Week beginning 1st October 2018

 

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Maths:
This week, we shall be looking at different representations for addition and subtracting. We shall also be looking at estimating and using mental strategies.

English:

This week, we shall be: identifying the key features of a recount, boxing up the structure of a recount, using our senses to describe an image and planning a recount.

SPAG:

We shall be focusing specifically on: modal verbs and using figurative language through the senses.

Reading:

In Year 5, children are responsible for changing their own books independently. We do ask that children read at home everyday and mark this by a simple comment in their homework diary. Please do encourage your child to read aloud, even though they are in Year 5, to build the stamina with their fluency.

Example comment:

Name of Book: Gangsta Granny

Peter read from page 12-16. He struggled on the words ‘inspiration’ and ‘necessary’.

PE:

Our PE lessons will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has their full PE kit on these days.

Music:

Soundstart lessons, with Mr Regan, shall start this week. This is where Year 5 pupils will have the chance to learn both the guitar and keyboard.

RE:

Mrs Forde will continue to teach the children all about Hinduism on Wednesday afternoons.

Science:

We shall be continuing our unit of Space and looking at the Solar System and the planets relative distance to the Sun.

 

PSHE:

We shall be looking at Black History Month, specifically Mae C. Jennison – the first African American woman to travel in space.