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FALCONS – Year B

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This map is only presented as an outline of the potential skills to be explored and developed and may change in response to the individual or group’s immediate needs.

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LITERACY GROUPS

Across the UKS2 classes (Falcons; Hummingbirds; Owls), the Writing element of Literacy is taught in ability sets, every morning. This enables the pupils to receive teaching at the appropriate level based on their knowledge and understanding and allows for more whole-class and small group activities and helps to

develop their confidence at their own pace without the feeling of being ‘left behind’. Stories with Historical

Settings Explanations Plays

Stories from Other Cultures

Autobiographies & Biographies

Chronological Reports

This topic shall be loosely linked in with the History topic, ‘The Victorians’, watching clips of the characters and settings in Mary Poppins (set just after the Victorian Era). Develop communication skills (speaking and listening) focussing on verbalising and writing full sentences. Developing ability to describe/add detail, often linked in with the different senses (when appropriate). Develop recall and chronological skills through sequencing events in the story. Develop some emotional literacy and inference through the character’s feelings.

This topic shall link generally with PSHCE as a subject. Discussing explanations relating to social situations/life skills. (Why do we wear underwear? Why do we wear poppies? Etc.) Develop communication skills (speaking and listening) focussing on verbalising and writing full sentences. Develop reasoning skills through using the ‘because’ connective. Develop some awareness of the reasons things happen or things are done in a certain way (cause and effect).

This topic shall link generally with PSHCE as a subject. Discussing explanations relating to social situations/life skills. (What to do in an emergency/Apologising etc.) Develop conversational skills through interacting with each other in role-play. Develop understanding of turn taking through following a simple script (written/visual, where appropriate). Develop an understanding of the benefits of teamwork through putting on a performance. Develop evaluation skills through commenting/reviewing each other’s performances.

This topic shall link directly with our Geography topic, ‘Foreign Locality: Australia’. Reading a story from the Aboriginal culture, ‘The Rainbow Bird’. Develop communication skills (speaking and listening) focussing on verbalising and writing full sentences. Develop ability to describe/add detail, often linked in with the different senses (when appropriate). Develop recall and chronological skills through sequencing events in the story. Develop some emotional literacy and inference through the character’s feelings.

This topic shall link generally with PSHCE as a subject. Discussing explanations relating to social situations/life skills. (All About Me) Develop communication skills (speaking and listening) focussing on verbalising and writing full sentences. Develop ability to discuss ourselves – names, age, birthday, address, likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses – skills important for future job interviews. Develop conversational skills through interacting with each other playing ‘The Green Zone’ game. Develop recall and chronological skills through sequencing events in our lives.

This topic shall link generally with PSHCE as a subject. Discussing explanations relating to social situations/life skills. (Current Affairs/ Information Sources) Develop communication skills (speaking and listening) focussing on verbalising and writing full sentences. Develop recall skills through sequencing events in the news (cause and effect). Develop understanding of chronological language (past/present/future; yesterday/today/tomorrow; etc.) Develop some emotional literacy and inference through discussing how we feel about the events in the news.

The Literacy topic above is alongside our recurring lessons each week. In the Literacy group, we have a daily phonics input before the start of each lesson, focussing on phoneme-grapheme correspondences. Every Monday is Weekend News with a focus on communication skills and writing skills. Every Tuesday focusses on an element of SPaG to compliment writing skills. Every Friday is Handwriting Practice with occasional practice of independent writing to enable pupils to demonstrate the Literacy skills they have been working on.

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NUMBER GROUPS Across the UKS2 classes (Falcons; Hummingbirds; Owls), the Number element of Numeracy is taught in ability sets, once a week.

This enables the pupils to receive teaching at the appropriate level based on their knowledge and understanding and allows for more whole-class and small group activities and helps to develop their confidence at their own pace without the feeling of being ‘left behind’.

Number Addition & Subtraction

Multiplication & Division

Fractions Number Group Focus

Develop counting skills through place value and partitioning. Develop rounding skills to aid mental arithmetic. Develop understanding of negative numbers linked with money management and temperature. Develop language skills through comparative statements. Develop symbol interpretation skills through <, >, =/Roman Numerals (when appropriate). Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios through word problems, drawing out the key information.

Develop understanding of addition supported by place value to aid mental arithmetic. Develop written calculation skills through use of column method addition (with carrying, when appropriate). Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios through word problems, drawing out the key information and vocabulary relating to addition. Develop understanding of subtraction supported by place value to aid mental arithmetic. Develop written calculation skills through use of column method subtraction (with borrowing, when appropriate). Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios through word problems, drawing out the key information and vocabulary relating to subtraction.

Develop understanding of multiplication supported by place value to aid mental arithmetic. Develop written calculation skills through use of column method multiplication. Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios through word problems, drawing out the key information and vocabulary relating to multiplication. Develop understanding of division supported by place value to aid mental arithmetic. Develop written calculation skills through use of ‘bus stop’ method. Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios through word problems, drawing out the key information and vocabulary relating to division. Develop interpersonal skills through ‘sharing’ to aid understanding of division.

Develop and consolidate understanding of multiplication and division to aid mental arithmetic. Develop understanding of fractions as part of a whole. Develop interpersonal skills through ‘sharing’ to aid understanding of division. Develop money management skills through understanding of percentages (when appropriate). Develop understanding of the relationship between decimals, fractions and percentages (when appropriate). Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios, drawing out the key information and vocabulary relating to fractions, decimals and percentages (when appropriate).

Develop counting skills through place value and partitioning. Develop rounding skills to aid mental arithmetic. Develop understanding of negative numbers linked with money management and temperature. Develop language skills through comparative statements. Develop symbol interpretation skills through <, >, =/Roman Numerals (when appropriate). Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios through word problems, drawing out the key information.

The topic focus for this half-term is chosen directly by the class teacher in response to identifying skills within the Number element that need further consolidation for the group as a whole or on an individual basis.

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TOPICS The remaining elements of Numeracy (Measurement; Geometry; Statistics) are taught within each class groups.

Time & Money

Geometry Statistics Length & Weight

Capacity & Temperature

Group Focus

Develop understanding of time and chronological language (before/after; yesterday/today/tomorrow; seconds/minutes/hours; day/week/month/year) Develop time-reading management skills through developing awareness of duration, the passage of time and routines through the use of clocks and calendars. Develop understanding of economy and transactions. Develop money management skills through the concept of saving, spending and earning. Develop understanding of money-related vocabulary (coins; notes; credit/debit; price/cost; total; etc.) Develop understanding of the denominations of coins and notes and explore their value through role-play and real world experiences. Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios.

Develop 2D and 3D shape recognition skills – identifying their properties using the correct vocabulary. Develop communication skills through understanding of positional and directional language in practical activities. Develop analytical skills through exploration of shape patterns. Develop fine motor skills through creating of 3D shapes, using malleable materials and cutting out paper nets. Develop measuring skills through use of rulers and protractors (when appropriate).

Develop organisational skills through sorting activities and recording of data collected. Develop presentation skills through graphs, tallies and charts (with increasing intervals, when appropriate). Develop analytical skills through interpreting data and information collected or presented. Develop communication and interpersonal skills through asking questions to gather information.

Develop length measuring skills through use of rulers, tape measures, and trundle wheels. Develop weight measuring skills through use of balances, scales (kitchen, bathroom etc.) Develop cookery skills relating measuring ingredients. Develop language skills through comparative statements. Develop symbol interpretation skills through <, >, =. Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios.

Develop capacity measuring skills through use of measuring cylinders, jugs, beakers etc. Develop cookery skills relating liquid measures. Develop temperature measuring skills through use of thermometers (including digital and inferred). Develop food safety skills relating cooking temperatures. Develop language skills through comparative statements. Develop symbol interpretation skills through <, >, =. Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios.

The topic focus for this half-term is chosen directly by the class teacher in response to identifying skills within the other elements of Numeracy that need further consolidation for the group as a whole or on an individual basis.

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Being Healthy

Environment Law & Justice

RSE: My Changing Body

Finance Emotional Wellbeing

Develop self-care skills. Develop understanding of a ‘balanced diet’ through exploration of food groups. Develop understanding of benefits of exercise to physical and mental health. Develop understanding of who helps us when we are ill. Develop safety skills around medicines. Develop understanding of drugs (alcohol/ smoking) and its impact on health.

Develop sense of community, responsibility and a need to care for the environment. Develop an awareness of climate change and the impact human activity has on nature. Develop understanding of ‘cause and effect.’ Develop understanding ‘recycling and reusing’. Develop organisational skills through sorting activities (recycling materials).

Develop understand of society’s expectation on behaviour (rules/laws). Develop understanding of ‘cause and effect’ – actions having consequences (positive and negative). Develop recognition skills of people who help us in our community (police).

Develop self-awareness – understanding the correct terms for male and female genitals and develop confidence in using them. Develop privacy skills and keeping our bodies safe. Develop understanding of the impact of puberty of the body. Develop self-care skills with regards to personal hygiene. Develop interpersonal and relationships skills – including types of different relationships (heterosexual/ homosexual). During this topic, children may raise things that they may already be aware of (transgender etc.) and these will then be discussed, if they are raised.

Develop money management skills. Develop career ambitions through the concept of earning (income). Develop a concept of saving money (banks). Develop a concept of spending through understanding of economy and transactions (bills/outgoings). Develop understanding of money-related vocabulary (coins; notes; credit/debit; price/cost; total; etc.) Develop understanding of the denominations of coins and notes. Develop problem solving skills relating to real-world scenarios.

Develop conversational skills through interacting with each other in role-play. Develop some emotional literacy and inference through exploring emotions. Develop understanding of ‘cause and effect.’ Develop self-awareness and self-management skills – being able to recognise own emotions and how to cope/deal with them. Develop empathy and compassion skills – being able to recognise emotions in others and how to help them.

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E Earth

& Space Animals

(inc. Humans) Forces

Living Things and their Habitats

Plants Rocks

Develop safety skills through understanding the dangers of the Sun and how to protect ourselves. Develop understanding of the importance of the Earth and looking after it. Develop understanding of the Moon and its importance. Develop curiosity and research skills through learning about the other planets in the Solar System. Develop sequencing skills through order the planets. Develop organisational skills through sorting planets by different criteria.

Develop sequencing skills through exploring animal life cycles. Develop understanding of the basic needs of living things. Develop caring skills through understanding the needs of animals/living things. Develop classification skills based on visual evidence (e.g. insects = six legs, fish = gills, mammals = fur etc.) Develop communication skills through description of animals. Develop organisational skills through sorting animals by different criteria. Develop comparative language skills (carnivore/herbivore; predator/prey).

Develop understanding of ‘cause and effect.’ Develop understanding of opposites (push/pull). Develop investigation skills through learning about the properties of different surfaces. Develop communication skills through presenting the findings of the investigations. Develop comparative language skills (floats/doesn’t float; falls quicker/falls slower etc.).

Develop caring skills through understanding the needs of animals (shelter = home). Develop communication skills through description of habitats. Develop organisational skills through sorting animals/plants by different criteria. Develop comparative language skills (hotter/colder; darker/lighter). Develop understanding of ‘adaptation’ to suit habitats. Develop sequencing skills when ordering a food chains from different habitats.

Develop understanding of different plants (trees, flowers etc.) Develop understanding of the basic needs of living things. Develop caring skills through growing and nurturing a plant. Develop understanding of the passage of time (plants take time to grow). Develop sequencing skills through exploring plant life cycles. Develop organisational skills through sorting plants by different criteria (flowering/non-flowering; evergreen/deciduous). Develop communication skills through description of plants. Develop comparative language skills (bigger/smaller etc).

Develop curiosity and investigative skills through exploring soil. Develop organisational skills through sorting rocks by different criteria (sedimentary; igneous; metamorphic). Develop communication skills through description of rocks. Develop understanding of comparative language (smooth/rough; soft/hard). Develop understanding of time and chronological language through exploring fossils.

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IES HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

History and Geography are taught in alternate half-terms.

The Victorians

Environmental Change

The Vikings

Foreign Locality: Australia

Britain since 1930s & WWII

UK Locality Study: Contrasting

Develop understanding of British history and identity. Develop understanding of monarchy. Develop understanding of comparative language (old/new). Develop understanding of changes over time. Develop understanding of time and chronological language (then/now)

Develop sense of community, responsibility and a need to care for the environment. Develop an awareness of climate change and the impact human activity has on nature. Develop understanding of ‘cause and effect.’ Develop understanding of natural changes and human-driven changes.

Develop understanding of British history and identity. Develop understanding of conquers and settlers. Develop understanding of comparative language (old/new). Develop understanding of changes over time. Develop understanding of time and chronological language (then/now)

Develop understanding of place in the world and comparing British cultures to other and culture. Develop curiosity skills through awareness of other places in the world. Develop symbol recognition through flags – understanding that symbols represent something. Develop map reading skills. Develop understanding of natural and constructed landmarks.

Develop understanding of British history and identity. Develop empathy skills and understanding of conflict and its impact. Develop understanding of comparative language (old/new). Develop understanding of changes over time. Develop understanding of time and chronological language (then/now)

Develop understanding of comparative language. Develop map reading skills. Develop understanding of natural and constructed landmarks.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Sikhism Festivals &

Celebrations Signs & Symbols

Easter Places of Worship Belonging

Develop awareness and respect of other cultures and beliefs. Develop understanding of the Sikh religion, their beliefs and customs. Develop symbol recognition and explore their meanings and importance to their followers.

Develop awareness and respect of other cultures and beliefs. Develop understanding of different festivals (Diwali; Christmas; Guy Fawkes; Halloween etc.), their meanings and celebrating together (community).

Develop awareness and respect of other cultures and beliefs. Develop symbol recognition and explore their meanings and importance to their followers (looking at the faiths of Christians; Hindus; Jews; Muslims).

Develop awareness and respect of other cultures and beliefs. Develop understanding of how Christians celebrate the events of the Easter story and what it symbolises.

Develop awareness and respect of other cultures and beliefs. Develop understanding of ‘sacred’ or important places and behaving in an appropriate manner.

Develop self-awareness skills exploring groups we belong to in our lives. Develop a sense of community through common experiences and interests.

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Exploring the digital world

Electronic communication

Media & Graphics Research Shaping the digital

world E-safety/sound

Generate charts and graphs and compare.

Solve a specific problem;

organise, present, analyse and interpret the data in tables, diagrams, tally charts, pictograms and bar charts,

Typing skills

E-safety

Research

Create simple presentations.

Copy and paste text, sounds, images from internet.

Use layout, format, graphics and illustrations for purpose.

Insert and edit simple tables.

Explore use of video.

With support retrieve and edit photos from camera Evaluating work.

Create short animated sequence from captured images using storyboarding software to communicate a specific idea.

With support save and retrieve information.

Check relevance of information and modify search if necessary.

Use different search engines.

Research into jobs that require the use of ICT.

Use researched information to complete a specific task.

Plan and give instructions to make things happens. Discuss effects.

Use (Logo) programming algorithms to create more complex shapes/patterns.

Identify errors and modify where necessary.

Locate and use sound files from Internet, network file or software.

Edit existing sound files in sound editing software.

Begin to understand online identities

Be aware of the SMART online rules (Safe/ Meeting/ Accepting/ Reliable/ Tell.)

Learn how to report content that is upsetting/ inappropriate using computer/ device.

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ART & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Art and DT are taught in alternate half-terms across the year and are taught where they best link to particular topics in another subjects.

Painting & Drawing

Structures Mechanisms Famous Artists

Sculpture Textiles

This topic shall be linked in with the History topic, ‘The Victorians’, creating a Victorian skyline image using the techniques learnt. Develop communication skills – describing a piece of art. Develop expressive reasoning skills through discussing opinions on/feelings about an artist and their work. Develop self-expression through creating art. Develop colour recognition skills – primary and secondary. Develop fine motor skills whilst using the tools.

Develop reflective and evaluation skills – reviewing what went well and what we could change next time.

This topic shall be loosely linked in with the Science topic, ‘Animals inc. Humans’, creating a bird house for shelter. Develop patience skills – learning that some things take time to create. Develop sequencing skills – learning that construction requires things to be completed in a certain order. Develop research skills – looking at design that already exist (market research). Develop organisational and planning skills – gathering the tools and materials that are required. Develop fine motor skills whilst using the tools. Develop reflective and evaluation skills – reviewing what went well and what we could change next time.

This topic shall be linked in with the History topic, ‘The Vikings’, creating a moving monster based on the story of Beowulf and Grendel. Develop patience skills – learning that some things take time to create. Develop sequencing skills – learning that construction requires things to be completed in a certain order. Develop organisational and planning skills – gathering the tools and materials that are required. Develop fine motor skills whilst using the tools. Develop reflective and evaluation skills – reviewing what went well and what we could change next time.

This topic shall link directly with our Geography topic, ‘Foreign Locality: Australia’. Looking at the art styles of different artists from Australia. Develop curiosity skills through awareness of other places/cultures in the world. Develop communication skills – describing a piece of art. Develop expressive reasoning skills through discussing opinions on/feelings about an artist and their work. Develop self-expression through creating art. Develop colour recognition skills – primary and secondary. Develop reflective and evaluation skills – reviewing what went well and what we could change next time.

This topic shall be linked in with the Science topic, ‘Plants’, creating a plant/tree sculpture out of clay. Develop communication skills – describing a piece of art. Develop expressive reasoning skills through discussing opinions on/feelings about an artist and their work. Develop self-expression through creating art. Develop fine motor skills whilst using the tools and using malleable materials.


This topic shall be linked in with our Summer Production Performance, creating costumes and props. Develop patience skills – learning that some things take time to create.

Develop fine motor skills whilst using the tools.


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SIC

Listening Skills Performance Compositions Different Genres Appraisal Music from the Past

Pupils will play a variety of listening games. Pupils will be encouraged to listen to simple music instructions and follow a conductor. Pupils will be encouraged to listen for certain instruments in a piece of music.

Pupils will be learning basic performance skills to help build their confidence ready for their Christmas production. Pupils will be encouraged to stand in front of the class to perform simple songs or complete simple activities in a group or solo.

Pupils will use a variety of tuned and un-tuned instruments to create their own music. Pupils will be given the chance to use graphic notation to record their compositions and play them back to the group.

Pupils will listen to a variety of different musical genres and will learn key features to identify them.

Pupils will listen to different musical styles and songs and discuss their likes and dislikes. Pupils will also have the opportunity to take part in discussion about their own compositions and performances.

Pupils will learn about a specific type of music from the past, this will be linked to their topic about the Olympics and will be centred on Greek music.

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Basic Cookery Skills Eggs

Basic Cookery Skills Pasta

Basic Skills Pastry and Dough

Food and Cultures Around The World

Summer Puddings / Drinks

Summer Picnics

Using visual recipes to make a range of different egg dishes such as:

Scrambled Eggs on toast

Hard Boiled Eggs – Egg Mayonnaise sandwiches

Fried Eggs

Boiled Eggs Skills:

Using the hob safely with adult support

Cracking eggs safely (health and hygiene)

Whisking

Boiling

Frying

Toasting

Making a sandwich – spreading and filling.

Using visual recipes to make a range of different pasta dishes:

Cream Cheese and Ham Pasta Bake

Tomato Pasta

Tuna Mayonnaise Pasta

Skills:

Weighing and measuring

Using the hob safely with adult support

Boiling

Mixing and stirring

Grating

Chopping and slicing.

Christmas Cookery Mince Pies, Chocolate Logs, Gingerbread Men

Using visual recipes to make a range of different pastry dishes such as

Fruit Turnovers

Sausage / Vegetable Rolls

Skills:

Rolling and cutting

Brushing pastry with milk and eggs

Sealing edges with forks

Using a variety of tins

Celebration Foods Looking at different foods used in cultures around the world such as:

Pizzas

Spring Rolls

Damper Bread Skills:


Exploring new ingredients, tastes and flavours.

Using a hob with adult support.

Easter Cookery Easter nests, hot cross buns

Using visual recipes to make a range of summer puddings such as:

Knickerbocker Glory

Sundaes

Fruit Salads

Smoothies

Milkshakes

Skills:


Mixing and Stirring

Pouring

Scooping

Decorating

Chopping and slicing

Using visual recipes to make a range of picnic items and sandwiches to pack for a packed lunch. Eating outside – picnic benches/park.

Mini quiches

Flapjacks

Sandwiches

Sausage rolls Skills:

Rolling and cutting - pastry


Stirring and mixing

Sandwich making skills

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Football Trampoline Basketball Gymnastics Athletics Racket Sports

Football Invasion Games – Continued work around dribbling passing and shooting skills and developing skills under pressure and within

conditioned games.

Trampoline - Rules & controlled straight bouncing on the cross. Replicating shapes and twists using some basic teaching points. Introduce seat landings. Sequencing up to 6 skills.

Basketball – Skills taught include bounce passes, chest passes, dribbling, shooting, basic basketball rules and some work around offense and defensive play.

Gymnastics – placing weight into hands, developing upper body strength. Forward roll technique, 5 types of jump, core stability based activities.

Athletics – Teaching will look to improve pupil’s ability to run at different speeds (5 gears), jump for height or length, and throw for distance in a variation of different athletic events. Competitive scenarios introduced.

Racket Sports - Ball familiarising activities using racket to keep control of the ball. Track a ball to hit from both a stationary and moving position within the court.

SWIMMING

Throughout the year the pupils work on water safety skills and work through the ASA Learn to Swim Awards.

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MFL

In Falcons, Modern Foreign Languages is used to enhance the pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the world and thus supporting Geography.

The class go on a ‘World Tour’, each half-term will be focusing on a particular continent and each lesson the pupils will develop a basic understanding of a country within that continent.

Europe Asia South America Oceania North America Africa Develop understanding of place in the world and a sense of Britishness and culture. Develop curiosity skills through awareness of other places in the world. Develop understanding of other languages. Develop communication skills – understanding greetings, introductions, manners. Develop symbol recognition through flags – understanding that symbols represent something. Develop expressive reasoning skills through discussing opinions on national anthems/national cuisines. Develop map reading skills. Develop understanding of natural and constructed landmarks.

Develop understanding of place in the world and comparing British cultures to other and culture. Develop curiosity skills through awareness of other places in the world. Develop understanding of other languages. Develop communication skills – understanding greetings, introductions, manners. Develop symbol recognition through flags – understanding that symbols represent something. Develop expressive reasoning skills through discussing opinions on national anthems/national cuisines. Develop map reading skills. Develop understanding of natural and constructed landmarks.





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