Spring 2 – Week 1 – 21^st February 2022

Good bye February – Welcome Spring …

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

PE days remain Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• To use short multiplication when multiplying a single-digit number by a decimal fraction ( still using conversion, 2-3 significant numbers).
• To directly use short multiplication when multiplying a single-digit number by a decimal fraction (2-3 significant numbers).
• To use the size of the multiplier to predict the size of the product compared to the multiplicand.
• To explain how multiplying by 10/100/1000 can be used to divide by 10/100/1000 (with 1 significant figure).
• To explain how multiplying by 10/100/1000 can be used to divide by 10/100/1000 (with 2-3 significant figures).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To learn about illustrators.
• To design a front cover.
• “Booknic”
• To create a role on the wall for our character.
• To develop poetry reading skills.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To talk about different pets in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

• To experiment with the effects of aerodynamics (rocket launch).

 

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• To understand the health risks of smoking (smoking quiz). (as we diverted from our plan last week)

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]Design and Technology[/dropshadowbox]

• To use a range of DT skills (cutting, shaping, joining) to create my game.
• To present and evaluate my game.
• OPTIONAL: To adapt my game based on feedback given.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 2 – Week 1 – 21^st February 2022

Welcome back to a new half-term of exciting learning.

We will begin with …

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Continue to remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

This week, we are celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week and we will also be raising awareness for Safer Internet Day.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• To use known multiplication facts to multiply a whole number by 10/100/1000 (hundredths).
• To use known multiplication facts to multiply a whole number by 10/100/1000 (Units of measurement, 10th & 100th).
• To use division by ten as multiplication by 0.1 in a range of contexts.
• To multiply a single-digit number by a decimal fraction.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To make predictions.
• To explore new vocabulary.
• To engage in book talk.
• To develop comprehension skills.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To talk about different pets in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

• To identify and recognise the effects of aerodynamics (rockets).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f98888″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#0c9d51″ ]RHE[/dropshadowbox]

• To understand the health risks of smoking (smoking quiz).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]Design and Technology[/dropshadowbox]

• To develop a draft plan for a game.
• To evaluate and refine the plan for a game.
• To use a range of cutting techniques to create the parts for my game.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening and your additional day of relaxation and preparation.

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 1 – Week 6 – 7^th February 2022

A week of finishing off Geography and any other “bits and bobs” from this half-term.

On Thursday/Friday, we will be exploring different games for out next Design & Technology topic.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

This week, we are celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week and we will also be raising awareness for Safer Internet Day.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• To use multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 to convert between measurements. – 2 Lessons
• PIXL Assessment – Reasoning Paper 3
• To understand volume as an amount of space something occupies (3 dimensional).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• PIXL – Reading Paper
• To develop comprehension skills.
• To identify the features of a non-chronological report.
• To engage in book talk.
• To write a non-chronological report.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To name a range of pets in Spanish.

 

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• To recognise that some mechanisms allow a smaller force to have a greater effect (Gears).

 

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• To reflect on dreams and goals.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]GEOGRAPHY[/dropshadowbox]

• To identify the impact of earthquakes and tsunamis on the physical and human world.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

See you in the morning.

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 1 – Week 5 – 31^st January 2022

Our first Geography week of the calendar year – Good-bye January.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• To revise mental and formal calculation strategies. (4 operations)
• To revise mental and formal calculation strategies. (problem-solving)
• To multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000.
• To multiply and divide numbers (incl. decimals) by 10, 100 and 1000.
• PIXL Assessment – Arithmetics
• PIXL Assessment – Reasoning

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To explore vocabulary.
• To engage in book talk.
• To sequence events.
• To empathise with a character.
• To write a diary entry.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To name a range of pets in Spanish.

 

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• To recognise that some mechanisms allow a smaller force to have a greater effect (Pulleys).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f98888″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#0c9d51″ ]RHE[/dropshadowbox]

• To reflect on dreams and goals.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]GEOGRAPHY[/dropshadowbox]

• To explain the cause and effects of plate-tectonics.
• To identify the impact of volcanoes on the physical and human world.
• To identify the impact of earthquakes and tsunamis on the physical and human world.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

See you in the morning.

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 1 – Week 4 – 24^th January 2022

Welcome to our first ICT week this term.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• To find the area of (complex) rectilinear shapes.
• To understand and describe a longer length as multiplicative to a shorter length (e.g. a is 4-times the length of b).
• To use multiplication to calculate a length that is a multiple of a shorter length.
• To understand, describe and calculate a shorter length as a part of a larger length (e.g. a is a fourth of length of b).
• To use division to calculate a length that is a part of a larger length.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To engage in book talk.
• To write a setting description.
• To develop understanding of homophones.
• To compare poetry and prose.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To secure my previous Spanish learning and begin talking about my family.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

• To recognise that some mechanisms allow a smaller force to have a greater effect (Levers).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f98888″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#0c9d51″ ]RHE[/dropshadowbox]

• To identify a job I would like to do when I grow up and understand what motivates me and what I need to do to achieve it.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]ICT[/dropshadowbox]

• To understand and use semaphores.
• To understand and use the system of the Morse-Code.
• To understand and use ciphers.
• To understand how networks and the internet works – using passwords.
• To create and use my own code when sending and receiving messages safely (assessment).

 

This week, we will also start with our PIXL assessments for the term.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

See you tomorrow.

 

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 1 – Week 3 – 17^th January 2022

Welcome to our second …

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• I can make different 2D shapes with the same area. & I can compare the area of different 2D shapes. (Monday)
• I can measure/calculate the area of simple 2D shapes using cm².
• I can measure/calculate the area of simple 2D shapes using m².
• I can use multiplication to calculate the area of simple 2D shapes using cm² and m².
• I can use the area to find missing lengths.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To write a narrative (assessment).
• To reflect on a section of a story (prologue on GC).
• To explore key vocabulary.
• To empathise with a character (read ch 1 and write postcard).
• To engage in book talk (chapter 2).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To secure my previous Spanish learning and begin talking about my family.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

• To investigate the interaction between gravity, thrust/buoyancy and water resistance/friction.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f98888″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#0c9d51″ ]RHE[/dropshadowbox]

• To appreciate the contributions made by people in different careers .

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]ART[/dropshadowbox]

• To take inspiration from the greats (African art).
• To explore ideas (flour and water resist) / Reading for Pleasure.
• To create a resist textile.
• To evaluate my work.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

See you tomorrow.

 

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 1 – Week 2 – 10^th January 2022

Welcome to our first full week in the new year. What a treat – it is …

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• To use multiplication to calculate the perimeter of 2D shapes.
• To use division and subtraction to calculate missing sides given the perimeter.
• To explore and calculate using the perimeter in regular polygons.
• To understand and explore area as the measurement of the surface of a flat item (space within a face of a 2D shape).
• To use a grid/squares to find the perimeter of different 2D shapes (incl. complex and irregular).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To write a persuasive letter.
• To proof-read and edit a persuasive letter.
• To develop vocabulary.
• To develop comprehension skills.
• To reflect on the importance of freedom (birds).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• To secure my previous Spanish learning and begin talking about family members.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

• To identify the effects of water resistance between moving surfaces. (SHAPE)

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f98888″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#0c9d51″ ]RHE[/dropshadowbox]

• To identify my dreams and goals.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d7a8e3″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#803e3e” ]ART[/dropshadowbox]

• To take inspiration from the greats.
• To develop ideas (painting in monochrome).
• To master techniques.
• To explore line and tone in pencil.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening. See you tomorrow.

Your Year 5 Team.

Spring 1 – Week 1 – 3^rd January 2022

We are wishing our Year 5 families a very happy, healthy and fulfilling New Year

Our time-table has not changed hugely. We are starting the year with RE week where we will deepen our knowledge of Sikhism.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• I can understand and explore the perimeter as the distance around the edge of 2D shapes.
• I can use addition to calculate the perimeter of 2D shapes.
• I can use multiplication to calculate the perimeter of 2D shapes.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• To predict how the journey continues.
• To understand the features of a persuasive text.
• To write a persuasive letter.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• Since we are starting on Wednesday, there will not be Spanish this week.

 

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• I can identify the effects of friction between moving surfaces.

 

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• I can reflect on the impact of inspirational personalities.
  • Who can share some facts about the wonderful, inspiring, unconventional, funny … religious leader who sadly passed away on Boxing Day?
    • https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Desmond-Tutu/399993
    • https://briefly.co.za/40557-desmond-tutu-bio-age-children-education-quotes-foundation-apartheid-awards.html

 

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• To understand the importance of the Guru Granth Sahib.
• To investigate Sikh sayings.
• Sikhism Assessment

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening and your further two days of relaxation and preparation.

Your Year 5 Team.

Autumn 2 – Week 7 – 13^th December 2021

Welcome to our second D&T week and the last school week this calendar year.

You have worked so well in this first third of Year 5.

Keep it up!!!

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• I can use short/formal division divide a three-digit by a single-digit number. (remainder)
• I can use efficient calculation strategies to divide three-digit numbers by single-digit numbers.
• I can use efficient calculation strategies in all four operations. (Assessment style questions)

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• I can develop reading comprehension skills.
• I can engage in book talk.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]Design & Technology[/dropshadowbox]

• I can budget for my healthy pizza meal.
• I can prepare my ingredients.
• I can assemble and make my food product.
• I can evaluate and give feedback.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• I can understand and use classroom instructions, objects and directions in Spanish.

 

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• I can explore the relationship between air-resistance and gravity.

 

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• I can reflect on the impact of my decisions.

 

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• I can explore Christmas traditions around the world.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 2 – Week 6- 6^th December 2021

Welcome to the first full December week & happy Saint Nicholas day (6^th December 2021).

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

On Wednesday is our Greek Day – So come dressed up as a Greek.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

• I can begin to use short division to divide a double-digit by a single-digit number – Part I.
• I can begin to use short division to divide a double-digit by a single-digit number – Part II.
• I can use partitioning to divide a three-digit by a single-digit number.
• I can use short/formal division divide a three-digit by a single-digit number. (no remainder)

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

• I can track the geography of a character’s journey.
• I can continue a playscript based on a text.
• I can empathise with a character’s choices (suitcases)
• To develop reading comprehension skills.

 

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• I can evaluate a meal (including what makes a healthy diet).
• I can conduct market research.
• I can plan a healthy pizza meal (including starter, mains and desert)
• I can budget for my healthy pizza meal.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

• I can understand and use classroom instructions, objects and directions in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

• I can explore and investigate the interaction between gravity and air resistance.

 

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• I can reflect on the impact of my decisions.

 

Greek Day – Activities:

• The activities and related Learning objectives for this part of the week are a surprise.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.