Y4 English week beginning 8.2.21

Date: 4th Feb 2021 @ 11:37am

Y4 English

Monday 08.02.21

LO: To learn about the features of a non-chronological report

We will be continuing with our focus on the film ‘Soar’ this week in English. Watch it again to remind yourself of what it is about:

Later in the week, you are going to write a non-chronological report about model aircraft – just like the one Mara makes!

A non-chronological report is a non-fiction report that is not written in time order.
Read through the PowerPoint to learn about non-chronological reports.
Look at the list of facts about model aircraft on Activity sheet page 1. Cut them up and try to group them into categories.
Now decide on a sub-heading for each category. E.g. ‘What are model aircraft made out of?’ Use page 2 on the activity sheet to help you if you are stuck.
Technical language are words that relate to the topic of the non-chronological report, such as ‘construction’ and ‘radio-controlled’. Can you spot any technical language in the sentences you have cut up?
Challenge: On page 3 of the activity sheet, write some of the technical words you find, and use a dictionary, or on Google type ‘online dictionary’, to find out what the words mean.

Paper Plane competition: Who can make a paper plane fly the furthest? Measure your attempt and be ready to report back!

Tuesday 09.02.21

LO: To research information for a non-chronological report

What sub-headings did you come up with yesterday? How do model aircraft fly? What are model aircraft made from? These are the building blocks of your non-chronological report and today you will be researching information to put into your report.
It is better to search words such as ‘model aircraft facts’ ‘model airplanes facts for kids’ – using the words ‘for kids’ will bring up child friendly websites. Or search specific questions ‘what are model aircraft are made from?’
Choose two different sub-headings and write them down on the research template. Now try to find facts for each one. Find at least 3 facts for each one and write them in the boxes in your own words.
Challenge: Add a third box with a third subheading and research some facts.

**IF YOU ARE AT SCHOOL TOMORROW, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR RESEARCH ONTO YOUR PORTFOLIO***

Wednesday 10.02.21

LO: To plan a non-chronological report

Today you will be putting all your research from yesterday into sentences and planning your non-chronological report.

Look at the WAGOLL. Can you spot the features of a non-chronological report? Use the checklist to help you.
On the planning template, have a go at writing a sub-heading and then, using your research, write a paragraph related to the sub-heading. Remember these things:

**IF YOU ARE AT SCHOOL TOMORROW, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR PLAN ONTO YOUR PORTFOLIO***

Thursday 11.02.21

LO: To write a non-chronological report

Now you are going to put all your research and planning into one non-chronological report.

Firstly, you need to write an introduction. An introduction is designed to hook the reader and should be no longer than a few sentences long. It includes the 5Ws – Who, What, Where, When and Why. These details are written on page 1 of today’s activity sheet, ready for you to turn into sentences.
Page 2 of today’s activity sheet is where you are going to write your non-chronological report. Write your introduction and then complete the different boxes. Don’t forget to include the features of a non-chronological report, including: topic title, brief introduction, categories, sub-headings, fact boxes or bullet points, facts, present tense, technical language, glossary, third person, formal.
Use the WAGOLL from yesterday to help you.

Friday 12.02.21

LO: Spelling – The suffic ‘-cian’ used instead of ‘-sion’ when the root word ends in ‘c’ or ‘cs’

Work your way through the activities on the sheets. Activity 1 is a matching exercise and look, say, cover, write, check with handwriting practise too!
Activity 2 is a word search and sentences to complete.

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