Year 6

Inquiry: Writing

This term, Year 6 have been exploring our line of inquiry using World War II as its vessel. To start the term, the children have looked at the causes of World War II and two clear cut sides that formed. Their first piece of creative writing this term took inspiration from a wide variety of props. The children used these props to generate ideas for their characters and settings. After blending their ideas with the Year 6 writing objectives, some cracking narrative pieces were formed. 

Next, the class focused on the effects World War ll had at home, with an emphasis spent looking at the Blitz. The children then dived into the Battle of Britain, researching the key events, people and aircraft that fought during the Battle of Britain. 

Finally, they have been using a wordless picture book called the Arrival. This book tells a story of a migrant, who has to leave his home due to an ongoing war in his own country. 

Hazlitt Theatre

At the start of the term, the children took a trip to the Hazlitt Theatre to perform their dance routines on the stage. The children had a wonderful time at the theatre, taking part in a workshop and then using the stage for their performances.