Year 6
SPAG/Literacy
Our SPAG will begin with a focus on sentence structure. We will identify main clauses and subordinate clauses. We will also have a heavy focus on word classes – we will identify nouns, adverbs, verbs and adjectives as well as prepositions.
During our literacy lessons, we will be writing a narrative to start the year. This will have a heavy focus on setting descriptions and using a range of techniques to engage the reader.
Reading
We will read two class novels during this term. We will begin with Dimanche Diller, a story about a young girl going on an adventure to find some of her stolen belongings. We will then read Street Child, a novel set during the Victorian Era. These will both be read in class and there will be comprehension lessons throughout the term.
Maths
We will begin the term with a focus on place value. We will learn how to read and write numbers up to ten million and will also learn how to multiply and divide by powers of 10.
We will then move on to an addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. unit where we will ensure the children are secure with formal written methods before finishing with fractions.
Library
Our library day will be a Thursday this year.
Children will be expected to select a book of their choice as well as a level-appropriate book for them to read at home.
Topic
Our topic during the first part of the term will be Victoria Hall. The children will learn about the building and how it was used. They will then learn about the Victoria Hall disaster. They will analyse a range of sources to try and find out the causes of the disaster. They will also be able to explain how the event has impacted upon laws in present-day society.
After this, we will then learn about the Victorians. We will learn about the lives of children during this era and how laws were implemented to protect their rights. We will also compare the lives of rich people and poor people during this era, as well as learning about significant technological advances.
ICT
During this term, we will learn how to use the internet responsibly. We will learn how search engines rank their results. We will also learn about how to maintain safe and healthy relationships online and what to do if something makes you feel uncomfortable.
PE
Our PE will begin with a unit on netball. During these lessons, the class will learn different technique for passing and shooting. They will also learn different tactics for retaining possession and for scoring.
After this, the children will then move on to a gymnastics unit. During this, they will learn how to devise routines which make use of different levels.
Reminders
Throughout the year, there will be daily maths homework. This will also be supplemented by weekly spellings and reading.
Our PE day is a Tuesday and we will also be swimming on a Monday until October half term.