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    English

    Narrative
    Write stories of mystery and suspense. (?)
    Write letters. (Formal letter - Ure museum)

    Non-fiction
    Write recounts. (Formal - Ure museum and informal from the point of view of the child)
    Write persuasively. (Dragons' Den)
    Write explanations. (Space)
    Write formally.

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    Narrative
    Write letters. (Informal letters - Skellig)
    Write plays. (Easter service)

    Non-fiction
    Write in a journalistic style. (?)
    Write arguments. (Discussion text - Sustainability)
    Write formally.

    Poetry
    Write poetry that conveys an image (simile, word play, rhyme, metaphor.) (?)

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    Narrative
    Write stories that include mythical, legendary or historical characters and events (Viking myth)
    Write stories of adventure. (within Viking myth)
    Write fictional biographies. (?)

    Non-fiction
    Write persuasively. (Dragons' Den)
    Write non-chronological reports. (Vikings - produce a class book?)
    Write formally.

    Poetry
    Write poetry that conveys an image (simile, word play, rhyme, metaphor.)

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    Maths

    Place Value

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    Addition and Subtraction

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    Multiplication and Division A

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    Fractions A

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    Use algebra (Covered as part of the “Add and subtract” threshold concept in the form of missing number problems and as part of the “Multiply and divide” threshold concept in the form of missing number problems)

    Multiplication and Division B

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    Fractions B

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    Decimals and Percentages

    Perimeter and Area

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    Statistics
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    Use algebra (Covered as part of the “Add and subtract” threshold concept in the form of missing number problems) and the mulitply and divide threshold

    Shape

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    Position and Direction

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    Decimals

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    Number: negative numbers 
    Converting Units

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    Volume

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    Science

    Taught discretely

    Autumn 1:
    Earth and Space - explore the movement of earth and the moon, explain day and night 

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    Autumn 2:

    Changes of materials and states of matter.

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Sustainability

    Spring 1:
    Living things and their habitats - life cycles and life processes (look at sustainable habitats).

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    Spring 2:
    Materials -properties (look at sustainable materials).

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Vikings and Anglo Saxons

    Summer 1:
    Animals and humans - reproduction, animals and human , life cycles, similarities and differences of offspring (look at how Vikings and Anglo Saxons farmed, reproducing animals for consumption).

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    Summer 2:
    Forces - gravity, effects of air / water resistance and revision of magnets

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    RE

    Autumn 1:
    Hinduism
    Beliefs - How can Brahman be everywhere and in everything? Is there a soul? Trimurti, God, Deities

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    Autumn 2:
    Christianity
    Following the Understanding Christianity scheme of work:
    The Christmas Story - Was Jesus the Messiah? (Core) Incarnation, Salvation, (Jesus as the) Messiah, Old Testament, God's plan to restore the relationship between humans and God, Gospel and prophecy texts, Connections between biblical texts, Incarnation and Messiah, Christian beliefs about the Messiah, The difference Jesus as the Messiah might make in people's lives

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    Spring 1:
    Hinduism
    Beliefs and Moral Values - Do beliefs in Karma, Samsara and Moksha help Hindus lead good lives? Good deeds, Rama, Re-incarnation, Sadhu

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    Spring 2:
    Christianity
    The Easter Story - What did Jesus do to save human beings? Incarnation, Salvation, Gospels (New Testament), Jesus' death as a sacrifice and what this means, Narratives of Jesus' death/resurrection, Holy Communion, Different Christian interpretations of Jesus' death

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    Summer 1:
    Hinduism
    Prayer and Worship - What is the best way for a Hindu to show commitment to God? Murtis, Worship at Home (Puja), 4 Goals, Dharma, Pilgrimage

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    Summer 2:
    Christianity
    Beliefs and Practices - What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? Love your Neighbour, Faith in Action, Christian Charities, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Prayer, Communion, Church

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    History

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Ancient Greece    

    Autumn 1 & 2:
    Early civilization achievements.                   
    History that is of an interest to pupils (Ancient Greece)

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Sustainability

    Spring 1 & 2:
    Local History study (linked with Geography).

    How has housing and transport changed the village?

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Vikings and Anglo Saxons  

    Summer 1 & 2:
    Britain's settlements, Viking's struggle for kingdoms of England, Themes in British history. (invasions of Vikings and Anglo Saxons)

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    Geography

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Ancient Greece


    Autumn 1 & 2:
    Locate the world's countries with a focus on Europe. 
    Where is Greece in relation to other countries in Europe? 
    Identify the human and physical characteristics of Greece. 
    Describe similarities and differences between regions in Greece and the reasons for these. 
    Collect and analyse statistics and other information in order to gain a good understanding of Greece.

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of Sustainability

    Spring 1 & 2:
    Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including land use, economic activity including trade links and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, and water supplies. 
    Describe how locations around the world are changing and explain reasons for the change (climate change)
    Use fieldwork to observe, measure and record the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs and digital technologies.
    Use a wide range of geographical sources in order to investigate places and patterns. 

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Vikings and Anglo Saxons


    Summer 1 & 2:
    Identify on a map where the Vikings and Saxons lived.
    Identify the physical features of those areas. 
    Use the language of human geography to describe settlements, land use, economic activity including trade links.

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    PSHCE

    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Autumn 1:
    Being me in my world
    - Planning the forthcoming year
    - Being a citizen
    - Rights and responsibilities
    - Rewards and consequences
    - How behaviour affects groups
    - Democracy, having a voice,
    participating          


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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Autumn 2:
    Celebrating Differences          
    - Cultural differences and how
    they can cause conflict
    - Racism
    - Rumours and name-calling
    - Types of bullying
    - Material wealth and
    happiness
    - Enjoying and respecting
    other cultures.

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Spring 1:
    Dreams and Goals
    - Future dreams
    - The importance of money
    - Jobs and careers
    - Dream job and how to get there
    - Goals in different cultures
    - Supporting others (charity)
    - Motivation   

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Spring 2:
    Healthy Me
    - Smoking, including vaping
    - Alcohol
    - Alcohol and anti-social behaviour
    - Emergency aid
    - Body image
    - Relationships with food
    - Healthy choices
    - Motivation and behaviour

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Summer 1:
    Relationships
    - Self-recognition and self-worth
    - Building self-esteem
    - Safer online communities
    - Rights and responsibilities online
    - Online gaming and gambling
    - Reducing screen time
    - Dangers of online grooming
    - SMART internet safety rules

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    Taught discretely using the Jigsaw scheme:

    Summer 2:
    Changing Me
    - Self- and body image
    - Influence of online and media on body image
    - Puberty for girls
    - Puberty for boys
    - Conception (including IVF)
    - Growing responsibility
    - Coping with change
    - Preparing for transition to Year 6

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    PE

    Taught discretely following the REAL PE scheme of work

    Autumn 1 & 2:
    REAL PE
    Personal and social cogs


    Taking part in Gymnastics activities.

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    Taking part in Athletic activities - Indoor Athletics - sprinting, running, jumping.

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    Play competitive games and apply basic principles for attacking and defending

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    Games: rugby, volleyball.

    Taught discretely following the REAL PE scheme of work

    Spring 1 & 2:
    REAL PE
    Cognitive and creative cogs


    Performing dances

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    Taking part in Outdoor Adventurous Activities

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    Play competitive games and apply basic principles for attacking and defending
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    Games: netball, football, hockey, basketball.

    Taught discretely following the REAL PE scheme of work

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


    Taking part in Athletics activities - throwing, analysing technique and competing with other, keeping track of personal best.

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    Play competitive games and apply basic principles for attacking and defending

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    Performing Dances -  Motown Dance

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    Games: tennis, rounders, cricket

    Computing

    Mostly intergrated through the theme of Ancient Greece

    Autumn 1:
    To use IF THEN ELSE to control events by broadcasting information as a trigger.

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    Autumn 2: 
    Converting sequences to loops when creating shapes in Scratch

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    Taught discretely 
                    
    Sping 1:
    Use the Reporter operators
    () + ()
    () - ()
    () * ()
    () / ()
    to perform calculations in Scratch.

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    Spring 2: 
    To understand how conditional selection works before using it to design and code a game in Scratch.

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    Mostly interegrated through the theme of Vikings

    Summer 1 & 2:
    To collaborate with others in order to create a piece of work whilst understanding what needs to happen in order to stay safe online

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    Art

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Ancient Greece
    Autumn 1 & 2:

     

    Sculpture: 
    • Show life-like qualities and real-life proportions or, if more abstract, provoke different interpretations.
    • Use tools to carve and add shapes, texture and pattern.
    • Combine visual and tactile qualities.
    • Use frameworks (such as wire or moulds) to provide stability and form.
    (Create Ancient Greek Sculptures)

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Sustainability
    Spring 1 & 2:

     

    Drawing: 
    • Use a variety of techniques to add interesting effects (e.g. reflections, shadows, direction of sunlight).
    • Use a choice of techniques to depict movement, perspective, shadows and reflection.
    • Choose a style of drawing suitable for the work (e.g. realistic or impressionistic).
    • Use lines to represent movement.
    (Artist focus: Gaudi to create realistic art,
    Environmental artists: Diane Burko, Alexis Rockmen, Bejamin Von Wong

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Vikings and Anglo Saxons
    Summer 1 & 2:

    Textiles: 
    • Show precision in techniques.
    • Choose from a range of stitching techniques.
    • Combine previously learned techniques to create pieces.

    (Taught alongside DT Bayeux Tapestry. Children choose their favourite part to sketch, design and recreate).

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    DT

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Ancient Greece

    Autumn 1 & 2:

    Construction

    Develop a range of practical skills to create products (such as cutting, drilling and screwing, nailing, gluing, filing and sanding).

    (Create a Grecian cart)

     

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    Taught discretely:
    Child led  D &T with Dragons Den

    Mostly integrated through the theme of Sustainability

    Spring 1 & 2:

    Computing:

    • Write code to control and monitor models or products. (Use CAMS)

    Electronics:

    • Create circuits using electronics kits that employ a number of components (such as LEDs, resistors, transistors and chips).

    Mechanics

    • Convert rotary motion to linear using cams.

    • Use innovative combinations of electronics (or computing) and mechanics in product designs.

    (Make an electric car)

     

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    Mostly integrated through the theme of The Vikings

    Summer 1 & 2:

    Textiles:

    • Create objects (such as a cushion) that employ a seam allowance.

    • Join textiles with a combination of stitching techniques (such as back stitch for seams and running stitch to attach decoration).

    • Use the qualities of materials to create suitable visual and tactile effects in the decoration of textiles (such as a soft decoration for comfort on a cushion).

    (Create part of the Bayeux Tapestry)

     

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    Taught discretely:

    Child led D &T with Dragons Den

    Music

    Taught discretely using Charanga Scheme alongside the theme of Ancient Greece

    Autumn 1:
    Getting Started with Music Tech

    How does music bring us together?

    Autumn 2:Emotions & Musical Styles

    How does music help us connect with our past?

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    Alongside Autumn 2:
    Christmas Nativity – Singing

     

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    Taught discretely using Charanga Scheme alongside the theme of Sustainability

    Spring 1:
    Exploring Key & Time Signatures

    How does music improve our world?

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    Spring 2:

    Introducing Chords

    How does music teach us about our community?

     

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    Taught discretely using Charanga Scheme alongside the theme of The Vikings & Anglo Saxons 

    Summer 1:
    Words, Meaning & Expression

    How does music shape our way of life?

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    Summer 2:
    Indentifying Important Musical Elements

    How does music connect us with our environment?

     

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    MFL

    Autumn 1

    Lesson 1 — Where Are You Going on Holiday? (Song)

    Lesson 2 — Where Are You Staying?

    Lesson 3 — At the Zoo

    Lesson 4 — At the Beach

    Lesson 5 — At the Theme Park

    Lesson 6 — The Theme Park 
     

    Autumn 2

    Lesson 1- I'm ordering a drink

    Lesson 2 — At the Ice Cream Shop

    Lesson 3 — At the Market

    Lesson 4 — At the Restaurant

    Lesson 5 — I'll Have...

    Lesson 6 — A Fly in the Orange Juice 

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    Spring 1

    Lesson 1 — My Hobbies 

    Lesson 2 — Music

    Lesson 3 — Musical Instruments

    Lesson 4 — The Weekend

    Lesson 5 — Films

    Lesson 6 — Étienne's New Friend 
     

    Spring 2

    Lesson 1 — The Wheels on the Bus 

    Lesson 2 — On the Way

    Lesson 3 — Through the Window

    Lesson 4 — At the Museum

    Lesson 5 — In the Countryside

    Lesson 6 — A Trip to the Museum 

    Summer 1

    Lesson 1 — The Seasons 

    Lesson 2 — Spring and Summer

    Lesson 3 — Autumn and Winter

    Lesson 4 — The Date

    Lesson 5 — Arts and Crafts

    Lesson 6 — Make a Chinese Lantern 
     

    Summer 2

    Lesson 1 — The Weather 

    Lesson 2 — The Pond

    Lesson 3 — The Garden

    Lesson 4 — In the Garden

    Lesson 5 — Rubbish

    Lesson 6 — Problems in the Pond