Ockbrook
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Home Learning
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Local Area Study: Fieldwork
This half-term our geography topic focuses on the our local area. We will be learning:
• To identify the importance of the canals to our local area.
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• To identify human characteristics of our local area. |
• Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.
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• Use the eight points of the compass, use four and six figure grid references, symbols and key (Including use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom, and of the wider world.
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• Use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including:
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This term in Maths we will be continuing our learning more about fractions by delving into percentages and decimals as well as statistics and ratio. We shall explore different methods, both formal and mental strategies that the children can utilise to help work out the correct answers.
In Guided Reading we will be focussing on the text, ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom' by Michael Morpurgo. This text tells the story of Michael, who is hungry, lonely and scared when he is washed up on a seemingly deserted island. He soon discovers another inhabitant - Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier - who, although initially unfriendly, provides Michael with food and water. Gradually, a strong bond develops between the two castaways.
We will be studying two units in writing. These are newspaper articles on Charles Darwin and balanced arguments. Each unit lasts 2 weeks and begins by unpicking a model text, analysing the stylistic and structural elements of the text before creating a blueprint. Following this we identify and delve into specific grammar conventions found in the text type and the unit culminates in the children writing their own pieces.
This term in science we will be looking at electricity. Children will:
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In PE we shall be doing OAA and ultimate frisbee on Mondays. Year 6 children will continue to take part in SATS ‘booster’ sessions on a Friday morning.
Dates for the Diary (SATS)
13/5/24 Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Paper 1
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Paper 2
14/5/24 English Reading
15/5/24 Maths - Paper 1 (Arithmetic)
Maths - Paper 2 (Reasoning)
16/5/24 Maths - Paper 3 (Reasoning)
Mr Dale (15/4/24)
Remote Learning
Class Timetable
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Monday | Swimming |
Tuesday | PE kit! |
Wednesday |
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Thursday |
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Friday | Spelling test and homework given out. |
Reminders
Please remember to read every night!
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