Curriculum Overview for Year 6 – Autumn 2 – Red Deer
English
Recount writing
A report on an aspect of our time at
Grenville House using a newspaper style.
Art & Design
Each night, in the hours between supper and
bedtime, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof,
silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who
cries. But what does she do with all those tears?
Persuasive speech
We will write our own story about a feelings thief.
The children will use persuasive language
and well-structured arguments to make the
case for an issue that they care about.
On-going work
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Spelling, reading (including Accelerated Reader),
grammar, punctuation, editing, presentation,
speaking and listening work
Some of the areas we will covering this half-term…
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multiply multi-digit numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit whole number using
the formal written method of long multiplication
divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit whole number using the formal
written method of long division, and interpret remainders
divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit number using the formal written
method of short division where appropriate, interpreting remainders according
to the context
perform mental calculations, including with mixed operations and large
numbers
identify common factors, common multiples and prime numbers
solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
use estimation to check answers to calculations and determine,
in the context of a problem, an appropriate degree of accuracy
multiply one-digit numbers with up to two decimal places by whole numbers
solve problems involving the calculation of percentages [for example, of
measures, and such as 15% of 360] and the use of percentages for comparison
use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting
measurements of length, mass and time
interpret and construct pie charts and line graphs and use these to solve
problems
calculate and interpret the mean as an average
Science
Earth and Space
 We will describe the movement of the Earth
relative to the Sun in the solar system
We will describe the movement of the Moon
relative to the Earth
We will describe the Sun, Earth and Moon as
approximately spherical bodies
We will use the idea of the Earth’s rotation to
explain day and night.
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Design & Technology
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Computing
‘The Tear Thief’ – Carol Ann Duffey
Rocket making with Miss Dooley
We will be focused on keeping safe on-line
Geography
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Next half term
Mathematics
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draw 2-D shapes using given dimensions
and angles
recognise, describe and build simple 3-D
shapes, including making nets
compare and classify geometric shapes
based on their properties and sizes and
find unknown angles
illustrate and name parts of circles
recognise angles where they meet at a
point, are on a straight line, or are
vertically opposite, and find missing
angles
recognise that shapes with the same
areas can have different perimeters
calculate the area of parallelograms and
triangles
recognise when it is possible to use the
formulae for area and volume of shapes
Modern
Languages
French
Listen & engage
Ask & answer questions
Speak in sentences using familiar vocabulary
Develop appropriate pronunciation
With Mrs Saturley
Music
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Reading a score – musical notation
Using tuned instruments – chime bars,
glockenspiels, xylophones
Composing and recording
Themes, patterns and repeats
History
 Timeline of development of astronomy and
space exploration
 The Space Race
 Using primary sources
 Historical research skills
Physical
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Dance / gym
Hockey
Education
Religious
Education
The Big Story
God
 What does it mean if God is holy and loving?
 Omniscient and omnipotent
 How do Christians respond to God’s holiness
and love?
Christmas and Incarnation