English

Writing

Non-fiction - Non-chronological report – The Vampire Dragon 

We will explore a non-chronological report about dragons and gain a good understanding of them. We will then write a non-chronological report about a different type of dragon or mythical creature, as a class. Finally, we will create a mythical creature to write our own non-chronological report about. Throughout this writing process we will learn how to use the different features of this text type.

Key vocabulary

Model text, title, heading, subheading, non-fiction, non-chronological report, introduction, formal, conjunction, question

 

Reading

We will explore a range of texts linked to our units of learning, by using our Reading for Inference skills. We will also be developing our technique of answering written comprehension questions about a range of texts.

Books we will be reading:

To support Writing:

The Enormous Crocodile

For enjoyment:

Ug

Mr Bunny’s chocolate factory 

Space Dog

The Way Back Home

Rocket boy

A hundred and one daffodils 

Slugs in Space

Kitty and the Skygarden

Monster Rhymes

Key vocabulary

Echo read, paired read, think like a detective, notice breakdown, visualise, background knowledge, VIP words, question, wonder, predict, highlight, evidence, summarise

 

Maths - Multiplication and division continued; Length and height; Mass, capacity and temperature

We will recognise, make and add equal groups. We will solve multiplication sentences and use arrays to develop our understanding of multiplication. We will also explore doubles, 2 times table, 5 times table and 10 times tables, as well as dividing by 2 5 and 10.

We will measure, compare and order lengths in cm and m. We will then use these skills to solve a range of problems.  We will learn how to measure, compare and order mass in grams and kilograms and volume in litres and millilitres. We will also start to explore temperature. We will then apply these skills to answer a range of problem-solving and reasoning questions.

Key vocabulary

Multiply, divide, multiplication, division, array, equal groups, double, inverse, times, lots of, share, bar model, measure, centimetres, metres, length, height, compare, measure, grams, kilograms, volume, capacity, millilitres, litres, degrees

 

Science

Living things and their habitats

We will explore different habitats, including desert habitats, ocean habitats, woodland habitats and microhabitats. We will then explore the links between habitats, diet and food chains.

Key vocabulary

habitat, desert, ocean, woodland, microhabitat, diet, food chain

  

History – How did Mankind learn to fly?

We will be learning who Amelia Earhart and the Wright Brothers were, and why they are significant figures in history.  We will learn about the first flight and the impact it had, as well as how we learnt to fly.  We will also explore why the Moon landing was special.

Key vocabulary

beyond living memory, decade, evidence, eyewitness, flight, historic, historically significant, inventor, living memory, past, present, primary source, source

 

Design and Technology – Mechanisms: Fairground Wheel

We will be designing and creating our own Ferris wheels, considering how the different components fit together so that the wheels rotate and the structures stand freely. Pupils select appropriate materials and develop their cutting and joining skills.

Key Vocabulary

design brief, design criteria, evaluate, frame, model, opinion, rotate, survey, axle 

 

Religion and World views – What is a prophet?

We will learn about the characteristics prophets had, why some prophets were reluctant to accept their role and what promises God made to some prophets.  We will explore these ideas by learning about Muhammad, Jesus and Guru Nanak.

Key vocabulary

chosen, Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak, messenger, Messiah, Qur’an, value

 

Music – Pitch: Musical Me

We will sing the song ‘Once a Man Fell in a Well’ and play it using tuned percussion.  We will add sound effects and experiment with timbre and dynamics.  We will use letter notation to write a melody.

Key vocabulary

pitch, melody, timbre, dynamics, notation, tuned

 

PSHE – Citizenship

We will learn about the rules, responsibilities and expectations of the school environment.  We will also look at jobs in the local community that help the community and keep the area pleasant.  We will learn to recognise and respect similarities and differences between people in the local community.

Key vocabulary:

election, environment, identity, job, opinion, rule, school council, volunteer, vote

 

PE – Frisbee; Dance - line dancing

Frisbee – we will work on throwing and catching using a Frisbee.  We will learn about the difference between backhand and forehand throwing.  We will work on our hand eye coordination to aim at targets.

Dance – we will learn the steps used in simple line dances and have the opportunity to add our own steps and motifs.

Key Vocabulary

backhand, forehand, dance, line dance, pattern, motif, unison, heel, toe, step, grapevine, step turn, counts, weave, scoot, brush, kick, heart rate, jump, run, catch, throw, stretch, warm-up

 

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https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/accounts/sign_in 

https://play.numbots.com/#/intro

 

Key dates

24/02/2025 – Teacher Training day – school closed

25/02/2025 – term begins

03/03/2025 – parent consultation evening

04/03/2025 – Pancake day lunch

05/03/2025 – parent consultation evening

06/03/2025 – World Book Day

21/03/2025 – Comic Relief day including Comic Relief lunch

04/04/2025 – terms ends

22/04/2025 – Summer term begins