Thursday 4th June 2026
04.06.26
LC: To have quick recall of multiplication and division facts in the 9x table.
Adapted
LC: To understand the value of the tens and ones digits in a number
Thursday 4th June 2025
LC: To summarise the poem from more than one paragraph.
You are going to summarise the poem of Macavity.
Summarise the first verse.
Teacher Model:
Macavity's a Mystery Cat: he's called the Hidden Paw -
For he's the master criminal who can defy the Law.
He's the bafflement of Scotland Yard, the Flying Squad's despair:
For when they reach the scene of crime - Macavity's not there!
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Your turn
Summarise the rest of the poem.
mcavity poem double spaced handout.pdf
Adapted:
Read the story again and summarise it orally.
Now use the teacher model to help you write down 2 sentences about Macavity.
Teacher model:
Macavity is a very naughty cat.
When something goes missing or gets broken, people think Macavity did it.
He is very clever and always disappears before anyone can catch him.
Even when everyone knows he has been causing trouble, Macavity is nowhere to be seen!
Key idea: Macavity is a sneaky cat who gets up to lots of mischief and never gets caught.
Review
Sentence Doctor
Write these sentences with all of the spelling mistakes corrected.
Pleese move you're chair to the oposit posision.
Are groop used are nowlidg of grammer to inprove the story.
The shop has reguler opening ours but tooday it wos not possable two open.
Whot lookt like a ordinerry rock wos ackually a natrel cristal.
Learning
Focus: Y4 Statutory Words and personal spellings.
Use the Sticky Word Strategy Sticky Note Spelling to practise spelling these Y4 Statutory Words or any words on the year 4 list that you need to develop confidence with
breadth
possible
possess
possession
natural
opposite
Practise and Apply
Choose three of the words and write a sentence for each. Take care to spell all words correctly.
What Are Roots?
LC: Understanding roots, identity, and belonging.
Today we're thinking about roots.
When we hear the word "roots," we usually think of plants and trees. Roots grow underground and help a plant stay strong and healthy.
Tree Roots
What do roots do?
They:
- Hold the tree firmly in the ground.
- Take in water and nutrients.
- Help the tree survive storms.
Without roots, a tree would struggle to grow.
People Have Roots Too
People don't have roots underground, but we do have roots that help shape who we are.
Our roots can include:
- Our family
- Our home
- Our friends
- Our school
- Our experiences
- The values we learn
These roots help us feel connected and give us a sense of belonging.
Reflection Activity
Ask pupils:
- Who are the people that help you grow and learn?
- What places make you feel safe and happy?
- What values are important in your family?
Key Message
Just as strong roots help a tree grow, the people and experiences in our lives help us become strong, confident, and kind.
Closing Thought
Take a moment to think about one person who helps you grow and learn. Silently thank them for being one of your roots.