Hopeman Primary School

Primary 7Parental

Information2019-2020

Term 3

MON TUES WED THURS FRIHomework

issued: Reading, Spelling, Maths &

Other (spread over the term)

P.E – Mrs Sage P.E – Mrs Sage P.E – Mrs Sage

Library

Homework collected.

Assembly or Councils and Committees

Mrs Donaldson Mrs Donaldson Mrs Donaldson Mrs Donaldson Mr Orme

ENGLISH LANGUAGEREADING We are learning to:

Identify the difference between fact and opinion with appropriate explanation.

Recognise techniques used to influence the reader, for example, word choice, emotive language, rhetorical questions and/or repetition.

Identify which sources are most useful/reliable.

WRITING We are learning to: Use notes and/or other types of writing to help me understand

information and ideas, explore problems, make decisions, generate and develop ideas or create new text.

Engage and/or influence the reader through vocabulary and/or use of language as appropriate to genre.

Persuade, argue, explore issues or express an opinion using relevant supporting detail and/or evidence.

LISTENING & TALKING

We are learning to: Identify and discuss the purpose, main ideas and

supporting detail contained within the text, and use this information for different purposes (digital literacy).

Contribute a number of relevant ideas, information and opinions when engaging with others.

Show respect for the views of others and offers own viewpoint.

Build on the contributions of others, for example, by asking or answering questions, clarifying points or supporting others’ opinions or ideas.

Know when it is appropriate to speak out and when it is not.

Not interrupt other people. How can parents help Model good reading with expression,

Discuss fact and opinion when it crops up Hear their child read out loud – ask appropriate questions

relating to the text to ensure a deep understanding of what they have read.

Help when researching at home.

Ask your child to summarise news articles either from watching the news or from newspapers.

Encourage use of dictionary to clarify unfamiliar words in a text.

Encourage at least 15 minutes reading a day.

MATHSNUMBER

Symmetry

Fractions, decimals and percentages

Money

We are learning to: Use mental strategies to solve mathematical problems. Use the 4 operations to solve problems. Multiply and divide using all of the times tables. Identify and illustrate line symmetry on a wide range of 2D

shapes and applies this understanding to complete a range of symmetrical patterns, with and without the use of digital technologies.

Investigate the everyday contexts in which simple fractions, percentages or decimal fractions are used and can carry out the necessary calculations to solve related problems.

Use knowledge of equivalent forms of common fractions,

decimal fractions and percentages, for example, = 0.75 = 75%, to solve problems.

Calculates simple percentages of a quantity, and uses this knowledge to solve problems in everyday contexts, for example, calculates the sale price of an item with a discount of 15%.

Manage money, compare costs from different retailers and determine what I can afford to buy.

Use the terms profit and loss in buying and selling activities and can make simple calculations for this.

Work with others to explore, and present our findings on, how mathematics impacts on the world.

How can parents help Ask your child to total up monetary values mentally whilst shopping or counting money at home.

If you see an item with a percentage off; ask your child to try and calculate the new cost.

Encourage your child to stick to a budget, perhaps through pocket money or birthday/Christmas money.

Encourage your child to use SUMDOG and TT Rockstars as often as possible.

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGWe are learning to: Demonstrate my ability to select, adapt and apply movement skills and

strategies, creatively, accurately and with control through ball Skills in PE. Practise, consolidate and refine my skills to improve my performance. Recognise the risks and impact of substance misuse, particularly drugs and

alcohol. Understand the impact that misuse of substances can have on individuals,

their families and friends. Describe the role of a parent / carer and the skills, commitment and

qualities the role requires.

INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNINGParliament

Learn about the difference between Government and Parliament Be able to identify the features of Parliament Compare to the Scottish Parliament Investigate how the election process is carried out Research the different parties and their manifestos Create a Parliament within the class and hold topical debates

China (Scottish Opera) Research into history of China, who was Emperor Qin and who he was. Learn about the terracotta army.

Weather and Disasters About different natural disasters and how they can occur throughout

the world. To identify the main features of weather and climate. Collect weather statistics through appropriate means. Compare the local weather and climate with that of a foreign land.

Financial Education Week To furnish a nursery whilst sticking to a budget. Use the 4 operations, fractions and percentages (where possible) to

calculate monetary values, with decimal points. To create a mood board and floor plan for the proposed nursery,

including a checklist for all of the appropriate items required to furnish indoors and outdoors.

EXPRESSIVE ARTSART We are learning to:

Transfer our knowledge and understanding of symmetry to create the rest of a picture.

DRAMA We are learning to: Use expression and actions to tell a story (Scottish Opera) Present our Burns Poem to an audience.

MUSIC We are learning to: Sing to an audience (Scottish Opera)

RME (RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION)

We are learning to: Look at different Other World Religions and their beliefs and values

(Buddhism). Compare these to our own

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES (INCLUDING ICT)We are learning to: Gather and collate House Points and display these using technology

SKILLSWe are learning to: Listening politely without interrupting. Respecting other viewpoints. Work well with all our peers. Work collaboratively in groups.