Year 4

Autumn 1 

We have some really fascinating topics to look forward to this year. This term, we will be investigating human geography and develop our map skills to use the 8 points of a compass, 4-6 figure grid references and locate the world's countries, focusing particularly in Africa, as well as learning about their human and physical characteristics. 

Autumn 2

We will also be finding out about the Victorians, discussing similarities and differences between Victorian schooling and schools today. We will discover what life was like in Victorian workhouses and begin to understand the importance of Queen Victoria and her impact on Britain. We will timeline significant Victorian events and discuss the impact on Britain today and use a range of sources to compare the Victorian Christmas with our own festive season.

Autumn 2

The Train to Impossible Places by P.G. Bell

When Suzy hears a strange rattling noise in the middle of the night, she creeps downstairs to find a train roaring through her house. But this is no ordinary train. This is the magical delivery express for the Union of Impossible Places.

Whisked on board by a troll-boy called Wilmot, Suzy’s world is turned upside down when she’s given the job of delivering a cursed package to the fearsome sorceress, Lady Crepuscula. Except when the mysterious package begs not to be delivered, Suzy discovers the fate of the Impossible Places might just be in her hands…

How we read in our guided reading lessons:

Autumn 2