Summer 2
Our Learning in Summer 2
Reading into Writing – In English this term, we will continue looking at persuasive writing and writing a brochure persuading someone to go on our residential to Whitemoor Lakes.
We will also be reading the book ‘Wonder’ and writing a balanced argument about home-schooling and a persuasive letter.
Religious Education (R.E.) – In RE, we will be looking at Pentecost. We will be focusing on the actions of the disciples after Jesus' Resurrection. We will also be looking at Prayers in the Lives of followers of Christ. Finally, we will be researching other religions such as Judaism and Christianity.
Maths – In Maths we are focusing on negative numbers, translation, position of shapes and co-ordinates. We will also be completing lots of maths puzzles and applying our maths skills to everyday problems.
Mental Maths
This half term, we will focus on:
Fractions
Short division and Long Division
Long Multiplication
Adding and subtracting fractions
Decimals
Percentages
Measurements
Mental maths will be taught through the use of mental maths sessions, TT Rock stars and ‘Fluent in 5’ sessions where the children will focus on arithmetic style questions.
History - In History, we are looking at WW2 and how this war began. We will also be looking at the local history in Walsall
In this unit, we will be learning:
Introduction to WW2
WW2 timeline of Walsall
Evacuation and Walsall
Manufacturing maps of Walsall
Blitz and air raids on Walsall
End of War and VE day celebrations
Science – In Science, the children will be learning about Electricity.
In this unit, we will be learning:
Recap electricity and circuits
The history of electricity
Electrical symbols and draw circuits
Brightness of bulbs investigation
Scientist – Nikola Tesla
Computing – In Computing this half term, children will be looking at Programming B - Sensing movement.
This unit is the final KS2 programming unit and brings together elements of all the four programming constructs: sequence from Year 3, repetition from Year 4, selection from Year 5, and variables (introduced in Year 6 – ‘Programming A’). It offers pupils the opportunity to use all of these constructs in a different, but still familiar environment, while also utilising a physical device — the micro:bit. The unit begins with a simple program for pupils to build in and test within the new programming environment, before transferring it to their micro:bit. Pupils then take on three new projects in Lessons 2, 3, and 4, with each lesson adding more depth.
French – In French this term, the children will be learning:
Visiting a French Town
The children will be learning directional, transport and town vocabulary together will prepositional phrases. The children will describe their journey to school.
They will also research and plan a visit to a French town
Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) – In PSHE this half term, the children will be following the Life to the Full scheme. They will be completing the following units:
- LTTF: Created to live in Community –
- Religious Understanding
- LTTF: Created to love others – Living in the wider world
- British Values
Music – In music this half term, the children will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of live music performance, in and out of school.
Musicians from Year 6 will experience performing as part of an area band at raising confidence and self-esteem.
They will also be completing their music exams this half term.
Physical Education (P.E.) – In PE this half term, the children will be focusing on Athletics and Rounders, as well as swimming lessons on a Tuesday. They will be learning rules, key skills and working well in a team. They will also be preparing for Sports Day activities.
Art – In art this half term, the children will be looking at Exploring Identity.
In this topic, children are introduced to artists who explore their identity within their art.
Pupils explore how artists use various aspects of their identity, creating imagery which explores many different aspects within one image by using layers and juxtaposition. Children listen to how the artists construct their work, before working physically in drawing and collage or digitally on a tablet to make their own layered and constructed portrait.