AUTUMN TERM SUBJECT CONTENT 
This term we will begin by ordering and comparing numbers, multiplying and dividing decimals and whole numbers by 10, 100 and a 1000, finding simple percentages of numbers, solving multi-step addition and subtraction problems as well as simplifying, comparing and ordering fractions. We will also continue to build upon our mental recall of key facts, in order to swiftly solve and answer arithmetic questions, and apply our learning to challenging reasoning problems. 
This term we will be looking at Harry Potter, we will be using extracts from all of our books as well as video clips from the films to inspire the children. The children thoroughly enjoy using a combination of the books and texts to inspire their writing. To begin with, we read extracts from the books to enable the children to interpret the character’s personalities so that they can write character descriptions in the form of wanted posters, diary extracts and letters in the form of howlers. We will be continuing to build upon our reading skills by answering comprehension questions across a wide range of genres, and will continue to build upon our inference skills of deduction for more difficult texts. 
This term in science we will be exploring electricity and light. During the term we will identify mains and battery powered items, discuss the many uses of electrical items; as well as, the dangers that they can create. Electrical circuits will be made, and using a range of components, we will explore how to ensure that a circuit is complete and what key elements are needed. Whilst exploring light we will investigate shadows and reflection. 
Our learning challenge for this half term is ‘Can we produce a museum and art gallery about World War Two?’ and our final learning outcome is to present work in our whole school museum and art gallery for our family, friends and wider community at the end of the autumn term. We begin our World War Two topic, by gaining an understanding of the events that occurred in the lead up to the war and what ultimately cause the outbreak of war to be declared on the 3rd September 1939. Following this, we learn about The Allies and Axis Powers (the key leaders during WWII) and the roles they played during the war. Following this, we learn about the pivotal events (such as, the D-Day landings, The Battle of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain) that occurred during in the years of the war, that cab be classed as ‘turning points’ due to the significance of the events that occurred. During the second half of the autumn term, we learn about how the war affected Britain: in terms of propaganda posters and how they impacted the war effort; rationing; and the changing role of women during the war. Finally, before the end of the autumn term we will look at the impact of all of the above on Christmas and how people rallied together to celebrate in style! 
During the term we will be bringing together all of the work from previous KS2 years, to generate comparisons between the religions. We will explore the similarities in their beliefs, festivals and buildings. Children will be able to draw on their own experiences and share their ideas; as well as, gaining a greater understanding of the religions of their peers in the class. 
This term we will be working with the PE coaches to practise all of the skills needed to play a game of basketball. We will practise lay ups (jumping off one foot and jump-stop lay ups), dribbling, shooting and introducing some movement when shooting. All of these skills will be merged together so that a basketball game will be able to be played by the end of the term. SPRING TERM SUBJECT CONTENT This term we will begin by completing our fraction work, allowing us to multiply and divide fractions. We will also be introduced to percentages and apply our knowledge to a range of SATs style questions. Data handling and shape will also be covered in the form of pie charts and coordinates. As we approach the SATs test in the summer term, we will begin to focus on application of our skills and the ability to tackle worded problems. We will also continue to build upon our mental recall of key facts, in order to swiftly solve and answer arithmetic questions, and apply our learning to challenging reasoning problems. This term we will be looking at The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell. The story is set in Russia, where wolves are kept as pets by the rich and wealthy. Unfortunately the wolves can never quite be tamed and eventually will lash out at a human. It is at this point they are sent back to the wild, but they need the help of a Wolf Wilder to allow them to survive back in the natural habitat. To begin with, we read extracts from the book to enable the children to interpret the character’s personalities and gain an understanding of the environment and setting of Russia. Using this information we are able to write character and setting descriptions; as well as diary entries and letters. We will be continuing to build upon our reading skills by answering comprehension questions across a wide range of genres, and will continue to build upon our inference skills of deduction for more difficult texts. This term in science we will be completing our topic around light. We will investigate how light is formed, the light spectrum and looking in detail at shadows. During the lessons we will be experimenting with different coloured light and making shadow puppets to test how the size of shadows is affected by the distance from the light. During this term our topic focuses around religions in our local community and how religions are represented in the local area. The lessons will involve looking at census data and answering a range of maths questions. Children will also be given the opportunity to study local maps and locate the places of worship that are in and around our community. Religion is important to many of the pupils in our class and we always ensure that we are caring and respectful towards each other. These sessions have become very enjoyable and it is pleasing to see the children so eager to share their thoughts and opinions about an area of their life which is important to them. During PE sessions we will be visiting Tipton leisure Centre to continue to develop our swimming skills. The extended sessions that we have enjoyed over the past two terms have allowed the children to develop their strokes; as well as, their confidence in the water. They have been able to practise entering the pool in a variety of ways, distance swimming and some lifesaving skills. All these areas will be developed further during the Spring term. Our second PE session will be led by the PE coaches and will focus on gymnastic and football skills. SUMMER TERM SUBJECT CONTENT This term we will be continuing to apply our knowledge of multiplication, addition, subtraction and division to reasoning problems, this will be good practise for leaving year six and going on to secondary school! This term we will be using the fiction text ‘The Tin Forest’ by Helen Ward as our initial stimulus for our English lessons. Although at first glance you could misinterpret this book being more suitable for younger years, the moral behind the story really captures the children’s attention. The story shows how nature can triumph over manmade desolation as the old man lives in a rubbish dump, which is transforms into a beautiful Tin Forest. The detailed illustrations are enchanting and enable the children to develop their vocabulary and produce some fantastic descriptive writing pieces. This term we will be learning all about how our body works and the importance of keeping ourselves fit and healthy. During the topic we will investigate our internal organs, how they work and the important role they have. A range of activities will be completed; including comparing our heart rates and finding out why they may vary from another’s, the impact that exercise has on our body over short and long periods ,and we will also be encouraging other year groups to increase their fitness levels with some daily exercise activities. Our learning challenge question for this term is ‘What is a Rainforest’? In order to be able to do this question we will begin by discovering where rainforest can be found in the world, and how this impacts its ecosystem. We will then discover why rainforests are important, and how plants and animals have adapted to live in their tropical environments. Through learning about how important rainforests are, we will then about the consequences of deforestation and this impact this has on global warming. This term we will be considering the impact that religious charities have, and if religion can play a part in building a fairer world. We will study the work that is completed by both Christian Aid and Islamic Relief, and during the term we will look at how the money that is raised is used to benefit the religions and the wider communities. As part of the topic, children will develop some advertising materials to generate interest in the two charities and will end the topic by planning and holding a fundraising event to raise funds for both organisations. This term we will be focusing on athletics during our PE lessons led by the PE coach, the skills learnt and developed will then enable the children to participate in the end of term sports day, where they will compete in their house teams (Oak, Elm, Beech and Ash). Every Friday, for the whole of the summer term they will be going to Tipton Leisure Centre for swimming lessons, with the aim that as many of the children as possible will be able to swim 25m by the end of the year.
| AUTUMN TERM | |
| SUBJECT | CONTENT |
| This term we will begin by ordering and comparing numbers, multiplying and dividing decimals and whole numbers by 10, 100 and a 1000, finding simple percentages of numbers, solving multi-step addition and subtraction problems as well as simplifying, comparing and ordering fractions. We will also continue to build upon our mental recall of key facts, in order to swiftly solve and answer arithmetic questions, and apply our learning to challenging reasoning problems. |
| This term we will be looking at Harry Potter, we will be using extracts from all of our books as well as video clips from the films to inspire the children. The children thoroughly enjoy using a combination of the books and texts to inspire their writing. To begin with, we read extracts from the books to enable the children to interpret the character’s personalities so that they can write character descriptions in the form of wanted posters, diary extracts and letters in the form of howlers. We will be continuing to build upon our reading skills by answering comprehension questions across a wide range of genres, and will continue to build upon our inference skills of deduction for more difficult texts. |
| This term in science we will be exploring electricity and light. During the term we will identify mains and battery powered items, discuss the many uses of electrical items; as well as, the dangers that they can create. Electrical circuits will be made, and using a range of components, we will explore how to ensure that a circuit is complete and what key elements are needed. Whilst exploring light we will investigate shadows and reflection. |
| Our learning challenge for this half term is ‘Can we produce a museum and art gallery about World War Two?’ and our final learning outcome is to present work in our whole school museum and art gallery for our family, friends and wider community at the end of the autumn term. We begin our World War Two topic, by gaining an understanding of the events that occurred in the lead up to the war and what ultimately cause the outbreak of war to be declared on the 3rd September 1939. Following this, we learn about The Allies and Axis Powers (the key leaders during WWII) and the roles they played during the war. Following this, we learn about the pivotal events (such as, the D-Day landings, The Battle of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain) that occurred during in the years of the war, that cab be classed as ‘turning points’ due to the significance of the events that occurred. During the second half of the autumn term, we learn about how the war affected Britain: in terms of propaganda posters and how they impacted the war effort; rationing; and the changing role of women during the war. Finally, before the end of the autumn term we will look at the impact of all of the above on Christmas and how people rallied together to celebrate in style! |
| During the term we will be bringing together all of the work from previous KS2 years, to generate comparisons between the religions. We will explore the similarities in their beliefs, festivals and buildings. Children will be able to draw on their own experiences and share their ideas; as well as, gaining a greater understanding of the religions of their peers in the class. |
| This term we will be working with the PE coaches to practise all of the skills needed to play a game of basketball. We will practise lay ups (jumping off one foot and jump-stop lay ups), dribbling, shooting and introducing some movement when shooting. All of these skills will be merged together so that a basketball game will be able to be played by the end of the term. |
| SPRING TERM | |
| SUBJECT | CONTENT |
| This term we will begin by completing our fraction work, allowing us to multiply and divide fractions. We will also be introduced to percentages and apply our knowledge to a range of SATs style questions. Data handling and shape will also be covered in the form of pie charts and coordinates. As we approach the SATs test in the summer term, we will begin to focus on application of our skills and the ability to tackle worded problems. We will also continue to build upon our mental recall of key facts, in order to swiftly solve and answer arithmetic questions, and apply our learning to challenging reasoning problems. |
| This term we will be looking at The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell. The story is set in Russia, where wolves are kept as pets by the rich and wealthy. Unfortunately the wolves can never quite be tamed and eventually will lash out at a human. It is at this point they are sent back to the wild, but they need the help of a Wolf Wilder to allow them to survive back in the natural habitat. To begin with, we read extracts from the book to enable the children to interpret the character’s personalities and gain an understanding of the environment and setting of Russia. Using this information we are able to write character and setting descriptions; as well as diary entries and letters. We will be continuing to build upon our reading skills by answering comprehension questions across a wide range of genres, and will continue to build upon our inference skills of deduction for more difficult texts. |
| This term in science we will be completing our topic around light. We will investigate how light is formed, the light spectrum and looking in detail at shadows. During the lessons we will be experimenting with different coloured light and making shadow puppets to test how the size of shadows is affected by the distance from the light. |
| During this term our topic focuses around religions in our local community and how religions are represented in the local area. The lessons will involve looking at census data and answering a range of maths questions. Children will also be given the opportunity to study local maps and locate the places of worship that are in and around our community. |
| Religion is important to many of the pupils in our class and we always ensure that we are caring and respectful towards each other. These sessions have become very enjoyable and it is pleasing to see the children so eager to share their thoughts and opinions about an area of their life which is important to them. |
| During PE sessions we will be visiting Tipton leisure Centre to continue to develop our swimming skills. The extended sessions that we have enjoyed over the past two terms have allowed the children to develop their strokes; as well as, their confidence in the water. They have been able to practise entering the pool in a variety of ways, distance swimming and some lifesaving skills. All these areas will be developed further during the Spring term. Our second PE session will be led by the PE coaches and will focus on gymnastic and football skills. |
| SUMMER TERM | |
| SUBJECT | CONTENT |
| This term we will be continuing to apply our knowledge of multiplication, addition, subtraction and division to reasoning problems, this will be good practise for leaving year six and going on to secondary school! |
| This term we will be using the fiction text ‘The Tin Forest’ by Helen Ward as our initial stimulus for our English lessons. Although at first glance you could misinterpret this book being more suitable for younger years, the moral behind the story really captures the children’s attention. The story shows how nature can triumph over manmade desolation as the old man lives in a rubbish dump, which is transforms into a beautiful Tin Forest. The detailed illustrations are enchanting and enable the children to develop their vocabulary and produce some fantastic descriptive writing pieces. |
| This term we will be learning all about how our body works and the importance of keeping ourselves fit and healthy. During the topic we will investigate our internal organs, how they work and the important role they have. A range of activities will be completed; including comparing our heart rates and finding out why they may vary from another’s, the impact that exercise has on our body over short and long periods ,and we will also be encouraging other year groups to increase their fitness levels with some daily exercise activities. |
| Our learning challenge question for this term is ‘What is a Rainforest’? In order to be able to do this question we will begin by discovering where rainforest can be found in the world, and how this impacts its ecosystem. We will then discover why rainforests are important, and how plants and animals have adapted to live in their tropical environments. Through learning about how important rainforests are, we will then about the consequences of deforestation and this impact this has on global warming. |
| This term we will be considering the impact that religious charities have, and if religion can play a part in building a fairer world. We will study the work that is completed by both Christian Aid and Islamic Relief, and during the term we will look at how the money that is raised is used to benefit the religions and the wider communities. As part of the topic, children will develop some advertising materials to generate interest in the two charities and will end the topic by planning and holding a fundraising event to raise funds for both organisations. |
| This term we will be focusing on athletics during our PE lessons led by the PE coach, the skills learnt and developed will then enable the children to participate in the end of term sports day, where they will compete in their house teams (Oak, Elm, Beech and Ash). Every Friday, for the whole of the summer term they will be going to Tipton Leisure Centre for swimming lessons, with the aim that as many of the children as possible will be able to swim 25m by the end of the year. |
