Welcome to Falcons Class -Years 5 & 6
Class Teacher: Jo Kingscott
Learning Journey
This half term our learning journey questions are:
Narrative: How can we use imagery to evoke feeling?
The children will be reading 'The Lion the Witch and the wardrobe' alongside an excursion to Exeter's 'Narnia Experience' to immerse them in the world of Narnia. They will adapt the plot and apply their learning of similes and metaphors to support them to create their own short story to read to their reading buddy
Art: How can we preserve photos of Exeter using printing skills?
Supported by the National Lottery and South West Heritage Fund, we are lucky to have a local artist providing 3 days of workshops for the children where they will learn different ways of printing. They will apply this knowledge to create their own prints from photos they have taken back in class. Their final pieces will be displayed for families in the Falcon Class Exhibition!
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Reading
Children in year 5 and 6 are expected to read every day. When they have finished reading a book, they complete a page in their reading journal. The page contains a review with pictures, thoughts and impressions about the book. Parents are expected to check in with their child, hearing them read occasionally and regularly asking questions about what they have read and their understanding of the text. Children should be bringing their reading book into school as there are opportunities each day for the children to be reading for pleasure.
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DT: How can I use cams to create a moving toy?
Children will learn how to use different shaped cams to make parts of a cardboard model move. They will test out prototypes and improve their design, with a focus on the design specification. They will present their toy as a gift tot their reading buddy.
Maths
In Falcons Class this half term in Maths, the children will be answering the questions - 'How will equivalent fractions help me to solve a cake problem?' and 'How do I book the right transport for the school trip?' They will use maths models and formal written methods to demonstrate understanding. They will work collaboratively to prove and understand fraction and mixed number calculations as well as multiplication and division problems.
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PE Days
Our PE days are Tuesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, the children are taught by Premier Education. This half term the children will be learning to play Tag Rugby and team ball games. Please ensure that your child wears the correct PE kit to school (white t-shirt, black shorts/ leggings or jogging bottoms and trainers).
Outdoor Learning
Falcons Class will have a Forest School session in the garden every Friday. Please ensure that your child has the appropriate clothing (waterproof coat and wellies in the wetter and colder months, and sun cream and sun hat in the warmer, sunnier months). They must wear long sleeves and trousers in the winter. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for the children to develop skills in team building, communication and problem solving.
Homework
The children are expected to read for at least 10 minutes every day. They are also expected to practice their times tables (Times Tables Rockstars will support this) if they do not know them all. In addition to this, we set another Maths or English task based on what we are learning in class. Homework books are expected to be handed in every Wednesday and will be sent home every Friday. From January, Y6 children will be sent home with SATs Booster Books where they are expected to complete three 10-minute tests each week to prepare them for the SATs assessments in May.
If you have any questions, please contact me via Class Dojo or come to see me at the Classroom door. I look forward to working with you all to support your child's development in these important final years at primary.
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