Connect: Year 4
Term 2 - Weeks 6 & 7
| Important Grade 4 Dates | |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 and 5 Art Centre Excursion | Thursday 22nd June |
The Next Fortnight of Learning
Literacy
Over the next two weeks we will be working on:
- Continuing to practise the role of the literary luminary and learning efficient effector in our Book Clubs groups
- Our vocabulary words are mass-produced, endurance, rations and indulge
- Identifying key information
- Effective ways to take notes
- Creating nonfiction paragraphs using a Single Paragraph Outline
- Publishing writing pieces
Maths
Over the next two weeks we will be working on:
- Number sentences and patterns
- Multiplication strategies including arrays and repeated addition
- Math mystery
- Number talks
Inquiry
This term students will identify connections between themselves and other people, places and environments in their lives. They will be able to locate Australia's neighbouring countries and be able to contribute to conversations about what life may be life in these places. Students will build on their understanding of the geography of Australia and its position in the world, as they navigate information technology and cartographic tools and resources.
Wellbeing
Over the next two weeks students will be practising:
- Identifying communication skills that enhance peer support and help-seeking.
- Identifying a range of conflict resolution and help-seeking strategies to negotiate positive outcomes to problems.
- Discussing the concept of leadership and identifying situations where it is appropriate to adopt this role.
- Describing and applying strategies that can be used in situations that make them uncomfortable or unsafe.
Reminders
- Please practise your multiplication facts.
- Remember to read for a minimum of 20 minutes each day.
- To borrow library books students need a library bag - this can be satchel, pillow case, tote bag etc.
A Celebration of Learning
Below is the Mother's Day video we had planned to present at the High Tea. Please note the URL leads to YouTube, however only those with Connect access can view the video.