Welcome to Year 5 - We are Branson Class!
Our Key Question for this Term is:
What was life like in Tudor England?
Using the KAPOW online scheme of learning we will investigate:
- Henry VIII - fair ruler or tyrant?
- Henry VIII - why did he have so many wives?
- Anne Boleyn - why was she executed?
- Queen Elizabeth I - how did she use a royal progress?
- Tudor inventories - what can they tell us about life in Tudor Britain?
- john Blanke - what did he have in his inventory?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Active Read Text this term will be 'My Friend Walter' by Micael Morpurgo
'A delightfully exciting and witty adventure that interweaves elements of history.'
(lovereading4kids.co.uk)
We will be studying the works of William Shakespeare and discovering why his plays are still performed and watched all over the world.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In English we are working hard to improve our Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling as well as developing our writing skills across a range of poetry, fiction and non-fiction genres with a focus on descriptive phrases, tenses and formal language.
In Maths, we are continuing to develop our Number skills with a BIG focus on traditional calculation methods, fluency, reasoning and rapid recall of Key number facts.
In Science, we are developing our investigation skills whilst studying Human Timelines, Life Cycles & Reproduction.
We are following the Kapow schemes of work to support our learning in: Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, French, Music, PSHE, RE and Science.
P.E. is on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure you wear your P.E. kit to school!
Get Active sessions continue every other Tuesday delivered with the help of our dedicated School Sports Partnership coaches!
PSHE lessons this term which will focus on Citizenship and Financial Well Being.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/CARERS:
Please ensure ALL items of uniform including coats, shoes, water bottles and lunch boxes are clearly named
Children must come to school wearing their P.E kit on their P.E days (Remember children need to remove all jewelry, including earrings and have suitable clothing for the colder days as we will be going outside in all weathers)
Reading books can only be changed after a pupil has successfully completed the associated Accelerated Reader Quiz. (A score of 85% or greater will demonstrate a pupil is ready to progress through their reading band onto more challenging texts.)
Extended Learning Expectations:
Reading Journals - You can read both AR books and your Reading for Pleasure book from home or our classroom reading area. It is recommended that you read at least 5 times a week to help you earn your Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum reading Certificates.
You can write your own reading comments in your planner and parents/carers can make comments too. Any ‘Book Bingo’ tasks can be completed or stuck into your Reading Journal as well.
Lucky Listeners - This will be set as part of the children's homework. The texts will also be used in class to support pupils' learning.
Spellings - Spellings will be set as part of regular homework tasks. It is recommended that pupils practice their spellings every day and write them as part of complete sentences.
Maths/Times Tables - Log on to Times Table Rockstars at least twice a week and additional maths challenges will be set as part of the weekly homework.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's to an exciting, fun filled term full of adventure, memorable experiences and amazing learning!
Mr Russell
If you need to speak to a teacher please book a suitable time at the office or email admin@mps.robusmat.co.uk
