students to participate in whole group and partner work, as well as focused small groups. We also have an exciting excursion planned for students to get hands-on with their maths learning. They will be exposed to a range of real-life scenarios to help develop a sound understanding of various maths skills. Students will continue achieving their maths goals as they reach the end of the year.

 

 

Inquiry

During Term 4 in Inquiry, students will explore Australia and its neighbouring countries. This includes Indonesia, Papa New Guinea, New Zealand, East Timor, Fiji and more. Students will be exposed to the characteristics and environment of these countries and will use their researching skills to locate each country on a map, ask questions and create information reports. Students will be presenting their findings toward the end of the term. 

 

 

Social and Emotional Learning

In SEL this term, students will be investigating how emotional responses vary and understand how to interact positively with their peers in different situations including in physical activities. Students will explore a range of strategies for working cooperatively. Students will work towards being arespectful and accepting member of the classroom and community.