Learning Theme overview

During this theme, we will describe the physical

and human features of China and Japan and

understand how the mix of these features helps to

explain its character. We will draw out

similarities and differences between these

places and begin to understand links between

them. Key questions will be asked to help

recognise and describe human processes and

environmental issues. Children will be able to

confidently use a full range of skills and different

kinds of maps and resources to undertake

independent investigations.

Information about learning in Year 6

The Home/School Partnership Curriculum Newsletter Spring Term 3 2017

Sensational Start!

To engage children in their learning we started our theme with a

carousel of Eastern Delights!

Children experienced a variety of inspirational activities throughout a

theme day including: origami, martial arts and Manga cartoon

design. They finished the day with a fun chopstick team game!

WE ARE STUDYING THE NOVEL, ‘KENSUKE’S KINGDOM’ . Washed up on an island in the Pacific Ocean, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone…

ENGLISH – Kensuke’s Kingdom—Novel Study

FICTION: Short Adventure Story (Purpose: Write

to entertain)

Purpose is clear and consistently maintained.

The features of selected form (narrative) clearly

established with extensive adaptation to purpose.

GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION:

Use of the passive to affect the presentation of

information in a sentence

Use a combination of multi-clause and single clause

sentences for effect

Use the semi-colon & colon to mark

the boundary between independent

clauses

Use the colon to introduce a list and

use semi-colons for complicated lists

Know how hyphens can be used to

avoid ambiguity

SPELLING: Revision of word lists

from Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6.

MUSIC

appreciate and understand a wide

range of high-quality live and

recorded music drawn from

different traditions

and from great

composers and

musicians.

D & T– STRUCTURES

Year 6 pupils will be designing a bridge to withstand a tsunami:

use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of

innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose.

generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through

discussion and annotated sketches.

select from and use a wider range of tools and

equipment to perform practical tasks [for

example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing],

accurately.

ART– Japanese Manga

to improve their mastery of art and

design techniques, in drawing and

painting with a range of materials.

to know about great artists, architects

and designers in

history.

GEOGRAPHY– OVERSEAS LOCALITY

Focusing on the countries of China and Japan, children will:

understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human

and physical geography of a region.

describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and

vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes.

describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and

land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources

including energy, food, minerals and water.

use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe

features studied.

COMPUTING

Linking to technology in China, children will

be beginning to create 3D games:

To know different solutions exist for

the same problem.

To know the difference between, and

appropriately use if and if, then

and else statements.

Subjects linked to the theme...

MATHS

During maths we will be learning to master the following objectives: use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the

same denomination compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1 generate and describe linear number sequences (with fractions) add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept

of equivalent fractions multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found

by using integer multiplication and division facts solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found solve problems involving unequal sharing using knowledge of fractions and multiples

SCIENCE

Animals Including Humans

Identify and name the main parts of the

human circulatory system, and describe the

functions of the heart, blood vessels and

blood.

Describe the way in which nutrients and

water are transported within animals,

including humans.

Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs

and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.

Identify scientific evidence that has been

used to support or refute ideas or arguments

Plan scientific enquiries, including recognising

and controlling variables where necessary.

SPANISH "Mi pasatiempo" (My free time)

Explain what they do in their free time, including revising the days of the week and time. Use the near future tense to say what they and others are going to do alongside future tense

markers. Use complex opinion structures in the first and third person, giving their own and other

peoples opinions with justifications.

ENGLISH

NON -FICTION: Persuasive text to encourage people to follow a

healthy lifestyle. (linked to Science learning)

GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION:

Use a combination of multi-clause and single clause sentences

for effect

Use the semi-colon, colon to mark the boundary between

independent clauses and use the colon to introduce a list and

use semi-colons for complicated lists

PE

Indoor - Gymnastics

To develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and

balance.

Outdoor - Handball

To play competitive games and apply basic principles suitable

for attacking and defending.

PSHE

Core Theme 1: Health & Wellbeing

Topic: Growing & Changing

How emotions may be conflicting.

Coping with change and how this relates to bereavement and

the process of grieving.

Different ways of achieving personal goals.

GUIDED READING

PEEWEES - Explaining Meaning

Pupils will monitor reading for sense

and self-correct when they misread .

Pupils will explore how the same word

can have different meanings in

different contexts.

Pupils will ask themselves questions to

improve their understanding when

independently reading an age-

appropriate texts.

Pupils will identify the main ideas in

paragraphs and will produce a

succinct summary, paraphrasing the

main ideas.

RE

Through studying Sikhism in Britain today, children will:

Explain the impact for a Sikh of believing that all humans are

equal and there is only one God.

Explain some similarities and differences between Sikh

worship and Christian or Muslim worship.

Explain some ways in which they show their beliefs and

values.