Mr Robert’s Year 5 Class
Mr. Roberts’s Year 5 Class
On this web page you can find out about all the exciting things taking place in Year 5!
Teacher: Mr Roberts
Email: nroberts@discovery.victoriousmat.org
Term: Autumn 1
Our learning this term:
First week back: During our first week back, the children will focus on the book ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’ by Onjali Q. Rauf. We will write a diary entry from the point of view of a refugee and use our art to show the beauty of the world around us.
English: This term, the children will be focusing on two types of writing. They will begin with planning, writing and editing a narrative story, then go on to plan, write and edit a persuasive letter, all while gathering a wide range of vocabulary and literacy skills.
Maths: Year 5 will begin by recapping some key mathematical concepts from Year 4 then will begin with looking at place value and the order of numbers. The children will practice rounding large numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 and begin comparing and ordering numbers in the thousands and millions.
Science: How do forces affect movement?
This term, children will be exploring different forces, including gravity, friction, water resistance and air resistance, making connections to their prior learning about pushes and pulls, materials and magnets.
History: What mistakes were made in the British rule of India?
In History, we will be looking at Gandhi and the history of the Indian Subcontinent. We will be exploring Britain’s involvement in their rule over India, what mistakes were made, and how they could have been managed more effectively.
Art: This half term, we will be looking at Typography and Maps. The children will explore how we can create typography through drawing and design, and use our skills to create personal and highly visual maps.
Computing: How is information found on the World Wide Web?
The children will be exploring how the internet works, looking into how we can access information online and hoe to be safe when using the internet.
Music: How can different ethnicities coming together effect the music styles?
This term, the children will be learning how to play a cornet. Tameside Music Service will teach the children key notes and how to play a simple song.
RE: What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving?
This term, Year 5 will be exploring what God is like in both the Old Testament and New Testament to better understand the nature of God. We will discuss these perspectives from a believe and a non-believer’s point of view.
PSHE: Our key focus this term will be relationships and how to work effectively as part of a team. The children will learn key skills such as: learning how to disagree respectfully and collaborating effectively in order to achieve a group goal.
Spanish: As well as focusing on the basics of the Spanish language, recapping the alphabet and the pronunciation of Spanish words. We will then go on to exploring how to say the date and tell people when our birthday is in Spanish.
General Class Information:
Reading: The children will be given a reading journal for home. They will be given various reading books throughout the year and will be expected to read independently and complete tasks set out in the front cover of the book.
It is expected for children in Year 5 to be reading independently at least 3 times a week and completing a feedback task at least once a week in their reading journal. These will be checked in class weekly on Wednesday.
One child per half term will be nominated for being the Reading Hero for their class based on their commitment to home reading. The child will be chosen based on the evidence seen in their reading record and in class. If your child is chosen to be the class Reading Hero they will be given a prize and a certificate and acknowledged in Friday’s good work celebration assembly.
Homework:
- Reading Eggs – 1 lesson a week
- Mathletics – 1 lesson a week
- TTRS – 3 minutes a day
The children will also be given some websites they can use independently at home to support their arithmetic skills.
PE/Swimming:
This year, Year 5 attend swimming lessons as part of their PE Curriculum every Wednesday.
Please ensure your child comes to school with the appropriate equipment for swimming. All swimming equipment must be tight to the body; girls are asked to wear a one-piece swimsuit and boys are asked to wear trunks or shorts that are as short as possible. The children will also need a large towel and a separate bag to put everything in.
We ask then PE kits are sent into school at the start of each half term and remain in school until the end of half term. PE kits will be used in dance/gymnastic sessions, and active lessons such as science.
Children should not be wearing any jewellery including earrings for PE.
If your child does wear earrings, please could you ensure they are taken out before school on Wednesday and Thursday please.
Snack: Snack is to be a piece of fruit or a cereal bar. No chocolate, crisps or sweets are allowed.