Dear Parents,
Just to let you know in a little more detail, some of the work we will be covering this term.
Maths
- multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, 1000.
- Quick recall of multiplication facts.
- Using multiplication facts.
- Multiply HTU by U using informal and formal methods.
- Multiply TU by TU using informal methods.
- Understanding of division and problem questions
- How fractions and division relate to each other.
- Addition and subtraction of whole numbers and decimals – formal and informal methods
- Apply above to problems
- properties of 2Dshapes
- bar graphs, line graphs, trend graphs
- units of length, weight –practical activities
- angles.
English
Genres
- Classic fiction leading to writing real life stories
- Playscripts
- Biography/autobiography
- Journalistic writing.
Reading.
To support our class work it may be useful for the children to read some fiction books that have real life stories in them or some classic fiction, as well as good quality newspapers.
For example many books by Jacquiline Wilson have a realistic story theme, Betsy Byers - The Eighteenth Emergency, Goggle eyes by Anne Fine, The Magic Finger or Boy by Roald Dahl.
In addition some Classic Fiction such as The Railway Children or The Secret Garden. There are also some quite good child friendly versions of books by Charles Dickens.
Grammar and Puctuation.
- verbs – active and passive
- complex sentences
- Contracting sentences
- using punctuation – colons, semi colons, dashes, brackets, ellipses.
Skills
- Working together
- Self and peer assessment
- Problem solving
Thanks for your support
S Morgan
