Summer Term 2
Summer 2 – Theme parks
English: Writing
During writing this term, we will continue to develop key writing skills and use these when planning and writing different text types. We will be writing a narrative linked to the picture book, ‘Tuesday’, as well as a discursive text using formal language linked to our Theme Park topic. Alongside these lessons, pupils will take part in regular grammar and spelling lessons in order to build up their confidence with different levels of formality and develop topic-related word banks.
To support this at home, try these following links:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhrrd2p
Vocabulary: Noun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, determiner, full stop, comma, colon, hyphen, apostrophe, sentence opener, sentence structure, embedded clause, conjunction, relative clause, passive voice, active voice, similes, metaphors, debate, point of view, formal language
Guided Reading/Reading for Inference
Within our guided reading and Reading for Inference sessions, we will continue to practise each Reading for Inference skill that we learnt last year across a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts. As a class, we will explore a text called ‘The Show Must Go On’, which is a journal entry about running a fairground.
To support their reading at home, pupils should access Bedrock and Read Theory.
https://app.bedrocklearning.org/
Vocabulary: Visualise, Background knowledge, Breakdown, VIP words, GIST, Thinking like a detective, inference, retrieval, language, author
Maths
In Maths this term, we will be working on investigational problems with a theme park theme. We will also use a range of Maths skills that we have developed this year to solve ‘real life’ problems. Within in this we will explore how to work systematically, the different approaches to problem solving such as drawing pictures and diagrams, making tables, using the inverse and trial and improvement.
In addition to this, the children will continue to take part in regular Number and Lightning learning to develop our speed and accuracy in arithmetic.
In order to support with this at home, please use the following links:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/mental-maths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
Vocabulary: investigate, investigation, working systematically, problem, probability tree, pattern, predict, trial and improvement
Science – Electricity
We will learn how to associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit. We will also 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. We will be learning about which symbols are used when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
Vocabulary: Electricity, diagram, voltage, cells, diagram, circuit, symbol, bulb, brightness, crocodile clip, battery, component
Other Curriculum Areas
Computing – Systems and Networks, Exploring AI
We will be exploring what AI is and how it generates images, text and code as well as learning about creating and refining prompts to improve AI responses while also considering the ethical implications of AI and its potential to replace human roles.
Vocabulary: AI AI-generated image AI-generated text algorithm applications authenticity code considerations debate ethical fake generate HTML implications instructions modify output prompt refine response trained
Art - Drawing 'Making my Voice Heard'
In this unit we will learn to use a systematic and independent approach to research, test and develop ideas and plans using sketchbooks. They will draw upon their experience of creative work and their research to develop their own starting points for creative outcomes.
This will all happen alongside learning to combine materials and techniques appropriate to fit with ideas in a sustained way over several sessions to complete a piece incorporating the formal elements of art.
Vocabulary: observe, hatching, cross-hatching, scale, proportion, shape, line, form, tone, technique
DT – Designing and building an adventure playground
Designing a playground featuring a variety of different structures, giving consideration to how the structures will be used. They will also plan, develop, review and adapt ideas to improve their designs. They will then evaluate the success of their designs and build at the end of the unit.
Key vocabulary: apparatus design criteria equipment playground landscape features cladding
PSHE – Transition and RSE
During our RSE lessons, the children will learn about the menstrual cycle and that a male and a female are needed to conceive a baby. In addition to this, they will explore how a baby changes in the womb and some of the baby’s requirements during the first months of life. Further information on this unit was communicated through a letter to parents/carers in the Summer 1 term.
Over the course of the half-term, the children learn that the change to secondary school can seem like a big one and that they are likely to have mixed feelings about it. We will explore these feelings and undertake work to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Kapow Religion and Worldviews Y6: What place does religion have in our world today?
Exploring the place of religion personally, locally, nationally and globally.
Vocabulary: census diversity protected characteristics secular
History – The Mayans
We will learn about the Mayas and where they feature in world history, including major figures, cities and beliefs. We will also learn about trade, religious beliefs and the importance of chocolate, before exploring what happened to the Mayan civilisation.
Vocabulary: hard bloodletting acceding accession aligned potent hallucinating conjuring hallucination founder, Maya Precise jaguar Mayan texts Mesoamerica, temple -pyramid flagstones adorned Pakal turmoil plaza stelae, roasted froth delicacy godliest maize versatile mural fashioned, primordial shaman Long Count solar calendar obsidian, Chichén Itzá abandoned collapse
PE – Cricket, Athletics and free choice.
In Cricket, we will be learning and developing a range of skills associated with striking, bowling and fielding, before applying these skills to competitive situations. In athletics
Vocabulary: cricket, field, bat, wicket, out, run, bowl, barrier,
In our additional PE sessions, we will take part in PE lessons that will be chosen by the children.
Key dates:
Term begins: 03/06/25
Twin Lakes Trip: 9/6/25
ET Leavers’ Photos: 11/06/25
Class and Group Photos: 13/06/25
National Sports Week: 16-20/6/25
Sports Day KS2: 16/6/25
Summer Fayre: 25/06/25
Reports Issued: 8/7/25
Move up Day: 11/7/25
End of Year disco: 17/07/25
Leavers’ Assembly: 23/07/25
End of term: 23/07/25