CURRICULUM INFORMATION
Year Group 6
TERM Summer
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Dear Parents,
This term is another busy term for year 6. The children will continue to be taught in split classes on a Wednesday and Thursday until the SAT tests which begin on Monday 14th May. Following the SAT tests, we will be preparing for Confirmation and the end of year production, as well as completing transition units of work.
Below is an outline of the curriculum which we will follow up to the end of the Summer term.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your support. |
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English |
Reading: Revision of different text types. Writing: Writing for different purposes. Grammar: Past papers as part of SAT revision Legends – Robin Hood. Writing Focus: Persuasion Text, Diary Entry, Letter and Story Writing. Poetry : The Lighthouse The Literacy Shed Drama, Speaking and Listening: Play rehearsal |
Maths |
Fractions and decimals Equivalence Calculating with fractions and decimals Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Secure calculation methods Solving problems using all four operations Statistics Line graphs Ratio and proportion Ratio Direct proportion Measures Imperial conversions Volume Algebra Expressing an unknown in problems Geometry – properties of shape Drawing and constructing nets Angles in polygons |
Science |
Light - Identify sources of light & revise facts that light travels in straight lines & opaque objects form shadows. Understand that to see, light needs to enter the eye. Investigate light reflection & refraction, white light made of many colours & the speed of light.
Electricity- Sc4 1a Construct circuits, incorporating a battery & range of switches to make devices work. 1b Find out the effect of changing components in circuits, making bulbs brighter or dimmer. Breadth of study: 1d Carry out a range of scientific investigations. 2b Recognise there are hazards in physical processes, and assess risks and take action to reduce risks to themselves and others. |
R.E |
Easter Belonging to the Church community Pentecost Baptism and Confirmation |
ICT |
Blogging and Emailing Digital Story Telling |
History |
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Art / DT |
Design, make and Evaluate Great Artists- designers in history |
Music |
Steel Pans |
Geography |
Distribution of natural resources Conservation -identify and sequence the components of the water cycle -describe what happens to rain water when it reaches the ground -identify forms in which water occurs in the environment |
French |
Describe the Weather, Identify famous Landmarks in France and research differences and similarities between cultures. |
PE |
Athletics Cricket Gymnastics |
Homework |
Homework is to be handed in every Monday. Weekly Spelling Test every Tuesday. Mathletics – used weekly. |
Confirmation Homework
Design a fact file about the Saints name you have chosen.
Your work must be no less than an A4 piece of paper.
You must include the following:
You must also be prepared to present the above information in class.
Your fact file must be completed and handed in to your class teacher on
Tuesday 5th June.