Spring 1
In English, we will begin by writing our very own blog posts. We will then move on to write setting descriptions using David Copperfield by Charles Dickens as a stimulus.
In maths, we will be focusing on:
Area and scaling – we will measure the area of flat shapes using square centimetres and metres. We will calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication and we will use our knowledge of multiplication and division to solve a range of problems that relate to area.
Calculating with decimal fractions – we will explain the effect of multiplying and dividing a number by 10, 100 and 1,000. We will explain the relationship between multiplying by 0.1 and dividing by 10 and multiplying by 0.01 and dividing by 100.
Physical Education
Indoor PE will be every Monday.
Outdoor PE will be every Tuesday.
HOMEWORK
We will send homework home on a Friday. The children will have a new spelling list and a maths book each week. They will also have a grammar and comprehension homework on alternate weeks. Please ensure their completed homework is returned for marking by the following Thursday.
Our weekly spelling test will be on a Friday.
Thank you.
Below are some recommended reads for Year 5. They are great books for reading for pleasure. Here is the link to find out more. Recommended Reads for Year 5