Please complete all tasks to the best of your ability. Please ask me for help or advice before the tasks are due to be returned. Please do not worry too much about homework because if you have asked for help and tried your best that is all I am looking for!

Thank you, Miss McDowall and Miss Boyle

Quick Overview and Reminders

Spelling – qu – Friday 4th December
Maths – 9 times table task – Friday 4th December
Reading book – try to read Monday-Thursday and bring into school every day
Christmas Around the World Task – Monday 14th December

Literacy

Spelling

Your spelling task and lists can be found in your Spelling Homework jotter. Please complete the task and then upload them to the Teams assignment.

https://www.spellingcity.com/MissMcDowall/

Maths

Please complete the 9 times table task for Friday 4th December.

Growth Mindset Affirmation of the Week:

My brain is like a muscle. When I exercise it, it gets stronger!

Primary 4B, Primary 4F, Primary 4H, Primary 4J, Primary 4M

Christmas Art Display

November 27, 2020 Mrs Simpson

Today Primary Four had a great time creating their Christmas Display to thank all the key utilities workers. I’m sure you’ll agree that the end result is fantastic. The children were delighted to see their work coming together and should be proud of their achievements today 🎄❤️🌟🎄❤️🌟🎄❤️🌟🎄❤️🌟

Primary 4B, Primary 4F, Primary 4H, Primary 4J, Primary 4M

P4 – Christmas Around the World Task

November 23, 2020 Miss McDowall

Click here for the task sheet.

Learning Outcomes: I can identify similarities or differences between Christian practices and traditions and compare them to how they are celebrated in Scotland.

Skill for Life: Synthesis – I can explain the different ways Christmas is celebrated in a country of my own choice.

Skill for Learning: Organisation and Planning – I can use my time wisely to research and create work that answers the given criteria.

Background

Christmas is a Christian festival celebrated around the world. Every country has different traditions and customs to celebrate which are similar and different to the way it is celebrated in Scotland. In class, we will be learning about Christmas is France and other countries.

Task

Your must work independently to research the traditions of Christmas in a country of your own choice. You should use the suggested websites to find out the following information:

Flag – What does it look like?
Santa Claus – What is he called and what does he do in your chosen country?
Food – What do they eat on the build up to and on Christmas Day?
How to say Happy Christmas in your chosen country
Traditions – What might you see .e.g. trees, decorations, mascots, etc?
Comparison – How do these compare to Scottish traditions (difference and similarities)?

Once you have all of the information, you must create a presentation to share your learning with your peers. You can present it in any way you want .e.g. poster, powerpoint, TV show, news report (these could be recorded at home and emailed to your teacher)… anything at all! Be creative and include all of the information.

Success Criteria

Your research must:

include all of the information above (all six points)
be creative (entertain your audience through exciting facts to keep their interest)
be enjoyable to look at (colourful, correct spelling, interesting images/drawings)

Websites:

https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/

http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/

http://www.santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm

http://www.santas.net/howmerrychristmasissaid.htm

https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/worldxmas/

http://projectbritain.com/Xmas/index.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15790210

Primary 4H, Primary 4M

P4M & P4H Homework – Monday 23rd November

November 21, 2020 Miss McDowall

Thank you, Miss McDowall and Miss Boyle

Quick Overview and Reminders

Spelling – le – Friday 27th November
Maths – Money task – Friday 27th November
Reading book – try to read Monday-Thursday and bring into school every day
Christmas Around the World Task – Monday 14th December
Friday – Christmas Art Day. Wear your house colours or clothes you can paint, glue or get messy!

Literacy

Spelling

Your spelling task and lists can be found in your Spelling Homework jotter. Please complete the task and then upload them to the Teams assignment.

https://www.spellingcity.com/MissMcDowall/

Maths

Please complete the money word problems for Friday 27th November.

Growth Mindset Affirmation of the Week:

Success comes to me when I work hard!

Primary 4H, Primary 4M

Christmas Mugs

November 17, 2020 Miss Boyle

Hi,

Christmas mugs have arrived in P4H and P4M. If you have ordered one could you please make sure it is okay with your parent/guardian that they are happy for you to carry them home.

Thanks, Miss Boyle and Miss Macfarlane

Primary 4H, Primary 4M

P4M & P4H Homework – Monday 16th November

November 14, 2020 Miss McDowall

Thank you, Miss McDowall and Miss Boyle

Quick Overview and Reminders

Spelling – dge – Friday 20th November
Maths – Sumdog Contest – 8pm, Thursday 19th November
Reading book – try to read Monday-Thursday and bring into school every day

Literacy

Spelling

Your spelling task and lists can be found in your Spelling Homework jotter. Please complete the task and then upload them to the Teams assignment.

https://www.spellingcity.com/MissMcDowall/

Maths

Please play as many games as you can to help our class climb the leader board for the Renfrewshire Sumdog Contest. It ends at 8pm, Thursday 19th November.

Growth Mindset Affirmation of the Week:

When I practice, my neural connections get stronger!

Primary 4H, Primary 4M

P4H and P4M – Money Games

November 9, 2020 Miss Boyle

Toy Shop Money (please play mixed coins, £1 to £10 – Exact Coins and Give Change)

Toy Shop Money (choose Mixed Coins and Give Change)

Coconut Ordering (choose prices, then mixed p and £)

How much left?

Coins Game (Counting – Any 4, 5 or 6 coins)

Coconut Ordering Money (Up to £5 or £10)

Check-out Change

Till We Meet Again (please only choose ‘price’ or ‘shopkeeper mode’)

Primary 4H, Primary 4M

P4M & P4H Homework – Monday 9th November

November 7, 2020 Miss McDowall

Thank you, Miss McDowall and Miss Boyle

Quick Overview and Reminders

Spelling – tch – Friday 13th November
Maths – Money task – Friday 13th November
Reading book – try to read Monday-Thursday and bring into school every day
Please donate money to the Scottish Poppy Appeal by visiting Bishopton Poppy Appeal 2020

Literacy

Spelling

Your spelling task and lists can be found in your Spelling Homework jotter. Please complete the task and then upload them to the Teams assignment.

https://www.spellingcity.com/MissMcDowall/

Maths

Please complete the Money task for Friday 13th November.

Growth Mindset Affirmation of the Week:

I am capable of doing difficult things!

Primary 4H, Primary 4M