In English, we will be...

• Using our core text 'Gorilla Dawn' to create a galvanising speech from The Black Mamba to his militia,

• Focusing on how our senses and vocabulary can be used to affect the readers,

• Exploring recounts by evaluating the author's word choices,

• Using this to write recount of the village raid from the point of view of a child.

In Geography, we will be...

• Reflecting on the impact of our supply and demand on the Democratic Republic of Congo,

• Developing our skills at explore multiple perspectives and alternative visions of the future,

• Building our knowledge and understanding on differing views about development and quality of life and their measurement.

In Maths, we will be...

• Reading and writing numbers up to ten million,

• Rounding numbers to the nearest ten million,

• Completing various investigations involving negative numbers,

• Solving missing number problems involving addition and subtraction as well as the order of operations.

In Science, we will be...

• Investigating different scientific statements related to humans and animals,

• Recognising of organisms are classified and grouped,

• Expanding our knowledge on the different habitats and ecosystems.

In Reading, we will be looking at the texts...

• As a class we will be exploring a range of texts focusing on the core strategies; inference, summarising, retrieval, clarification and making connections.

• To ensure your child continues to make the best progress possible, they should be reading every day for at least 15 minutes, preferably with an adult when possible.

In French, we will be...

• Learning about how to describe members of our families.

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

• Exploring feelings and how to regulate our emotions

In RE, we will be...

• Focusing on Judaism,

• Exploring the main values and beliefs,

• Exploring the important symbols to Jewish people and their significance.

In Art, we will be...

• Sketching a painting gorilla paintings in the style of Kim Guthrie.

Homework:

• Homework is sent via Google Classrooms as well as a paper copy each Friday.  Pupils should answer the questions in their home learning books and hand it in each Thursday.

Timetable Rockstars:

• This is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables.

P.E:

• Children will change at school so please ensure children have an appropriate sports kit for the weather. PE days for individual classes will be sent home via Arbor.