1 Year 5 Curriculum Evening12th September 2016
2 Staff in Year 5 Phase Leader Mr Pool 5JW/CM Mrs Walls / Mrs McRoyall5JM Mr Mitchell 5NM Mrs McDermott Teaching Assistants Miss Chiverton Mrs Jackson Mrs Brown
3 Transitions from year 4 What transitions take place as your child progresses to year 5? Meetings with previous teacher give information regarding behaviour, medical conditions and academic achievement. Teacher assessments for English and Maths passed on and specific targets set for each child.
4 Weekly things to remember in Year 5Monday Homework due in, planners signed Tuesday Indoor PE (pumps, white shorts, green t-shirt) on rotation. Thursday Outdoor Games (same as for PE, but trainers, socks and tracksuit in winter). Friday English and Maths homework given out. Each evening children are expected to read, practise spellings and times tables. Planners to be signed at the weekend. Spellings dependent on group.
5 Trip information and expectations for behaviourConsent slips for trips. Behaviour and implications / Phase Leader incident book, types of incidents. Zero tolerance policy.
6 The Curriculum in Year 5 EnglishWhat areas do we cover in year 5 English? Fiction Novels and stories by significant children's authors Greek myths Stories from other cultures Responding to and writing poetry Non-fiction Non-chronological reports Persuasive writing Cross-curricular writing Older literature Film narrative Dramatic conventions
7 How we assess writing Awareness of reader and viewpoint.Use of language and language effects. Structure and organisation. Sentence construction. Punctuation and grammar. Planning, proof-reading and editing. Spelling. Handwriting.
8 Reading ComprehensionLiteral: What was the weather like? (1) Inferential: Why do you think Joe stomped out of the tent? (2)
9 English basics Importance of grammar.Use of word studies to promote vocabulary development. Spelling. How can you help improve your child’s literacy skills? Use of English Basics book. Home reading and Bug Club.
10 Reading record For both individual reading & reading with adultsEncourages reading at home – celebration at school for books read Record of books read down the LHS, comments by children / adults signatures down the right Ten minutes a night Middle section contains useful SPaG terms & spelling lists for Y3 to Y6
11 Accelerated reader schemeNew for 2016/17 – still in development Aims to increase enthusiasm for reading while challenging appropriately Books will be banded from Y2 - Y6 Central library in school Quizzes to complete on banded books Ability to access book lists for suggested books & authors Children still welcome to bring in own books
12 The Curriculum in Year 5 mathsNumber and place value (up to 6 digits). Four rules of number (including use of mental and written methods). Decimals, fractions and percentages. Measurement (length, capacity, mass and time). Geometry (properties of shapes including angles). Statistics (including graphical representations of data).
13 Example of a Maths question
14 Examples of methods Children will use methods learnt in sessions to display their working out.
15 Maths basics Importance of mental calculation.Learning of times tables and number bonds. Mathletics. How can you help improve your child’s mental maths skills? Basic Skills book!
16 Independent Learning Using ICTWebsite ICT Homework (FrogPlay) Purple Mash Interactive touch screens
17 New National Curriculum and assessment system - Assessment Without LevelsNew National Curriculum, started in September 2014. Pupils are assessed using the “National Curriculum 2014 with KPIs” system. Targets are progressive & assessments feed directly back into planning.
18 Assessment in Year 5 When do year 5 assessments take place?What happens with the results? The importance of teacher assessment.
19 The Curriculum in Year 5 Core Subjects - ExpectationsTeacher assessment will be used to assess pupils’ attainment and plan next steps in learning. Class work will be assessed and pupils’ progress will be monitored throughout the year. Use of previous SAT test papers for assessment in maths and reading, combined with teacher assessment and National Curriculum 2014 and KPI system.
20 Expectations in writingVery challenging targets set for the end of KS2 Consistency is a common theme e.g. in grammar, full range of punctuation, appropriate voice used in texts Example of “expected standard” for the end of year 4
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22 Science and the Foundation SubjectsScience - Properties and changes of materials, all living things, earth and space, forces, animals (including humans). History - Ancient Greece, Victorians (local area study), leisure and entertainment in the 20th century. Geography – Earthquakes, water, global map skills and knowledge (including development of geographical vocabulary). French – Conversational vocabulary, basic text understanding, games, rhymes. Technology - Bread products, making musical instruments, Victorian cross- stitching, moving toys. Art - Indian fabric painting, still life compositions, surrealism. Music - Xylophone tuition. Computing - E-safety, 3D landscaping, programming, use of alternative presentation software, financial simulation, film making. PE and games - Netball, orienteering/flexibility, tennis, athletics, rounders, gymnastics, dance.
23 Home – School PartnershipPlanner – What needs to be written in the diary each day? Reading record – reading stars. School website, Mathletics, Bug Club and Purple Mash. Homework set through Abacus Active Learn and Frog Play. Logins in children’s planners
24 The PTFA First meeting on Thursday 6th October at 3.30pm in the staffroom. Subsequent meetings the first Thursday of the month at around 3.30pm. Tea, coffee, cakes will be available! Activities will be provided to occupy any accompanying children. An opportunity to support the school, and socialise with other parents and carers. Raises valuable funds to support learning.
25 Thank you for coming! Any further questions, please speak to a member of staff.