English

This week, we have been hard at work building up to a setting description of the cathedral in Floodland using figurative language.

Next we will work towards writing character descriptions of Zoe and Dobby with a focus on showing not telling.   

Maths

This week we have focused on addition and subtraction and a range of efficient methods. We have used bar models to represent and solve a range of problems.

Next week, we will exploring multiplication and division and undertake a prime number investigation.

 

Thematic Curriculum

This week, we learnt all about Charles Darwin’s voyage on the H.M.S Beagle and how his discoveries led to his learnings on adaptation and evolution.

Next week, we will get hands on with fossils before learning how to classify plants.  

 

Homework

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

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

- 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.

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- 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 6 team