In English, we will be...

• Researching who is Matthew Henson

• Discussing facts about Matthew Henson

• Understanding what a biography is

• Recognising the language and structural features of a biography

• Exploring a range of newspaper articles

• Understanding how the 5 W's are used in newspaper articles

• Recognising the language and structural features of a newspaper article

In Geography, we will be...

• Identifying the continents of the world

• Planning routes across the continents in a similar style to explorer Matthew Henson

• Mapping out a simple journey in the local area using aerial maps

• Using positional language to plan a route across the world

• Identifying the Arctic circle, the Equator, and the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• Understanding how climates across the world vary depending on your position on the globe

In Maths, we will be...

• Understanding and using factor pairs

• Multiplying and dividing by 100

• Writing informal multiplication methods

• Dividing 2-digit with 1-digit numbers

• Measuring in kilometres and metres

• Calculating the perimeter of rectalinear shapes

• Exploring fractions

• Partitioning, comparing and ordering mixed numbers

In Science, we will be...

• Classifying animals based on characteristics, features and their habitats

• Understanding what vertebrate and invertebrate animals are

• Comparing animals based on their different characteristics and habitats

• Discussing ways in which environments can change and how it impacts living things

• Identifying how human impact and natural changes affect the environment

In Art, we will be...

• Creating a mood board on the works of Kate Shaw

• Experimenting with the colours and tones of Aurora Borealis, using chalk pastels, oil pastels and watercolours 

• Blending colours to create the correct tones to recreate Kate Shaw's Aurora Borealis artwork

• Collaging using different textures to create the foreground and background

In French, we will be...

• Asking and answering the question ‘What is your name?’

• Revising number 1-20

• Asking and answering "How old are you?"

• Asking and answering "Where do you live?"

In Reading, we will be looking at the texts:

• Explorer

We will be using the following reading skills:

• Inferencing

• Evaluating

• Making Connections

• Asking Questions

• Predicting

• Summarising

• Clarifying

In RE, we will be...

• Comparing different types of churches around the world

• Looking at the different types of Christian places of worship, e.g. churches, chapels, cathedrals

• Identifying similarities and differences between what Christians believe compared to other religions

• Preparing enquiry questions to ask during our church visit

• Visiting our local church

• Reflecting on our trip, focusing on difference areas of importance to Christians at the church

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

• Exploring dental hygiene 

• Investigating ways to relax and regulate ourselves

• Developing a growth mindset and understanding that mistakes are useful

• Identify the importance of taking responsibility

Home Learning

At Delce Academy we encourage our children to:

• Read every evening and record this in their reading record

• Learn their spellings for the week

• Practice their Times Tables daily using TTRS or the worksheet provided

There will also be 6 home learning activities set for the term. These activity ideas are optional but we advise your encouragement as it will further support your child in continuing their love of learning outside of the classroom. Your child can complete as many of the activities as they would like and bring their work in to share with their class. 

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 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.