Year 5 2023 - 2024
Mrs Williams
Welcome to Year 5 - Spring Term
English:
In English this half term, we will be focussing our writing on the book 'Malala’s Magic
Pencil' by Malala Yousafzai. The outcome from the unit will be for the class to write an autobiography about Malala’s life. In our reading lessons we will be reading 'Odd and the Frost Giants' by Neil Gaiman.
Maths:
In Maths this half term, we will be looking at fractions. This will include how to find equivalent fractions, converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions, comparing and ordering fractions and adding and subtracting fractions.
Science:
Our Science topic this half term is 'Materials'.We will learn about the different properties of materials, demonstrate what happens when we dissolve and mix materials and develop our knowledge of solids, liquids and gases.
History:
We will be learning all about what life was like in Tudor times.
Homework:
As well as four reads a week, children will continue to have Maths and English activities assigned online through Spelling Shed and Prodigy Maths. Children could also complete sessions on Reading Plus.
Files to Download
Year 5: Calendar items
Yr5 & 6 Dodgeball, by Mrs O'Malley
Parents Evening, by Mrs O'Malley
Parents Evening, by Mrs O'Malley