English

This week, we have been writing a diary entry in the role of our main character. The children explored different emotions and situations the character may have felt. In reading, we focused on inference, discussing why the characters reacted in certain ways. 

Maths

This week in maths, we have started our addition and subtraction unit. We have been working on magic squares (sudoko) and addition and subtraction pyramids. Next week, the children will be working on column addition and subtraction. 

Thematic Curriculum

This week, the children learnt about topographical features of particular North American countries and how they are similar and different. The children compared the use of farmland in Mexico and the UK and produced wonderful information texts. Today, the children worked in groups to map out key topographical features in North American countries using atlases. Next week, the children will be focusing on mountain ranges in the UK and North America.

The children are also excited to see the arrival of our caterpillars to year 5! We will be watching them grow and transform over the next few weeks. 

Homework

- Please read with your child at least 3 times a week.

- Most children have been given a ZPD to help them identify the correct books for their reading level. Once your child has read their book, they will need to complete a quiz on it before getting a new one. These quizzes can be done either in school or at home on Accelerated Reader using the log-in codes found in their reading records.

Welcome (renaissance-go.com) 

- Children should be playing TTRS at least 3 times a week to build their confidence and fluency with time-tables knowledge.

- Mathletics homework has also been set for the children to complete by next Friday.

- Please see the homework menu attached for our thematic homework. This can be completed in the homework book provided if you wish.

Have a great weekend!

The Year 5 team