This term we will be following an integrated approach to literacy.

Level 3
Number Strategies AO1:

4 x weekly guided reading sessions to build on basic strategies for decoding and understanding text.

This term we begin our maths in Lockdown because of Covid-19 so to start the term my maths groups will be focussing on other strands of maths, rath

4 x weekly guided reading sessions to build on basic strategies for decoding and understanding text.

Children will use skills and strategies learnt to decode text with fluency during 4 x weekly instructional reading sessions with Louise

In this programme we will be learning;
Take action as a class member to develop a positive classroom environment.

NUMERACY AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Develop confidence in Number knowledge
Know basic multiplication and division facts

4 x weekly phonics lessons based on Yolanda Sorryl's Phonics Programme

In this course students will learn more about:

4 x weekly guided reading sessions to build on basic strategies for decoding and understanding text.
Turquoise Reading Skills:

Children will use skills and strategies learnt to decode text with fluency during 4 x weekly instructional reading sessions.

This term to give the tamariki choice over their writing we will mainly be focusing on the writing process which we began looking at last term (tal

During pandemic home learning, we are creating two or more activities a week that involve problem-solving maths skills.

Students will take part in a series of workshops, as below:

Children will learn to read and write the words on Card 3 of the Fast Words series through daily activities including (but not limited to) the foll

We are running an integrated literacy program where writing and reading are combined in the same session, 4 times a week.

Number Strategies:
Use simple additive strategies with whole numbers and fractions

We plan to have four weekly guided reading sessions using up to two texts per week.

Moving on from Firm Foundations, this term we will begin working through Numicon book 1.

We are learning to read a text and find meaning contained within it. We will use the ITTM (I Think That Means) strategy.

Creating a hypothesis as to the best way to deliver mentos to coke to ensure the most effective reaction can occurr.

In the first two weeks, HB Storm will be creating comics for their literacy sessions.

Using Yolanda Soryl's Phonics Programme children learn:

In maths groups during the week work with LA's in groups to develop the strengths listed below.

Our aim is to see reading groups 4 x weekly using up to two texts per week.

4 x weekly phonics lesson based on Yolanda Soryl's Phonics Programme

3 x weekly phonics lesson based on Yolanda Soryl's Phonics Programme working through stage 4.

Using Yolanda Soryl's Phonics Programme children learn:

This group is working at the middle to top end of stage 2.

In sexuality education this year we will we looking at similarities and differences, strengths, gender roles, families and our bodies.

During Dance and Music we will learn elements of beat and rhythm, particularly relating to movement and making music.

This term we will do three sessions focusing on technology and the living world.

Session 1 - Coding

Children will use skills and strategies learnt to decode text with fluency during 4 x weekly instructional reading sessions with Louise

With new learners joining HB Piwakawaka regularly, we will mainly focus our Tools for Learning sessions on learning how to use Seesaw.

Given that many learners in HB Piwakawaka have started school this year and are completely unfamiliar with the tools we use to support our learning

We will be exploring elements of symmetry and transformation including translation, rotation and reflection.

We will work in small groups for four LA guided numeracy sessions each week.

Stage 1 of the numeracy project: moving from one-to-one counting to counting from one on materials.

We will be working on Yr 4 WordLab Spelling 4x per week.
We will be:
- Learning a new spelling pattern each week

See weekly plan in link below

Children will learn to read and write the words on Card 5 of the Fast Words series through daily activities including (but not limited to) the foll

Children will learn to read and write the words on Card 2 of the Fast Words series through daily activities including (but not limited to) the foll

4 x weekly guided reading sessions to build on basic strategies for decoding and understanding text.

Over the course of this week we will focus on 'Shape'

The student will be working one on one with a teacher aide for literacy. The programme will commence in this order:

Students will explore problem solving skills that use symbols, diagrams, words and numbers to explore and express ideas in position and orientation

Working with Louise to build beginning addition skills for Amber, Leo,and Delilah?.

4 x weekly lessons based on the Yolanda Soryl Phonics program for stage 6 where students will learn middle long vowel sounds.