This week in the classroom

29.1.26

In English this week, the children have worked really hard on their shared write - a story based on Oliver Twist. I have been really impressed at the wonderful ideas they have had and how well they have remembered the rules of speech punctuation. Next week they will be starting their independent write and I am excited to read their ideas!

In reading, we have continued to do daily Reading Plus. The children are making excellent progress on this and I am seeing an improvement in their comprehension and their reading speed. We have also explored the Sleeper and the Spindle in further detail, debating the decision the queen made at the end of the story. 

In maths, we have been ordering and comparing fractions using both reasoning and converting to a common denominator. In arithmetic we have also been practising converting from mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa. We still have a few weeks of our Dreambox trail left so I would encourage all children to have a go at home, completing lessons of their choice. 

In history, we learned more about the Vikings, exploring what happened when they invaded the kingdom of Wessex. 

In science, we have learned about warm-blooded vertebrates. 

On Friday, the children also had a PE session with their coach. 

Well dones Year 5/6!

23.1.26

In English this week we have planned and started writing our shared class write based on the story of Oliver Twist. The children have had some wonderful and creative ideas and I can’t wait to see what their finished stories look like.

In reading, we have finished the Sleeper and the Spindle. The children have some very strong opinions on the ending and we enjoyed discussing these. We will now go back to dig deeper into some of the themes and ideas in the book.

In maths, we have been adding and subtracting mixed numbers and improper fractions. The children have worked really hard on this and have consolidated their understanding through Dreambox maths assignments as well. We also looked at simplifying fractions, by identifying the highest common factor.

In history, we learned about the Viking's Heathen Army. We tracked their journey from where they landed in Kent to Northumberland where they captured York. We also found out about the bribes that Merica offered them to leave. Next week, we will discover what happened when the army reached Wessex. 

Well done Year 5/6!