Olney Middle School Integrated Curriculum Topic Planner
Mathematics
During this topic your will:
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry,
conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and
developing an argument, justification or proof using
mathematical language
• Solve problems by applying their mathematics to problems
centred around the theme.
These areas we will address through our thematic approach
include:
6C4 Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in
contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and
why
6C8 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division
6F10 Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to
specified degrees of accuracy
6M5 Use, read, write and convert between standard units,
converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time
from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa,
using decimal notation of up to three decimal places
6N6 Solve number problems and practical problems that
involve 6N2–6N5
The remainder of the mathematics curriculum will be
addressed through daily maths lessons
Languages
Mes vacances: holidays
say where you went, how you travelled, who you went with
what you did there, what you bought, what it was like
Design and Technology
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger,
stiffer & more stable
Religious Education
You will : You will find out about the life of the Buddha and
how what he said influences Buddhists today about the way
they behave.
Physical Education
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
History We will be learning about WW1
A significant turning point in British history. Developing a
chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British,
local and world history . Understand how our knowledge of the
past is constructed from a range of sources
Homework: in this half term we aim to help your child
develop their autonomous learning skills by completing a
learning log / project related to this term’s theme
Science- Animals including Humans
During this topic, you will:
• Develop understanding of the nature, processes and
methods of science through different types of science
enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about
the world around them
• You will develop the scientific knowledge required to
understand the uses and implications of science, today and
for the future.
You will develop specific knowledge in terms of being able
to:
B6c identify the main parts of the human circulatory system, and
describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood
B6d recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on
the way their bodies function
B6e describe the ways in which nutrients and water are
transported within animals, including humans
B5c describe the changes as humans develop to old age
Science through DT (Practical Rotation)
P6e associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a
buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in
the circuit
P6f compare and give reasons for variations in how
components function, including brightness of bulbs,
loudness of buzzers and on/ / off position of switches
P6g use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit
in a diagram
Y6 Term 1a:
War of the World
PSHE: Personal, social, health and economic
Values September- Responsibility
October – Tolerance
Being healthy
• Staying safe
• Enjoying and achieving
• Making a positive contribution
• Achieve economic and social well-being
Music
Singing in unison & parts. Mu2/1.1 & Mu2/1.3
Researching past composers and listening to their
compositions. Mu2/1.5 & Mu2/1.6
Computing
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibility; recognise
acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to
report concerns about content and contact.
English
We will be exploring diary writing , poetry and persuasive
techniques this term .
Reading
1a discuss a wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and
reference books or textbooks
1a continue to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction,
poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
1b read books that are structured in different ways and reading for a
range of purposes
1g learning a wider range of poetry by heart
1h preparing poems to read aloud and to perform, showing
understanding through appropriate intonation and volume so that the
meaning is clear to an audience
3 discussing and evaluating how authors use language, including
figurative language, considering the impact on the reader
6 participating in conversations about books that are read to them and
those they can read for themselves, building on their own and others’
ideas and challenging views courteously
Grammar
review and assess y3-5 SPAG objectives
G3.1b: Subordinate clauses Subordinate clauseT
Learn how to use subordination (using when, if, that, or because)S
G1.6: Adverbs The use of –ly in Standard English to turn adjectives into
adverbs. Expressing time, place and cause using adverbs, [for example,
then, next, soon, therefore] Indicating degrees of possibility using
adverbs [for example, perhaps, surely]
Punctuation
G6.6a: Commas to clarify meaning Using commas to clarify meaning
or avoid ambiguity in writing
G6.6b: Commas after fronted adverbials Use of commas after fronted
adverbials
Spelling
G8.1: Synonyms and antonyms How words are related by meaning as
synonyms and antonyms
G8.2: Prefixes How the prefix un– changes the meaning of verbs and
adjectivesS
Formation of nouns using a range of prefixes [for example, super–, anti–,
auto–]
Verb prefixes [for example, dis–, de–, mis–, over– and re–]
G8.4: Word families based on common words, showing how words are
related in form and meaning
Art and Design
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including
drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint,
clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history
Olney Middle School Integrated Curriculum Topic Planner
Mathematics
During this topic your will:
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry,
conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an
argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
• Solve problems by applying their mathematics to problems
centred around the theme.
These areas we will address through our thematic approach include:
6C4 Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts,
deciding which operations and methods to use and why
6C8 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division
6F10 Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to
specified degrees of accuracy
6M5 Use, read, write and convert between standard units,
converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a
smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using
decimal notation of up to three decimal places
6N6 Solve number problems and practical problems
that involve 6N2–6N5
Science- Light
During this topic, you will:
• Develop understanding of the nature, processes and
methods of science through different types of science
enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions
about the world around them
• You will develop the scientific knowledge required to
understand the uses and implications of science, today
and for the future.
You will develop specific knowledge in terms of being
able to:
P6a recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
P6b use the idea that light travels in straight lines to
explain that objects are seen because they give out or
reflect light into the eye
P6c explain that we see things because light travels from
light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and
then to our eyes
P6d use the idea that light travels in straight lines to
explain why shadows have the same shape as the
objects that cast them
The remainder of the mathematic curriculum will be addressed
through daily maths lessons
Languages
Notre école – Our school
places in a school, describe OMS
Time – half & quarter hours & minutes
give opinions on school subjects
letter to father Christmas
Science through DT (Practical Rotation)
P6e associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer
with the number and voltage of cells used in
the circuit
Geography
P6f
compare and give reasons for variations in how
components function, including brightness of bulbs,
loudness of buzzers and on/ / off position of switches
P6g use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a
diagram
Design and Technology
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger,
stiffer & more stable
Religious Education
You will : You will look at how and why Buddhists and Christians
pray and find out about some of the objects that help them when
they pray.
Y6 Term 1b:
War of the World
PSHE: Personal, social, health and economic
November – Peace
December – Simplicity
• Being healthy
• Staying safe
• Enjoying and achieving
• Making a positive contribution
• Achieve economic and social well-being
Physical Education
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
History We will be learning about WW2
A significant turning point in British history. Developing a
chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of
British, local and world history. Understand how our
knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources
Homework: in this half term we aim to help your child develop their autonomous learning skills by completing a learning log /
project related to this term’s theme .
English
We will be looking at biographies and narrative styles of writing
Reading
1a discuss a wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and
reference books or textbooks
1a continue to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction,
poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
1b read books that are structured in different ways and reading for a
range of purposes
6 participating in conversations about books that are read to them and
those they can read for themselves, building on their own and others’
ideas and challenging views courteously
Grammar
G1.5: Pronouns , Appropriate choice of pronoun or noun within and
across sentences to aid cohesion and avoid repetition G1.5a:
Possessive pronouns ,
Punctuation
G6.8: Apostrophes
Apostrophes to mark singular possession in nouns
Apostrophes to mark plural possession
The grammatical difference between plural and possessive –s
Apostrophes to mark contracted forms
Spelling
G8.2: Prefixes How the prefix un– changes the meaning of verbs and
adjectivesS
Formation of nouns using a range of prefixes [for example, super–, anti–,
auto–]
Verb prefixes [for example, dis–, de–, mis–, over– and re–]
G8.3: Suffixes The suffixes –ment, –ness, –ful , –less and –lyS
Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –erST
Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –lessST
Converting nouns or adjectives into verbs using suffixes [for example, –
ate, –ise, –ify] G8.4: Word families based on common words, showing
how words are related in form and meaning
Music
Singing in unison & in parts including World War songs.Mu2/1.1& 1.3
Listening to past compositions about Wars. Mu2/1.5 & Mu 2/1. 6
Learning to write and read music and perform own compositions. Mu2/
1.2 & Mu2/1.4
Computing
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected
and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content use
technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise
acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report
concerns about content and contact.
Art and Design to create sketch books to record their observations and
use them to review and revisit ideas
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including
drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example,
pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
Olney Middle School Integrated Curriculum Topic Planner
Mathematics
During this topic your will:
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry,
conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and
developing an argument, justification or proof using
mathematical language
• Solve problems by applying their mathematics to problems
centred around the theme.
These areas we will address through our thematic approach
include:
6C4 Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in
contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and
why
6C8 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division
6F10 Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to
specified degrees of accuracy
6M5 Use, read, write and convert between standard units,
converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time
from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa,
using decimal notation of up to three decimal places
6N6 Solve number problems and practical problems
that involve 6N2–6N5
The remainder of the mathematic curriculum will be addressed
through daily maths lessons
Languages
les Vêtements : clothes
colour agreements
design ideal school uniform
say what you wear at the weekend, in different weather, for
different activities
compare clothes from time of WW2 with now
Religious Education
You will : You will explore what Christians believe about
God known as Father, Son and Holy Spirit and find out how
Christians believe God helps them in everyday life.
Design and Technology
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger,
stiffer & more stable
Physical Education
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
Science
During this topic, you will:
• Application of following knowledge
You will develop specific knowledge in terms of being able
to:
P6a recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
P6b use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that
objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the
eye
P6c explain that we see things because light travels from light
sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to
our eyes
P6d use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why
shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them
Science through DT (Practical Rotation)
P6e associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with
the number and voltage of cells used in
the circuit
P6f compare and give reasons for variations in how
components function, including brightness of bulbs,
loudness of buzzers and on/ / off position of switches
P6g use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a
diagram
Y6 Term 2a: Active
Earth
PSHE: Personal, social, health and economic
January - Self Esteem
February Love
• Being healthy
• Staying safe
• Enjoying and achieving
• Making a positive contribution
• Achieve economic and social well-being
Geography
Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude,
Equator, Northern Hemisphere. Describe and understand key
aspects of: physical geography, volcanoes and earthquakes;
human geography: types of settlement and land use.
Homework: in this half term we aim to help your child develop their autonomous learning skills by completing a learning log /
project related to this term’s theme
English
We will be exploring dramatic conventions, descriptive language
and Newspaper reports
Reading
1a discuss a wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and
reference books or textbooks
1a continue to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction,
poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
1b read books that are structured in different ways and reading for a
range of purposes
3 discussing and evaluating how authors use language, including
figurative language, considering the impact on the reader
6 participating in conversations about books that are read to them and
those they can read for themselves, building on their own and others’
ideas and challenging views courteously
Grammar
G1.2b: Verbs in perfect form Use of the present perfect form of verbs
instead of the simple past Using the perfect form of verbs to mark
relationships of time and cause
Punctuation
G6.10: Colons Use of the colon to mark the boundary between
independent clauses .Use of the colon to introduce a list
G6.12: Single dashes Use of the dash to mark the boundary between
independent clauses
G6.13: Hyphens T How hyphens can be used to avoid ambiguity
G6.14: Bullet points Punctuation of bullet points to list infor Spelling
G8.3: Suffixes The suffixes –ment, –ness, –ful , –less and –lyS
Formation of nouns using suffixes such as –ness, –erST
Formation of adjectives using suffixes such as –ful, –lessST
Converting nouns or adjectives into verbs using suffixes [for example, –
ate, –ise, –ify]
G8.4: Word families based on common words, showing how words
are related in form and meaning
Music
Singing in unison & in parts Mu2/1.1 & Mu2/1.3
Listening to music from other traditions: Aboriginal. Mu2/1.5
To compose and perform music in traditional styles.Mu2/1.2 1.4 & 1.5
Computing
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are
selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
Art and Design
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing,
painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint,
clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history
Olney Middle School Integrated Curriculum Topic Planner
Mathematics
During this topic your will:
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing
relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument,
justification or proof using mathematical language
• Solve problems by applying their mathematics to problems centred
around the theme.
These areas we will address through our thematic approach include:
6C4 Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts,
deciding which operations and methods to use and why
6C8 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division
6F10 Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to specified
degrees of accuracy
6M5 Use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting
measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a smaller unit of
measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal notation of up to
three decimal places
6N6 Solve number problems and practical problems
that involve 6N2–6N5
The lessonsremainder of the mathematic curriculum will be addressed
through daily maths
Languages
au café : at the cafe
cafe role play
Expressing preferences
dictionary skillsbuying ice cream role play (2014-5 only)
likes and dislikes food
say what you ate/drank yesterday
Science through DT (Practical Rotation)
P6e associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with
the number and voltage of cells used in
the circuit
P6f compare and give reasons for variations in how
components function, including brightness of bulbs,
loudness of buzzers and on/ / off position of switches
P6g use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a
diagram
Design and Technology
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer &
more stable
Religious Education
You will : You will explore how Christians show their beliefs through
worship by looking at services such as Communion and Baptism.
Homework: in this half term we aim to help your child develop their
autonomous learning skills by ... completing a learning log / project
related to this term’s theme
Science
During this topic, you will:
*Living things and their habitiats (B) CONT…
*Evolution and inheritance (B)
• Develop understanding of the nature, processes and
methods of science through different types of science
enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about
the world around them
• You will develop the scientific knowledge required to
understand the uses and implications of science, today and
for the future.
You will develop specific knowledge in terms of being able
to:
B6a describe how living things are classified into broad groups
according to common observable characteristics and based on
similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants
and animals
B6b give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on
specific characteristics
B6f recognise that living things have changed over time and that
fossils provide information about living
things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago
B6g recognise that living things produce offspring of the same
kind, but normally offspring vary and are not
identical to their parents
B6h identify how animals and plants are adapted to
suit their environment in different ways and that
adaptation may lead to evolution
Y6 Term 2b: Africa
PSHE: Personal, social, health and economic
March – Hope
April – Appreciation
• Being healthy
• Staying safe
• Enjoying and achieving
• Making a positive contribution
• Achieve economic and social well-being
Physical Education
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
Music
Singing in unison & in parts. Mu2/1.1 & Mu2/1.3
Listening to music from other traditions,music from
Africa.Mu2/1.5
To compose and perform music in traditional styles. Mu2/1.2 &
/1.5
English
We will be using dramatic conventions to explore stories from
other cultures and studying a novel by a prominent children’s
author
1a discuss a wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and
reference books or textbooks
1a continue to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of
fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
1b read books that are structured in different ways and reading for
a range of purposes
3 discussing and evaluating how authors use language, including
figurative language, considering the impact on the reader
6 participating in conversations about books that are read to them
and those they can read for themselves, building on their own and
others’ ideas and challenging views courteously
Grammar
G1.2a: Present and past progressive continuousS Use of the
progressive form of verbs in the present and past tense to mark
actions in progress
G1.2c: Modal verb .IIIIndicating degrees of possibility using modal
verbs
Punctuation
G6.7: Inverted commas Direct speechT, inverted commasT (or
‘speech marks’)T Use of inverted commas and other punctuation to
indicate direct speech [for example a comma after the reporting
clause and end punctuation within inverted commas
G6.9: Punctuation for parenthesis ParenthesisT, bracketT,
dashT
Brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis
Spelling
G8.4: Word families based on common words, showing how
words are related in form and meaning
Geography
Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude,
Equator, Northern Hemisphere. Describe and understand key
aspects of: human geography; economic activity including trade
links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy,
food, minerals and water
Computing
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are
selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital
content
Art and Design
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including
drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal,
paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history
Olney Middle School Integrated Curriculum Topic Planner
Mathematics
During this topic your will:
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry,
conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing
an argument, justification or proof using mathematical
language
• Solve problems by applying their mathematics to problems
centred around the theme.
These areas we will address through our thematic approach
include:
6C4 Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in
contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
6C8 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division
6F10 Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to
specified degrees of accuracy
6M5 Use, read, write and convert between standard units,
converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from
a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using
decimal notation of up to three decimal places
6N6 Solve number problems and practical problems
that involve 6N2–6N5
The remainder of the mathematic curriculum will be addressed
through daily maths lessons
Science
During this topic, you will:
• Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods
of science through different types of science enquiries that help
them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
• You will develop the scientific knowledge required to understand
the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
You will develop specific knowledge in terms of being able to:
B6a describe how living things are classified into broad groups
according to common observable characteristics and based on
similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and
animals
B6b give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on
specific characteristics
B6f recognise that living things have changed over time and that
fossils provide information about living
things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago
B6g recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind,
but normally offspring vary and are not
identical to their parents
B6h identify how animals and plants are adapted to
suit their environment in different ways and that
adaptation may lead to evolution
Languages
Chez Moi : at home
say what kind of home you live in
say which rooms are in the in house
say if you like your house and why
say what sort of house you would like
Science through DT (Practical Rotation)
P6e associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer
with the number and voltage of cells used in
theGeography
circuit
P6f compare and give reasons for variations in how
components function, including brightness of bulbs,
loudness of buzzers and on/ / off position of switches
P6g use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit
in a diagram
Religious Education
You will : You will research Christian churches and how they
are used for worship. You will also explore how they are
different in the different denominations
History
A non-European society that provides contrast with British
history.
Y6 Term 3a: Mayan
PSHE: Personal, social, health and economic
May Appreciation
June – Joy
•
•
•
•
•
Being healthy
Staying safe
Enjoying and achieving
Making a positive contribution
Achieve economic and social well-being
English
We will be studying a novel by a prominent Children’s author
and reading , writing and performing poetry . We will be
conveying facts using non fiction styles of writing
Reading
1a discuss a wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and
reference books or textbooks
1a continue to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of
fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
1b read books that are structured in different ways and reading for
a range of purposes
7 explaining and discussing their understanding of what they have
read, including through formal presentations and debates,
maintaining a focus on the topic and using notes where necessary
Grammar
G1.4: Conjunctions
Extending the range of sentences with more than one clause by
using a wider range of conjunctions, including when, if, because,
although Expressing time, place and cause using conjunctions [for
example, when, before, after, while, so, because]
Punctuation
G2.1: Statements
Learn how to use sentences with different forms: statement
How the grammatical patterns in a sentence indicate its function as
a statement
G2.2: Questions
Learn how to use sentences with different forms: question
How the grammatical patterns in a sentence indicate its function as
a question
Spelling
G8.4: Word families based on common words, showing how
words are related in form and meaning
Music
Singing in unison & parts. Mu2/1.1 & Mu2/1.3
Researching past composers and listening to their
compositions. Mu2/1.5 & Mu2/1.6
Computing
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results
are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating
digital content
Physical Education
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
Art and Design
Design and Technology
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger,
stiffer & more stable
create sketch books to record their observations and use them to
review and revisit deas, to improve their mastery of art and
design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with
a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay].
And about great artists, architects and designers in history
Homework: in this half term we aim to help your child develop their autonomous learning skills by ... completing a learning log / project related to this term’s theme
Olney Middle School Integrated Curriculum Topic Planner
Mathematics
During this topic your will:
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry,
conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an
argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
• Solve problems by applying their mathematics to problems
centred around the theme.
These areas we will address through our thematic approach include:
6C4 Solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts,
deciding which operations and methods to use and why
6C8 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division
6F10 Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to
specified degrees of accuracy
6M5 Use, read, write and convert between standard units,
converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a
smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using
decimal notation of up to three decimal places
6N6 Solve number problems and practical problems
that involve 6N2–6N5
The remainder of the mathematic curriculum will be addressed
through daily maths lessons
Languages
‘All about me’ Transition for Secondary School
revision and extension of family members
revision of hobbies
looks, size, character, school subjects opinions, pets name, age,
where you live
Science through DT (Practical Rotation)
Science
During this topic, you will:
• Develop understanding of the nature, processes and
methods of science through different types of science
enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions
about the world around them
• You will develop the scientific knowledge required to
understand the uses and implications of science, today
and for the future.
You will develop specific knowledge in terms of being
able to:
B5a describe the differences in the life cycle of a mammal,
an amphibian, an insect and a bird
B5b describe the life process of reproduction in some plants
and animals
Physical Education
Compare their performances with previous ones and
demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
Y6 Term 3b:
Moving On Up
P6e associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the
number and voltage of cells used in
the circuit
P6f compare and give reasons for variations in how
components function, including brightness of bulbs,
loudness of buzzers and on/ / off position of switches
P6g use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a
diagram
PSHE: Personal, social, health and economic
July – Joy
• Being healthy
• Staying safe
• Enjoying and achieving
• Making a positive contribution
• Achieve economic and social well-being
Design and Technology
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer
& more stable
Art and Design
& more stable to create sketch books to record their
observations and use them to review and revisit deas
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques,
including drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil,
charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history
Religious Education
You will : You will compare and contrast what God means to you
and the different religions we have looked at during your time at
Olney Middle School.
Homework: in this half term we aim to help your child develop their autonomous learning skills by . completing a learning log /
project related to this term’s theme ..
English
We will be looking at the language and stories of Shakespeare .
We will be writing letters , using persuasive techniques and
preparing our own play scripts to perform .
Reading
1a discuss a wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction and
reference books or textbooks
1a continue to read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction,
poetry, plays, non-fiction and reference books or textbooks
1b read books that are structured in different ways and reading for a
range of purposes
7 explaining and discussing their understanding of what they have
read, including through formal presentations and debates, maintaining
a focus on the topic and using notes where necessary
Grammar
The difference between structures typical of informal speech and
structures appropriate for formal speech and writing [for example, the
use of question tags: He’s your friend, isn’t he?, or the use of
subjunctive forms such as If I were or Were they to come in some very
formal writing and speech]
The difference between vocabulary typical of informal speech and
vocabulary appropriate for formal speech and writing [for example, find
out – discover; ask for – request; go in – enter]
Punctuation
Use of the semi-colon, colon and dash to mark the boundary between
independent clauses [for example, It’s raining; I’m fed up]
Use of the colon to introduce a list and use of semi-colons within lists
Punctuation of bullet points to list information
How hyphens can be used to avoid ambiguity [for example, man eating
shark versus man-eating shark, or recover versus re-cover]
Spelling
G8.4: Word families based on common words, showing how words
are related in form and meaning
Geography
Use field work to observe, measure, record and present the human
and physical features in the local area using a range of methods.
Music
Singing in unison & in parts for the end of year Performance. Mu2/1.1
& Mu2/1.3
Learning to write and read music and perform own compositions Mu2/
1.2 & Mu2/1.4
Computing
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are
selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content