History/ Geography Invaders and Settlers Unit 6c
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To know and understand the reasons for the invasion
and settlement of Vikings in Britain.
To research and locate place names connected with
Viking settlements on a map of Britain.
To be familiar with the main Viking gods and
goddesses.
Literacy
Non- fiction
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Discussion text- To be able to argue for their place on a Viking
Longship.
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Persuasive writing- To advertise their Viking Longship for sale.
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To write an eyewitness account of the Viking raid in the form of a
letter.
Fiction
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Descriptive writing- To describe a Viking Warrior!
Comprehension and Grammar
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Comprehension texts- To be able to use inference and deduction
to understand a text.
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To be able to identify the embedded and subordinate clauses in a
sentence.
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To make sure that the verb matches the tense.
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To identify whether a sentence is a statement, a command or a
question.
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Spellings and handwriting linked through Penpals.
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To explain what gravity is and its impact;
To identify and explain the effect of air
resistance;
To identify the effect of water resistance;
To explain the effect of friction;
To understand Sir Isaac Newton’s big idea.
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To recognise the importance of the Viking Longships.
To research and understand aspects of Viking life.
DT/Art
Science
Forces
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The Vikings
Numeracy
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To be able to solve word problems using all 4
number operations- whole numbers and decimals
up to 2 places. Includes calculator use.
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To be able to estimate answers and use inverse
operation to check calculations.
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To be able to estimate and measure length,
weight and capacity using the correct metric
units.
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To be able to read timetables and time using 24
hour clock notation.
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To recognise equivalent fractions, decimals and
percentages.
Term: Summer 1
French
Year 5
Link spelling and handwriting through Penpals.
PE
Invasion games
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To understand the importance of attacking and
defending skills.
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To value the importance of teamwork.
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To improve their spatial awareness.
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To take part in Fusball training.
ICT
Searching for suitable websites:
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To learn about Viking clothing and accessories.
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To learn about Viking beliefs.
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To learn about Viking Longships.
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To learn about Viking jobs, art and crafts.
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To be able to add an attachment to an email to send.
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To design, make and evaluate a Viking
Longship.
To design and make a Viking shield to
display on the Longship in the Willow
Garden.
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PSHE/ RE
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To know how to build and maintain good
relationships with others.
To know and understand the ‘Five pillars of
Islam’.
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Music
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Outdoor/Visits/Visitors
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Willow garden- children to work together
to convert the willow boat into a Viking
Longship using the shields they have made
in DT.
A trip to Nissan.
To know the days of the week and the months
of the year in French.
To know the different types of stationary in
French.
To listen to and write an appreciation of ‘The
Ride of the Valkyries’ by Wagner.
To change the pitch and loudness of a range
of musical instruments.
To use Charanga to understand a range of
music.