What we are learning

Reading

This half term, we will continue with our class reader,  The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne. We will also read the graphic novel, The Arrival by Shaun Tan.

Writing

Most of our writing will be linked to The Arrival and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.  We will be writing recounts, biographies and explanation texts. We will continue to focus on the cumulative re-read process to ensure children can edit their writing effectively.

Maths

This half term, Year 6 maths lessons will focus on ratio, statistics and revisit shape from Year 5. Children will be problem solving and reasoning throughout their learning to deepen their understanding. Children will continue to practise their times tables and arithmetic skills on a daily basis.

Science

This half term, Year 6's science topic is 'Living things and their habitats'. Children will describe and give reasons why living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics, including animals, plants and micro-organisms.

Geography

Children will undertake fieldwork, exploring the physical geography of a local area. They will recognise and describe how a river is formed. They will name and locate countries and cities of the United Kingdom and identify their human and physical characteristics. They will use the 8 points of a compass, 4 and 6 figure grid references and symbols of the Ordnance Survey Map.