WELCOME TO SATURN CLASS - YEAR 5
Curriculum Overview
In English we will be reading, The Explorer by Jacqueline Wilson.
In maths, we will continue to strengthen our arithmatic skills as well as continue our learning with shape, decimals and statistics.
In RE we will be exploring Christianity with our overcrching question being, 'What is the significance of the Eurachrist to Christians?'
Our art this half term will be inspired by Barbara Hepworth and we will be exploring different techniques to develop 3D scupltures.
Homework
Homework will be set on a Friday to be handed in the following Friday. Children are expected to independently collect thier homeowrk from our homework folders pinned up in the classroom and return completed homework to the homework tray.
Spellings will be set on spelling frame and children can collect a 'look, cover, write' version of spelling from the homework folders.
Maths homework will be based around previous learning, Either from the currect topic, or small refresh questions from previous topics to keep thier mathematical skills in all areas.
Children will also be expected to complete a short reading comprahension task set on the online platform, read theory https://readtheory.org/
Children should also read weekly.
Home work club will be available to all children who want my support on a Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime.
Accelerated reader
Reading is extremely important so children can access the whole curriculum and be successful in their adult lives. When children have read a book, they should take a quiz and check their comprehension on the link below.