Curriculum Overview for Y5—SummerTerm
Reading
Texts: ’The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ - Phillip Pullman
The Hobbit—J R R Tolkein
The Ballad of Charlotte Dymond—
Charles Causley
Lochinvar—Sir Walter Scott
Non-Fiction: Arguments for and
against use of CCTV
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Investigate settings, character, dialogue and narrative
style
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Identify features of argument texts
English
Writing
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Dramatisation
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Create argument texts
Expressing point of view
Formal/informal speech &
class debate
Learn to recite ballads
Create narrative poetry
Grammar
Use elaborated language of description, including expanded
noun phrases, adjectives, adverbials and, particularly, relative clauses.
Use accurate sentence and speech
punctuation.
Use bullet points, colons and semicolons
Formal and informal speech and
writing.
Use of subjunctive forms
Mathematics
Summer 1
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Negative numbers and Roman numerals
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Adding and subtracting
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Summer 2
Art & Design
Computing
Use sketchbooks to collect, record, review, revisit &
evaluate ideas
Hour of Code (Scratch basics) use of
simple programming code. Using
Scratch code & Lego wedo to operate
a ‘robot’.
Improve mastery of techniques such as drawing and
painting with varied materials
Learn about great artists, architects & designers
Design & Technology
Geography
Picnics - pupils will continue to develop their practical skills making dishes that could be eaten at a picnic. Pupils will be introduced to the Eatwell plate and
learn about some foods in season.
The geography focus
this term is continuing with our rivers theme which was started in the
Spring term . This is followed by a study of rivers:
their uses, features and effect on the environment.
Take your class for a fascinating walk through the
life of coasts as they investigate what coasts are,
how they are formed, how they are protected and
why they are constantly changing.
To design and make a windchime. To safely use a variety of
basic tools whilst working with wood, metal and plastic. To
show ideas using annotated sketches and cross-section
diagrams. Evaluate and improve own work.
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of
money
Long multiplication and division with remainders
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Decimals and fractions
Modern Languages
Diagonals and problems
involving angles
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Problems involving percentages
Pupils will learn to talk about their pets and other animals
They will build on language learning strategies and extend
their vocabulary base.
Pupils will learn colours and begin to look at the use of adjectives.
Pupils will complete a module of work based on a French
fable or story which will focus on thinking skills activities.
Grammar: forming regular plurals, 1st,2nd,3rd person singular
of avoir and être, typical word order, basic question forms
Volume, time and money
History
Science
Physics – Forces
 Describe the effects of gravity
 Explain friction, air resistance and water
resistance
 Forces and levers
Chemistry – Materials
 Reversible changes and simple chemical
reactions
Take your class back to ancient Egypt and
learn about: the River Nile and its role in
ancient life; Tutankhamen and the story of
his tomb discovery; the grisly process of
mummification; the pyramids;
daily life in ancient Egypt; the
importance of remaining artefacts; bring the
ancient civilisation of the ancient Egyptians
back to life.
Picture Perfect Awareness and exploration of e safety connected with
images online.
Physical Education
use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
play competitive games, modified where appropriate and apply basic principles suitable
for attacking and defending
develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to
achieve their personal best.
***swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
***use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke]
***perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.
*** Identified pupils
Music
Year 5 will focus on preparing for their Year
Group Concert during the first half term. Here,
individuals and groups will gain performance
practice and constructive feedback from staff
and peers. All children will perform.
In the second half of term students recap their theory work
alongside developing their new found understanding of the
Musical Elements in relation to listening and appraising.
RE: This unit explores the Christian church and
the related artefacts, taking part in a local visit
to the church in Corbridge. They then go on to
explore World faith festivals, focussing on
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism. They
then learn about the origins of Judaism, focussing on Abraham, the covenant made and the
symbol.
Curriculum Overview for Y6— Summer Term
Reading
Texts: Boy—Roald Dahl,
The Firework Maker’s Daughter—
Phillip Pullman,
Deadly Desperados—Caroline Lawrence
Revision and consolidation in responding to different comprehension style questions.
Completion of QCA KS2 past papers.
Grammar
English
Writing
During this term, a lot of written
tasks are completed during Humanities lessons to allow children
time to prepare for end of KS2
SATs in reading and SPaG.
After SATs:
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Revision and consolidation
of all aspects of grammar in
preparation for KS2
SATs.
Art & Design
Computing
Use sketchbooks to collect, record, review, revisit &
evaluate ideas
Fantasy World (databases)
Improve mastery of techniques such as drawing, painting
and sculpture with varied materials
Learn about great artists, architects & designers
SATs: 11th May 2015
Pupils consolidate all
aspects of writing covered
in UKS2 during an extended narrative project.
Using Scratch programming code to
operate a n electronic device.
Design & Technology
Interior design - Design and make a cushion for your bedroom using a variety of
textile skills.
Mathematics
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Securing number facts
Understanding shape: 3D, perpendicular or parallel edges or
faces.
Handling data: collect and present data, use different averages.
Language of probability.
Measures: convert between
units, read and interpret scales
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Solve multi step problems using a calculator.
Mental and written calculations with
decimals and whole numbers.
Metric and imperial units
Fraction, decimals and percentages
Ratio and proportion
History
Science
Chemistry – Kitchen Chemicals
 Consider chemical reactions
Biology – Cells and Microbes
 Describe life processes
 Identify the pasts of plant and animal
cells
 Explain the different types of microbe
 Describe the transfer and control of
diseases
In this unit children will learn why the Vikings
were on the move from Scandinavia. They
will find out about the Viking and AngloSaxon struggle for the kingdom of England
and how England became a unified
country. They will explore where
Mad Machines - to explore and model
how simple mechanisms work. To show
ideas using annotated sketches and cross
Modern Languages
Pupils will learn to talk about the weather, understand a
simple weather forecast and keep a weather diary.
Pupils will learn about the geography of France and the
French speaking countries.
Pupils will also prepare and present a weather forecast for
their chosen country.
Grammar: extending and linking sentences using connectives, using the relative pronoun qui, using en /au/aux +
Physical Education
use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in
combination
play competitive games, modified where appropriate and apply
basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings came from,
how they fought for territory and power, and
how their fighting ultimately led to the kingdom of England we know today.
Use of databases and how data is
stored.in the wider world. Efficient
searching ,detecting & correct ing
errors in databases .
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate
improvement to achieve their personal best.
Geography
We will take a
closer look at the
local area as they explore different features of the
community. Using maps to spot familiar places and
give directions, identifying physical and human
features. Putting their geographical skills to the test,
the class will have the chance to examine services in
the local area and create a survey. They will evaluate their local area and provide information for
visitors and tourists.
Music
Year 6 will continue to develop their listening
and appraising skills in relation to different
types of classical music. The introduction of
score reading will help to develop and recap
theoretical knowledge gained in Y5 and extend
their ability to use musical notes to read and
compose others’ work as well as their own.
RE
This
unit allows pupils to develop their
knowledge and understanding about
Christian sacraments, including a visit to
the local church to question the vicar.
Pupils go on to explore parables from the
Bible, creating a range of different plays,
Curriculum Overview for Y7—Summer Term
Reading
English
Theme: Responsibility
Text: Stone Cold—Robert
Swindells
Non-fiction
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series of websites
aimed at helping
homeless people
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Britain in the 1990s
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Speaking & Listening
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Writing
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Compare/contrast
writing
Media writing
Writng in role
Writiing to entertain
Extended narrative
Website evaluation
Website creation
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Drama freezeframe/
improvisation
Extending scenes
(S&L assessment)
Art & Design
Pupils are given the opportunity to further develop their
drawings using different media and building up skills and
techniques.
Pupils will extend their learning about how artists used a
variety of media and techniques to produce the effects
they did.
Design & Technology
In the process of being developed.
Mathematics
Summer 1
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Estimate, measure and solve problems
involving angles
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Use properties of 2D shape
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Generate and describe nth term sequences
Draw triangles accurately
Understand properties and facts of quadrilaterals
Summer 2
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Recognise and plot straight
line graphs
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Make links between graphs
and functions
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Describe congruence, reflection and rotations
History
Science
Biology - Human Systems and Health
 Explain how the digestion system works for
the main food groups
 Describe how the circulation system works
 Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Chemistry – Earth’s Atmosphere & Rock Cycle
 Describe Earth’s atmosphere and climate
change
 Identify the main rock types & explain how
the rock cycle shapes our landscape
The focus of part of our Humanities study
this term is the English Civil War (1642–
1651). Children learn about the series of
armed conflicts and political
Problems between
Parliamentarians and Royalists.
They learn about the many events, causes
& consequences as well as people who
were involved in the English Civil War.
Modern Languages
Pupils will complete a module on school life.
They will learn to talk about sports, activities and musical
instruments giving details of ability, frequency and opinions.
Pupils will also learn to talk about activities on offer at the
leisure centre, devise a programme of events for a visiting
group, and give information about future plans using the
simple future. :
Grammar: formation of -ER verbs, using on peut + infinitive,
using jouer à/jouer de, aimer + infinitive , the near future
Physical Education
use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in
direct competition through team and individual games
take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present
intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to
work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to
solve problems, either individually or as a group
analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through
community links or sports clubs.
Computing
Python Programming introduction to the
use of Python programming code
A Creator’s Rights looks at evaluation
and analysis of the copyright and protection issues around your own work.
Geography
This term begins with a continuing study of world
population which was started last term. Children will
study different aspects of population - growth, structure and distribution - in different contexts, contrasting various regions of the world. We conclude
by evaluating the effectiveness of policies introduced in some parts of the work to control population growth.
Music
Year 7 will focus on preparing for their Year
Group Concert during the first half term. Here,
individuals and groups will gain performance
practice and constructive feedback from staff
and peers. All children will perform.
In the second half of term students continue with their work
on Advertising, ending with their big projects demonstrating
all of the knowledge gained by creating their own adverts.
RE
In this unit, pupils explore the idea of The Holy
Trinity and the Pentecost. They learn all about
the beliefs and what is means to be a Christian as
well as exploring how they are seen themselves in
different forms. Pupils focus on an abstract image
to try and represent the Holy Trinity in its three
forms. Pupils go on to learn about the history of
the Christian church, looking at its origins and
different denominations.
Curriculum Overview for Y8—Summer Term
Reading
English
Theme: Gothic LiteraWriting
ture
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Minor character
Text: The Woman in
study
Black—Susan Hill
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Creating a sense of
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Features of gothic
panic
texts
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Developing use of
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Themes
imagery
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Compare/contrast
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Extended narrafamous gothic extive—suspense and
tracts
tension
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Narrative devices
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Comparison be
Use of imagery
tween novel and
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Extended reading
film
response
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Film review
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Transition prepara
Transition preparation—QEHS
tion—QEHS
Add, subtract, divide and multiply fractions
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Use fractions with brackets in calculations
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Find the reciprocal of a number
Calculate with mixed numbers
Find the gradients of straight lines
Drama—creating suspense
and tension
Debate: The film or the
novel?
Write expressions of a graph
using y = mx+ c
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Solve problems involving proportion
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Order fractions by converting
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Find equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages
Plot linear functions
History
Science
Chemistry – Chemical reactions
 Compare compounds and mixtures
 Identify how to separate mixtures
 Become proficient in word and symbol equations
 Experiment with different types of
chemical reaction
Art & Design
Pupils will design and make a fantasy shoe in a theme of
their choice.
Pupils develop skills in:
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Summer 1
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Speaking & Listening
This unit develops knowledge and understanding
of slavery in the 18th & 19th century. The focus is
the Transatlantic slave trade and the role Britain
played during this period in history. It builds
upon the previous Year 8 unit - The
Industrial Revolution.
This unit focuses upon why Britain
was involved and the role in played in the
‘Triangular Trade’ and the impact of the slave
trade on Britain, Africa and the Americas.
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independent thinking and learning
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being more creative
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developing imagination
Design & Technology
Showstoppers, pupils will be introduced to
some higher level practical skills and will take
part ii our own Bake off challenge.
Pupils will take part in an enterprise challenge to raise money for local charities. Pupils will design, make, market and sell their
chosen product. Links to finance and business.
Modern Languages
Pupils will learn how to order food in a restaurant, understand a
menu and take part in a role play.
Pupils will also learn how to make invitations using modal verbs.
Pupils will learn to talk about shopping for clothes, giving descriptions and making comparisons.
Grammar: negatives ie. ne...pas/rien/personne/aucun etc. modal
verbs pouvoir/vouloir/devoir, adjectival agreement , comparatives
and superlatives, demonstrative adjectives, recognising and using
different time frames.
Physical Education
use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in
direct competition through team and individual games
take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present
intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to
work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to
solve problems, either individually or as a group
analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through
community links or sports clubs.
Computing
Journalism in the 21st Century—
Wikipage & podcast. Exploring and using
a range of media and communication
tools for local, national and international
news reporting.
Gender Stereotypes Online. Investigation
of prejudice and bias in the wider world
Geography
In this unit pupils
examine the
changing patterns, and the processes that cause
them, in one particular economic activity – tourism.
Through a detailed case study, pupils assess the
social, economic and environmental costs and
benefits of this rapidly expanding industry. They
also investigate aspects of sustainability and its
implications for the management of seaside resorts
in the future.
Music
Year 8 will focus on popular music during the
Summer Term. Here, they will closely analyse
the history of popular music and how it has
developed through time. Whilst demonstrating
and enhancing their listening and appraising
skills they will also arrange and compose pieces
of popular music themselves.
RE: In
this
unit, pupils explore in detail differences between different Christian denominations around the world. They
research from a range of criteria, looking at beliefs, places of worship, followers, similarities and differences,
and the historical context. With this