YEAR 5 CURRICULUM MAP
Autumn
Word reading
Reading
Comprehension
Transcription
Writing
Composition
VGP
Speaking and
Listening
Maths
Science
Computing
History
Geography
D.T.
Art and Design
Spring
Summer
NC Appendix 1 (NC p 43)
Texts include: wide range of fiction (including fairy stories, myths and legends, modern fiction, fiction from our literary
heritage and books from other cultures and traditions), poetry, plays, non fiction texts and reference books / text books
(NC p 43)
Prometheus and Pandora- Janey Pursglove
This is NOT a fairy tale- Jeremy Strong
Bling!- Jon Blake
Dragon Slayer- Gill Howell
Goodnight Stroud- Pie Corbett (Poetry)
Father’s Day- Lou Kuenzler (Play script)
Last Night I Saw The City Breathing- Andrew Fuseck Peters(Poetry)
Spelling programme ( NC Appendix 1)
Myths
Poetry
Stories from other cultures
Diary recount
Persuasive writing
Play-scripts
Instructions
Stories from significant authors
Non- chronological reports
Newspaper account
Biography
Balanced arguments
Ellipsis
Verb tense
Clauses including relative clauses and
embedded clauses.
12 Statutory statements (NC p 17)
Compound and complex sentences.
Expanded noun phrases.
Adverbial phrases.
Modal verbs
Synonyms and antonyms
Formal and informal language.
Number and Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractions (decimals and percentages),
Measures, Geometry: properties of shape, Geometry: position, direction and motion, Statistics
Properties and changes of materials
Forces
Animals, including humans
Earth and Space
Living things and their habitats
Working Scientifically – on going across the year
Computer Science - use logical
Computer Science - solve problems
reasoning to explain how some simple
by decomposing them into smaller
algorithms work
parts, use selection. Use logical
IT - select, use and combine software
reasoning to detect and correct
on a range of digital devices errors in algorithms
Digital Literacy - appreciate how
IT - use and combine software
search results are ranked
Digital Literacy - be discerning in
evaluating digital content and
conditions
Ancient Egypt
The Tudors
Our Changing World- identifying
Climate zones- understanding the
changes in the environment;
difference between weather and
descriptions and explanations of
climate. Mapping climate zones and
physical processes; human impact on
comparing life in different zones.
the planet.
Geographical skills and fieldwork – on going across the year
Textiles - design an Egyptian tapestry
Electric control - make an electrically
controlled moon buggy
Painting & Printing – Autumn leaves
Sculpture – Tudor houses in clay
Computer Science -work with
variables
IT - combine a variety of software to
accomplish given goals, analyse and
evaluate data, design system
Digital Literacy - understand the
opportunities computer networks
offer for collaboration
Local study – Alnwick Castle
Peru – studying the physical and
human geography of Peru.
Cooking and nutrition – investigating
different types of bread.
Artists – Drawing & Collage
Andrew Goldsworthy
Create sketchbooks to record observations
Music
P.E.
Don’t stop
Bells ring out- Ten
believing – a rock
songs that tell the
anthem
Christmas story
Games & Gymnastics
Games & Dance
Classroom Jazz 1
Benjamin
Britten- a tragic
story
Dance & Gymnastics
Games & Gymnastics
Stop! – A rap
about bullying
Games & Dance
Athletics
Reflect, Rewind
and Replay
Additional information relating to Computing
R.E.
Computing
Ourselves- Created in the image and
likeness of God
Life Choices – Marriage, commitment
and service
Judaism- Passover
Hope- Advent:waiting in joyful hope for
Jesus the promised one
3D modelling Sketch Up
Controlling devices Flowol
Mission- continuing Jesus’ mission in
the diocese
Memorial sacrifice- Eucharist as the
living memorial of Christ’s sacrifice
Islam- Ramadan and pilgrimage
Sacrifice-Lent
Internet research and webpage
design
Transformation-the spirit’s
transforming power
Freedom and responsibilityCommandments enable Christians to
be free and responsible
Stewardship- The Church is called to
the stewardship of creation.
Radio Station- podcasts
Digital literacy