Summer 1
| English | Reading | Writing |
| We will be finishing ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ then moving on to read ‘Holes’ this half-term. This text has a dual-narrative, which we will be using to discuss authors’ choices and make predictions using information from the text. We will be continuing to develop making inferences based on characters thoughts and feelings and use evidence to support these. | This half term, we will spend time revising previously taught grammar and punctuation to prepare for the upcoming SATs. We will begin to write texts from a wide range of genres, thinking carefully about the purpose and audience, and selecting vocabulary and grammatical structures to suit. Text types will include a witness statement, a setting description and a suspense narrative. |
| Maths | In maths, we will be studying statistics by interpreting data in line graphs, dual bar charts and in pie charts. The children will also learn how to calculate the mean average of a data set. We will then move on to look at the properties of shape including how to measure, draw and calculate angles, including reflex angles and angles inside polygons. Finally, we will revise different units of measure which will include comparing metric and imperial measurements. |
| Science | Our focus for science this half term is light. By the end of the topic, the children will be able to describe, with diagrams/models, how light travels in straight lines either from sources or reflected from other objects into our eyes. They will also be able to describe how light travels in straight lines past translucent or opaque objects to form a shadow of the same shape. When working scientifically during an experiment, the children will predict and explain how the path of light rays can be directed by reflection to be seen. |
| RE | We will be studying Islam this term and our key question for the first part of our topic is: What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God? During this, we will study the five pillars of Islam and consider how Muslims show their relationship with Allah. |
| PE | Indoor – Dance | Outdoor – Athletics |
| Pupils will continue to focus on developing an idea or theme into dance choreography. They will work in pairs and groups using different choreographing tools to create dances e.g. formations, timing, dynamics. Pupils will have opportunities to choreograph, perform and provide feedback on dance. Pupils think about how to use movement to convey ideas, emotions, feelings and characters. Pupils will show an awareness of keeping others safe and will have the opportunity to lead others through short warm ups. | In this unit, pupils are set challenges for distance and time that involve using different styles and combinations of running, jumping and throwing. As in all athletic activities, pupils think about how to achieve their greatest possible speed, distance or accuracy and learn how to persevere to achieve their personal best. They learn how to improve by identifying areas of strength as well as areas to develop. Pupils are also given opportunities to lead when officiating as well as observe and provide feedback to others. In this unit pupils learn the following athletic activities: long distance running, sprinting, triple jump, discus and shotput. |
| History | This half term, the children will be studying how technology has changed since the end of the Second World War. This will include the development of computers and the invention of the World Wide Web. By the end of the unit, the children will be able to explain what the World Wide Web is and discuss how technology has changed between the invention of the first computer to increased use of smartphones. |
| MFL | The children will be building on their understanding of verbs this half-term and will be studying irregular verbs. They will be able to conjugate some French verbs from memory and use more than just the first person, singular form of a verb. |
| Art | The skill that we will be focussing on this half term will be using perspective accurately when drawing. The children will be studying the artist Fillipo Brunelleschi and imitating how he has been able to use perspective in his work. They will also develop their ability to express their ideas and observations then respond to advice from others to re-work and improve design ideas. |
| PSHE | We will be considering ‘Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds’ this half-term. This involves thinking about ‘Being the healthiest me: ongoing self-care of bodies and minds, including ways to prevent and manage mental ill-health.’ |
| Music | This half term the children are going to continue using the GarageBand music application on the iPads. The children will be exploring the 'Live Loops' section to create their own music, including beats, melodies and rhythms then perform them to the group |
| Computing | This term Year 6 will continue to reflect on their use of technology and the impact of behaviour choices online. They will go on to learn how to use vectors in a drawing program. |