English
READING:
 Apply knowledge of root words,
prefixes and suffixes.
 Identify and discuss themes and
conventions in and across a wide range
of writing.
 Make comparisons within and across
books.
 Check that the book makes sense,
discussing understanding and exploring
the meaning of words in context.
 Ask questions to improve
understanding.
 Draw inferences such as inferring
characters’ feelings, thoughts and
motives from their actions, and
justifying inferences with evidence.
 Predict what might happen from details
stated and implied.
 Summarise the main ideas drawn from
more than one paragraph, identifying
key details that support the main ideas.
 Identify how language, structure and
presentation contribute to meaning.
 Discuss and evaluate how authors use
language, including figurative
language, considering the impact on
the reader.
 Retrieve and record information from
non-fiction.
 Participate in discussion about books,
taking turns and listening and
 responding to what others say.
 Distinguish between statements of fact
and opinion.
 Provide reasoned justifications for
views.
WRITING:
 Choose the appropriate form of writing
using the main features identified in
Year 5 Scheme of Work – The Shang Dynasty
Maths
History
 Solve number and practical problems.
 Select suitable sources of evidence,
giving reasons for choices.
 Solve multi-step addition and
subtraction problems in contexts,
 Use sources of information to form
deciding which operations and
testable hypotheses about the past.
methods to use and why.
 Seek out and analyse a wide range of
 Add and subtract whole numbers with
evidence in order to justify claims
more than 4 digits, including using
about the past.
 formal written methods. (columnar
 Understand that no single source of
addition and subtraction)
evidence gives the full answer to
questions about the past. Refine lines
 Add and subtract numbers mentally
of enquiry as appropriate.
with increasingly large numbers.
 Compare some of the times studied
 Use rounding to check answers to
with those of the other areas of interest
calculations and determine, in the
around the world.
context of a problem, levels of
 Describe the characteristic features of
accuracy.
the past, including ideas, beliefs,
 Add and subtract negative integers.
attitudes and experiences of men,
 Solve problems involving addition,
women and children.
subtraction, multiplication and division
 Describe the main changes in a period
and a combination of these, including
of history (using terms such as: social,
understanding the meaning of the
religious, political, technological and
equals sign.
cultural).
 Solve problems involving multiplication
 Understand the concepts of continuity
and division, including scaling by
and change over time, representing
simple fractions and problems involving
them, along with evidence, on a time
simple rates.
line.
 Use knowledge of the order of
 Use dates and terms accurately in
operations to carry out calculations
describing events.
involving the four operations.
 Use appropriate historical vocabulary
 Multiply multi-digit numbers up to 4
to communicate, including:
digits by a two-digit whole number
• dates
using the formal written method of long
• time period
multiplication.
• era
 Divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two• chronology
digit whole number using the formal
• continuity
written method of long division, and
• change
interpret remainders as whole number
• century
remainders, fractions, or by rounding,
• decade
as appropriate for the context.
• legacy.
 Divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two Use literacy, numeracy and computing
digit number using the formal written
Geography
 Collect and analyse statistics and
other information in order to draw clear
conclusions about locations.
 Identify and describe how the physical
features affect the human activity
within a location.
 Use a range of geographical resources
to give detailed descriptions and
opinions of the characteristic features
of a location.
 Use different types of fieldwork
sampling (random and systematic) to
observe, measure and record the
human and physical features in the
local area. Record the results in a
range of ways.
 Name and locate some of the
countries and cities of the world and
their identifying human and physical
characteristics, including hills,
mountains, rivers, key topographical
features and land-use patterns; and
understand how some of these
aspects have changed over time.
 Identify and describe the geographical
significance of latitude, longitude,
Equator, Northern Hemisphere,
Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of
Cancer and Capricorn, and time zones
(including day and night).
 Understand some of the reasons for
geographical similarities and
differences between countries.
 Describe and understand key aspects
of: physical geography, including:
climate zones, rivers, mountains.
 Human geography, including:
settlements, land use, economic
activity including trade links, and the
distribution of natural resources
reading.
 Note, develop and research ideas.
 Plan, draft, write, edit and improve.
 Use the techniques that authors use to
create characters, settings and plots.
 Create vivid images by using
alliteration, similes, metaphors and
 personification.
 Interweave descriptions of characters,
settings and atmosphere with dialogue.
 Choose effective grammar and
punctuation.
 Ensure correct use of tenses
throughout a piece of writing.
 Write paragraphs that give the reader a
sense of clarity.
 Write paragraphs that make sense if
read alone.
 Write cohesively at length.
 Write sentences that include:
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relative clauses
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modal verbs
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relative pronouns
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brackets
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parenthesis
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a mixture of active and
passive voice
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a clear subject and object
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hyphens, colons and semi
colons
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bullet points.
 Write fluently and legibly with a
personal style.
 Distinguish between homophones and
other words that are often confused.
 Develop understanding of writing
concepts by:
 Recognising vocabulary and structures
that are appropriate for formal speech
and writing, including subjunctive
forms.
 Using expanded noun phrases to
method of short division where
appropriate, interpreting remainders
according
 to the context.
 Perform mental calculations, including
with mixed operations and large
numbers.
Topic Links: Problem solving in context of
Chinese culture, activities and
communities.
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Identify 3-D shapes, including cubes
and other cuboids, from 2-D
representations.
Know angles are measured in degrees:
estimate and compare acute, obtuse
and reflex angles.
Draw given angles, and measure them
in degrees (°).
Identify:
 Angles at a point and one whole
turn (total 360°).
 Angles at a point on a straight line
and a turn (total 180°).
 Other multiples of 90°.
Use the properties of rectangles to
deduce related facts and find missing
lengths and angles.
Distinguish between regular and
irregular polygons based on reasoning
about
equal sides and angles.
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 in any
triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular
polygons.
Recognise angles where they meet at
skills to an exceptional standard in
order to communicate information
about the past.
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including energy, food, minerals, and
water supplies.
Create maps of locations identifying
patterns (such as: land use, climate
zones, population densities, height of
land).
convey complicated information
concisely.
 Using modal verbs or adverbs to
indicate degrees of possibility.
 Using relative clauses beginning with
who, which, where, when, whose, that
or with an implied (i.e. omitted) relative
pronoun.
 Indicate grammatical and other
features by:
 Using commas to clarify meaning or
avoid ambiguity in writing.
 Using brackets, dashes or commas to
indicate parenthesis.
 Using semi-colons, colons or dashes to
mark boundaries between independent
clauses.
 Using a colon to introduce a list.
Delivered through Literacy and Language
Unit 5, and topic book The Willow Pattern
Story.
a point, are on a straight line, or are
vertically opposite and find missing
angles.
Topic Links: Knowledge of angles and
shapes when completing zhezhi (paper
folding). Most other aspects are just
taught.
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Convert between different units of
metric measure.
 Understand and use approximate
equivalences between metric units and
common imperial units such as inches,
pounds and pints.
 Estimate volume and capacity.
 Solve problems involving converting
between units of time.
 Use all four operations to solve
problems involving measure (for
example, length, mass, volume,
money) using decimal notation,
including scaling.
 Solve problems involving the
calculation and conversion of units of
measure, using decimal notation up to
three decimal places where
appropriate.
 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 up to
three decimal places.
Topic Links: Time zones in problem
solving, as well as timetables and other
problems set in the context of China.
Solve comparison, sum and difference
problems using information presented ina
line graph.
Complete, read and interpret information in
tables, including timetables.
DT
 Understand the importance of correct
storage and handling of ingredients
(using knowledge of micro-organisms).
 Measure accurately and calculate
ratios of ingredients to scale up or
down from a recipe.
 Demonstrate a range of baking and
cooking techniques.
Topic Links: Cooking of Chinese food, with
links to maths skills (measuring, time,
weight etc.), as well as practicalities of
food production.
Interpret and construct pie charts and line
graphs and use these to solve
problems.
Calculate and interpret the mean as an
average.
Topic Links: Statistics will link to
Geographical work done on climate,
population, industry etc, as information
from graphs will be drawn from this.
Art
Develop and imaginatively extend ideas
from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
Collect information, sketches and
resources and present ideas imaginatively
in a sketch book.
Comment on artworks with a fluent grasp
of visual language.
Sketch (lightly) before painting to combine
line and colour.
Use the qualities of watercolour and acrylic
paints to create visually interesting pieces.
Combine colours, tones and tints to
enhance the mood of a piece.
Use brush techniques and the qualities of
paint to create texture.
Develop a personal style of painting,
drawing upon ideas from other artists.
Use lines to represent movement.
Create an accurate pattern, showing fine
detail.
Show precision in techniques.
Combine previously learned techniques to
create pieces.
Topic Links: Recreating the art of the
Willow Pattern, with focus on brush stroke
and tone.
Combine visual and tactile qualities.
Use frameworks (such as wire or moulds)
to provide stability and form.
Use a variety of techniques to add
interesting effects (e.g. reflections,
Music
Science
Continuing with Samba
No science topic this half term.
Singing work done through Jigsaw PSHE
scheme as well.
Computing
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Upload sounds from a file and edit
them. Add effects such as fade in and
out
 and control their implementation.
 Understand and demonstrate
knowledge that it is illegal to
download copyrighted material,
including music or games, without
express written permission, from the
copyright holder.
 Understand the effect of online
comments and show responsibility
and
 sensitivity when online.
 Use many of the advanced features
in order to create high quality,
professional
 or efficient communications.
 Select appropriate applications to
devise, construct and manipulate
data and
 present it in an effective and
professional manner.
Topic Links: Powerpoint presentation
about Chinese New Year, Excel work
linked to creating budgeting
spreadsheets/creating a graph from input
data linked to topic.
shadows, direction of sunlight).
Use a choice of techniques to depict
movement, perspective, shadows and
reflection.
Topic Links: Making recycled bottle dragon
as a class project.
PE
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Compose creative and imaginative
dance sequences.
Perform expressively and hold a
precise and strong body posture.
Perform and create complex
sequences.
Express an idea in original and
imaginative ways.
Plan to perform with high energy, slow
grace or other themes and maintain
this throughout a piece.
Topic Links: Dance teacher to deliver
Chinese dance techniques.
OUTDOOR (Taken from PE and Social
curriculums):
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Choose and combine techniques in
game situations (running, throwing,
catching, passing, jumping and kicking,
etc.).
Work alone, or with team mates in
order to gain points or possession.
Choose the most appropriate tactics for
a game.
Uphold the spirit of fair play and
respect in all competitive situations.
Lead others when called upon and act
as a good role model within a team.
Compete with others and keep track of
personal best performances, setting
targets for improvement.
Select appropriate equipment for
outdoor and adventurous activity.
Identify possible risks and ways to
manage them, asking for and listening
carefully to expert advice.
Embrace both leadership and team
roles and gain the commitment and
respect of a team.
Empathise with others and offer
support without being asked. Seek
support from the team and the experts
if in any doubt.
Remain positive even in the most
challenging circumstances, rallying
others if need be.
Use a range of devices in order to
orientate themselves.
Quickly assess changing conditions
and adapt plans to ensure safety
comes first.
Topic Links: Chinese games as part of our
outdoor adventurous learning.
(https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/traditionalchinese-games – for reference in planning.)