Year 5 2023 - 2024

Welcome to Year 5 - Autumn Term

English:

In English this half term, we will be focussing our writing on the book 'Beowulf' by Michael Morpurgo. The outcome from the unit will be for the class to write their own legend. In our reading lessons we will be reading 'Hansel and Gretal'.

Maths:

In Maths this half term, we will be developing our multiplication and division skills. We will be learning about factors and multiples and well as tackling tricky two step problems.

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. Children could also complete sessions on Reading Plus.