English: Writing

Our first genre focus will be Play Scripts. Through this we will demonstrate that we can write effectively for a range of purposes and audiences, selecting language that shows good awareness of the reader. Our knowledge of the features of a play script and formality changes between scene setting, narrative and character voice will be developed. We will also explore how a character's thoughts and feelings can be conveyed through what they say and what they do.

The main areas of focus for our non-narrative writing will be a Non-Chronological report on a mythical creature. We will be selecting a formal language that shows good awareness of the reader and using a range of devices to build cohesion within and across a paragraph - we will also use higher order connective phrases. In addition to this, a range of sentence structures and formal language will be developed.

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Maths: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

In Maths, we will continue our work on Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, focussing on equivalents and ordering.  This will be followed by learning how to work out find fractions and percentages of amounts. This will include working with decimals and fractions in real world contexts – linked to measures including money.

Once this is complete, our focus will be on Measure - Area, Perimeter and Volume.  We will be following and finding rules for calculating the area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms before looking at  perimeter with a wide range of shapes. We will also learn how to calculate the volume of a shape.

Finally, we will look at statistics and learn to draw and interpret a wide range of graphs and charts. In addition, we will learn about averages and calculate the mean, median, mode and range of a data set.

Vocabulary: equivalent  order  compare  convert   area perimeter volume  perpendicular parallel  parallelogram  average   mean   median   mode   range

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Science - Animals including humans

We will identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood, and design and conduct experiments around pulse rate and blood flow.

In addition, we will recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way our bodies function. 

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Other Curriculum Areas

Geography – North and South America

In this unit we will explore megacities and compare rural and urban life in different regions of both North and South America before considering the motives for migration from one to another.  The children will also complete a detailed case study of favelas and how the stereotypes of these settlements can be challenged.

Vocabulary: combined population megacity natural disasters sustain populous makeshift favelas grid locate four-figure grid reference outskirts sewers stereotypes portrayed

Computing – Big Data

Understanding about the use of big data including barcodes, QR codes, infrared, and RFID technologies. Children will create and scan their own QR codes, manipulate real-time data in spreadsheets, and present their findings. They also analyse transport data to understand its usefulness to commuters.

Vocabulary: algorithm barcode Boolean brand chip commuter contactless data encrypt infrared proximity QR code QR scanner radio waves RFID signal spreadsheet systems analyst transmission wireless

Religion and World Views – Why is there suffering?

Interpreting and exploring different sources of wisdom and beliefs about why there is suffering in the world. Children consider their own and others’ ideas using critical thinking skills.

In this unit, children will explain connections between biblical texts and the idea of God’s covenant with his people, using theological terms.  They will go on to show how Christians put their beliefs about living as the People of God into practice in different ways; for example, through the Five Marks of Mission, in the community and individually. Finally, they will weigh up how Christian ideas about justice relate to the issues, problems and opportunities of their own lives and the world today, developing insights of their own.

Vocabulary: contradictory Fall free will suffering temptation

MFL - French – Meet My French Family

This unit draws on vocabulary and grammar previously learnt, introduces family and relations vocabulary, the possessive adjective, my, and how to express likes and dislikes. Children learn that they can compose a written composition by recycling and re-ordering known words and phrases and the unit culminates in pupils producing a piece of written work, in French, describing members of a family, their looks, their ages, their birthdays and their likes and dislikes.

PSHE - Citizenship

In this unit, the children will be learning about: human rights, food choices and the environment, caring for others, recognising discrimination, valuing diversity and national democracy.

Vocabulary: authority conflict earn expectation grief grieving protected characteristics  resolve respect stereotype

D and T -  Textiles: Design a Waistcoat

Using a combination of textile skills such as attaching fastenings, appliqué and decorative stitches, children design, assemble and decorate a waistcoat for a chosen purpose.

Vocabulary: annotate decorate design criteria fabric target customer waistcoat waterproof

PE - Dance and Tennis

Indoor: Dance

In dance, we will develop skills in a variety of different sequenced movements using our whole bodies.  We will build upon prior learning and apply this knowledge to compose and perform individual and group sequences. We will also evaluate performance and suggest ways to improve.

Key Vocabulary: Rhythm    dynamics    beat   level   motif   direction    cannon   speed   choreography   unison   duet    solo   performance    choreographic devices   modify    develop    adapt 

Outdoor: Tennis

In tennis, we will develop skills in striking, throwing, balance, footwork and movement. We will learn about the different shots and techniques and apply this knowledge to competitive games. We will also evaluate performance and suggest ways to improve.

Key Vocabulary: serve   forehand backhand volley smash court baseline drop shot footwork coordination control follow through positioning