Year 6 Spring Term Plan – Ancient GreeceEnglish Reading Writing Grammar and

punctuation Summarise paragraphs and

texts Facts and opinions Presentational features of a

range of texts Making notes from non-fiction

texts Retrieval and inference work

Books The Song from Somewhere

Else Harry Potter The Adventures of Odysseus Range of writing over time

Writing settings and describing characters from The Song from Somewhere Else

Editing their own work Presentational features of

different types of writingGenresMyths and Legends, fact files, letters, diaries and Narratives.Spellings Units 1-6 from Read

Write Inc Dictionary and

thesaurus work

using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity in writing

using hyphens to avoid ambiguity

using brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis

using semicolons, colons or dashes to mark boundaries between independent clauses

using a colon to introduce a list

punctuating bullet points consistently

Mathematics

Place value Addition Decimal addition Subtraction Shape Angles Percentages Word problems Coordinates

ArtAncient Greek Pots

Can I explain what ancient Greek pots were used for? Can I understand different types of pots were used for different things?Prepare and cook a variety of

predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques.

Computing

Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output.Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs. Understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration 

PSHCEPromoting positive behaviour

Can I recognise my goals for the future?

Do I understand that success requires persistence?

GeographyUnderstand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region in a European country,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.

ScienceEvolution and InheritanceWork scientificallyRecognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years agoRecognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parentsIdentify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.

History Ancient Greece

A study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western worldComparison of Athens and SpartaUnderstand the role of the Parthenon in Ancient Greek lifeHow the Olympic Games began

MFL French

Revise greetings

Ask the time and tell the time

Describe animalsSort words alphabetically

Music Charanga Chn to learn how to play simple songs on the recorder Focus on Greek music. Listening and appraising. Composition and improvisation. Performance on glockenspiels and

recorders.

PE

Gymnastics

Netball

Real PE

Indoor athletics

RE

Sacred textsThe Bible and how it is organisedWhat is Islam?

Measurements Rounding Multiplication Common multiples and factors Prime numbers Fractions Long division Long multiplication Decimal subtractions Adding and subtracting fractions

Design and Technology

Build a Parthenon

Research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose. Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles