Our Learning
English
In the AUTUMN TERM:
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We will start the term of with a writing task: - Baseline Assessment based on a Summer Holiday Recount. We will also assess SPAG and Reading to ascertain levels of attainment,
Shakespeare We will read a range of Shakespeare's works and write/ perform own play! We will focus on Macbeth and Twelfth Night. We will enjoy a Visit from the Young Shakespeare Company who will perform Macbeth in the school hall. We will also link our work on the Tudors and write a diary from the viewpoint of Henry VIII.
Boy in the Tower We will focus on this amazing story to insprie our writing - we will produce character and setting descriptions as well as a narrative (predictive chapter).
Black History Month
Non-Chronological Report –Lewis Hamilton |
Spelling – we will follow a new Y6 spelling scheme from EMILE- which focuses on statutory vocabulary as well as spelling rules and grammar.
We will practise writing at the expected standard - you can see what your child needs to include in their writing to reach the expected standard or beyond by clicking here.
We will develop our reading skills - to practise using inference, summarising and prediction- using a whole class book as well as our SATs book texts.
PLEASE ALSO SEE THE SPAG CONTENT OVERVIEW BELOW
Science
In Science this term we will be learning about:
LIFE CYCLES AND REPRODUCTION
Exploring the life cycles of plants and animals and the life process of reproduction.
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe the life cycle of a plant, including the reproductive stage.
- Describe the life cycle of a mammal.
- Describe the life cycle of a bird and compare it with that of a mammal.
- Describe the life cycle of an amphibian.
- Describe the life cycle of an insect and compare it with that of an amphibian.
- Describe asexual reproduction in plants.
Lesson 1: Life cycles and reproduction in plants
Lesson 2: Life cycle of a mammal
Lesson 3: Life cycle of a bird
Lesson 4: Life cycle of an amphibian
Lesson 5: Life cycle of an insect
Lesson 6: Asexual reproduction in plants
FORCES AND SPACE: UNBALANCED FORCES
Investigating gravity, friction, air and water resistance and their effects.
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe gravity and its effects.
- Describe the relationship between mass and gravity.
- Describe air resistance and its effects.
- Describe friction and its effects.
- Describe water resistance and its effects.
- Describe the relationship between surface area and air and water resistance.
- Explain how to make an object aerodynamic or streamlined.
- Describe the effects of levers, pulleys and simple machines on movement.
Lesson 1: Gravity
Lesson 2: Air resistance
Lesson 3: Water resistance
Lesson 4: Friction
Lesson 5: Levers, pulleys and gears (Part 1)
Lesson 6: Levers, pulleys and gears (Part 2)
Maths
In the AUTUMN TERM, we will follow White Rose Maths planning as well as revise some skills that need repeating from YEAR 5.
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Units to be covered:
PLACE VALUE ADDITION & SUBTRACTION MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION FRACTIONS POSITION & DIRECTION |
We will have regular Arithmetic and X Table checks to monitor progress with the new content taught.
See our MEDIUM TERM PLAN for more detail!
Foundation Subjects
In History this term, we will learn all about The Tudors!
Geograpghy lessons will focus on What life is like in the Alps.
We will develop skills in netball and Dance in PE.
Please see our MEDIUM TERM PLANS to find out about our other foundation subject learning this term!
Throughout the term we will carry out investigations in Science lessons to develop our scientific skills further and apply what we have learned.
Sc5/1 Working Scientifically
During years 5 and 6, pupils should be taught to use the following practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the programme of study content:
Sc5/1.1 planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
Sc5/1.2 taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision
Sc5/1.3 recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, and bar and line graphs
Sc5/1.4 using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests
Sc5/1.5 reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations
Sc5/1.6 identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.