Literacy
In Year 6 this week, we will be:- Identifying the features of a character description
- Identifying and researching language for a character description
- Using character descriptions to develop an understanding of personality
- Applying descriptive language to a given character
- Have an opportunity for independent writing.
Maths
In Year 6 this week, we will be:- Assessing for progression
- Adding numbers with up to 4 digits, using the formal column method
- Subtracting numbers with up to 4 digits, using the formal column method
- Using the inverse operation to check answers and solve missing number problems
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be revising:- The function of word classes;
- Types of conjunctions;
- How and when to use fronted adverbials;
- Using relative clauses effectively; and
- Have an opportunity for independent writing.
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be revising:- Reading, writing, ordering and comparing numbers up to 10,000;
- Partitioning numbers up to 10,000;
- Roman Numerals up to 100;
- Comparing and ordering negative numbers; and
- Rounding numbers to the nearest 100 and 1000.
Literacy
In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
- To recognise and use informal language in letter writing
- To empathise with a character and add details about emotions
- To write an informal letter
Maths
In Year 6 this week, we will be revising:
- read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10 000 000 and determine the value of each digit
- round any whole number to a required degree of accuracy
- use negative numbers in context, and calculate intervals across 0
- solve number and practical problems involving place value
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to use use figurative language to describe a setting
- to use paragraphs to develop ideas
- to use colons and semi-colons to punctuate a text
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to using to plot co-ordinates in two quadrants
- to translate shapes in multiple quadrants
- to reflect shapes in multiple quadrants
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to annotate a poem for meaning
- to explore the meaning of figurative language
- to develop the use of figurative language in written work
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to secure knowledge of factors and multiples
- to secure knowledge of prime number and prime factors
- to plot co-ordinates in two quadrants
Literacy
In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:
- How to edit/improve our balanced arguments from last week, focusing on the key grammatical structure and language features
- The structure and language features of a diary entry
- How to effectively portray a character's thoughts and feelings through a diary entry
Maths
In Year 6 this week, we will be revising:
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages; this includes: writing fractions as mixed numbers and improper fractions (and converting between the two); comparing and ordering fractions; adding and subtracting fractions; multiplying and dividing fractions; FDP equivalents
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to use Jules Verne's writing techniques when composing a narrative
- to maintain character consistency in writing
- to self-assess through editing
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to add and subtract decimals (with up to 3 decimal places)
- to multiply and divide by powers of 10 (up to 3 decimal places)
- round decimals (with up to 3 decimal places)
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to write a recount
- to understand the use of semi-colons
- to revise the use of parenthesis
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to round to the nearest 10,100,1 000, 10 000 and 100 000
- to revise column addition and subtraction, including missing number questions
- to solve multi-step word problems
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to plan a newspaper article
- to write a newspaper article
- to use report writing features and language
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction
- to solve word problems using units of measure
- to consolidate learning so far in Year 5
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to use formal letter writing techniques
- to use persuasive language in writing
- to use paragraphs for organisation
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to identify and compare common factors and prime factors
- to identify and compare common multiples
- to understand and common composite factors and multiples
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to use investigative language
- to use our spelling knowledge to spot and correct spelling mistakes
- to use a dictionary efficiently and effectively
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to order fractions
- to multiply 4 and 5 digit number by a single digit number
- to refresh our times table knowledge and the related division facts
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to use persuasive language in writing
- to use powerful language choices
- to write a formal letter of complaint
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to subtract fractions with related denominators
- to order and compare fractions with related denominators
- to multiply 4 and 5 digit number by a single digit number
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to identify relative pronouns
- to use and punctuate relative clauses
- to explore characterisation in a story
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to find change from a given amount
- to identify the properties of 3D shapes
- to use column methods to solve missing number questions
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to write a diary entry
- to upgrade language choices
- to organise writing into paragraphs
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to compare decimal numbers
- to use estimates to check calculations
- to use column methods for the addition of 5 and 6 digit number
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- about diary entry features
- how to plan and write a diary entry
- to edit our work
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to compare 4, 5 and 6 digit numbers
- multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1,000
- to place decimal numbers on a number line
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to recognise the roles of heroes and heroines in Greek myths
- to create a mythical hero
- to create a mythical creature
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to use mental strategies to solve multiplication and division problems
- to solve multiplication and division word problems, using mental strategies
- to plot co-ordinates on a 4 quadrant grid
Literacy
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to show a show an understanding of a narrative poem (The Highwayman)
- to plan a fictional story based on a poem
- to use the tone of a poem to write a fictional story
Maths
In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:
- to find
common multiples and factors
- to find
prime numbers less than 50 and numbers that have a pair of prime factors.
- to find co-ordinates and plot points on a graph
