Maths
We will be moving onto multiplication and division problems whilst learning formal methods. We will be looking at multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000. Then we will move on to the graphs topic looking at how to read tables and line graphs.
English
This half term, we will finish off ‘Stormbreaker’ by Antony Horowitz. Then, we will move on to a narrative poem called ‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noyes. The children will be practising how to use direct and indirect speech. They will be looking at the features of a newspaper report and then we will write our own.
Spellings
As last year, there will be a focus on teaching and learning the words on the weekly spelling list in class, as well as sending lists of spellings home. A new list will be given to the children each Monday and they will be tested every Friday. Please look on the class page for each week’s spellings.
Reading
It is essential that children in Year 5 continue to practise their reading skills every day.
Children take part in guided reading sessions twice a week with a member of staff. The children also have time to read independently for pleasure after dinner every day. In addition, children are able to choose a book from the class book corner, which is to stay in school and from the school library, which they are free to take home and return once finished.
Topic
Our topic this term is ‘How were the wonders of Ancient Egypt rediscovered?’ Throughout this unit of work, the children will be developing both their geographical and historical knowledge. Throughout the first half term, we will be looking at the different ways that the Ancient Egyptians lived and worked. We will be learning about the ritual of mummification and finding out about the discovery of Tutankhamun and who he was. The children will research who the Gods and Goddesses were and what happened to Ancient Egypt.
Science
We will finish off our ‘forces’ topic. Then our science topic is ‘Space. The children will be learning about the solar system, planets, the moon, the Earth and how night and day occur.
P.E.
The pupils will receive two PE sessions a week, one on a Monday with the class teacher and one on a Thursday with the Sports Coach.
Please ensure their kit is weather dependent i.e. tracksuit bottoms/jogging bottoms when the weather is colder.
Last Words
I hope you find this information useful but please do not hesitate to speak to myself or anyone from the Maple team should you have any questions.
