Alder Class Learning
English
In the summer term, we will be focusing on writing different genres for different purposes and audiences. We will be looking at writing instructions, explanations and Non Chronological reports about various topics. We will also be looking at the features of persuasive letter writing and balanced arguments.
We will be exploring the features of Fantasy stories and applying them to our own writing- hopefully creating fantastic descriptions of characters and setting to engage our readers!
Throughout the whole term, we will be focusing heavily on our spelling and grammar knowledge, showing that we can apply varied sentence structures, clauses and language features to name but a few to our writing!
In the build up to the Key Stage 2 SAT’s, we will develop our reading and comprehension skills. We will use our inference skills to try and understand the actions and emotions of characters for example. We will also be identifying vocabulary that adds interest for the reader.
There are many links on our class page to help with revision of specific skills- go and have a look and make sure your ask for help with anything that you may be struggling with!
Throughout the term, Year 6 will be focusing on our spelling and grammar and developing our understanding of answering 2 and 3 mark questions within the Reading SATs tests.
Maths
This term, we will be focusing heavily on statistics & shape, space and measure.
We will be investigating various ways to present data, then analysing the information in order to answer questions. We will make comparisons between sets of data and generalise statements about what the information is showing us via line graphs, bar charts and pie charts.
We will hopefully secure our shape recognition, exploring the properties of both 2D and 3D shapes and then applying these properties to challenging puzzles and problems. Year 6 will also focus more on translating and reflecting shapes within a mirror line.
We will be using our understanding of converting units of measurement to help us problem solve and also applying our understanding in real life concepts such as recipes.
Year 6 will take a closer look at the tricky questions found in the reasoning papers and hopefully becoming more confident in our answers.
If all that wasn’t enough, we will also be working on our arithmetic skills- using strategies that help us reach answers more efficiently!
Science
In Science, we will be looking at Earth and Space. We will explore theories for a flat and spherical earth, develop our understanding of the planets and the solar system and track the cycles of the moon.
Foundation Subjects
In History, our focus this term is Ancient Greece- here we will explore the beliefs and traditions of Ancient Greeks, research Gods and Goddesses and present information in various ways. We will also be looking at the birth of democracy and making comparisons to modern day countries.
In Art, we will be developing our skills in drawing and also designing or own new inventions.
Miss Moss will deliver geography this term; we will be looking at ‘Why do Oceans matter?’-researching and exploring the world’s oceans and what they provide.
Miss Moss will also be teaching our DT for this term, we will be looking at various toys of the past and then designing and making our own electrical circuit handheld game.
