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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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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 

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