In English, we will be:

• Exploring our core text ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar

• Explore the intent behind modern propaganda

• Identifying similes, metaphors and personification 

• Using punctuation for effect

• Writing a diary entry 

• Identifying formal and informal tones

In History, we will be learning about Ancient Egypt. We will be exploring:

• Chronology of significant events

• The daily life of Ancient Egyptians

• Roles, responsibilities and rights of the Pharoahs

• Significance of Ancient Egyptian dieties

• The Great Pyramids

In Maths, we will be:

• Identifying the value of each digit in a number up to 1,000,000

• Comparing numbers to 1,000,000

• Rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000

• Rounding within 100,000 and 1,000,000

• Identifying mental strategies

• Adding and subtracting whole numbers with more than 4 digits

• Using inverse operations

• Completing multi-step addition and subtraction problems

In Science, we will be:

• Recognising the stages of human development

• understanding the needs of children at significant ages

• Identifying the stages of a mammals life cycle

• Identifying the stages of an insects life cycle

• Investigating the gestation period of different animals

In Reading, we will be further exploring the text Holes by Louis Sachar.

We will be using the following reading skills:

• Inferencing

• Evaluating

• Making Connections

• Asking Questions

• Predicting

• Summarising

• Clarifying

Every Thursday afternoon we will be focusing on developing a different skill that will help us be safe and successful in life. This term these will include:

• Gardening

• Baking

• Cooking

In R.S.H.E, we will be:

• Exploring and identifying the importance of online identity

• Understanding why we need to maintain privacy online

• Recognising the importance of positive online relationships

• Understanding what is harmful online. 

In RE, we will be:

• Exploring the Christian Deity.

• Exploring the importance of Jesus in his human form

• Evaluating discipleship and friendship

• identifying the impact of the crucifixion

In Art, we will be:

• Creating a mood board on the works of Leisa Rich 

• Identifying features of a 3D structure

• Creating a canvas with different materials

Homework:

• Children practice timetables and reading daily where possible. Parents/Carers can add any achievements, learning or interests to Tapestry.

Timetable Rockstars and Number Bots

• This is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables and number bots using Number bots

P.E:

• Children will wear their PE kits to school so please ensure children have an appropriate sports kit for the weather. PE day for Adams is Friday.