Spring 2
English
Writing
Fiction – Warning Tale – Kassim and the Greedy Dragon
We will be learning the story of Kassim and the Greedy Dragon, and exploring the features the author has used and the effect they have. We will then learn how to write our own similar warning tale, which will include suspense.
Key vocabulary
Warning, tale, character, setting, suspense, opening, build up, problem, resolution, ending
Reading
We will explore a range of texts linked to our units of learning, by using our Reading for Inference skills. We will also be developing our technique of answering written comprehension questions about a range of texts.
Books we will be reading:
To support Writing:
The Enormous Crocodile
For enjoyment:
Ug
Mr Bunny’s chocolate factory
Space dog
The way back home
Rocket boy
A hundred and one daffodils
Slugs in Space
Kitty and the Skygarden
Monster Rhymes
Key vocabulary
Echo read, paired read, think like a detective, notice breakdown, visualise, background knowledge, VIP words, question, wonder, predict, highlight, evidence, summarise
Maths - Mass, capacity and temperature & Fractions
We will learn how to measure, compare and order mass in grams and kilograms and volume in litres and millilitres. We will also start to explore temperature. We will then apply these skills to answer a range of problem solving and reasoning questions.
We will learn how to recognise and find halves, quarters and thirds. We will do this by working with objects, pictures, shapes and numbers. We will also look at non-unit fractions and unit fractions.
Key vocabulary
Compare, measure, grams, kilograms, volume, capacity, millilitres, litres, fraction, part, whole, numerator, denominator, equivalent fraction
Science – Living things and their habitats
We will use last term’s learning about different animals and habitats to explore the links between habitats, diet and food chains.
Key vocabulary
Habitat, desert, ocean, woodland, microhabitat, diet, food chain
History - How did mankind learn to fly?
We will be learning who Amelia Earhart and the Wright brothers were, and why they are significant figures in History. We will learn about the first flight and the impact it had, as well as how we learnt to fly. We will also explore why the Moon landing was special.
Key vocabulary
Beyond living memory, decade, evidence, eyewitness, historically, significant, living memory, past, present, primary source, source
Design and Technology – Mechanisms: Fairground wheel
We will be designing and creating our own Ferris wheels, considering how the different components fit together so that the wheels rotate and the structures stand freely. As part of this process, we will select appropriate materials and develop our cutting and joining skills.
Key vocabulary
Design, design criteria, wheel, Ferris wheel, pods, axle, axle holder, frame, mechanism
RE – What is a prophet?
We will learn about the characteristics prophets had, why some prophets were reluctant to accept their role and what promises God made to some prophets. We will explore these ideas by learning about Muhammad, Jesus and Guru Nanak.
Key vocabulary
Characteristic, chosen, doubt, messenger, special, Angel Jibril, hesitant, Prophet Muhammad, reluctant, Abraham, Moses, Peace be upon him, Qur’an, Messiah, Yeshua, Jesus, Saviour, eternal, guru, Guru Nanak, Guru Granth Sahib, wisdom
Music – Musical me
We will sing the song 'Once a Man Fell in a Well' and play it using tuned percussion. We will add sound effects and experiment with timbre and dynamics. We will use letter notation to write a melody.
Key Vocabulary
Rhythm, pulse, dynamics, timbre, beat, melody, notation
PSHE – Citizenship
We will learn about the rules, responsibilities and expectations in the school environment. We will also look at jobs in the local community that help the community and keep the area pleasant. We will learn to recognise and respect similarities and differences between people in the local community.
Key vocabulary: election, environment, identity, job, opinion, rule, school council, volunteer, vote
PE – Frisbee & Dance
Frisbee – we will work on throwing and catching using a frisbee. We will learn about the difference between backhand and forehand throwing. We will work on our hand eye coordination to aim at targets.
Dance – Cha Cha - We will learn the Cha Cha dance, before adding in our own motifs to create our own Cha Cha dances.
Key Vocabulary
Frisbee, throw, catch, forehand throwing, backhand throwing, hand eye coordination, stretch, warm up, Cha Cha, row, unison, beat, rhythm, music, motif
Helpful websites:
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/accounts/sign_in
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Key dates
26.2.24 - Start of term
7.3.24 – World Book Day
18.3.24 & 20.3.24 – Consultation evenings
11.3.24 – 15.3.24 - British Science Week
15.3.24 – Red Nose Day
28.3.24 - End of Term