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  • Year 2

     

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    English

    Narrative
    Write stories set in places pupils have been.
    Write stories that use the language of traditional tales.  ( The Little Red Hen)
    Write stories that mimic significant authors. (Michael Rosen)

    Non-fiction
    Write lists. (within instructions writing)
    Write captions. (?)
    Write instructions. (D.T. Bread)
    Write recounts. (Florence)
    Present information.

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    Narrative
    Write stories set in places pupils have been. (stories set in Windsor Castle)
    Write narrative diaries. (Coronation) Write stories that mimic significant authors. (Julia Donaldson)

    Non-fiction
    Write labels. (Castle)
    Write glossaries. (within non-chronological reports)
    Present information.
    Write non-chronological reports. (Windsor Castle)

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    Narrative
    Write stories with imaginary settings.
    Write plays that use the language of traditional tales.  (Chicken Licken)

    Non-fiction
    Write glossaries. (within non-chronological reports)
    Present information. (Perform plays)
    Write non-chronological reports. (animals of Madagascar)

    Poetry
    Write nonsense and humorous poems and limericks.

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    Maths

    Place Value

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    Addition and Subtraction

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    Shape

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    Algebra (Covered as part of the add and subtract threshold concept in the form of missing number problems)

    Money

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    Multiplication and Division

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    Length and Height

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    Mass, capacity and temperature

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    Algebra (Covered as part of the “Multiply and divide” threshold concept in the form of missing number problems)

    Fractions 

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    Time

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    Statitistics

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    Position and Direction

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    Science

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Florence Nightingale

    Autumn 1:
    Animals and humans - exercise and hygiene, germs in hospitals (now and then) and food (nutrition link to soldiers' poor nutrition)
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    Autumn 2:
    Materials -identification and properties

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Coronation

    Spring 1:

    Forces - describe basic movements (carriages) 

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    Sound and hearing - sources of sounds.
    Taught discretely:

    Spring 2:

    Plants – Observe how plants grow from bulbs and seeds, recognising what they need to grow

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    Electricity - common appliances and construct a simple circuit

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Islands

    Taught discretely:

    Summer 1:
    Evolution and inheritance - how humans resemble their parents.

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    Summer 2:
    Living things and habitats 
    suitability of environment and food chains.

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    RE

    Autumn 1:
    Christianity
    What did Jesus teach? - Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time? Good Samaritan Story, Love your Neighbour, Healing the Paraysed Man, Jesus' teachings, Saviour.

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    Autumn 2:
    Christianity
    The Christmas Story - Why does Christmas matter to Christians? (Digging Deeper) The Nativity Story, The Nativity story in church and at home, Responses to the Christmas Story, Lessons learned from the Christmas Story, Advent

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    Spring 1:
    Judaism
    Passover - How important it is for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do? Covenant, Abraham, Moses, Passover, The Exodus, Seder Meal, Symbolism

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    Spring 2:
    Christianity
    The Easter Story - Why does Easter matter to Christians? (Digging Deeper) Stories of Holy Week and Easter, Gospels, Jesus as saviour , Church worship, Different responses to the Easter Story, Forgiveness, Jesus as a bridge between God and humans, Resurrection/New Life

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    Summer 1:
    Judaism
    The Covenant - How special is the relationship Jews have with God? Abraham, Covenant, Birth of Isaac, Moses and the 10 Commandments, Mezuzah, Shema

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    Summer 2:
    Judaism
    Rites of Passage - What is the best way for a Jew to show their identity? Bar / Bat Mitzvah, Mitzvah Day, Tu B'Shevat

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    History

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole

    Autumn 1 & 2:
    Lives of significant individuals.


    Key events of the past (Crimean war - Victorian era)

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Coronation

    Spring 1 & 2:
    Key events in the past - The Queen's Coronation

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    Significant historical events in locality - Windsor castle. (Coronation)

     

    Mostly integrated through the theme of  Islands

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    Geography

     Mostly integrated through the theme of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole


    Autumn 1 & 2:
    Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the countries Florence Nightingale visited. 
    Use geographical language to describe what those countries would have been like. 

     

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Coronation



    Spring 1 & 2:
    Look at a simple map to show the route of the Coronation.

    Identify characteristics and landmarks. Use simple grid references and compass points.
    Name and locate countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom.
    Use aerial images and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic physical features of area on the Coronation route.

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Islands

    Summer 1 & 2:
    Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the countries and capitals
    of the United Kingdom.

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    Compare and contrast a British Island with a Caribbean Island.

    Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to and describe key physical and human features of an island.

    PSHCE

    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Autumn 1:
    Being me in my world
    - Hopes and fears for the year
    - Rights and responsibilities
    - Rewards and consequences
    - Safe and fair learning environment
    - Valuing contributions
    - Choices
    - Recognising feelings

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Autumn 2:
    Celebrating Differences              
    - Assumptions and stereotypes about gender
    - Understanding bullying
    - Standing up for myself and others
    - Making new friends
    - Gender diversity
     - Celebrating difference and remaining friends

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Spring 1:
    Dreams and Goals
    - Achieving realistic goals
    - Perseverance
    - Learning strengths
    - Learning with others
    - Group co-operation
    - Contributing to and sharing success

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Spring 2:
    Healthy Me
    - Motivation
    - Healthier choices
    - Relaxation
    - Healthy eating and nutrition
    - Healthier snacks and sharing food

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    Summer 1:
    Relationships
    - Different types of family
    - Physical contact boundaries
    - Friendship and conflict
    - Secrets
    - Trust and appreciation
    - Expressing appreciation for special relationships

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Summer 2:
    Changing Me
    - Life cycles in nature
    - Growing from young to old
     - Increasing independence
    - Differences in female and male bodies (correct terminology)
    - Assertiveness
    - Preparing for transition to Year 3

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    PE

    Taught discretely following the REAL PE scheme of work

    Autumn 1 & 2:
    REAL PE
    Personal and social cogs


    Participating in team games and developing simple tactics for attacking and defending. 

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    Games: tag rugby, netball, hockey.

    Taught discretely following the REAL PE scheme of work

    Spring 1 & 2:
    REAL PE
    Cognitive and creative cogs


    Performing dance using simple movement patterns - 1950's dance

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    Participating in team games and developing simple tactics for attacking and defending.

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    Games: football, basketball

    Taught discretely following the REAL PE scheme of work

    Summer 1 & 2:
    REAL PE
    Applying physical skills and health and fitness cog.


    Participating in team games and developing simple tactics for attacking and defending.

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    Games: tennis, rounders, cricket.

    Computing

    Mostly intregrated through the theme of Florence Nightingale

    Autumn 1:
    Beebots - to control the Beebot using a specified number of steps and answer questions like which route is the quickest?

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    Autumn 2:
    Create a detailed story using the algorithm planner. Turn that algorithm into code using Scratch Jr

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of the Coronation.

    Spring 1:
    Use sequence and repetition to create a story on Scratch Jr.

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of the Islands               

    Summer 1 & 2:
    Create a book on 'Book Creator' or 2Simple which can then be shared online.
    Discuss e-safety around putting your work online.

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    Art

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Florence Nightingale
    Autumn 1 & 2:

     

    Printing: 
    • Use repeating or overlapping shapes.
    • Mimic print from the environment (e.g. wallpapers).
    • Use objects to create prints (e.g. fruit, vegetables or sponges).
    • Press, roll, rub and stamp to make prints.

    (Printing Poppies using a variety of techniques and materials)
    (Artist focus: William Morris)

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Coronation
    Spring 1:

     

    Painting: 
    • Use thick and thin brushes.
    • Mix primary colours to make secondary.
    • Add white to colours to make tints and black to colours to make tones.


    Drawing: 
    • Draw lines of different sizes and thickness.
    • Show pattern and texture by adding dots and lines.  
    (Portraits of the Royal Family)

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    Spring 2
     

    Digital Media: 
    Use a wide range of tools to create different textures, lines, tones, colours and shapes.

    (Taught discretely alongside DT – carriages)

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Islands
    Summer 1 & 2:

     

    Textiles: 
    • Join materials using glue and/or a stitch.
    • Use plaiting.
    (Taught alongside DT – puppets)

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    Sculpture: 
    • Use a combination of shapes.
    • Include lines and texture.
    • Use rolled up paper, straws, paper, card and clay as materials.
    • Use techniques such as rolling, cutting, moulding and carving.
    (Minibeast sculpture)

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    DT

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Florence Nightingale

    Autumn 1& 2:
     

    Food Tech:

    • Measure or weigh using measuring cups or electronic scales.

    • Assemble or cook ingredients.

    (Bread Making)

     

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Coronation

    Spring 1 & 2:

     Construction:

    • Use materials to practise drilling, screwing, gluing and nailing materials to make and strengthen products.

    Computing

    • Model designs using software.

    (Making a carriage)

     

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Islands

    Summer 1 & 2
    Textiles:

    • Shape textiles using templates.

    • Join textiles using running stitch.

    • Colour and decorate textiles using a number of techniques (such as dyeing, adding sequins or printing).

    (Puppets)

     

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    Music

    Taught discretely using Charanga Scheme alongside the theme of Florence Nightingale

    Autumn 1:

    Exploring Simple Patterns

    How does music help us to make friends?
     

    Autumn 2:
    Focus on Dynamics & Tempo

    How does music teach us about the past?

    Alongside Autumn 2:

    Christmas nativity - Little Angel gets her wings - Singing songs

     

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    Taught discretely using Charanga Scheme alongside the theme of Coronation

    Spring 1:
    Exploring Feelings Through Music

    How does music make the world a better place?

    Spring 2:
    Inventing a Musical Story

    How does music teach us about our neighbourhood?

     

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    Taught discretely using Charanga Scheme alongside the theme of Islands

    Summer 1:
    Music That Makes You Dance

    How does music make us happy?

    Summer 2:
    Exploring Improvisation 

    How does music teach us about looking after our planet?

     

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