Mathematics
PSHE
Literacy
Children will recap on fractions of different
shapes and amounts. Addition and subtraction
with missing number problems.
Applying knowledge and understanding of the
four operations to work out word problems,
relating to numbers of animals.
Rounding to the nearest 10.
Preparation for SATs.
Know their rights and
responsibilities.
Understand money and
how it is used in
society, how it can be
used for different
purposes.
Fictional writing based on the story, “The Owl
Who Was Afraid of the Dark”. Children will make
up their own versions of the story, using a
different animal.
Non- fiction reports relating to animals and their
young.
Reading a selection of fiction and non-fiction
reading comprehension.
D&T / Art
Science
Amazing
Animals
Summer 1
Plan and conduct simple experiments.
Notice that animals, including humans,
have off-spring, which grow into
adults. To learn about the basic needs
of animals.
Visitor to school, bringing a selection
of reptiles, etc.
Sketch and use as a
spring board to
develop their own
pictures. Use Monet
and van Gough’s
techniques to create
an original piece of
art.
PE
To know the
importance of
exercising
regularly. Create
a country dance
routine. Develop
the skills needed
to play cricket.
ICT
Religious Education
History
Think about significant
moments through human
history. With a focus on the
variety of different Christian
celebrations.
Changes in zoos
and safaris over
time.
Learn about the
life of Mary Anning
and how she
discovered fossils.
Understand what algorithms are. Create and debug
simple programmes. Create their own jungle
beebot map and programme it to move around the
map.
Music
Listen and discuss Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the
Animals and compose their own animal based
music. Continue to build on recorder skills.
St John’s C of E Infant School
Medium Term Plan – English
Term: Summer 1 Amazing Animals
Activity
Objective
Success Criteria
Fiction writing-
Write a narrative.
I can use conjunctions.
Adventure story.
Use adjectives to describe.
I can use adjectives.
What is behind the magic door?
Use exciting verbs and adverbs.
I can use adverbs.
Comprehension practise and skill developing.
Include exclamation sentences.
I can use a variety of punctuation: .,!?
Use a range of conjunctions.
Non Chronological report-
To use commas in lists
I can use commas in lists.
Designing our bicycle.
Recognise different genres of text.
I know what adverbs are and use them in my writing.
Use a range on conjunctions.
I use at least 3 adjectives in my extended writing.
Comprehension practice.
Develop the use of verbs and adverbs to
describe actions.
Include exclamation sentences and punctuate
them correctly.
Use adjectives in independent writing.
Innovate a version of “The Owl Who Was
Afraid of the Dark”.
Independently write a non-chronological report
based around animal facts. Focusing on the
Write a narrative.
I can use conjunctions.
Use adjectives to describe.
I can use adjectives.
Use exciting verbs and adverbs.
I can use adverbs.
Include exclamation sentences.
I can use a variety of punctuation: .,!?
animal they used for their story.
Use a range of conjunctions.
“Dear Zoo”
Write a letter that is clear and informative.
I can set out a simple letter.
Use the correct format for letter writing.
I give information clearly.
Use speech marks in independent writing.
I recognise the use of speech marks in texts and how
Read the text and discuss. Write letters of
persuasion or information based on issues
relating to zoos. Set out letters correctly.
Use the story as a starting point for teaching
more about speech marks. Check spelling of
key words through dictation.
Comprehension – weekly.
Review/revise phonics – diagraphs. Put in
place extra support for those doing the
phonics screening check.
they influence how we read.
I thoroughly check my punctuation, grammar and spelling.
St John’s C of E Infant School
Medium Term Plan – Mathematical Understanding
Term: Summer 1 Amazing Animals
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2
Learning Objective (NC)
Success Criteria
Recognise, find, name and write fractions ½ 1/3 ¼ 2/4 and ¾ of
I can use suitable methods to work out fractions of
a length, shape, set of objects or quantity.
quantities and shapes
Write simple fractions for example, ½ of 6 = 3 and recognise
the equivalence of 2/4 and 1/2 .
Solve problems with addition and subtraction.
I can use a number line to solve subtraction problems.
Add and subtract numbers using concrete objects, pictorial
representations, and mentally.
Show that addition of two numbers can be done in any order
(commutative) and subtraction of one number from another
cannot.
Recognise and use the inverse relationship between addition and
subtraction and use this to check calculations and solve missing
I can solve some addition and subtraction problems in my
head.
I can solve missing number problems by finding the inverse
3
number problems.
operation.
Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using
materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and
multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts.
I can solve multiplication and division problems using
Solve word problems relating to all four operations.
arrays, repeated addition and mental strategies.
I can solve word problems by recognising what operation is
needed.
4
Identify and describe the properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
I can identify a 2D and 3D shape
Compare and sort common 2-D and 3-D shapes and everyday
I can name common 2D and 3D shapes
objects.
I can compare and sort common 2D and 3D shapes.
5
6
Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and
measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g);
temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest
appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and
measuring vessels.
Compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record
the results using >, < and = .
Compare and sequence intervals of time.
I can estimate and measure, heights, mass, temperature
and capacity.
I can tell the time to five minutes, including quarter
Tell and write the time to five minutes, including quarter
past/to the hour and draw the hands on a clock face to show
these times
Know the number of minutes in an hour and the number of hours
in a day.
past/to the hour.
I can draw the hands on a clock face to show the time to
five minutes.
I know the number of minutes in an hour and the number
of hours in a day.