Monday 11th January 2021 Year 4 Maths

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Talk Task - Match the representationsCan you match the multiplications with the representations?

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Representing multiplications Find different ways to represent the following equations using different abstract equations, drawings, equipment and jottings.

Representations could include:

● Bar models● Area models● Cuisenaire rods● Arrays● Number sentences● Geoboards

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Challenge Slide Can you use inverse to show these equations?How many different ways can you do so?

÷ = 32 ÷ = 76

÷ = 56 ÷ = 84

÷ = 64 ÷ = 120

Reading The Explorer What you are going to read: A dozen leaves were in the shape of a sleeping mat. They had been eaten (devoured) by ants. A roof had been made by plaited palm leaves that were put between two trees. Fred crawled further in checking for snakes. The ground made a soft sucking sound (squelched) in the corner there was a hollow fruit which was for drinking water (gourd) and it was rotten with mould (Mildew). Fred touched it and it was soft (mulchy). He turned it upside down and rapidly (cascade) flints spilt out. These splints were arrowheads! Fred got the others to show them. Con wouldn’t come in and tried to walk off. She didn’t want to enter someone’s home without permission (trespassing). I know what will happen I have read goldilocks. Laila talks about her mum grew up in the jungle and she is someone who is an expert on plants (botanist). Con snapped at Max about the way he said the word. Laila carried on talking she explained how they were going to meet their grandma before she died. She wanted to see what max was like. Con snorted and again was unpleasant. Just come in and see that no one has been here for ages. They all came in, Fred started talking about how they could make this place better and start repairing it. Laila picked up leaves and started making beds. I’m not sleeping here said Con. The person hasn’t been here for ages there is moss and mould on everything, and Laila said in a strong voice that maybe they might never come back. And that If someone has thought that this is a good place to rest it means that it safe. Let’s see what happens next…. Step one: Write the date Monday 11th January 2021 Step two: Read the questions Step three: Answer the questions below Questions: 1)What is a Botanist? pg 3 2)What did Con say to Lila that wasn’t very nice about Max? pg 3 3)How did Fred describe the smell of the tent pg 4 4)Would you want to be deserted in a jungle with Con and why?

Vocab: Devoured - eaten Squelched- soft sucking sound Gourd – hollow fruit for drinking water Mildew- mould Mulchy- soft Cascade – rapidly Trespassing – entering a place without permission. Infuriated Botanist – an expert on plants. Top Tip Remember capital letters, full stops and always answer in full sentences! Step four: Re read 4,5 and 6 focus on the speech.

Writing

Step one: Write the date and underline

Monday 11th January 2021

Step two: write our learning objective and underline

To Plan our Informal Letter.

Today we are going to look at planning the introduction and the main body of the letter.

Step three:

Who are you going to write your letter too? Remember our audience is a family member. I chose my auntie.

Write underline and answer in your book

Who I am going to write my letter too:

Address on top of my letter:

Step four: Introductory Paragraph

You are going to think about the main points you want to say in your introduction and try to include one or more of the success criteria (frontal adverbials, conjunctions and short sentences) when you write it. Remember to look back at my model letter.

Conjunctions • Because,• However,• Even though,

Short sentences • I ran fast.• It was a long drive.• My cats escaped.

Example: Introduction

• Back in London for the new term.• Thanking my auntie for my hair band.• Term finished.• I packed and drove to Kent.• My cats nearly escaped.• I nearly forgot the cat food.

Frontal adverbials • Exhausted,• Obviously Angry,• Without warning,

Step Five: You are going to do the same for the middle paragraph Think about what the problem is that happened? And how did you resolve it? Don't forget to check your writing after you have finished to see if you have use the success criteria.

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Lesson 2

What are some of the key human features of South America?

Key Knowledge Key Vocabulary

• Mainland South America is made up of 12 differentindependent countries and 1 territory – 13 in total

• A territory is land or a country ruled by another country

• Each country has its own capital city

• Each country has a different population size

• There are various religions, languages, and currenciesacross South America

• There are different industries across South America withcountries exporting a range of different products

• country

• territory

• capital city

• population

• religion

• language

• currency

• industry

• trade

• export

Knowledge Quiz 3.1

1. South America is a _________________ in the _________________ hemisphere.

2. How many climate zones are found across South America?

3. Which of these are examples of physical features?

4. Which mountain range is found in South America?

5. Which desert is found in South America?

Amazon Atacama Gobi

continent Southern Northerncountry

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population trade riversmountains

Amazon Himalayas AndesAlps

Sahara

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What is the difference between human and physical geography?

Human

Physical

What are the countries and capital cities of South America?

The mainland of South America is made up of 12 different countries plus 1 separate territory. A territory is an area of land or a country that is ruled or governed by another country. French Guiana is ruled by France. In addition to the countries on the mainland, South America also contains the Falkland Islands. These islands are also a territory and are ruled by the United Kingdom. The 13 countries of mainland South America are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guiana (France) Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Brazil is by far the largest country in South America. It covers around half the continent and is also home to around half of the total population. French Guiana is officially the smallest country on the mainland, but Suriname is the smallest independent country.

How many countries and territories make up South America?

How many countries and territories make up mainland South America?

What are the names of the two territories?

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Can you use an atlas to locate each country of mainland South America? Can you mark and label them on this map?

Each country also has a capital city. Can you locate the capital cities in your atlas?

Country Capital City Country Capital City

Argentina Guyana

Bolivia Paraguay

Brazil Peru

Chile Suriname

Columbia Uruguay

Ecuador Venezuela

French Guiana

Venezuela

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Use your map of South America to answer the following questions:

Which countries are located furthest south?

Which country spreads furthest towards the east?

Which countries are along the west coast?

Which countries border Columbia?

Which countries have no coastline?

How many countries border Brazil? Why do you think so many countries border this single country?

What do we know about the people of South America?

The people of South America have many different origins. Over hundreds over years, settlers from the continents of Europe, Africa and Asia have moved to live alongside the Native Americans who have lived there for thousands of years. The descendants of the very first Native Americans mostly live in the more mountainous countries — Columbia, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.

We know that the physical geography of South America is very varied. The areas of rainforest, mountains and deserts are difficult for people to live within, but some do live there; in small villages where the land is mostly used for farming. In contrast, most people live in the very large cities near to the coasts. The physical geography of South America means that in some places the population is high and crowded together whereas in others, the population is low and spread out.

Across South America, most people speak the Latin-based languages Spanish and Portuguese which were brought by the European invaders. However, many people also speak a range of Native American languages. Some of these languages are more common than others and some are recognised as official languages but others are not. Religion, in comparison, is not particularly varied. Most people are a type of Christian known as Roman Catholic but there are other religions found across South America. You may have heard of some of them before but many South Americans also worship traditional Native American or African gods and spirits.