Week beginning 6th December 2021

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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.