Year 4 English Lessons – 4th May 2020

https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/year-4/#schedule

Oak National Academy is an online school funded by the government to support home learning.

The lessons are designed in steps that build upon each other; therefore, they should be completed in sequential order.

Each lesson contains a starter quiz, video input, activity sheet and a finishing quiz. The lesson sequences include a key text, reading comprehension, spellings, grammar and a writing activity.

We are following the scheme two weeks in arears so we can start from the beginning of the schedule.

Complete the quiz, watch the video, have a go at the activities (Challenge2) then finish with the second quiz.

We have provided a support activity (Challenge 1) if your child is finding the lesson tricky, and a challenge activity (Challenge 3) if your child completes the Oak worksheet very quickly.

You do not need to print the worksheets; your child could write their answers on a separate piece of paper.

Activities that could be completed on the worksheet have been saved as word documents on the class page so you could complete them in Word and save them on your computer. These have been saved as ‘Challenge 1’, ‘Challenge 2’ and Challenge 3’.

As this is a four-day week due to bank holiday, we suggest skipping lesson 2 (Tuesday) in this sequence as we covered the content in class recently.

Learning Unit

Oak National Academy - Year 4 - Week 1 - 20th April - Poetry

Key Text The Magic Box by Kit Wright (Page 2)

You can watch Kit Wright perform the poem on BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zkpmhyc

Spellings Homophones and near homophones: accept, except, affect, effect, peace, piece

Lesson Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Challenge 3

1 (Monday) Poetry: Reading Comprehension – Word Meaning

Synonyms Page 3

Synonyms and antonyms Page 4

Synonyms and antonyms Page 5

2 (Wednesday) Features of PoetrySimiles and onomatopoeia Page 6

Similes, metaphors and onomatopoeia Page 7

Similes, metaphors and onomatopoeia Page 8

3 (Thursday) SPAG focus: Expanded Noun Phrases

Expanded Noun Phrases Page 9

Expanded Noun Phrases Page 10

Expanded Noun Phrases Page 11

4 (Friday) Poetry: Write a repetitive poem

Complete the verses Page 12

Write a poem Page 13

Write a poem Page 14

Upload for Feedback

Please upload your repetitive poem. You can either handwrite it and upload a photo, or you could type it onto the template that has been set as a 2do on Purple Mash.

If possible, please upload your learning by the end of the day on Thursday.

Instructions on how to use Purple Mash are in the folder on the school website: Children > Class Pages > Purple Mash

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T he Magic Box I will put in the boxthe swish of a silk sari on a summer night,fire from the nostrils of a Chinese dragon,the tip of a tongue touching a tooth.

I will put in the boxa snowman with a rumbling bellya sip of the bluest water from Lake Lucerenea leaping spark from an electric fish.

I will put into the boxthree violet wishes spoken in Gujarati,the last joke of an ancient uncle,and the first smile of a baby.

I will put into the boxa fifth season and a black sun,a cowboy on a broomstickand a witch on a white horse.

My box is fashioned from ice and gold and steel, with stars on the lid and secrets in the corners.Its hinges are the toe joints of dinosaurs.

I shall surf in my box on the great high-rolling breakers of the wild Atlantic,then wash ashore on a yellow beach the colour of the sun. by Kit Wright

Monday Challenge 1 - Synonyms

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Match the word from the poem to the correct synonym.

A synonym is a word having the same (or nearly the same) meaning as another word.

For example:

Word from the poem: ancient

Synonym: elderly

Word from the poem Synonym

wild confidential

great immense

first created

leaping jumping

secrets fierce

fashioned initial

Find three more words from the poem and write a synonym for each.

Word from the poem Synonym

Monday Challenge 2 – Synonyms and Antonyms

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Match the word from the poem to the correct synonym and antonym.

A synonym is a word having the same (or nearly the same) meaning as another word.

An antonym is a word which has the opposite (or nearly opposite) meaning.

For example:

Word from the poem: ancient

Synonym: elderly

Antonym: young

Synonym Word from the poem Antonym

confidential wild small

immense great public

created first tame

jumping leaping last

fierce secrets dismantled

initial fashioned falling

Find three more words from the poem and write a synonym and antonym for each.

Synonym Word from the poem Antonym

Monday Challenge 3 – Synonyms and Antonyms

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Find a synonym and antonym for each of these words from the poem.

A synonym is a word having the same (or nearly the same) meaning as another word.

An antonym is a word which has the opposite (or nearly opposite) meaning.

For example:

Word from the poem: ancient

Synonym: elderly

Antonym: young

Synonym Word from the poem Antonym

wild

great

first

leaping

secrets

fashioned

Find three more words from the poem and write a synonym and antonym for each.

Synonym Word from the poem Antonym

Wednesday Challenge 1 – Similes and onomatopoeia

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A simile is used to make a direct comparison. It is usually in a phrase that begins with the words ‘as’ or ‘like’. For example, yellow like the sun.

A metaphor is also a comparison. However, it states one thing is another thing. For example, the snow is a white blanket.

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates its sound.

1. Identify from the following phrases, which is a simile or metaphor.

Example Simile or Metaphor?

I wandered as lonely as a cloud.

The alligators’ teeth are white daggers.

The moon is a white balloon.

His eyes shone like diamonds.

The wind is a howling wolf.

The ballerina is a swan.

2. Read the description and match it with an onomatopoeia.

Description Onomatopoeia

Falling over in the playground ding dong

A door closing abruptly buzz

Dropping a glass ouch

A bee collecting pollen smash

The sound of a doorbell bang

3. Choose one of your favourite animals. Try writing a simile and onomatopoeia about its appearance, how it moves or how it sounds.

For example: A tiger

Simile: Teeth as sharp as knives

Onomatopoeia: Roar!

Wednesday Challenge 2 – Similes, metaphors and onomatopoeia

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A simile is used to make a direct comparison. It is usually in a phrase that begins with the words ‘as’ or ‘like’. For example, yellow like the sun.

A metaphor is also a comparison. However, it states one thing is another thing. For example, the snow is a white blanket.

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates its sound.

1. Identify from the following phrases, which is a simile or metaphor.

Example Simile or Metaphor?

I wandered as lonely as a cloud.

The alligators’ teeth are white daggers.

The moon is a white balloon.

His eyes shone like diamonds.

The wind is a howling wolf.

The ballerina is a swan.

2. Read the description and write an onomatopoeia for each one.

Description Onomatopoeia

Falling over in the playground

A door closing abruptly

Dropping a glass

A bee collecting pollen

The sound of a doorbell

3. Choose one of your favourite animals. Try writing a simile, a metaphor and onomatopoeia about its appearance, how it moves or how it sounds.

For example: A tiger

Simile: Teeth as sharp as knives

Metaphor: Fur that burns bright in the jungle.

Onomatopoeia: Roar!

Wednesday Challenge 3 – Similes, metaphors and onomatopoeia

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A simile is used to make a direct comparison. It is usually in a phrase that begins with the words ‘as’ or ‘like’. For example, yellow like the sun.

A metaphor is also a comparison. However, it states one thing is another thing. For example, the snow is a white blanket.

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates its sound.

1. Identify from the following phrases, which is a simile or metaphor. Can you add some of your own?

Example Simile or Metaphor?

I wandered as lonely as a cloud.

The alligators’ teeth are white daggers.

The moon is a white balloon.

His eyes shone like diamonds.

The wind is a howling wolf.

The ballerina is a swan.

2. Read the description and write an onomatopoeia for each one. Can you add some of your own?

Description Onomatopoeia

Falling over in the playground

A door closing abruptly

Dropping a glass

A bee collecting pollen

The sound of a doorbell

3. Short burst write: Write a description of your favourite animals including a simile, a metaphor and onomatopoeia.

Thursday Challenge 1 – Expanded Noun Phrases

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An expanded noun phrase is a phrase made up of a noun and at least one adjective. If one or more adjectives are listed to describe the noun, a comma should be added to separate the adjectives.

1. Identify the expanded noun phrase in each sentence.

Sentence Noun Phrase

Sarah read a fascinating book.

The spider had eight long, furry legs.

James enjoyed looking at the bright stars in the night.

Sally picked a pretty flower from the garden.

The cat curled up next to the nice, warm fire.

2. Choose an adjective to expand these nouns. Can you add more than one?

Adjectives Nouns

mysterious, haunted house

bun

child

garden

gate

3. Think about the poem: The Magic Box. What items would you like to put into your box?Create some expanded noun phrases that you might like to include in a poem of your own.For example: a glittering horn from a magical unicorn

Thursday Challenge 2 – Expanded Noun Phrases

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An expanded noun phrase is a phrase made up of a noun and at least one adjective. If one or more adjectives are listed to describe the noun, a comma should be added to separate the adjectives.

1. Identify the expanded noun phrase in each sentence.

Sentence Noun Phrase

Sarah read a fascinating book.

The spider had eight long, furry legs.

James enjoyed looking at the bright stars in the night.

Sally picked a pretty flower from the garden.

The cat curled up next to the nice, warm fire.

2. Choose an adjective to expand these nouns. Can you add more than one?

Adjectives Nouns

house

bun

child

garden

gate

3. Think about the poem: The Magic Box. What items would you like to put into your box?Create some expanded noun phrases that you might like to include in a poem of your own.For example: a glittering horn from a magical unicorn

Thursday Challenge 3 – Expanded Noun Phrases

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An expanded noun phrase is a phrase made up of a noun and at least one adjective. If one or more adjectives are listed to describe the noun, a comma should be added to separate the adjectives.

1. Identify the expanded noun phrase in each sentence.

Sentence Noun Phrase

Sarah read a fascinating book.

The spider had eight long, furry legs.

James enjoyed looking at the bright stars in the night.

Sally picked a pretty flower from the garden.

The cat curled up next to the nice, warm fire.

2. Choose adjectives to expand these nouns. Remember to use commas.

Adjectives Nouns

house

bun

child

garden

gate

3. Think about the poem: The Magic Box. What items would you like to put into your box?Short burst write: Describe the items you would put in your Magic Box using expanded noun phrases.

Friday Challenge 1 – Write a repetitive poem

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What would you put into your box? Write your own version of the poem.

Verse 1 – Mythical or Magical Creatures

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

The flaming orange feather from an exquisite phoenix,

Mysterious footprints from an elusive yeti,

Magical wishes escaping from a fairy’s wand.

I will put into the box,

The ________________________ from a _______________ ogre,

___________________________ from a _________________ werewolf,

__________________________ from a unicorn’s __________

Verse 2 – Nature

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

The rumble of thunder on a stormy night,

Sparkling ice crystals from a silver snowflake,

The tip of a fin from a great white shark.

I will put in the box,

The ____________________ of rainbows on a ____________ day,

____________________________ from a ___________________ waterfall,

The _________________________ from a ______________________ dolphin.

Verse 3 – Human Characteristics

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

A curly lock of hair from a new born baby,

An instant infectious smile,

And an abundance of love.

I will put in my box,

A _______________ from a ______________ joke,

A _________________________ laugh,

And a ________________________ smile.

Friday Challenge 2 - Write a repetitive poem

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What would you put into your box? Write your own version of the poem.

Verse 1 – Mythical or Magical Creatures

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

The flaming orange feather from an exquisite phoenix,

Mysterious footprints from an elusive yeti,

Magical wishes escaping from a fairy’s wand.

Suggestions for your verse 1: phoenix, unicorn, yeti, werewolf, leprechaun, fairy, ogre

Verse 2 – Nature

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

The rumble of thunder on a stormy night,

Sparkling ice crystals from a silver snowflake,

The tip of a fin from a great white shark.

Suggestions for your verse 2: thunder, rainbow, volcano, waterfall, shark, snowflake, river

Verse 3 – Human Characteristics

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

A curly lock of hair from a new born baby,

An instant infectious smile,

And an abundance of love.

Suggestions for your verse 3: love, laughter, baby, tears, joke, sneeze, smile

Friday Challenge 3 - Write a repetitive poem

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What would you put into your box? Write your own version of the poem.

Verse 1 – Mythical or Magical Creatures

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

The flaming orange feather from an exquisite phoenix,

Mysterious footprints from an elusive yeti,

Magical wishes escaping from a fairy’s wand.

Verse 2 – Nature

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

The rumble of thunder on a stormy night,

Sparkling ice crystals from a silver snowflake,

The tip of a fin from a great white shark.

Verse 3 – Human Characteristics

WAGOLL: I will put in the box,

A curly lock of hair from a new born baby,

An instant infectious smile,

And an abundance of love.

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