YEAR 4
- Curriculum Skills and Theme Map
AUTUMN
SPRING
SUMMER
Focus/Theme
Roman Empire and
the impact on Britain
Heroes
Indus Valley
Under the sea
The wild west
South America
ENGLISH:
READING
Autumn 1
Reading
- Retell some stories
orally.
- Retrieve and record
information from
non-fiction.
Autumn 2
Reading
- Identifying main
ideas drawn from
more than one
paragraph and
summarising these.
- Predicting what
might happen from
details stated and
implied.
- Asking questions to
improve their
understanding of a
text.
- Using dictionaries
to check the meaning
of words that they
have read.
Spring 1
Reading
- Checking that the
text makes sense
to them, discussing
their
understanding and
explaining the
meaning of words
in context.
Spring 2
Reading
- Identifying how
language, structure,
and presentation
contribute to
meaning.
- Recognising some
different forms of
poetry.
- Discussing words
and phrases that
capture the reader’s
interest and
imagination.
- Using dictionaries
to check the meaning
of words that they
have read.
Summer 1
Reading
- Identifying
themes and
conventions in a
wide range of
books preparing
poems and play
scripts to read
aloud and to
perform, showing
understanding
through intonation,
tone, volume and
action.
Summer 2
Reading
- Increasing their
familiarity with a
wide range of
books, including
fairy stories,
myths and legends,
and retelling some
of these orally.
- Using
dictionaries to
check the meaning
of words that they
have read.
- Listening to and
discussing a wide
range of fiction,
poetry, plays, nonfiction and
reference books
or textbooks.
- Using dictionaries
to check the meaning
of words that they
have read.
- Drawing inferences
such as inferring
character’s feelings,
thoughts and motives
from their actions,
and justifying
inferences with
evidence.
- Using dictionaries
to check the
meaning of words
that they have
read.
- Reading books
that are
structured in
different ways and
reading for a range
of purposes.
- Using
dictionaries to
check the meaning
of words that they
have read.
YEAR 4
- Curriculum Skills and Theme Map
ENGLISH:
TEXTS
Non-fiction books
relating to the
Roman Empire and
the impact on Britain.
Non-fiction – famous
heroes and local
heroes
Stories from
different cultures
Non-fiction books
about the Indus
Valley
Hans Christian
Anderson – Little
Mermaid
Fictional stories
about sea life or
creatures
Fictional stories
about the wild west
Non-fiction books
about Cowboys/ Red
Indians
Non-fiction books
about South
America, the
environment and
rainforests
Fictional stories
about Rainforests
ENGLISH:
WRITING
- Punctuation
- Alphabetical order
- Clause
- Subordinate clause
- Direct speech
- Conjunctions
- Consonants and
vowels
- Fronted adverbials
- Commas
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Recounts
- Creative writing
- Diary entry
- Newspaper report
- Letter writing
- Explanation texts
- Non-chronological/
chronological reports
- Punctuation
- Plural nouns
- Possessive
apostrophe
- Conjunctions
- Present tense
- Past tense
- Paragraphs
- Nouns and pronouns
- Creative writing
- Persuasive writing
- Instructions
- Explanation texts
- Non-chronological
reports
- Biography
- Leaflet
- Recounts
- Punctuation
- Myths and Legends
- Extending
sentences
- Conjunctions
- Paragraphs
- Expanded noun
phrases
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Verbs
- Verb inflections
- Fronted adverbials
- Direct speech
- Prefixes and
Suffixes
- Recounts
- Creative writing
- Diary entry
- Newspaper report
- Letter writing
- Explanation texts
- Non-chronological/
chronological reports
- Punctuation
- Alphabetical order
- Synonyms/
antonyms
- Myths and Legends
- Play scripts
- Word families
- Plurals
- Conjunctions
- Prepositions
- Paragraphs
- Direct speech
- Expanded noun
phrases
- Creative writing
- Recounts
- Discussion texts
- Letter writing
- Newspaper report
- Fairy tales
- Punctuation
- Determiners
- Fables and
Parables
- Synonyms/
antonyms
- Paragraphs
- Direct speech
- Expanded noun
phrases
- Creative writing
- Letter writing
-Wanted poster
- Instructions
- Leaflet
- Recounts
- Explanation texts
- Non-chronological/
chronological
reports
- Punctuation
- Determiners
- Play scripts
- Paragraphs
- Direct speech
- Expanded noun
phrases
- Conjunctions
- Prefixes and
Suffixes
- Argument writing
- Discussion texts
- Creative writing
- Leaflet
- Non-fiction book
- Biography
- Diary entry
- Non-chronological/
chronological
reports
YEAR 4
MATHS
Number: Place value
Mental and written
and rounding.
addition and
Mental addition and
subtraction.
subtraction.
Multiplication
Roman Numerals.
Multiplication and
Multiplication.
Multiplication and
division
Fractions
- Curriculum Skills and Theme Map
Number, place value
and rounding
Mental and written
addition and
subtraction
Mental and written
multiplication
Mental and written
division
Fractions and
decimals
Mental calculation
Written addition and
subtraction
Time
Written
multiplication and
division
Geometry
Data Handling and
measurement
Place value
Mental addition and
subtraction and
measures
Written addition
and subtraction
measures
Mental and written
multiplication and
division
Fractions
Areas of perimeter
of rectilinear shapes
and capacity
Mental calculations
Measures
Written addition
and subtraction
Mental and written
multiplication and
division
2D shapes, angles
and coordinates
Statistics
division.
Geometry
Geometry:
properties of shape.
Statistics: Data
SCIENCE
Key Learning
Animals including
humans (Au1)
Working
Scientifically
Key Learning
Electricity (Au2)
Working
Scientifically
Key Learning
States of matter
(Sp1)
Working
Scientifically
Key Learning
Animals including
humans (Sp2)
Water cycle
Working
Scientifically
Key Learning
Sound (Su1)
Working
Scientifically
Key Learning
Living things and
their habitats (Su2)
Working
Scientifically
HISTORY
Key Learning
- The founding of
Rome
- The Roman ruling
system
- The expansion of
the Roman Empire
- The impact on
Britain
Key Learning
- Lives of significant
historical figures –
Famous heroes
- Impact on society
- Comparison
between now and
then
Key Learning
- Way of life
- Clothing
- Food
- Buildings
- Wars
- Health
Key Learning
- Hans Christian
Anderson statue
- Historical figures
Key Learning
- Historical figures
- Red Indians
- Settlements
- Jobs
- Way of life
Key Learning
- The Mayans
- Way of life
- Buildings
- Justice
- Clothing
- Food
- Craftsmen
- Marriage
handling and time
YEAR 4
GEOGRAPHY
ART
- The fall of the
Roman Empire
- Julius Caesar’s
attempted invasion
- British resistance –
Boudicca
- Claudius
- Hadrian’s Wall
Key Learning
- Trade links
- World map and
continents
- Name and locate
countries and cities
of United Kingdom
(include hills,
mountains, coasts
and rivers)
- Past and present
geographical study
- Field work (Trip)
- Roads
- Changing coastline
- Plan a villa
Key Learning
- Sculpture (clay)
based on an artefact
- Sketching using
different materials
- Roman artists
- Evaluation
- Mosaics
- Patterns
- Curriculum Skills and Theme Map
Key Learning
- Compass points
Key Learning
- Volcanoes and
earthquakes
- Mountains
- Land use
Key Learning
- Climate zones
- Water cycle
- Maps
(Trip)
Key Learning
- Climate zones
- Natural resources
– Gold
- Maps
Key Learning
- Rainforests
- Equator
- Northern and
Southern
hemisphere
- Tropics of Cancer
and Capricorn
- Past and present
geographical study
- Climate zones
- Digital mapping
Key Learning
- Evaluation
- Light and shadow
- Line and mark
making
Key Learning
- Landscapes
- Evaluation
- Shape
Key Learning
- Landscapes
- Evaluation
- Propositions of fish
- Form
Key Learning
- Evaluation
- Space
- Sketching
Key Learning
- Henri Rossi
- Landscapes
- Evaluation
- Colour
- Create own
painting in
Rousseau’s style.
YEAR 4
- Curriculum Skills and Theme Map
- Roman pottery
Key Learning
- Design and
construct a Roman
Shield.
- Make a Roman
Treasure box.
- Food.
Key Learning
- Make your own
invention
- Make an alarm and
a torch
- Light up Christmas
card
Key Learning
- Make a 3D pyramid
- Make a Mayan
musical instrument
Key Learning
- Make 3D fish
- Moving (pop-up)
ocean scene
Key Learning
- Sewing
Key Learning
- Mola art on dyed
cloth
- Tribal Headdress
- Make dye from
natural ingredients
Key Learning
- Ukulele lessons
Key Learning
- Ukulele lessons
Key Learning
- Ukulele lessons
Key Learning
- Ukulele lessons
Key Learning
- Ukulele lessons
Key Learning
- Ukulele lessons
Key Learning
Communication and esafety
Key Learning
How computers work
Key Learning
Algorithms and
programming
Key Learning
Communication and esafety
Key Learning
Algorithms and
programming
Key Learning
Data and
information
PE
Key Learning
- Outdoor games
- OAA
Key Learning
- Gymnastics
- OAA
Key Learning
- Dance (Topic
related)
- Swimming
Key Learning
- Swimming
- Outdoor games
Key Learning
- Dance (Topic
related)
- Outdoor games
Key Learning
- Gymnastics
- Athletics
RE
Key Learning
Christianity
Topic related to the
Romans
Key Learning
Islam
Muhammad
Key Learning
Buddhism
Worship
Key Learning
Judaism
Jewish festival
Pesach-Passover
Key Learning
Hinduism
Worship
Key Learning
Sikhism
Worship
DT
MUSIC
COMPUTING
YEAR 4
PSHE
MfL
- Curriculum Skills and Theme Map
Key Learning
- Philosophy
- Debates regarding
Roman Empire
- Role of men and
women
Key Learning
- Philosophy
- Good to be me
Key Learning
- Philosophy
- Racial issues
Key Learning
- Philosophy
- Getting on and
falling out
Key Learning
- Philosophy
- Choices
Key Learning
- Philosophy
- Changes
Key Learning
Spanish
- Numbers/ Colours
- Greetings
- Names
- Feelings
- Age
Key Learning
Spanish
- Classroom
instructions
- Classroom objects
- Spanish song
Key Learning
Spanish
- Pets
- Animals
Key Learning
Spanish
- Classroom objects
- Days of the week
- Months of the year
Key Learning
Spanish
- Body parts
- Spanish song
Key Learning
Spanish
- Food
- Fruit