Welcome back! We hope you all had an enjoyable and restful break. This week, it is Computing Week!

What are we learning this week?

Maths – 

• To explain how to multiply two-unit fractions
• To multiply two non-unit fractions
• To divide a unit fraction by a whole number
• To divide a non-unit fraction by a whole number​

English – 

• To write a non-chronological report.
• To edit and improve my writing.
• To create a final draft.

We shall also be starting our next class read The Nowhere Emporium, by Ross Mackenzie.

Science –

• L.O. To plan an investigation.

Computing –

• To know how computers, IP addresses, Routers and Packets are used to send data between devices
• To know what a variable is and how we can use them in Scratch
• To use the broadcast block in Scratch
• To use loops (Iteration) in Scratch
• To use the ask and answer blocks in Scratch to receive user input in Scratch​

PE –

This week, QE2 will have PE on Thursday and Tower will have their lesson on Friday.

What are we learning this week?

Maths – 

• To use accurately the methods of short and long division (two and three-digit number by multiples of 10)
• To explain how to use accurately the method of long division with and without remainders (two-digit by two-digit numbers)
• To use knowledge of long division to solve problems in a range of contexts (with and without remainders)
• To use long division with decimal remainders (1 decimal place)
• To use long division with fraction remainders
• To use long division with decimal remainders (2 decimal places)
• To explain how to write a fraction in its simplest form
• To reason and apply their knowledge of how to write a fraction in its simplest form
• To use their knowledge of how to write a fraction in its simplest form when solving addition and subtraction problems (1)​

English – 

This half term, our English lessons shall be centred around the core text Rose Blanche. Our weekly objectives include:

• L.O. I can identify the key features of a non-chronological report.
• L.O. I can plan a non-chronological report.
• L.O. I can write a non-chronological report.

Science –

• L.O. To understand how shadows are formed.

RE– 

• L.O. To explore the meaning of the Eightfold Path for Buddhists.
• L.O. To understand the importance of rules both in a personal and wider context.
• L.O. What are the stories that Buddhists find inspiration from?
• L.O. How do they help to explain the Buddha’s teachings?

Music –

• listening to music focusing on dynamics and texture
• developing techniques of performing rap using texture and rhythm
• learning a melodic ostinato using staff notation

DT –

• To investigate cookies
• To modify a cookie recipe
• To design and make the packaging
• To plan and make the cookies
• To evaluate the cookies ​

Key dates – 

10th December – Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch Day.