Year 6 Curriculum Map English Mathematics RE PE PSHE French Term 1 Fiction Key Text -There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom Star Author – Louis Sachar Identifying how authors have developed characters and settings. Writing – use of expanded noun phrases and relative clauses. Non-Fiction Biographies – Thomas Edison Identifying the audience for a of writing and assessing the effectiveness of a text. Writing musts – Use of correct and consistent tenses and choosing words to enhance the meaning of a piece of writing. SPAG. Sort nouns Reinforce word classes Secure undertanding of sentence types Identify relative clauses Identify verbs Revise spelling of a wide set of regular and irregular past verbs Use a colon to introduce a list; discuss and use commas, to separate clauses effectively Investigate nouns made from adjectives, suffixes ance/ence, figurative language, use a thesauraus Confidently identify the subject and object of a sentence; revise correct use of subject/verb agreement Number Place Value - Count, read, write and order numbers up to 10 000 000 Identify the place value of a number up to 3 decimal places. Generate and describe linear number sequences Multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Solve number problems. Shape, space & measure Conversion - Convert measurements of length, mass, volume and time. Solve problems involving conversion Area and Perimeter – Recognise the pattern between shapes of the same area in related to their perimeter. Calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles using a formula. Calculate, estimate and compare the volume of and cuboids. Christanity Teaching and authority Exploring - Books of the Bible The Old and New Testaments The Sermon on the Mount Moses receiving the ten commandments. Athletics Completing a decathlon competition by – Running, throwing, catching, developing technique, mastering control New Beginnings Our personal targets for the new year Class charter Understanding how we are valued. Understanding how if feels to start or do something new, and why. Developing strategies to cope with uncomfortable feelings and to calming strategies. Developing emmotional intelligence Working as a group Making choices and solving problems healthy Keeping safe Developing awareness and supporting decisions Animals Colours Days of the week
Term 2 Fiction Key Text – Boy Star Author – Malorie Blackman Making comparisons across Discussing the authors use of figurative language. Writing musts – using modal verbs (should, could, must) Ensuring a range of techniques are used across a piece of writing. Also studying a picture - Way Home Non-fiction Newspapers – Linked to Key Text. Identify how language and structure contribute to meaning. Writing musts – focus on the use of fact and opinion in the text. SPAG Identify synonyms and antonyms; identify the possessive pronoun; compose expanded noun phrases Secure understanding of sentence types and evaluate writing Evaluate writing Identify rhetorical sentences Identify parenthesis in texts using a variety of punctuation Dictate sentences Edit text which mixes tenses; sort sentence cards in the present perfect/past perfect tenses Model and practise punctuating parenthesis; identify ellipses; edit deliberate errors. Investigate nouns made from adjectives, suffixes ance/ence, figurative language, use a thesauraus Identify the subject and object of a sentence; revise correct use of subject/verb agreement Number Addition and Subtraction - Add and subtract mentally Explore the order of operations, including brackets. Use rounding to check answers. Solving addition and subtraction problems. Use the inverse to Formal methods of addition and subtraction. Space, shape & measure Angles - Draw 2-D shapes using given dimensions and angles Find unknown angles in any triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons Find missing angles on a straight line or vertically opposite. Christianity Teachings and Authority Parables focused on: The Lost Son, The workers in the vineyard, The mustard seed, The treasure field, Christmas The Christmas story from the perspective of Mary and The Wise Men. Dance Creating a dance inspired by the New Zealand Haika Copying and repeating movements. Adapting movements to suit a purpose. Getting on, falling out Understanding that all friendships are different. Prejudging people Empathy Being a leader Working in a group effectively Listening skills Careers Money week Developing awareness and aspiration. Using money in circumstances. Months of the year Festivals Christmas
Term 3 Fiction Key Text – The Pirates of Pompeii Star Author – Caroline Lawrence Increased familiarity with books based on historical events. Writing musts – use of words and phrases suitable for formal use. Perfecting the use of commas. Non- Fiction Playscripts – linked with topic work on The Romans Retrive, record and present information from non-fictions sources. Writing musts – creating organised writing to suit a purpose. SPAG Find all determiners in a sentence, use a thesaurus to create a word bank, preposition phrases. Identify statements and reported questions. Identify adverbials and discuss cohesive devices. Verb 1st and 3rd person, tense; dictate sentences which model different verb forms. Identify and use of a hyphen Revise use of possessive apostrophe Define and spell adjectives made from verbs Define and spell further homophones Discuss precise meaning of vocabulary sometimes using a dictionary Double negatives Number Multiplication and division - Explore the order of operations, including brackets. Solving multiplication and division problems. Use the inverse to check. Formal methods of multiplication and division. Read Numerals. Space, shape & measure Geometry - Translate and reflect a shape in 4 quadrants. Write the coordinates of a translated or reflected shape and explain the rule in terms of x and y. Area and Perimeter – Recognise the pattern between shapes of the same area in related to their perimeter. Calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles. Calculate, estimate and compare the volume of and cuboids. Christanity Teachings and Authority Jesus' disciples, The story of Jesus and the Paralysed Man, Ten healed of leprosy, St Francis of Assissi Trampolining Developing skills Linking movements Performing routines Outdoor Ball games. Throwing, catching, hitting the ball, working in a team. Considering tactics. Going for goals Knowing the skills and attributes of an effective learner. Recognising why someone likes/appreciates me. Finding a way around a problem Recognising and celebrating my own achievements Setting realistic and challenges Planning to reach a goal Say No to Bullying Learning bullying behaviours and why people use them Understand the differences between direct and indirect bullying Understand how people can have power over others Problem solving Family Activities
Key Text – Friend or Foe Star Author – Michael Morpurgo Discussing and comparing books across a range of genres. Writing musts – Developing the character and setting descriptions in a story. Non-Fiction Explanation texts, Persuasive texts and Recounts – linked to topic on World War 2 in Dover. Consider how the lanuage and structure of a piece of writing adds to the meaning. Writing musts – use of expanded noun phrases to convey meaning concisely. SPAG Word classes, improve sentences, dictate sentences, find antonyms; revise possessive pronouns; strenghten verbs in writing Identify commands, questions and exclamations; write a variety of sentence types when writing dialogue Write formal and informal sentences, selecting conjunctions and cohesive devices to suit level of formality; dictate formal and informal sentences Compare sentences in simple past with perfect past verb form; dictate sentences include variety of tense forms; maintain consistency of tense Use bullet points where appropriate, revise apostrophe, dictated sentences which require decisions about punctuation Dictionary and thesaurus skills Subjunctive form Algebra Use simple formulae Generate and describe linear number sequences Express missing number problems. Find pairs of numbers to solve an equation. shape & measure Ratio and Proportion Solve problems, using multiplication and division facts. problems involving the calculation of percentages. problems involving unequal sharing and grouping. Measure – Volume and using formulae Calculate, estimate and compare volume of cubes and cuboids. Recognise when it is possible to use formulae for volume of shapes Time Convert between different units of time problems involving converting between units of time Guru Nanak, 5Ks, Gurdwara, Granth Sahib, Khalsa Passing Attacking Defending Playing in different positions Evaluating performance Developing accuracy Applying skills in games Working on team tactics. Coping with embarrassment Learning about myself Grieving Managing feelings associated with loss Hiding feeling and sharing them Empathy and understanding Social skills Recognising and challenging stereotypes Forgiving people Breaking friendships Problem solving SRE Understanding about how our bodies work and keeping safe and healthy. Places
Term 6 Fiction Key Text - Journey to the River Sea Star Author - Eva Ibbotson Assess the effectiveness of someone elses writing. Writing musts – Building cohesion between paragraphs. Non-fiction Non-Chronological Reports – linked to coasts. Summarising from more than one paragraph. Writing – punctuating bullet points correctly to add effect. SPAG Word classes, improve sentences, dictate sentences, find antonyms; revise possessive pronouns; strenghten verbs in writing Identify commands, questions and exclamations; write a variety of sentence types when writing dialogue Read and enjoy poetry comparing its use of sentence structure and punctuation with that of prose Employ and control a variety of verb forms in spoken and written contexts; spell correctly a wide range of verb forms useful and relevant to own writing; identify 1st or 3rd person when reading Use bullet points where appropriate, revise apostrophe, dictated sentences which require decisions about punctuation Dictionary and thesaurus skills Subjunctive form Number Problem Solving – Solve problems involving addition and subtraction. Solve problems involving multiplication and division. Sikhism Beliefs and questions: Worship and sacred places Community Rounders Throwing and catching , Playing in different positions, Developing accuracy, Working on team tactics. Changes Understanding that change can be difficult Recognising 'sore spots' Recognising that behaviour is the responsibilty of the person Feeling uncomfortable Transition to secondary school Empathy Positive outcomes Coping with insecurity and belonging issues Crime Curriculum Knowing the law and responsibilities. Cultural Diversity Developing knowledge and understanding of different cultures within and beyond the UK. Writing a postcard Holidays Revision
Yr 6 Creative Curriculum Theme Science Computing History Geography Art Design and Technology Music Extended Learning Visits and Visitors Term 1 BRIGHT SPARKS Electricty Know the function of components of a circuit. Investgation into the brightness of as lightbulb. Light Explain how light travels and shadows are produced. Investigation into shadows. Editing and adapting photographs. Use of internet mapping of the local area. Research into Thomas Edison Researching about Thomas Edison. Linking with Science work. Use of interactive maps on the internet. Linking with Computing work. Pictures of fruits and vegetables created for Harvest Festival. Using pencil and pastels. Creating cheese straws. (design, make and evaluate) Harvest – learning a song as a year Clarinets DT Week (cooking) Harvest Harvest festival at the Ark Visit from nurse. Term 2 THE FITNESS CLUB Living Things Keeping Healthy Know the main parts of the human circulatory system Recognise the impact of lifestyle on the body. Know the importance of nutrients and water. Research into health and fitness. Desktop Publishing of found facts. Graphics Data handling linked to Researching facts about William Harvey Linking with Science work. Revision of compass points asn introduce the 16 compass Investigating integrated travel to leisure venues Pastels artwork of hearts – looking at work of Picasso. Christmas Crafts. Healthy fruit salad. (design, make and evaluate) Singing and Performing Christmas Carols Clarinets Leisure Christmas Activities Carol concert at Charlton church PCSO talk Term 3 THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN TASC Investigation to a Roman Road Programming Creating codes. Graphics Romans in Britain The reasons behind the the invasion of Britain by Ancient Rome Mapping skills linked to History work. Introduce contours mosaics – linked to History work TASC Investigation to build a Roman Road Clarinets Romans launch day contract homework. Kent Cricket Coach workshop. Twinning Powerpoint re: Romans/Cricket. Dover Museum Romans day. Term 4 Evolution and Inheritance Research – linked to Romans in Britain Mapping skills linked sculpture – linked to Additional DT Clarinets Pond dipping – linked to Science work. Roman history walk
THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN EVOLUTION The changes of living things over time. How living things have adapted to their environment. Science work. Spreadsheets and charts linked to Science work. Knowing the impacts of the invasion of Rome on Britain today. to History work. Track Roman invasion on the globe History work. Term 5 WORLD WAR 2 IN DOVER Attend Science Jamboree and complete follow up activities Research – linked to History topic Web Design Creating a webpage based on History topic. Be Safe Week E-Safety World War 2 in Dover Finding out the impact of war 2 on Dover. Mapping skills Compass 6 figure grid references Art related to WW2 Propoganda posters Anderson shelters (design, make and evaluate) Food technology - cooking using rations Clarinets World War 2 launch day. World War 2 contract homework. Interview with primary source Tunnels at castle Science Jamboree Term 6 COASTS TASC investigation linked to forces Photography and image editing Linked to Geography work. Graphics Text Desktop Publishing History of the Channel Tunnel and Samphire Hoe Coasts The formation of coastal landforms. Changes to the coastal landscape in the UK. 8 Compass, 6 figure grid references, OS map symbols Landscapes – linked to Geography work. Fairgrounds (design, make and evaluate) Clarinets Year 6 production Year 6 production Transition day Dover beach Samphire Hoe Reward trips Transition Bowles