Topic

Our topic for this term is 'What's that I hear?'. The main focus of this topic is music and the children will be learning initially about the history of music and end up with performing and composing music of their own. For this topic we have AmaSING coming in and they will be completing a drumming and dance workshop with all of the children. Mu2/1.1-6

Maths 

In maths for this last term we will be focusing on shape, position and direction and statistics. Once we have completed these we will move on to some reasoning and problem solving style questions. ma6/3.2    ma6/3.3, MA6/4.1. 

Literacy 

In literacy we will be focusing initially on our 'A story like the wind' book by Gill Lewis. We will be writing flashback stories or letters linked to this. En6/3.3 

Once we have completed this we will move onto the story of Hansel and Gretel and work on our skills of persuasion. 

Residential 

Our residential for this term has been moved to North Wales. The children will be completing a variety of activities whilst we are there and visiting different places. It will be from the 6th July and we will return on the 9th July. A letter with more information will be sent out at the start of the term as we are still waiting for some of the activity places to respond as they are only now opening due to COVID. 

Homework

Children will be provided with a Homework grid, where they will complete a piece of Homework once a week. This will be available through the google classroom accounts and should be emailed back to the teacher to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Spelling and handwriting will be given out on Friday for a test on the following Friday (En6/3.1, En6/3.2). 

Reading: (En6/2.2) 

If possible could you please read with your child as frequently as possible (even if they are a free reader, as this is proven to improve a child’s comprehension skills).

Many Thanks 

Miss Prince :) 

Literacy

In Literacy this term we will be writing thank you letters to our visiting author Richard O'Neil. We will then move on to writing some biographies. In topic we will look at the Roman invasion and this will link in with our Literacy topic by helping us to write newspaper articles. En6/3.3    En6/3.4  

In reading the children will be learning comprehension skills and understanding more about how they can give reasoned justifications for their views. En6/2.2 

Grammar EN6/3.4

Children will be learning about  how to use and identify active and passive voice; learning the difference between synonyms , antonyms and homonyms; looking at modal verbs and verb tenses; developing an awareness of past and present continuous tense. They will continue to improve on their understanding of the grammar contingent of the curriculum.

Numeracy

Initially we will be focusing fractions, decimals and percentages.  Ma6/2.2

Science 

In science our first unit will be evolution and adaptations. In the second unit we will look at classification of animals and start designing our own keys. 

This is a great topic and the children love learning about animals and habitats.

Topic

In topic this term we will be learning all about 'What makes Cheshire special?'  One of our main focuses within this unit will be geography and the children will look at where Cheshire is in England, the UK and within the world. 

We will be looking at the physical and human aspects of geography in Cheshire with this supporting the children in writing their own tourist information leaflets. 

Later in the topic we will move onto looking at a different place in the world (St Lucia) and comparing it to Cheshire. 

PE

PE will still be taught on a Tuesday and Friday. (PE2/1.1). (PE2/1.2).

Homework

Children will be provided with a Homework grid, where they will complete a piece of Homework once a week. This will be available through the google classroom accounts and should be emailed back to the teacher to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Spelling and handwriting will be given out on Friday for a test on the following Friday (En5/3.1, En5/3.2). 

Reading: (En5/2.2) If possible could you please read with your child as frequently as possible (even if they are a free reader, as this is proven to improve a child’s comprehension skills).

Many Thanks 

Miss Prince :) 

Curriculum Overview. 

Welcome to Linmere class :) We hope you've all had a lovely Summer. 

Literacy

One of the first things the children will be writing when they get into Year 6 is a letter of application for the job roles. This 

After that we will be  looking at completing some writing based on Charles Darwin and the book wolves in the walls.  En6/3.3    En6/3.4

In reading the children will be learning comprehension skills and understanding more about how they can give reasoned justifications for their views. En6/2.2

Numeracy

Initially we will be focusing on place value and learning about numbers up to 10 million and to four decimal places. Ma6/2.1 They will learn about patterns in numbers and this will lead on to us looking at addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ma6/2.2

Science 

In  science our first unit will be animals including humans. This is a great topic and the children love learning about the similarities and differences between themselves and animals. 

PE

PE will still be taught on a Tuesday and Friday. (PE2/1.1). (PE2/1.2).

Homework

Children will be provided with a Homework grid, where they will complete a piece of Homework once a week. This will be available through the google classroom accounts and should be emailed back to the teacher to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Spelling and handwriting will be given out on Friday for a test on the following Friday (En5/3.1, En5/3.2). 

Reading: (En5/2.2) If possible could you please read with your child as frequently as possible (even if they are a free reader, as this is proven to improve a child’s comprehension skills).

Many Thanks 

Miss Prince :) 

Overview

Literacy

Our first piece of writing this term will be completing our letters linked to our first class reader holes.

We will then move onto write non- chronological reports about the adaptations and evolutionary development of animals. They will be learning about the features of this type of writing and how to include features such as bullet points, sub-headings, fact boxes and diagrams to enhance their writing.

Reading/ ComprehensionEN6/2.2 

For the first half term the children will be reading the book Wonder by R J Palacio.

Grammar EN6/3.4

Children will be learning about  how to use and identify active and passive voice; learning the difference between synonyms , antonyms and homonyms; looking at modal verbs and verb tenses; developing an awareness of past and present continuous tense. They will continue to improve on their understanding of the grammar contingent of the curriculum.

Maths

Fractions, decimals and percentages Ma6/2.4

Ma6/2.3a    use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination

Ma6/2.3b    compare and order fractions, including fractions >1

Ma6/2.3c    add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions

Ma6/2.3d    multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form

Ma6/2.3e    divide proper fractions by whole numbers

Ma6/2.3f    associate a fraction with division and calculate decimal fraction equivalents for a simple fraction.

Ma6/2.3g    identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1,000 giving answers are up to three decimal places

Ma6/2.3h    multiply one-digit numbers with up to 2 decimal places by whole numbers

Ma6/2.3i    use written division methods in cases where the answer has up to 2 decimal places

Ma6/2.3j    solve problems which require answers to be rounded to specified degrees of accuracy

Ma6/2.3k    recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages, including in different contexts.

Ratio and proportion Ma6/2.4

Ma6/2.4a    solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts

Ma6/2.4b    solve problems involving the calculation of percentages and the use of percentages for comparison

Ma6/2.4c    solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found

Ma6/2.4d    solve problems involving unequal sharing and grouping using knowledge of fractions and multiples.

Algebra Ma6/2.5

Ma6/2.5a    use simple formulae

Ma6/2.5b    generate and describe linear number sequences

Ma6/2.5c    express missing number problems algebraically

Ma6/2.5d    find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with two unknowns

Ma6/2.5e    enumerate possibilities of combinations of 2 variables

Measurement Ma6/3.1

Ma6/3.1a    solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation up to 2 decimal places where appropriate

Ma6/3.1b    use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal notation to up to 3 decimal places

Ma6/3.1c    convert between miles and kilometres

Ma6/3.1d    recognise that shapes with the same areas can have different perimeters and vice versa

Ma6/3.1e   recognise when it is possible to use formulae for area and volume of shapes

Ma6/3.1f    calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles

Ma6/3.1g    calculate, estimate and compare volume of cubes and cuboids using standard units, including cubic centimetres (cm³) and cubic metres (m³), and extending to other units

Science

Our first topic in Science is living things and their habitats. SC6/2.2 The children will learn how to cassify liiving things into groups sc6/2.2a and give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics. Sc6/2.2b

For the second half term we will move onto looking at evolution. Sc6/2.3. We will look at how things have changed over time sc6/2.3a and how animals and plants can adapt to suit their environment. Sc6/2.3c

Topic

Our topic this term is ‘How are things different?’ Every class in school has chosen to focus on a different place around the world and then we will share facts we have learnt about our chosen place with the rest of the school.

Linmere’s chosen place is St Lucia.

We also have a trip planned to a museum in Liverpool to learn more about other places around the world.

PE

PE will still be taught on a Monday and Wednesday. On occasions due to availability of coaches and sports competitions these days may change. If possible please try and make sure you have your PE kit in schoole very day(PE2/1.1). Swimming will take place on a Thursday (PE2/1.2).

Homework

Children will be provided with a Homework grid, where they will complete a piece of Homework once a week. 

Spelling and handwriting will be given out on Monday for a test on Friday (En5/3.1, En5/3.2).

Reading: weekly your child will be given reading homework (En5/2.2) and in addition to this could you please read with your child as frequently as possible (even if they are a free reader, as this is proven to improve a child’s comprehension skills).