{"id":4939,"date":"2021-09-03T09:42:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T09:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/dunlopprimaryschool\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2021-09-09T20:02:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T20:02:02","slug":"p4-term-1-learning-targets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/dunlopprimaryschool\/2021\/09\/03\/p4-term-1-learning-targets-2\/","title":{"rendered":"P4 Term 1 Learning Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Literacy <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reading <\/strong><\/p>\n

We have started our modelling block on \u201cPoppet\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

Phonics into Spelling Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be 2 weeks focus on spelling then 2 weeks on phonics in rotation.<\/p>\n

Grammar <\/strong><\/p>\n

We will be looking at punctuation, adjectives, verbs and nouns in more detail. Children will also be looking at linking sentences with connectives.<\/p>\n

Writing <\/strong><\/p>\n

This term we will focus on the genre Explanation\/Procedural which will include letter writing, instructions and report writing.<\/p>\n

Handwriting<\/strong> – focusing on the formation of letters<\/p>\n

Talking & Listening <\/strong><\/p>\n

The children will be asked to prepare a short solo presentation linked to our next topic (Polar Regions).<\/p>\n

Numeracy\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Number Talks\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 pupils will develop a range of mental maths strategies through Number Talks.<\/p>\n

Number Processes<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Understanding the role of zero as a placeholder in three-digit numbers.<\/p>\n

Estimating and Rounding<\/strong> \u2013 We will revise prior learning of rounding before moving on to rounding 3-digit numbers to the nearest ten and hundred.<\/p>\n

Addition & Subtraction<\/strong> \u2013 We will develop a range of strategies to add and subtract within 1000 for some.<\/p>\n

Multiplication and Division<\/strong> – We will be revising and learning some of the times tables, such as the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10.<\/p>\n

Social Studies\/Science <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our Social Studies<\/strong> topic this term is \u2018Australia\u2019. This topic will include covering:<\/p>\n