Year 5
WELCOME TO YEAR 5
Class Teachers: Mr Wrankmore
These are the exciting things we will be doing this half term in Year 5!
Half Term Five
| Subject/Area | Topic |
|---|---|
| Literacy |
Persuasive letter writing Creative writing |
| Key Text |
'Macbeth' - William Shakespeare Egyptian Creation story Ancient Egypt |
| Memorable Experiences/Trips | N/A |
| Writing Opportunities |
Finish reading 'Macbeth'. Write a speech as Banquo, make predictions from the witches' prophecies and write a balanced argument about Macbeth's legacy. Use the myths and stories of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses to write a creation story, a retelling of a story involving one of the gods and a time travelling adventure story! |
| Science |
N/A |
| Art & DT |
Sculpture Children will study sculpture. They will focus on Ancient Egyptian sculptures and use this as inspiration to design and make a sculpture. |
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History & Geography |
History: Ancient Egypt Children will learn how Ancient Egyptian Civilisation was formed and spread successfully. Geography: Rivers Children will learn about the different features of a river. They will visit a local river (River Wharfe) to carry out fieldwork and develop their map skills through the use of ordanance survey maps. |
| Maths | Decimals and percentages, perimeter and area, statistics and shape. |
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Computing |
Word Processing (Microsoft Word) Children will learn how to use Microsoft Word and make presentations. |
| Music | Mrs Prattent will be teaching music. Words, Meaning and Expression: How does music shape our way of life? |
| PE |
RealPE Creative Cog / Striking & Fielding Using the 'Creative' learning focus cog on the RealPE scheme the class will be practising their footwork skills and applying them in games of Scorpion Handball. The other lesson will be focusing on the skills for striking & fielding games. |
| RE | What do Christians believe about the old and new covenants? |
| PSHCE including Health Education and RSE |
Different Influences Child will learn to
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