What we are learning this Term

 ENglish

In English we are reading ‘A Boy and A Bear in a Boat’ by Dave Shelton, which explores how weather and other natural environmental factors have an effect on people’s lives. Followed by ‘The Journey’ by Francesca Sanna.  During our English lessons this term, we will be using a range of writing techniques such as writing in role as a character, note taking, script writing, poetry, letter and story writing.

Reading 

In year 5 we are reading ‘Oranges in No Man’s Land’ by Elizabeth Laird .  We will be focusing on children’s understanding of the texts.  This will include learning new vocabulary and understanding its meaning, which will then support them to use it correctly in their writing.  We will also retrieve and record information to improve their performance and comprehension skills. 

It is important that your child also reads at home everyday. Please listen to your child read and ask them questions about their current book.  We encourage children to read a wide range of books. 

All Year 5 children have access to Bug Club, where they have been allocated a range of reading books. Please speak to me if your child does not have regular access to suitable reading material at home.  

Maths

This term in Maths our topic is Fractions, we will be working with more diverse problems involving fractions, including dividing and multiplying fractions by whole numbers.  We will start off by adding and subtracting mixed numbers and improper fractions, we will then begin to multiply fractions by whole numbers and multiply mixed numbers by whole numbers. This will lead to solving word problems that require multiple steps and bar model representations.

Computing

In computing this term Year 5 will be learning how to code using Scratch. They will follow the presentations to complete Maths investigations.

Science

In science, Year 5 will be learning Biology.  Our topic this half term will be Life Cycles.  Children will learn that plants and animals have life cycles and that reproduction is a part of this cycle. They will recognise that each life cycle has distinct stages but these can vary between species. Year 5’s will be using secondary research to develop their understanding of life cycles in different species. They will draw conclusions from investigations, and present their conclusions in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations. which will enhance their learning and their curiosity.

Topic

Year 5 have been studying History this term.  They have been learning about how and why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain.  They have also been learning about the Sutton Hoo and the Staffordshire Hoard treasures.  Children will carefully select relevant historical information, considering different viewpoints or thinking about possible bias.  

P.E

P.E. will be on Tuesdays at 15:00-15:45. Please ensure that your child has logged on to google classroom for their P.E session.

Online Learning Expectation

1. Pupils are on time for registration and are ready for learning.

2. Chromebooks are charged.

3. Cameras on and microphones off.

4. Pupils are wearing their school jumper/cardigan.

5. Pupils have a notebook, pencil and a good attitude towards learning.

Insha’Allah if all the above are implemented, then hopefully we can Insha’Allah have a successful term of online learning.