P4 were learning all about onomatopoeia today and then applied this knowledge to create descriptive writing all about Fireworks. They should be really proud of their hard work and wonderful descriptive writing.
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P4 & Marty the Robot
Marty visited p4 for the first time today. The children had fun using the iPads to give instructions to make Marty move in various ways.
P4 – STEM Challenge
P4 worked incredibly hard this afternoon to create a model of the Sydney Harbour Bridge using K’Nex. They should all be very proud of how well they worked together during this challenge. Well done p4!
P4 – Maths Week Scotland
To start the week, p4 made the most of the outdoors and created arrays for their partners to try and come up with as many multiplication calculations as they could. They then peer assessed to see if they managed to find them all.
P4 – Number Talks
In Number Talks this week, p4 have been applying their knowledge of ‘adding up in chunks’ and ‘friendly numbers’ to help them add 3 digit numbers together.
P4 – Numeracy
Take a look at what P4 have been learning in numeracy this week. We have been using concrete, pictorial and written methods to deepen our understanding of place value. We have also been finding different ways to complete number sentences. As the week progressed and children were more confident doing this, they were coming up with lots of different ways to complete these sentences as well as represent numbers in lots of different ways.
P4 – Paired PowerPoint Task
Primary 4 worked in pairs to create a PowerPoint presentation to display their knowledge of Australian States and Territories. This included learning how to access PowerPoint on the GLOW platform as well as learning how to edit the font/colour/background and locate then insert images from the internet. P4 worked very hard and managed to come up with some very creative designs.
P4 Term 1 Learning Targets
Literacy
Reading
We have started our modelling block on “Poppet” by Dick King-Smith, where the children have been introduced to new comprehension strategies which will aid their understanding of novels being read in class. The children will use Prior Knowledge/Prediction, Metalinguistics, Visualisation, Inference, Main Idea and Summary. After the modelling block, we will move on to a second novel where children will begin to take on a bit more independence using these strategies.
Phonics into Spelling Programme
There will be 2 weeks focus on spelling then 2 weeks on phonics in rotation.
Grammar
We will be looking at punctuation, adjectives, verbs and nouns in more detail. Children will also be looking at linking sentences with connectives.
Writing
This term we will focus on the genre Explanation/Procedural which will include letter writing, instructions and report writing.
Handwriting – focusing on the formation of letters
Talking & Listening
The children will be asked to prepare a short solo presentation linked to our next topic (Polar Regions).
Numeracy
‘Number Talks’ – pupils will develop a range of mental maths strategies through Number Talks.
Number Processes – Our numeracy lessons will include a mixture of concrete, pictorial and written methods to reinforce learning and deepen understanding. We will revise prior learning of place value before moving on to reading, writing and ordering numbers up to thousands for some.
Understanding the role of zero as a placeholder in three-digit numbers.
Estimating and Rounding – We will revise prior learning of rounding before moving on to rounding 3-digit numbers to the nearest ten and hundred.
Addition & Subtraction – We will develop a range of strategies to add and subtract within 1000 for some.
Multiplication and Division – We will be revising and learning some of the times tables, such as the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10.
Social Studies/Science
Our Social Studies topic this term is ‘Australia’. This topic will include covering:
- Identifying states and main cities
- Major landmarks
- Compare Scottish and Australian landscape
- Key features of the Great Barrier Reef
Later in the term our Science topic will be ‘Polar Regions’. This topic will include:
- Looking at the extreme conditions and how animals have adapted to survive
- Food chains
- The melting polar ice caps
- Northern Lights
- Native dwellers of the Polar Regions – Inuits
- STEM challenges linked to the topic
Health & Wellbeing
P.E.
Primary 4 will complete a block of hockey followed by Active Health circuit activities in order to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Health
Currently the children are looking at Growth versus Fixed Mindsets. We will also reinforce the school values as well focusing on friendships.
Expressive Arts
Various skills of Art & Design will be explored through the topics of Australia and Polar Lands.
Music – linked to our Australia topic including listening to and sharing our thoughts on Indigenous Australian music
Technologies
The children will develop their independence using the GLOW platform and TEAMS. We will also focus on PowerPoint within Office 365.
P7 Fun Day
Take a look at our P7 fun day!
The P7s displayed a competitive edge during bubble football and then showcased their fantastic dancing skills in the afternoon at their party. Lots of happy smiling P7s, we cannot believe tomorrow is their last day at Dunlop Primary.
P7 can find more photos on Teams > Files > P7 Fun Day
P7 Craufurdland Trip
P7 had a fantastic day at Craufurdland where they took part in crate stacking, team building and the Tree Top Trials. Myself and all the staff were very impressed with their bravery and team work in all the challenges.
