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Terms 1 and 2
Class texts
Eleven
English
Reading
- Harry Potter
- Wonder
- Man Between the Towers The Journey
- Trek America Magazines
Writing
Writing to entertain:
Poetry
- free verse
- senses
Writing to inform:
- postcards
- emails
- non-chronological reports
Writing to persuade
Maths
- place value
- addition
- statistics
- multiplication and division
- perimeter and area
Science
Forces- planning an investigation
Geography
USA
- How does the USA compare with the UK?
- Physical and human features on a map
- Types of settlement
History
Native Americans
How did Native American life compare to western civilisation?
Forest school
Art
Architecture
Design Technology
Structure: - Bridges
Music
- Living on a Prayer
- Classroom Jazz 1
PE
Games activities:
- Skills for a variety of invasion games
Gymnastics:
- balance
- jumps
- rolling
- sequences
RE
- What does it mean if God is holy and loving?
- How can following God bring freedom and justice?
Computing
- E-safety
- Algorithms
RSHE
- Being Me in My World
- Celebrating Difference
Terms 3 and 4
Class texts
Treason
English
Reading:
Children of Winter
Hansel and Gretel Fog
Writing to entertain:
Poetry
- senses – free verse
- rap
Writing to persuade:
- letter
- speech
Maths
- multiplication and division
- fractions
- decimals and percentages
Science
- States of matter
- data
Geography
- OS Maps
- Sketch maps
- 8 points of a compass
History
The Plague
- Why was this a significant turning point in British history?
- Comparing primary and secondary sources
The Tudors
- What was the significance of the Reformation?
Local history
Art
- Every Picture Tells a Story
- Design for Purpose
Design Technology
- Stuffed Toys
- What could be healthier?
Music
- Make you feel my love
PE
Gymnastics:
- sequences
- partner work
- using apparatus
Dance
RE
- Sermon on the mount
- What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Computing
- Networks
RSHE
- Dreams and Goals
- Healthy Me
Visits and events
Michelham Priory
Terms 5 and 6
Class texts
Infinite Lives of Maisie Day
Journey to the River Sea
English
Reading:
- The Magic Box
- Armstrong
- Where We Once Stood
Writing to entertain:
- Poetry — Senses
Writing to inform:
- newspapers
- biographical report
Writing to discuss:
- balanced discussion
Maths
- decimals
- properties of shapes
- position and direction
- converting units
- volume
Science
Plants
- Focus on evaluation
Geography
Rainforests
- Why are rainforests so important?
- What changes are occurring in Brazil?
- Distribution of resources
Biomes and climate zones
Atlases
- longitude
- latitude
History
Mayan Civilisation
- What was the relationship between the Mayan Civilisationfrom 900 AD and the environment?
Art
- Art and Design Skills
Design Technology
- Pop-up books
Music
- Dancing in the street
- Reflect, Rewind, Replay
PE
Athletics activities:
- run
- jump
- throw
Striking & Fielding activities:
- rounders
RE
- What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
- Why is charity important?
RSHE
- Relationships
- Changing me