Autumn 1 st Autumn 2 nd Spring 1 st Spring 2 nd Summer 1 st Summer 2 nd English TRADITIONAL TALES legends (3 weeks) Reflecting on main character of the legend from different viewpoints. Re-tell the story from several perspectives. RECOUNT (2 weeks) Compose a biographical account based on research. EXPLANATION (2 weeks) Link to topic work e.g Geography (climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, the water cycle) VOCABULARY BUILDING (2 weeks) Read, write and perform free verse STRUCTURE CINQUAIN (1 week) Read and respond to cinquains. Experiment with writing their own. TAKE ONE BOOK (2 weeks) One (or more) written outcomes, linked with fiction/non-fiction modules already covered during the term. COMPREHENSION (daily) Discussing (VIPERS) texts and questions. SPaG (Daily) Working through SUSPENSE AND MYSTERY (4 weeks) Develop skills of building up atmosphere in writing e.g. passages building up tension. INSTRUCTIONS (1 week) Detailed instructions with clear introduction and conclusion. PERSUASION (3 weeks) Show through a range of writing an understanding of how persuasive writing can e adapted for different audiences and purposes VOCABULARY (1 week) Read, write and perform free verse. STRUCTURE SPOKEN WORD PEOTRY/RAP (2 weeks) Listen to, read and respond to raps. Experiment with their own writing. FICTION FORM OUT LITERARY HERITAGE (4 weeks) Explore a text in detail. Write in the style of the author to complete sections of the stories. Take the plot and theme from the text tot plan and write their own contemporary version. REPORT (2 Weeks) Write a report, in the form of an information leaflet, in which two or more subjects are compared. VOCABULARY BUILDING (1 week) Read, write and perform free verse. DISCUSSION (2 weeks) Write up a balanced discussion presenting two sides of an argument, following a debate. TAKE ONE POET POETRY APPRECIATION (2 weeks) Research a particular poet. Personal responses to poetry. Recite familiar poems by heart. TAKE ONE BOOK (2 weeks) One (or more) written outcomes, linked with fiction/non-fiction modules already covered during the term.
objectives for Yr5 Maths Number Place Value Number Addition and Subtraction Statistics Number Multiplication and Division Perimeter and Area Consolidation Number Multiplication and Division Number - Fractions Number Fractions Number Decimals and Percentages Consolidation Number Decimals Geometry Properties of Shapes Geometry Position and Direction Measuring Converting Units Measure Volume Consolidation Science Properties of Materials Compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties, including their hardness, solubility, transparency, conductivity (electrical and thermal), and response to magnets some materials will dissolve in liquid to Forces Explain that unsupporte d objects fall towards the Earth because of the force of gravity acting between the Earth and the falling object Identify the effects of air Animals Including Humans Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird Describe the life process of reproductio n in some plants and Living things and their Habitats Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals Earth and Space Describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system Describe the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth Describe the Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies Use the idea of the Earth s rotation to explain day and Investigative Skills Sound sounds vary and can be made in a variety of ways. sounds are made when objects on musical instruments vibrate...but that vibrations are not always
form a solution, and describe how to recover a substance from a solution Use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated, including through filtering, sieving and evaporating Give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials, including metals, wood and plastic Demonstrate that dissolving, mixing and changes of state are reversible changes Explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces Recognise that some mechanism s, including levers, pulleys and gears, allow a smaller force to have a greater effect animals. Human biology and how the systems in the body work night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky visible sounds are all around us. To know that sounds travel away from sources and get fainter as they do so. the volume of a sound can vary and that it is linked to the energy put into the vibration and how much of the air around it is made to vibrate. an echo is a sound bouncing from surface. sound can be amplified by using a sound box
usually reversible, including changes associated with burning and the action of acid on bicarbonate of soda. sounds can vary in pitch. Understand the workings of the ear. Computing Kodu Game Lab Blogs Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel/Scratch Programming Scratch Programming/ Creating webpages with HTML BBC Micro Bit Programming/ JavaScript History Dinosaurs and Fossils Try your hand at being a palaeontologist; excavate a fossil block; generate questions about fossils; make a dinodictionary; research the three main epochs of fossils; find out how fossils are made and make your own; experience fossils first hand Earth Matters History of volcanoes, earthquakes and climate zones. Ancient Greece Study the history of Ancient Greece link with sport and the Olympics look at traditional food, clothing, housing, people. India History of India, how life has changed, National symbols of India, endangered species Literacy link Grandpa Chatterji History of Britain Key events that have affected Britain through the decades Possibility of looking at history of Britain since WW2 Opportunities for children to use this as a topic to demonstrate independent research abilities. This could also be a journey through the decades, looking at events that have shaped Britain including fun things like fashion, music. 80 s Day? Geography the water cycle
Gerography Art Locate the world s countries, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics. How has the evolution of the landscape effected the dinosaurs and fossils Learn how fossil footprints can tell us a great deal about the animals and humans of the past. Record footprints using drawing, photography, Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography including volcanoes. Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography including earthquakes. Describe and understand key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts Create an artwork class display to make people aware of how Earth Matters and how we need to look after our world Look at the Geographical setting of Greece. Identify physical and human features Draw Greek style paintings onto clay pots (link with DT) The River Ganges, the climate and population of the country General human and physical features about India How to draw the Taj Mahal Geographical changes in Britain this could be linked to key events that have happened e.g. The great Fire of London Look at fashion through the decades. War art A painting that depicts British Form an understanding of the water cycle, creating simple models of it. Explore and discuss coastal features and processes and the impacts of coastal erosion. Sea scenes. Children paint using variety of texture and colour and develop an awareness of what can be done to create a 3D textured
measuring and plaster casts. historical events. Children could choose one each, or in small groups and create a artwork timeline display effect, using oil paints and/or a 2D watercolour picture. RE Why do people believe in God? What does religion do for people when life gets hard? What does it mean to be a Muslim? What matters the most to Christians? What would Jesus do? (living in the values of God) Respecting different religions DT Research key features of dinosaurs and how they are adapted to their environment; design your own dinosaur perfectly adapted to either the Triassic, Jurassic or Cretaceous period; create the structure, cover and paint your dinosaur model; find out how buildings are built to withstand earthquakes and then design your own earthquakeproof structure. Make Clay pots to decorate Design and draw traditional Indian clothing. Time capsule. What would the children put in the time capsule for future generations to find. Time capsule. What would the children put in the time capsule for future generations to find. Invasion Games Net/Wall Invasion Games Net/Wall Invasion / Gym / Fitness Invasion / Gym / Fitness Net / Striking and fielding / Athletics Net / Striking and fielding / Athletics PE Tennis, Health and fitness Rugby, football Tennis, Health and fitness Rugby, football Gymnastics, Netball, Hockey, Running Gymnastics, Netball, Hockey, Running Athletics track and field, Dance, Tennis Rounders Athletics track and field, Dance, Tennis Rounders
Music Looking at sound. Dynamics. Sounds of the dinosaurs. Composition and performance Michael Jackson Earth song Greek style music Indian music. Instruments (demo Music through the decades. Handles Water Music PSHE Rights and responsibilities Anti-bullying Managing change Managing change Body Image Financial capability British Values (In-line with Year 6) Rules of Law/Democracy Children will study the events which led up to the start of the War including the politics involved. People to study: Asquith, Unknown Warrior Mutual Respect and Tolerance Study the beliefs and religions of people in the local area. Invite children to create presentations to show their own cultures and beliefs. In addition to this, children will look at how the local government works Individual Liberty Links to PSHE focusing on selfesteem and selfknowledge People to study: Robert Burns (Burns Night 25th January) Individual Liberty Children will debate the concept of freedom of speech, studying how it has changed over time, including women s ability to vote and how that has changed. They will imagine a world without the freedom of speech. What would it look like? People to study: St Rule of Law Look at the Houses of Parliament as a British Institute. Discover the role this has to play in the laws in England, including looking at the different people involved. How have the laws changed over time *2018 The Royal Wedding Mutual Respect Study Britain s relationship with America over time as well as the mutual respect between previous Prime Ministers.
People to study: Henry VIII, Lady Jane Gray, Suffragette Alice Hawkins David (1st March), Famous British Writers (World Book Day March) People to study: Famous past Prime Ministers, The Queen and the Royal Family. Extra-curricular enrichment/trips