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Our books for this term are linked to the Vikings and Norse mythology element of our topic. Others are linked to our science topic Earth and Space.

Arthur and the Golden Rope, by Joe Todd Stanton
Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman
The Darkest Dark, by Chris Hadfield
Exploring Space, by The Literacy Company
Planet Unknown (film), by Shawn Wang

We will aim to master the following writing skills:

Expanded noun phrases

Relative clauses

Use of adverbials to link paragraphs

Use of commas to clarify meaning

Consistent use of verb forms, including the present perfect

Brackets, dashes or commas to show parenthesis

Year 6 only:

Passive verbs

Use of appropriate grammar and vocabulary to enhance meaning

Formal speech and written struSynonymsctures, including the subjunctive

Colons or dashes to mark boundaries between independent clauses

Use of adverbials and conjunctions to build cohesion

Semi-colons

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We will continue to focus on our non-negotiable writing skills:

Every time the Y6 children write they should remember:

accurate punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas in lists and after fronted adverbials, punctuation for parenthesis and accurate speech punctuation)

legible, fluent and joined handwriting, even at speed, ensuring that capital letters and lower case letters are of a consistent size

accurate spelling of the Y3/4 statutory words and spelling patterns

accurate spelling of some of the Y5/6 statutory words and spelling patterns

Every time the Y5 children write they should remember:

accurate punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas in lists and after fronted adverbials)

legible, fluent and joined handwriting, ensuring that capital letters and lower case letters are of a consistent size

accurate spelling of the Y3/4 statutory words and spelling patterns

beginning to have accurate spelling of some of the Y5/6 statutory words and spelling patterns

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Year 5:

Fractions- Dividing to make fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, adding fractions, subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions and whole numbers

Decimals- Reading and writing decimals, comparing decimals, writing fractions as decimals, comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, rounding decimals

Percentages-Comparing quantities, finding percentages

Graphs-Reading tables, reading line graphs

Year 6:

Percentages - using percentages in real life situations

Algebra - writing algebraic expressions and using formulae

Area and perimeter - solving problems using 2d shapes

Geometry - investigating angles and properties of triangles and quadrilaterals. Drawing accurate shapes from given dimensions and angles.

Position and movement - negative number coordinates, describing translations and movement of shapes

Graphs and averages - using pie charts and line graphs. Calculating the mean.

This term we will be ensuring we are confident and ready for the SATs tests next term.

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Our first science topic for this term will be Forces. We will investigate:

Effects of balanced and unbalanced forces

Friction, water and air resistance, streamlining

Gravity

Machines, such as pulleys and levers

Later on in the term, we will study the Earth and space, including:

Earth's rotation and apparent motion of the sun

Motion of the Earth, moon and other planets in the solar system

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Using Coram Life Education, we will be equipping the children to make safe and informed decisions and helping them to develop a happy and healthy lifestyle.  This term's lessons will focus on rights and responsibilities, and staying safe.

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In history, we will study the development of Britain following the fall of the Roman Empire. This will include the settlement of England by Anglo-Saxons and Scots, and the struggle between Anglo-Saxons and Scots for control of the kingdom of England.

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In geography, we will develop our locational knowledge of European countries, particularly countries of origin of people who settled in Britain.

Children may enjoy playing online games to develop their locational knowledge, such as Europe: Countries - Map Quiz Game (geoguessr.com)

In human geography, we will study settlements, including land use, trade links, and natural resources.

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In French, we will study families and the home, including the names of rooms.

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We will have sports coaches for our PE lessons this term. Our PE sessions will include fitness, invasion games and gymnastics.

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Our focus will be on food technology as we create high-energy foods such as granola and flapjacks.

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In RE this term, children will learn about the beliefs, customs, stories and celebrations associated with Sikhism.

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Reading: In Y5/6, the expectation is that the children read every day for a minimum of twenty minutes.  This should be recorded in their Reading Records as home reading and should, ideally, be initialled by an adult.  Reading Records will be checked once a week by the class teacher.

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Art this term will be linked to our topic of Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. Children will use charcoal to portray historical figures, use print techniques to illustrate examples of historical artefacts, and produce still life pictures of food and utensils from the period in the style of Paul Cezanne and Mary Fedden.

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In computing , we will learn about spreadsheets and databases.

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We will be using the Charanga music scheme- this term's focus songs include Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Make You Feel My Love.

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Spelling: The children will be given weekly spellings to practise.  They will be given a paper copy of the relevant words and they will also be on Doodle.  Spelling tests will take place on Fridays.

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Doodle Learning: There are four areas of learning on this platform (maths, times tables, English and spelling) and the children are expected to access all four.  A minimum of thirty minutes at least five times a week should ensure that the children consolidate skills and stay in the green zones.