Year 4 Home Learning English 16th June 2016 (for three weeks)
This week we have introduced the children to a new genre of
writing. We will be learning how to write a discussion text or a balanced
argument. The features will include:
1. A title in
the form of a question.
2. An opening
paragraph to introduce the topic
3. Arguments
and evidence for the question.
4. Arguments
and evidence against the question.
5. A final
summary and a personal opinion.
Over the next couple of weeks we would like the children to
prepare a short talk (no more than three minutes) – to follow the features
detailed above to present to the class. The children will be taught how to do
this in class but will need to prepare their talk at home. The talks will take
place in class from Tuesday 5th July onwards. The children may use
visual aids to support their presentation if they wish but the teachers are
marking their speaking skills and knowledge of the subject.
Children should choose to base their talk on one of the following
subjects:
1. Should animals
be kept in zoos?
2. Should all
children have school dinners?
3. Should
children be taught to swim at school?
4. Should all
families grow their own fruit and vegetables?
5. Should there
be a time / age limit on electronic devices for children?
6. Should the
voting age be reduced to 16?
7. Should
rainforests be cut down?
8. Should the
2022 football world cup be held in Qatar?
9. Child’s own
idea (but please check with your teacher).
There will be no maths home learning set for the next three weeks
as we will be expecting the children to plan, write and rehearse their
presentation. If you have any questions,
please contact your class teacher.
