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Chesswood Junior School

Spring 1

Year 4 homework for the FIRST half of the SPRING term

Click on the picture under the correct level of homework for you.

Level 1

Level 2 and 3

 

 

Note, Level 3 Maths/Writing grids and Choice grids are located further down the page - click below to go straight to them. For more information on topic coverage each term, please view our curriculum leaflets by clicking here.

Level 3 Maths                                     Level 3 Writing                                        Choice

 

Level 3 Maths

Greater depth maths activities for further study after IXL activities have been completed.

Multiplication squares

 
What's in the box 
Division Rules 
How much did it cost
Fractional Triangles
Fractions in a box
Andy's Marbles

    

 

Level 3 Writing

Greater depth writing activities for further study after IXL activities have been completed.

Challenge 1

Write a character profile for one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men.  What will their strength be? Will they be a skilled archer or skilled in another way?  Use a range of co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions, fronted adverbials and expanded noun phrases.  Make sure to include what the character looks like as well as their personality.
Challenge 2

Write a problem for a legend where two characters plan how to save kidnapped child from a villain. Your speech must include, a reporting clause, speech punctuation and varied synonyms for said. Please mix dialogue with description so that the dialogue advances the action.

 

 

 

 

 
Challenge 3

Write your own fact-file about a Viking long-boat. You may need to use the internet to research how the long-boat was made and what it looked like. Include: expanded noun phrases and past tense verbs

 

 

 

 

 

 
Challenge 4

Write a diary entry for an ice cube that melts in a water jug and is then boiled in a kettle.  Make sure you include the states of matter that the ice cube goes through and the properties of a solid, liquid and gas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Challenge 5

Click on the picture above for a reminder of how to use possessive apostrophes.

Then

Use the photo prompt below to write a story that includes at least 5 possessive apostrophes. You can give names to any of the characters below and decide how they meet each other in your story.

You only need to choose 5 characters and their possession but can include more if you wish to.

 

 
Challenge 6

Write a summary of what it is like to be a Jewish child.  Within your summary you need to include the following subordinating conjunctions:

while, since, if and as. 

You can also include any others that you feel make sense in your writing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choice

It is your choice whether you access any of the ideas on this page. These are ideas from the other subjects being taught in the curriculum each half-term - tasks include viewing knowledge organisers and/or quizzes on key knowledge and key vocabulary for you to attempt.  You may also wish to practise your French using Duolingo or study some of the safety resources we have on this page - if you're looking at the safety resources, please do this with an adult.

GEOGRAPHY
WE ARE BUSINESS MANAGERS

Click on the image for the knowledge organiser on 'We are business managers' for Year 4. 

GEOGRAPHY
WE ARE FOOD DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS

Click on the image for the knowledge organiser on 'We are food distribution managers' for Year 4. 

 
History
THE VIKINGS

 

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 Have a read of The Vikings knowledge organiser.  Choose 3 key facts that you have learnt and write them in your homework books.  Can you remember them a week later?
Music
Chinese Rhythm and Dragon Song

Have a read of Chinese Music knowledge organiser.  Choose 3 key facts that you have learnt and write them in your homework books.  Can you remember them a week later?
PE
Netball

PSHE
Life Skills
Loneliness

Read through the Kid's Guide to feeling lonely by clicking on the picture below.  Create your own comic strip poster (like the ones in the book) to show anyone feeling lonely at school what they could do to help them overcome their feelings of loneliness and become more confident.  Perhaps you could create your own character like the ones on the picture below. Bring it in to show your teacher and share with the class.
Self Esteem - Who am I?

View yourself in a mirror.  Talk to a family member or friend about what you see.  Then, looking closely at the shape of your face and features, draw a self-portrait from the top of your head to your shoulders.  Around the outside of your portrait write 5 positive things about yourself, or, if you find that difficult, 5 things that others may say about you. For example: that you are a great friend or that you have an amazing smile.  Bring your portrait into school to share with your teacher and class.
RE
Judaism

Click on the image for key facts about the topic 'Judaism', covered in year 4. 

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 Have a read of the Judaism knowledge organiser.  Choose 3 key facts that you have learnt and write them in your homework books.  Can you remember them a week later?
Science
States of Matter

Have a read of the knowledge organiser for States of Matter.  See how much you can remember by attempting the vocabulary and knowledge games.  Don’t worry — it’s not a test — you can use the knowledge organiser to help you.

Click on the image for key facts about the topic 'States of Matter' covered in year 4. 

 

Key Vocabulary

Key Knowledge
More
 Useful Websites and Links Game Zone

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  1. Spring 1 - Year 4 - Level 1DOCX File

  2. Spring 1 - Year 4 - Level 2-3DOCX File