Year 5 Half Term Overview Autumn 2 2018

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

Whole class story for Year 5 Yew

Core Text for Reading and

Writing

Street ChildBerlie Doherty

Street ChildBerlie Doherty

Street ChildBerlie Doherty

Street ChildBerlie Doherty

Street ChildBerlie Doherty

Street ChildBerlie Doherty

Handwriting focus Choosing which shape of a letter to use when

given choices and deciding whether or not

to join specific letters

Choosing which shape of a letter to use when

given choices and deciding whether or not to join specific

letters

Choosing which shape of a letter to use when

given choices and deciding whether or not

to join specific letters

Choosing which shape of a letter to use when given

choices and deciding whether or not to join

specific letters

Choosing which shape of a letter to use

when given choices and deciding whether or not to join specific

letters

Choosing which shape of a letter to use when given

choices and deciding whether or not to join

specific letters

Spelling and Grammar

Dialogue Relative Clauses Dialogue and action Modal Verbs Cohesive devices Parenthesis

English Character Description Setting descriptions Narrative Reports reports reports

MathsMastery

Negative Numbers Negative numbers Problem solving/Part whole relationships

Securing Calculation: Addition and subtraction

Securing Calculation: Addition and subtraction

Consolidation

Science To identify and compare the properties of

different materials

To identify and compare the

properties of different materials

To describe how materials can be

separated

To identify reversible and irreversible changes

To identify reversible and irreversible

changes

To identify suitable materials

Geography To use maps, atlases, globes and digital/

computer mapping to describe features ofeastern European

countries

To compare features of eastern European

Landscapes with my own area.

To compare the climate of eastern European

regions with that of my own area.

To compare the human geography of

eastern European regions with that of my own

area.

To present information about

one area ofEastern Europe.

To explain the impact of the

ChernobylNuclear disaster..

Computing I know the things I should do to keep myself

safe online

I know that not all websites keep your information private and that some will

share your details with others

I can recognise a safe and secure website

I understand what is meant by cyberbullying and how it

can affect people who experience it

I know what to do if I feel unsafe online or

need to talk to someone about something I am worried about

Consolidation

Design Technology Use research and develop design criteria to inform a design of

functional designs fit for purpose.

Generate, develop, model and

communicate their ideas

Select form and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform

practical tasks

Select form a wider range of materials, textiles, and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities

To Evaluate outcomes

Music Singing in a round Singing in two parts Creating a performance using voices and

instruments in four parts

Exploring extended vocal techniques

Creating musical effects using

contrasting pitch

Developing a performance with

awareness of audienceRE To explain the word

peaceTo explain how

different religions view peace

To state the similarities and differences between religion’s views on peace

To explain how some religions use inner peace to find peace and can reflect

on this techniques

Explain how religions focus on community cohesions to bring

about peace

To recognise key peace symbols

PHSCE Different cultures Racism Rumours and name-calling

Types of bullying Does money matter? Celebrating difference across the world

PE

Leadership

To know what a good play leader is

To create a passing game

Swimming

To lead a game with confidenceSwimming

To lead a game with confidence making it easier

or harderSwimming

To confidently organise participants

Swimming

To confidently organise participants

Curriculum Enrichment

TripsWow Days

UCL Natural History department

Science Museum