Curriculm Overview

 

Numeracy

The expectations for your child are that by the end of the academic year they are able to:

• - Multiply and divide any positive integer up to 10,000 by 10 or 100 and understand the effect.
• - Order a given set of positive and negative integers.
• - Use decimal notation for tenths and hundredths.
• - Convert decimals to percentages.
• - Relate fractions to division and to their decimal representations.
• - Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.
• - Calculate fractions of amounts.
• - Find equivalent fractions.
• - Simplify fractions.
• - Use a variety of mental strategies to solve problems.
• - Carry out column addition and subtraction of positive integers up to 10,000.
• - Know by heart all times tables up to twelve.
• - Carry out short multiplication and division of a three digit number by a single digit number.
• - Carry out long multiplication of a two digit number by a two digit number.
• - Convert 12 hour time to 24 hour time.
• - Understand how to calculate area of squares and rectangles.
• - Approximate the area of shapes.
• - Recognise the four different types of triangle.
• - Calculate perimeters of shapes.
• - Recognise parallel and perpendicular lines.
• - Estimate and measure angles.
• - Calculate angles in a straight line or triangle when other angles are given.
• - Use all four operations to solve simple word problems.
• - Read and construct bar charts and line graphs.
• - Convert from one unit of metric measurement to another.
• - Identify 3D shapes.
• - Make nets of 3D shapes.

 

Literacy

Autumn Term

Fiction: Narrative, character, plays.

Non-fiction: Investigating Instructions.

Grammar: Punctuation.

 

Spring Term

Fiction: Myths and legends, fables and traditional tales.

Non-fiction: Exploring explanations.

Grammar: Punctuation.

Summer Term

Fiction: Performance Poetry, performance poetry from other cultures.

Non-fiction: The art of persuasion.

Grammar: Punctuation.

The expectations for your child are that by the end of the academic year they are able to:

• - Develop characters using own description, dialogue and vocabulary.
• - Read aloud with expression, taking the audience into account.
• - Work in a group to plan and manage a task.
• - Write a playscript and include stage directions.
• - Adapt a story into a playscript.
• - Recognise and explain metaphorical expressions.
• - Write a clear set of instructions for an identified audience.
• - Write own stories using the structures and themes of myths.
• - Retell legends in own words.
• - Recognise the organisation and language features of an explanation text.
• - Write their own story in the style of a fable.
• - Write persuasively using letters, adverts and posters.
• - Use structure and themes of a poem as a model for writing own poem.
• - Read poems from different cultures, talk about their response and justify opinions.
• - Compose simple, compound and complex sentences and punctuate correctly in independent writing.
• - Know how to write dialogue and understand how it is set out and punctuated.
• - Use basic grammar with accuracy.

 

Science

The children will be given activities in which they follow instructions, observe, predict, test, record, evaluate and develop a scientific vocabulary. They will be given the opportunity to investigate and explore science practically through the following topics. 

Autumn Term: Gases Around Us. 

At the end of term the children are expected to be able to: 

• -Make and test a prediction.
• - Explain predictions using scientific knowledge.
• - Evaluate the reliability of data.
• - Understand that gases are made of particles which are constantly moving.
• - Explain how bubbles form in a liquid.
• - Understand that warm air expands and becomes lighter than cold air.
• - Explain how air pollution is caused.

Spring Term: Life Cycles

At the end of the term the children are expected to be able to:

• - Plot a line graph from data.
• - Make careful observations.
• - Plan and carry out a fair test.
• - Understand the process of germination.
• - Explain the numerous ways in which seeds are dispersed.
• - Grasp that life depends on instructions in genes.
• - Explain how extinction can be caused.

Summer Term: Keeping Healthy 

At the end of the term the children are expected to be able to:

• - Plan and carry out a survey.
• - Make a table and record results.
• - Compare predictions with results.
• - Know the five groups of nutrients.
• - Understand how infectious diseases are spread.
• - Explain the benefits of a balanced diet.
• - Understand how health is affected by smoking. 

History

Autumn Term

The House of Hanover

We will complete a detailed study of all the monarchs, from George I to Queen Victoria. Each reign will be evaluated and rated. We will also look at the Battles of Waterloo and Trafalgar.

Spring Term

Historical Sources

The class will be looking at how to extract historical information from different sources. Artefacts, newspapers, newsreels, buildings and paintings will all be assessed to discover their historical relevance.

Summer Term

World War I

We will undertake a study of why the war started, we will look at the major events of the war, make a case study of two of the major battles and assess the impact of the war. 

Geography

Autumn Term

Coasts

We are studying coastal landforms, erosion, beaches and life by the sea. The class will be going on a field trip to complement this topic.

Spring Term

Australasia

The class will study the physical and human geography of Australia, New Zealand and The South Pacific Islands. We will cover discovery, wildlife and tribes.

Summer Term

Deserts

We will be looking at how deserts are formed, plants and wildlife, exploration and climate.