1. This is what we’ll be learning this half term…
Year 6
Term: Autumn 2
Spoken Language:
Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, especially when expressing feelings.
Writing:
Cover a variety of writing styles including character profiles, newspaper reports and battle scene writing.
Engage:
Watch a variety of Macbeth clips. Read a graphic novel based on the original Shakespearian tragedy.
Visit the theatre to watch how plays are brought to life on the stage.
Maths:
Children will learn fractions, decimals and percentages and how to use and apply these skills in test-style questions.
Computing:
Explore and develop coding skills using a variety of software.
Science:
Children will identify that light travels in straight lines. They will explain that light travels from light sources to our eyes and manipulate light with shadows.
PE:
Focus on agility, balance and co-ordination through ‘Real PE’ curriculum.
History:
Learn about the Gunpowder plot, the history of Shakespeare and key figures of that time.
Geography:
Look at key Scottish locations from the story of Macbeth.
This is what we’ll be learning this half term…
Art:
Explore how to create tints and tones, applying this to various artwork.
D.T
Create their own daggers in the style of Macbeth’s. Design and create battlefield banners and crests.
Innovate:
Design and make their own Macbeth inspired daggers and battlefield banners with individualised crests.
Express:
Parents will be invited to look at their child’s Design Technology Projects and a variety of their written pieces.
PSHE:
Discuss safe internet use and cyber-bullying. Understand the changes that occur to the body during puberty. Learn about relationships, sex and birth.
Music:
Extend their knowledge and understanding of the use of percussion instruments.

2. Things to explore with your child…
PE: Our PE days are Wednesday and Friday. As the winter months approach please include longer layers in PE kits so that your child can comfortably take part in all of the outdoor activities.
Maths:
Daily times tables practice is a fundamental part of your child’s mathematical development. These skills are used in all aspects of this subject.
Other areas to work on include: telling the time and adding and subtracting 4 digit numbers mentally.
Weekly Practice:
Maths, English and Spelling home learning tasks will be handed out each week.
Our English will focus on punctuation and grammar. Homework is handed out each Monday and due in every Friday.
Reading:
Reading is an important part of education and development. Reading a variety of text types with your child, including fiction and non-fiction, will support them with their spelling, writing and comprehensions skills.
Remember to ask questions about what has been read to develop understanding of key characters and concepts.
Dates:
Groundlings Theatre Visit
12th December 2018
Christmas Carol Concert
20th December 2018
Parents Celebration
Wednesday 19th December
2:30pm
Writing:
When discussing topics with children, encourage them to answer using full sentences as this will encourage them to use the same in their written work.
Revising spellings with your child will further support their word knowledge and introduce them to a new and higher level of vocabulary.
Creative Zone:
Create a jewelled crown for King Macbeth.
Construct a model of Macbeth’s castle.
Draw a wanted poster for the murderer of King Duncan.