Whitefield Primary School - Year 5 Curriculum (Summer 2)

Whitefield Primary School - Year 5 Curriculum (Summer 2) Key Reading Texts : Fiction The Highwayman - Alfred Noyes

Key Reading Texts : Non Fiction

Literacy

Maths

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Write from an alternative characters point of view

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Problem solve using all four number operations

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Write newspaper reports on the shooting of Bess

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Focus on continuous objectives and revisit areas which need consolidating

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Explanation on how the circulatory system works

Information texts related to the body

Science

Important days to remember:

Name, locate and describe the functions of the main organs in the human body

Why is our human body amazing?

Recognise the importance of a healthy life style Identify life cycles of mammals, amphibians, birds and insects

Foundation Subjects

PE: Athletics (with a sports coach) Homework: to be given out on a Friday

Do all animals and plants start life as an egg?

Library books: Return on a Thursday for renewal Thursday afternoon

Trips and visits

How you can help your child at home?

DT: Design a fabric case for an ipad/tablet

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Doctor/nurse visit school (

PSHE: Discuss health, alcohol and drug related issues

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St Francis of Assisi sports visits/activity days

Computing 

Handling data - spreadsheets

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Using blogs safely and respectfully

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Have a look at your child’s seesaw regularly and discuss what they have been learning at school

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Practise times tables regularly

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Read regularly with your child and discuss what they have read