Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Life from an egg


Take a look at this video. Imagine you are one of the chicks breaking free from your egg. Can you write a short passage to explain your experience in your new world. Think about what you can see, hear, taste and feel. Don't forget to use adjectives, verbs and adverbs! I can't wait to read these.

Monday, 18 March 2013

Blogging

At Pontybrenin Primary we have been blogging for nearly two years! Can you write why you like blogging so much? What is the best part about blogging and what is the best thing you have blogged about? I can't wait to read your comments!


Monday, 18 February 2013

Year 4 Science

This term we have been learning about forces. Take a look at an investigation we have been doing today.



What force do you think we were investigating?

What do you think we found out?

Do you think this force is a useful force or not?

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Thinking Skills - "Pep Talk"

The video below is a “pep talk.” In the video you will hear from a young boy who calls himself the kid president.

Watch the video and leave a comment responding to one of the following:

- Something that you thought was inspiring.
- Something you agree with.
- Someone that encourages you!

Monday, 4 February 2013

Welcome Quad Bloggers


This week our blog is the focus of quad blogging with pupils from England and Australia visiting our class blog. Please feel free to read as much as you like and comment on anything you want to. Don't be afraid to ask questions and we will do our best to answer them. Each day I will add something new for you to look at. Enjoy!

Adding 3 digit numbers together

Last week we were learning how to add together 3 digit numbers using vertical columns.
Take a look at our methods.



Can you Solve these questions:

1) 142+126=

2) 328+124=

3) 612+119=

4) 382+139=

5) 674+280=

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Sci-fi Writing

Over the next few weeks we are going to be learning about the genre Science fiction or Sci-fi. Take a look at the battle scene below:



Can you write some exciting sentences/passage to describe some of the video? I look forward to reading your comments! May the force be with you.