PE: Newcombe Ball and Swimming PE: Netball and Athletics Carnival preparation PE: Dance PE: AFL 4 Olive 4 Aqua 4 Amber 4 Violet Learning Centre Thursday 11:00 – 12:00 Borrowing Wednesday 12:15 Friday 1:30-2:30 Borrowing Wednesday 9:00 Friday 1:30 – 2:30 Borrowing Tuesday 9:00 Thursday 11:00-12:00 Borrowing Thursday 12:00 Arabic Monday – Friday 2:30 – 3:00 Term 2 Overview. is a term overview for the work carried out for each subject in Year Four. You will also receive a similar outline at the beginning of terms 3 and 4. KLA Outcome Description Unit Outline English Speaking and Listening EN2-1A communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts by adopting a range of roles in group, classroom, school and community contexts. EN2-6B Identifies the effect of purpose and audience on spoken texts, distinguishes between different forms of English and identifies organisational patterns and features. Reading and Viewing Reading and Viewing Texts EN2-4A Uses an increasing range of skills, strategies and knowledge to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts on increasingly challenging topics in different media and technologies. EN2-8B Identifies and compares different types of texts when reading and viewing and shows an understanding of purpose, audience and subject matter. Speaking Listening Students will participate in a range of activities where they are required to speak and listen in group and paired situations. Students will present an Environmental package to the class in Science lessons (speaking) and will to listen to an audio based on living and non-living things. Students will answer questions from an audio presentation. This unit is integrated from the science unit topic ‘Living World’. Reading Students will participate in various reading experiences including 40 minutes of literacy Monday - Thursday. Skills and strategies will be developed in various reading lessons using Shared and Guided Reading. Students will have reading groups four times a week for forty minutes. Examples of activities include: Comprehension Story Maps Vocabulary Discussions Grammar and Punctuation Role
Writing and Representing Producing Texts EN2-2A Plans, composes and reviews a range of texts that are more demanding in terms of topic, audience and language. EN2-7B Identifies and uses language forms and features in their own writing appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts. Spelling EN2-5A Uses a range of strategies, including knowledge of letter–sound correspondences and common letter patterns, to spell familiar and some unfamiliar words Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary EN2-9B Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts. Thinking Imaginatively, Creatively and Interpretively EN2-10C Thinks imaginatively, creatively and interpretively about information, ideas and texts when responding to and composing text. Handwriting and Using Digital Technologies EN2-3A Uses effective handwriting and publishes texts using digital technologies. Expressing Themselves EN2-11D Responds to and composes a range of texts that express viewpoints of the world similar to and different from their own. Reflecting on Learning Talking and Listening activities They are also expected to read at home every night for 20 minutes. Writing: Students will be exploring the concepts of courage, discrimination and equal rights in visual and printed literature. Students will incorporate these key themes into their imaginative, persuasive and informative writing. The following texts will be explored: ‘Tough Stuff’ by Kirsty Murray ‘Stepping Stones’ by Margriet Ruurs ‘Say Yes’ by Jennifer Castles Spelling Students will receive a new spelling list at the start of each week and will be tested on Thursday. Each student will have their own set quota. Students will move up a quota after achieving full marks over two consecutive weeks. Students will complete Handwriting lessons within their literacy blocks to teach them correct letter formation using NSW Foundation Style Handwriting. Students are beginning to use cursive handwriting and are working towards getting their pen license. When they have mastered cursive handwriting, they will be given their pen license.
Mathematics Number and Algebra Fractions and decimals MA24NA applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits Measurement and Geometry Time MA213MG reads and records time in intervals and converts between hours, minutes and seconds Length MA29MG measures, records, compares and estimates lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres, and measures, compares and records temperatures Area MA2 10MG measures, records, compares and estimates areas using square centimetres and square metres Fractions Model, Compare and represent Real- life decimals Portioning decimals in tenths, hundredths and thousandths Students will focus on: am and pm Notation Time to the Minute am and pm Notation Calendar, Convert Between Units of Time, Timetables Problem Solving, Timelines Position of Objects Compass Points Using a Legend Using Coordinates Using a Scale, Describing Paths Mapping Scale, Compass Direction Maps Measuring length in Millimetres, Centimetres and Metres Measuring Perimeter Representing length decimal notation Metric for Length Temperature Using Square Centimetres Area & Perimeter Using Square Centimetres Area Using Square Metres Finding Areas of Rectangles Square Centimetres The Square Metre Religion Religion Studies in Religion are based on Christianity and in particular the Maronite faith. The students will study the Feast Days and important times of the religious calendar, whilst also studying the Bible and its teachings. The topics studied follow the Sharing Our document developed by the 24C6-01 Identifies experiences they experienced death in the forms of sadness, hurt, anger, frustration and new life in the form of acceptance, reconciliation with others, peace and inspiration 24C6-02 Read, analyse and compare the different accounts of the resurrection to study how the disciples and followers of Jesus experienced new life through their belief in the risen Jesus New Life Students will be focusing on: Death, new life and Resurrection. Emotions, how to deal with and making peace through the knowledge of new life. ‘The Very Best of Friends’ by Margaret Wild will allow relationships, feelings and the importance of memories to be explored. Moments of Death and new ones. Students will explore the passing of and the resurrection. The Structure of the Mass Students will be recognizing the key elements of a celebration. They will recall and sequence the key parts of the
ST2-4WSinvestigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Values & Attitudes V1 refers to a sense of their own worth and dignity; V2 respects the right of others to hold different values and attitudes from their own; V3 enjoys a sense of belonging; V4 increasingly accepts responsibility for personal and community health; V6 commits to realising their full potential. Skill Outcomes Decision making: DMS2.2 decisions as an individual and as a group member Interacting: INS2.3 makes positive contributions in group activities Problem solving: PSS2.5 uses a range of problem-solving strategies Growth & Development GDS2.9 Describes life changes and associated feelings SLS2.13 Discusses how safe practices promote personal wellbeing Values and Attitudes V3 Enjoys a of belonging V5 Willingly participates in regular physical activity V6 Commits to realising their full potential Moving MOS2.4 Displays a focus on quality of movement in applying movement skills to a variety of familiar and new situations Active Lifestyle ALS2.6 Discusses the relationship between regular and varied physical activity and health Students will focus on: Personal Identity Recognising strengths and limitations Developing strengths Setting goals Recognising attributes of self and others Confronting problems Feelings about self Positive self-talk Gender images/expectations Physical Education: Athletics Carnival Skill Game: Net Ball Creative Arts Visual Arts DAS2.1- Performs dances from a range of contexts demonstrating movement skills, expressive qualities and an understanding of the elements of dance Dance –Students will be learning about rhythm, timing, space, dynamics and relationship of a selected dance. Once they have viewed the dance and understood the concept and style, they
DAS2.2- Explores, selects and combines movement using the elements of dance to communicate ideas, feelings or moods DAS2.3- Gives personal opinions about the use of elements and meaning in their own and others’ dances. VAS2.1 - Represents the qualities of experiences and things that are interesting or beautiful by choosing among aspects of subject matter. VAS2.2 -Uses the forms to suggest the qualities of subject matter VAS2.3 Acknowledges artists make artworks for different reasons and various interpretations are possible. VAS2.4 -Identifies connections between subject matter in artworks, what they refer to & appreciates the use of particular techniques - Takes on and sustains roles in a variety of drama forms to express meaning in a wide range of imagined situations. DRAS2.2- Builds the action of the drama by using the elements of drama, (dramatic tension, contrast, symbol, time, space, focus, mood) movement and voice skills. Contexts. - Sequences the action of the drama to create meaning for an audience. DRAS2.4 - Responds to, and interprets drama experiences and performances. will then create their own version of a chosen dance and perform it in class. Visual Arts Students will focus on Picasso’s “Weeping Woman”. They will study the cubist technique and use it to create Picasso painting using oil pastels. Students view the Nazar Ali Badr’s stone images from the book ‘Stepping Stones” and discuss the different feelings they represent. Students choose an image they want to recreate and collect resources accordingly. They can complete the sculpture of assembled stones using various construction techniques and spatial arrangements suited to the interpretation of their subject matter in sculpture. Discuss the incorporates improvisation and role play, dialogue and narration. Students present freeze frames, demonstrating confidence in gesture, movement and voice skills.