Woodpecker Class Curriculum
Autumn 2 Medium Term Plan
In Autumn 2 Woodpecker Class will be exploring Tribal Tales!
As we follow The Stone Age Boy (by Satoshi Kitamura) on his journey back to the Stone Age, Woodpeckers will complete writing tasks focusing on; prediction, oral rehearsal, expanded noun phrases and comparisons. We will use drama to explore how The Stone Age Boy and his friend Om, may have felt at different stages of their journey. Using our newly rehearsed English skills, Woodpeckers will plan, write and edit their very own Stone Age story! We will be looking for correct use of paragraphs, punctuation and chronology as well as exciting vocabulary which keeps the reader engaged.
Next, Woodpeckers will be introduced to Mary Anning. We will use our own questions to direct research in order to learn who she was and what she did. Using the information we collect, Woodpeckers will write Mary Anning's biography. Woodpeckers will be challenged with organising their ideas into paragraphs, ensuring non-negotiables and use of a formal voice when writing.
In Maths, we will be consolidating Addition and Subtraction; adding and subtracting 4-digit numbers across 10, 100 and 1000. This will include understanding exchanging - how and why we need to exchange. It is important Woodpeckers continue to recognise numbers in their respective columns and how this relates to exchanging (e.g. 100 is equal to 10, 10's). On conclusion of Addition and Subtraction, Woodpeckers will begin their first module in Multiplication. This will be the stage at which we begin to increase practice for Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check. Woodpeckers should continue to make regular use of Times Table Rockstars to solidify and challenge their times table knowledge.
Ever wondered how rocks are formed? Woodpeckers will explore igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks to understand how they are formed. We will examine a range of rocks and fossils in order to group them and understand how they are formed. Remember Mary Anning? Do you know about her contributions to paleontology? Woodpeckers will conduct their own research to find out more.
Art: Textiles; capturing Woodpecker magic moments through the creation of our very own Woodpecker class quilt. Artists including Esther Mahlangu and Edward Saidi Tingatinga.
Computing: Scratch; programming our own sprites (characters).
Humanities: Stone Age to Iron Age. How did people survive? How did life change during this period? What do we know about Britain's Prehistoric tombs and monuments?
Music: How does music bring us together? How does music make us feel?
PSHE: Health and Wellbeing. Identifying risks, keeping your body safe, recognising and responding to pressure, health and hygiene and accidents.
Religious Education: How does worship (ibadah) show what's important to Muslims?
Spanish: Primavera, Verano, Otoño, Invierno. ¿Cuál temporada es tu favorita?
As we follow The Stone Age Boy (by Satoshi Kitamura) on his journey back to the Stone Age, Woodpeckers will complete writing tasks focusing on; prediction, oral rehearsal, expanded noun phrases and comparisons. We will use drama to explore how The Stone Age Boy and his friend Om, may have felt at different stages of their journey. Using our newly rehearsed English skills, Woodpeckers will plan, write and edit their very own Stone Age story! We will be looking for correct use of paragraphs, punctuation and chronology as well as exciting vocabulary which keeps the reader engaged.
Next, Woodpeckers will be introduced to Mary Anning. We will use our own questions to direct research in order to learn who she was and what she did. Using the information we collect, Woodpeckers will write Mary Anning's biography. Woodpeckers will be challenged with organising their ideas into paragraphs, ensuring non-negotiables and use of a formal voice when writing.
In Maths, we will be consolidating Addition and Subtraction; adding and subtracting 4-digit numbers across 10, 100 and 1000. This will include understanding exchanging - how and why we need to exchange. It is important Woodpeckers continue to recognise numbers in their respective columns and how this relates to exchanging (e.g. 100 is equal to 10, 10's). On conclusion of Addition and Subtraction, Woodpeckers will begin their first module in Multiplication. This will be the stage at which we begin to increase practice for Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check. Woodpeckers should continue to make regular use of Times Table Rockstars to solidify and challenge their times table knowledge.
Ever wondered how rocks are formed? Woodpeckers will explore igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks to understand how they are formed. We will examine a range of rocks and fossils in order to group them and understand how they are formed. Remember Mary Anning? Do you know about her contributions to paleontology? Woodpeckers will conduct their own research to find out more.
Art: Textiles; capturing Woodpecker magic moments through the creation of our very own Woodpecker class quilt. Artists including Esther Mahlangu and Edward Saidi Tingatinga.
Computing: Scratch; programming our own sprites (characters).
Humanities: Stone Age to Iron Age. How did people survive? How did life change during this period? What do we know about Britain's Prehistoric tombs and monuments?
Music: How does music bring us together? How does music make us feel?
PSHE: Health and Wellbeing. Identifying risks, keeping your body safe, recognising and responding to pressure, health and hygiene and accidents.
Religious Education: How does worship (ibadah) show what's important to Muslims?
Spanish: Primavera, Verano, Otoño, Invierno. ¿Cuál temporada es tu favorita?
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Spellings
Pupils will be tested on Year 3 and 4 spellings each week. Pupils in England are expected to be able to spell the following words by the end of Year 4. |
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Reading
All pupils are encouraged to read for 20 minutes every day. Please complete reading logs in homework diaries to help us monitor and track reading progress.
If a pupil is struggling to read their book do let us know and we can work with them to find a more appropriate reading book.
All pupils are encouraged to read for 20 minutes every day. Please complete reading logs in homework diaries to help us monitor and track reading progress.
If a pupil is struggling to read their book do let us know and we can work with them to find a more appropriate reading book.
Woodpecker Reading Challenge
To encourage pupil reading Woodpecker Class are undertaking a team reading challenge!
Once a pupil finishes reading a whole chapter book, they can complete a book spine which will be added to our reading wall.
The aim is to read as many books as possible throughout the academic year. Woodpecker class have set themselves the challenge of collectively reading 180 chapter books!
To encourage pupil reading Woodpecker Class are undertaking a team reading challenge!
Once a pupil finishes reading a whole chapter book, they can complete a book spine which will be added to our reading wall.
The aim is to read as many books as possible throughout the academic year. Woodpecker class have set themselves the challenge of collectively reading 180 chapter books!
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Multiplication
Year 3 pupils are expected to recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. This progression follows on from KS1 multiplications tables 2, 5 and 10. By the end of Year 4 pupils should be able to recall and use multiplication and division facts up to and including the 12 times table. |
Year 4 pupils will complete their Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) in the summer term. The MTC determines whether pupils can fluently recall their multiplication tables. For further information on MTC click the button below. |
Additional Information
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The following organisations provide specialist training, advice and opportunities ensuring knowledge and understanding is up-to-date and relevant. You can access further information via the buttons below.
Autumn 1 Medium Term Plan
Throughout Autumn 1 Woodpecker Class will be exploring Funky Pharoahs!
We will follow the adventures of Temple Cat by Andrew Clements to further expand our inference and prediction skills. Using our adventurous vocabulary and fantastic punctuation, we will create our own engaging version of Temple Cat. What exciting adventures do you think Temple Cat might have?
Do you know the story of Cinderella? What about Cinderella of the Nile? After discovering Rhodopis has been cruelly kidnapped and taken away from her family, Woodpeckers will explore feelings and emotions to understand how she may have felt during her time in Samos and Egypt. Putting themselves in the character of Rhodopis, Woodpeckers will practice first person letter writing, sending a letter home to Rhodopis' parents telling them about her life since she was kidnapped.
Next we move on to The Story of Osiris. Who was Osiris? Why was he important to the Ancient Egyptians? Woodpeckers will discover myths and practice retelling and evaluating their own myths.
Maths begins with place value. Woodpeckers will be representing numbers in the thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. Looking at partitioning, estimating, comparing and ordering numbers using different methods. We will also explore rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000!
In Science, Woodpeckers will discover Light and Dark. Did you know that you need light to see things, and darkness is the absence of light? We will use mirrors to reflect light and research that light from the sun can be dangerous to our eyes. Can you think of ways we can protect our eyes from the sun?
Art: Drawing including specific techniques. Bridget Riley and Pierre Jean Francois Turpin.
Computing: Online Safety
Humanities: Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
Music: Musical structures
PSHE: Relationships
Religious Education: Christianity and Artists
Spanish: ¿Cómo estás? ¿cómo te llamas? Counting 1-10.
We will follow the adventures of Temple Cat by Andrew Clements to further expand our inference and prediction skills. Using our adventurous vocabulary and fantastic punctuation, we will create our own engaging version of Temple Cat. What exciting adventures do you think Temple Cat might have?
Do you know the story of Cinderella? What about Cinderella of the Nile? After discovering Rhodopis has been cruelly kidnapped and taken away from her family, Woodpeckers will explore feelings and emotions to understand how she may have felt during her time in Samos and Egypt. Putting themselves in the character of Rhodopis, Woodpeckers will practice first person letter writing, sending a letter home to Rhodopis' parents telling them about her life since she was kidnapped.
Next we move on to The Story of Osiris. Who was Osiris? Why was he important to the Ancient Egyptians? Woodpeckers will discover myths and practice retelling and evaluating their own myths.
Maths begins with place value. Woodpeckers will be representing numbers in the thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. Looking at partitioning, estimating, comparing and ordering numbers using different methods. We will also explore rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000!
In Science, Woodpeckers will discover Light and Dark. Did you know that you need light to see things, and darkness is the absence of light? We will use mirrors to reflect light and research that light from the sun can be dangerous to our eyes. Can you think of ways we can protect our eyes from the sun?
Art: Drawing including specific techniques. Bridget Riley and Pierre Jean Francois Turpin.
Computing: Online Safety
Humanities: Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
Music: Musical structures
PSHE: Relationships
Religious Education: Christianity and Artists
Spanish: ¿Cómo estás? ¿cómo te llamas? Counting 1-10.
