History
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Describe the social, ethnic, cultural or religious diversity of past societies.
Describe the characteristic features of the past, including ideas, beliefs, attitudes
and experiences of men, women and children.
Use appropriate historical vocabulary to communicate including: dates, time period,
era, chronology, continuity, change, century, decade, legacy.
Use original ways to present information and ideas.
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Planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions,
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including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
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Scientific Enquiry
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Taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with
increasing accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate
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Recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific
diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line
graphs
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Art and Design
French
Use dates and terms accurately in describing events.
Using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative
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To ask and talk
about daily
routine.
To talk about
times of daily
routine.
To talk about
details of a
typical day.
Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas
imaginatively in a sketch book.
Spot the potential in unexpected results as the work progresses.
To compare
Christmas in
France and
England.
and fair tests
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Reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including
conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and a degree of trust in
results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations
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Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute
ideas or arguments
Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the
number and voltage of cells used in the circuit.
Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function,
including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/
off position of switches.
Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
Myths and
Legends—oral
storytelling
Chivalry
WizardryKing
Arthur
and
Merlin
Claywork
Solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation.
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Field, defend and attack tactically by anticipating the direction of play.
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.
Medieval
History
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Know about the lives and examples of Christian saints and that saints have days on which
they are recognised in the church calendar.
Know that saints are examples for Christians to follow.
Understand that all Christians believe they are called to be saints.
Understand the Christian belief that every individual is unique in the eyes of God.
Reflect on the way ordinary people can be saints in their community
Reflect on the way everyone can be an influence for good in the world and
that for Christians this is done with God’s help.
Raise questions about saintliness and holiness.
Design and Technology
Literacy
Visualise 3D shapes from 2D drawings and identify different nets for a closed cube,
LEVEL 6 OBJECTIVES:
To use index notation for integer powers
To illustrate and name parts of circles, including radius, diameter and circumference and know that the diameter is twice the radius.
Use linear expressions to describe an unknown term (nth) of a mathematical sequence.
I can identify alternate and corresponding angles; understand a proof that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180° and of a quadrilateral is
360°.
I know and use the formula for the volume of a cuboid; and can calculate volumes and surface areas of cuboids and shapes made from cuboids
I can use a straight edge and compasses to construct:: he midpoint and perpendicular bisector of a line segment; he bisector of an angle; he
perpendicular from a point to a line
To follow a symphonic poem and match phrases to
pictures.
Work with team mates in order to gain points or possession.
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Use the properties of 2D and 3D shapes to classify 2D shapes and 3D solids,
· Confidently compare two or more pie charts and that represent different totals.
To follow a listening map.
Religious Education
Describe, identify and visualise parallel and perpendicular edges or faces,
Compare two pie charts and show awareness that the total that is represented effects the outcomes.
To sing a song with correct rhythm, pitch and
phrasing.
Choose and combine techniques in game situations.
Solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
Draw conclusions from scatter diagrams, and have a basic understanding of correlation.
To perform a rhythmic ostinato.
Castles
Describe positions on the full coordinate grid (all four quadrants).
Group data, with equal class intervals where appropriate. Construct graphs and charts with this grouped data.
To identify musical themes.
Physical Education
Numeracy
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Comment on artwork with a fluent grasp of visual language.
Upper School
Year 6
To read and
answer questions
about a French
child’s day.
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Use tools to carve and add shapes, texture and pattern.
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To ask and talk
about breakfast.
Music
To use clay and other mouldable materials.
SEE ATTACHED LITERACY OBJECTIVES FOR THE AUTUMN TERM
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Legends
Letter writing
Persuasive writing—linked to Avalon
Film into Literacy—use of BBC series ‘Merlin’
Discussion text—’Did King Arthur really exist?’
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Cut materials with precision and refine the finish with
appropriate tools.
Develop a range of practical skills to create products (such
as cutting, drilling, screwing, nailing, gluing, filing and
sanding).
Use innovative combinations of electronics in product
designs.
Create circuits using electronic kits that employ a number
of components
Create series circuits.
Design with a user in mind, motivated by the service a
product will offer.
Ensure products have a high quality finish using art skills
where appropriate.
Evaluate the design of products so as to suggest
improvements to the user experience.
Objectives for Year 6 Term 1
In addition to previous learning, pupils should learn how to...
Spoken Language
Speaking, Listening and Discussion
Give and justify an opinion in an appropriate
manner
Make notes when listening for a sustained period
Use the conventions and language of formal
debate
Drama
Interpret and rehearse scenes from published plays
Reading
Word Reading
Use an understanding of morphology and
etymology to aid them in reading unfamiliar words
(link to spelling strand)
Being a Reader
Read and critically discuss a range of fiction,
poetry, plays, non-fiction, reference and text books
Increase their familiarity with fiction genres
including myths and legends
Discuss and compare a range of children’s authors
and poets
Read for a range of purposes
Prepare poems and playscripts to read aloud and
perform, showing understanding through speed,
volume, action, intonation, tone and word emphasis
so that the meaning is clear to an audience
Identify, discuss and compare themes
Use pertinent and technically specific vocabulary
when talking about books
Show an understanding of texts through formal
presentation and debate
Reading Comprehension
Check that the text makes sense to them and use
questioning and discussion to further their
understanding
Empathise with emotions in deeper texts
Answer a range of question types on single and
multiple texts
Refine and verify predictions in discussion with
others
Summarise the key points in a more complex text,
using their own words to establish clear meaning
Revise conclusions based on new evidence in the
text
Develop explanations of inferred meanings
Explain the series of choices an author has made
in structuring and organising their text
Identify formality in texts and the use of standard
and non-standard English
Compare differing purposes and viewpoints in texts
on similar topics
Explain in detail how the contexts in which texts are
written contribute to meaning
Being a Researcher
Extend note-taking by grouping and linking notes
and using abbreviations
Orchestrate a full range of research skills to
conduct and present an independent research
project
Writing
Transcription
Planning, Composing and Evaluating
Develop their own ideas for writing through reading,
research and personal experience
Use a wide knowledge of text types, forms and
styles to inform their writing
Plan and write for a clear purpose and audience
Choose form and subject when writing poetry and
non-fiction
Ensure that the content and style of writing
accurately reflects the purpose
Borrow and adapt writers’ techniques from book,
screen and stage
Ensure writing is lively interesting and thoughtful
Vary structure to expand ideas and provide
emphasis
Use a range of layout devices to structure text e.g.
headings, sub-headings, columns, bullet points and
tables
Manipulate word order for effect
Use reported speech appropriately
Use speech to convey and develop a character
Perform their own work using a range of strategies
(intonation, volume, movement etc.) to make the
meaning clear
Evaluate the work of others and suggest
improvements
Evaluate their work effectively and make
improvements based on this
Proof–read for spelling and punctuation errors
Change vocabulary and grammar to enhance
effects and clarify meaning
Check that the appropriate register is being used
Improve their writing style by adding new
techniques to their repertoire (see Appendix A –
year 6)
Select and use stylistic devices to support the
purpose and effect of writing
Spelling
Revise previous spelling conventions
Use a dictionary to check the meaning and spelling
of words
Investigate spelling patterns and conventions
Use a thesaurus
Add suffixes beginning with vowel letters to words
ending in -fer
Spell common words which feature hyphens
Spell words with the prefix teleSpell words with the prefix circumSpell and use common homophones
Spell the words curiosity, definite, desperate,
especially, frequently, harass, immediate(ly),
marvellous, neighbour, opportunity, persuade,
physical, profession, programme, pronunciation,
recognise, sacrifice, secretary, shoulder, signature
Choose the correct spelling by using a visual
strategy (‘Does it look right?’)
Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary
Use correct grammatical terminology when
discussing their writing
Understand the basic subject, verb, object structure
of a sentence
Use more extended noun phrases to convey
complicated information concisely e.g. the colourful
comic strip on the back page
Use the ‘perfect form’ of verbs for effect
Understand how colons are used
Use colons appropriately
Understand how to use punctuation with bullet
points
Use punctuation consistently with bullet points
Handwriting and Presentation
Develop a neat, personal, handwriting style
Choose the writing implement that is appropriate to
the task