Class 5 – Autumn Term

Ancient Greece

English: Reading will be taught as a whole-class lesson. We will be using an information text about Space and the myth Odd Frost and the Giant to answer comprehension and inferential questions.

In writing, the children will be using ‘The Barnabus Project’ as a stimulus to write a variety of genres: character descriptions, setting descriptions, an adventure story and a newspaper report.  After the half term break we will be taking inspiration from ‘Who Let The Gods Out’ to further develop our understanding of character; suggest mood and atmosphere through vocabulary and write a third person narrative. There will be stand-alone spelling, grammar and handwriting lessons during the week. We will also look at poetry and have a go at performing some of our favourites. English homework will be set weekly on Google Classroom every Friday.

Maths: This term Maths’ lessons will consist of: place value of numbers to 1,000,000 including comparing, ordering and rounding; calculating using the four operations; powers of 10; multiples, factors, prime, square and cube numbers; equivalent, improper and mixed number fractions and calculating with fractions. Arithmetic skills including times tables will be a clear focus throughout the year. It is important that the children continue to play TTRockstars regularly and as part of their homework, to keep their skills sharp. Homework will be set using mymaths.co.uk and TTRockstars.

Science: During this term our Science sessions will be Earth and Space where the children will describe the movement of the Sun in the Solar system as well as the Moon relative to the Earth. This will then lead on to Forces. This unit will include the concept of gravity, air resistance and friction. Finally, we will learn about levels, pulleys and gears.

History/Geography: Our main topic this term is Ancient Greece. We will start the topic with who were the Ancient Greeks and how do we know how they lived. We will then look at what they have done for us in the modern world. In Geography, we will study Greece as a country including its geographical and physical features.

Art/Design & Technology: We will be studying Ancient Greek pottery and art based on the planets using chalk. We will design and make Mars rover buggies.

Computing: For our computing lessons we will be looking at networks, communication and transfer of data. The children will also be developing their CAD skills.

Music: This term we will be listening, singing, playing and performing a variety of music based on the questions: How does music bring us together and How does music connect with us and our past?

RE: During our RE sessions, we will be answering key questions about Jesus in the old and new testament. We will be looking at the representation of God in Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.

French: The children will be building on their learning from last year. We will then be learning phrases associated to the planets.

PSHCE: Our PSHCE themes this term are: Being me in my world and Celebrating difference. We will be looking at rights and responsibilities; how our behaviour impacts on others as well as respect for similarity and difference; anti-bullying and being unique.

PE The children’s P.E. session will be on a Wednesday. The children will be swimming this term. Please ensure correct kit is in school daily and clearly labelled with your child’s name as there will be other times when we do PE.

Homework: Spelling homework will be given out on a Monday to be tested on Friday. English and Maths homework will be given out weekly on a Friday. English should be handed in on a Wednesday and Maths on a Thursday. Reading at home ideally should be daily. Please sign the children’s planners weekly