Autumn 2

Reading into Writing – We will be studying the book ‘A Christmas Carol’. Children will look at the themes and characters of the book and answer questions based on these. We will be using our ‘VIPERS’ scheme and look at questions based on retrieval, inference, prediction and vocabulary. Children will build up their comprehension, retrieval and inference skills in these lessons

Writing – In English this term, we are studying the classic 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. We will be looking at the character of Scrooge and studying his character flaws. We will write a character and setting description of Scrooge and the streets of London. After this, we will be writing a biography or Charles Dickens and his life.

Spellings

Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5	Week 6	Week 7
essential	precious	mention	electrician	accommodation	transferral
special	ambitious	conclusion	musician	attached	preferably
residential	atrocious	fraction	technician	statement	offered
antisocial	infectious	version	magician	determined	deferral
partial	delicious	consideration	physician	dictionary	difference
crucial	conscientious	expression	optician	disastrous	suffering
preferential	gracious	collection	politician	embarrassment	conferring
beneficial	cautious	compassion	mathematician	equipment	reference
official	fictitious	position	dietician	existence	inferring
presidential	malicious	mansion	tactician	government	deferring

Maths – In Maths we are focusing on multiplying and dividing numbers by 2 and 3 digits, solving word problems and finding common factors, multiples and prime numbers. We will also begin to look at fractions and decimals. Children will continue to practise their arithmetic skills through mental maths and using ‘fluent in 5’ every day, with a focus on times tables, addition and subtraction, etc. It is important that the children know all of their times tables as this will help them in all lessons.

Religious Education (R.E.) – In RE this term, we are looking at:

Prayers in the lives of Followers of Christ – We will be looking at different prayers, gestures of prayers and some of the lives of the followers of Jesus.

Advent - We will be looking at the different candles on the Advent wreath and what they represent. We will also be learning parables that Jesus taught his followers about waiting, writing our own Advent prayers and acting out parables.

History - In History this term, we are learning all about Crime and Punishment and looking at how crime and punishment has changed throughout the ages to the modern day today. We will be looking and discussing at different methods of crime, how the legal system came into action, look at a modern court today and why crime and punishment in so important in society,

Science – In Science this half term, we will be looking and 'Evolution and Inheritance'. We will be looking at inherited traits we gain from our parents, variation within species and what adaptation and evolution are. We will learn about Charles Darwin and his work and also focusing on how fossils can help us today.

Computing – In Computing this term, we will be focusing on Creating media – Web page creation.

This unit introduces learners to the creation of websites for a chosen purpose. Learners identify what makes a good web page and use this information to design and evaluate their own website using Google Sites. Throughout the process learners pay specific attention to copyright and fair use of media, the aesthetics of the site, and navigation paths.

French – In French this half term, the children will be focusing on the French football champions.

During this half term the children will be practising their language-learning strategies; developing reading, speaking and listening skills through a football-related theme; responding to questions about football players; writing football player profiles in French.

Art / DT – In DT this half term, the children will be making a shopping bag for a grandparent to take shopping with them. The children will design the product using a computer based design, plan and design a suitable product for their user. They will then make and sew their material together to make a finished product. Children will evaluate their product and discuss environmental issues relating to the wastage of materials, when

selecting materials and during designing and making.

Physical Education (P.E.) – In PE this half term, the children will be focusing on gymnastics and hockey. We will be recapping basic skills such as passing, dribbling and shooting. In gymnastics, children will be learning different movements and stretches.

Children will need their PE kit in school on Wednesday and Friday.

Music – In Music this half term, the children will be focusing on Keyboard skills and other instrumental skills developed. They will begin to play with both hands. Also a full drum kit (including feet pedals) will be used to create rhythmic variation.