Information about learning in Year 6 Post... · a fun chopstick team game! WE ARE STUDYING THE...
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Learning Theme overview
During this theme, we will describe the physical
and human features of China and Japan and
understand how the mix of these features helps to
explain its character. We will draw out
similarities and differences between these
places and begin to understand links between
them. Key questions will be asked to help
recognise and describe human processes and
environmental issues. Children will be able to
confidently use a full range of skills and different
kinds of maps and resources to undertake
independent investigations.
Information about learning in Year 6
The Home/School Partnership Curriculum Newsletter Spring Term 3 2017
Sensational Start!
To engage children in their learning we started our theme with a
carousel of Eastern Delights!
Children experienced a variety of inspirational activities throughout a
theme day including: origami, martial arts and Manga cartoon
design. They finished the day with a fun chopstick team game!
WE ARE STUDYING THE NOVEL, ‘KENSUKE’S KINGDOM’ . Washed up on an island in the Pacific Ocean, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone…
ENGLISH – Kensuke’s Kingdom—Novel Study
FICTION: Short Adventure Story (Purpose: Write
to entertain)
Purpose is clear and consistently maintained.
The features of selected form (narrative) clearly
established with extensive adaptation to purpose.
GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION:
Use of the passive to affect the presentation of
information in a sentence
Use a combination of multi-clause and single clause
sentences for effect
Use the semi-colon & colon to mark
the boundary between independent
clauses
Use the colon to introduce a list and
use semi-colons for complicated lists
Know how hyphens can be used to
avoid ambiguity
SPELLING: Revision of word lists
from Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6.
MUSIC
appreciate and understand a wide
range of high-quality live and
recorded music drawn from
different traditions
and from great
composers and
musicians.
D & T– STRUCTURES
Year 6 pupils will be designing a bridge to withstand a tsunami:
use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of
innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose.
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through
discussion and annotated sketches.
select from and use a wider range of tools and
equipment to perform practical tasks [for
example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing],
accurately.
ART– Japanese Manga
to improve their mastery of art and
design techniques, in drawing and
painting with a range of materials.
to know about great artists, architects
and designers in
history.
GEOGRAPHY– OVERSEAS LOCALITY
Focusing on the countries of China and Japan, children will:
understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human
and physical geography of a region.
describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and
vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes.
describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and
land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources
including energy, food, minerals and water.
use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe
features studied.
COMPUTING
Linking to technology in China, children will
be beginning to create 3D games:
To know different solutions exist for
the same problem.
To know the difference between, and
appropriately use if and if, then
and else statements.
Subjects linked to the theme...
MATHS
During maths we will be learning to master the following objectives: use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the
same denomination compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1 generate and describe linear number sequences (with fractions) add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept
of equivalent fractions multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found
by using integer multiplication and division facts solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found solve problems involving unequal sharing using knowledge of fractions and multiples
SCIENCE
Animals Including Humans
Identify and name the main parts of the
human circulatory system, and describe the
functions of the heart, blood vessels and
blood.
Describe the way in which nutrients and
water are transported within animals,
including humans.
Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs
and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.
Identify scientific evidence that has been
used to support or refute ideas or arguments
Plan scientific enquiries, including recognising
and controlling variables where necessary.
SPANISH "Mi pasatiempo" (My free time)
Explain what they do in their free time, including revising the days of the week and time. Use the near future tense to say what they and others are going to do alongside future tense
markers. Use complex opinion structures in the first and third person, giving their own and other
peoples opinions with justifications.
ENGLISH
NON -FICTION: Persuasive text to encourage people to follow a
healthy lifestyle. (linked to Science learning)
GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION:
Use a combination of multi-clause and single clause sentences
for effect
Use the semi-colon, colon to mark the boundary between
independent clauses and use the colon to introduce a list and
use semi-colons for complicated lists
PE
Indoor - Gymnastics
To develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and
balance.
Outdoor - Handball
To play competitive games and apply basic principles suitable
for attacking and defending.
PSHE
Core Theme 1: Health & Wellbeing
Topic: Growing & Changing
How emotions may be conflicting.
Coping with change and how this relates to bereavement and
the process of grieving.
Different ways of achieving personal goals.
GUIDED READING
PEEWEES - Explaining Meaning
Pupils will monitor reading for sense
and self-correct when they misread .
Pupils will explore how the same word
can have different meanings in
different contexts.
Pupils will ask themselves questions to
improve their understanding when
independently reading an age-
appropriate texts.
Pupils will identify the main ideas in
paragraphs and will produce a
succinct summary, paraphrasing the
main ideas.
RE
Through studying Sikhism in Britain today, children will:
Explain the impact for a Sikh of believing that all humans are
equal and there is only one God.
Explain some similarities and differences between Sikh
worship and Christian or Muslim worship.
Explain some ways in which they show their beliefs and
values.