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Year 5 Term 1 Curriculum Overview
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| 1 | YEAR FIVE TERM ONE CURRICULUM OVERVIEWS |
| 2 | Week Literacy Maths Science Geography and History PSHE 1 Significant Authors (Michael Morpurgo) Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 1 & 2 Grammar: Parts of Speech and Parsing. Noun Number- (Number and place value) States of matter- evaporation Maps. Continents What is a map? |
| 3 | Myself: Self-identity Character traits Personality: behavior, family achievements 2 Significant Authors (Analyse stories written by Morpurgo) Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 3 Michael Morpurgo’s Biography Grammar: Parts of Speech and Parsing. Noun Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Learn the word, know it’s meaning and use it in a sentence Number- (Addition and subtraction) States of matter- Why is evaporation useful Types of Maps -Political -Economic -Physical Taking care of my body Physical fitness exercises: football netball basketball jogging, dog walk………. |
| 4 | 3 Significant Authors Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 4 Exploring explicit and implicit meanings in a text Grammar: One Word: Different Parts of Speech. Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Geometry – (Properties of shapes) States of matter- Investing evaporation |
| 5 | Definition of: -Country -District -City -Capital city -Town -Village Anti-Drugs and alcohol Distinguish legal and illegal substances. 4 Significant Authors Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 5 Exploring common idiomatic phrases and their meanings Grammar: Sentence Walls Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Number- (Multiplication and division) States of matter- Investigating evaporation from a solution Malawi: Districts, Regions and Tribes. Anti-Drugs and Alcohol Explore effects and risks of drug and substance. 5 How to Have Fun! Instructions Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 6 Explore proverbs and their meanings Grammar: Simple and Continuous Tenses. Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Number- (Fractions) States of matter- condensation Physical features: -Lake Malawi -Rivers Anti-Drugs and Alcohol Suggest Strategies to reduce substance and alcohol abuse. 6 How to Have Fun! Instructions Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 7 Exploring the meaning and features of a folktale Grammar: Verb “To Have”: Past, Present, Future. Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Geometry (Position and direction) States of matter- The water cycle Physical Features: -Mountains -National Parks Anti-drugs and Alcohol. Writing a script for situation involving alcohol or drug and substance abuse. 7 HALF TERM 8 Poets with Passion (Poetic style) Number (addition and subtraction) States of matter- Boiling Flag of Malawi: -Black Health information |
| 6 | YEAR FIVE TERM ONE CURRICULUM OVERVIEWS |
| 7 | Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 8 Recognizing key features in a poem Grammar: Past Participles (1): Regular. Spelling: Comprehension Word list. |
| 8 | -Red -Green Identify and discuss roles of various people concerned with health of others 9 Poets with Passion (Poetic style) Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 9 Using scanning and skimming to find information in the text Grammar: Perfect Tenses: Past, Present, Future. Spelling: Comprehension Word list Number (Decimals) States of matter- Melting |
| 9 | Precolonial Era: -Missionaries -Independence Finding quality health information |
| 10 | 10 Monsters and Myths (Traditional stories, myths and legends) Kensuke’s Kingdom Chap 10 Compare different fiction genres Grammar: Contractions and the Verb ‘To Have’ Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Measurements-Mass (converting masses) States of matter- Temperature scale. |
| 11 | Presidents of Malawi -Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Dr. Bakili Muluzi Explore list some positive and negative things about the site 11 Monsters and Myths (Traditional stories, myths and legends) Kensuke’s Kingdom Report Making inferences about characters and their relationship Grammar: Past Participles (2): Irregular. Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Number (Multiplication and division) The way we see things- Light travels from a source Presidents of Malawi -Dr. Bingu Wa Muthalika, Dr. Joyce Banda. Care for my Body Identify and discuss physical and other body changes that occur in boys and girls 12 Monsters and Myths Kensuke’s Kingdom Report Grammar: Identifying Verb Tenses Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Number (Multiplication and division) The way we see things- Mirrors Presidents of Malawi -Arthur Peter Wa Muthalika Searching for information Write little information and give brief review. |
| 12 | 13 ASSESSMENT WEEK 14 Daring Adventures (Recounts and news reports) Grammar: Adverb Placement Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Measurement (Time) The way we see things- Seeing behind you Presidents of Malawi -Dr Lazarus Chakwera |
| 13 | Physical and Mental changes List physical and mental changes |
| 14 | 15 Daring Adventures (Recounts and news reports) Grammar: Proofreading Spelling: Comprehension Word list. Number (Calculator skills) The way we see things- Which surfaces reflect light the best Presidents of Malawi -Professor Arthur Peter Wa Muthalika Health Eating Appreciate the importance of health eating |
| 15 | YEAR FIVE TERM ONE CURRICULUM OVERVIEWS |
| 16 | SPECIALISTS OVERVIEWS WEEK FRENCH DRAMA MUSIC P.E. ICT 1 Bonjour - Hello Introduction to Drama- Expectations and Rules Playing three string Chords (C, F, G) BASKETBALL Passing, Receiving and Movement Settling In, ICT Rules & Fun Activities 2 Toi et moi – You and I Expectations and Rules Chord Progressions C, F, C, G, BASKETBALL Ball Handling and Dribbling Techniques Computer States, Start- up, Sign-in/out & Shutdown 3 Je me présente – Let me introduce myself The basics: mime, vocabulary, physical skills and control. Team work Chord Progressions C, F, C, G, BASKETBALL Ball Handling and Dribbling Techniques Review + Fun Week 4 Langage de classe – Classroom language The basics: mime, vocabulary, physical skills and control Chord Progressions C, F, C, G, BASKETBALL Shooting and Finishing Development Piskel Basics: Interface, Tools & Drawing 5 Les affaires scolaires et les nombres – School materials and numbers Team work, Listening, focus, vocabulary Strumming patterns- Using a guitar pick BASKETBALL Shooting and Finishing Development Piskel: Shapes, Colouring & Simple Shading 6 Ma famille – My family Team work, Listening, focus, vocabulary Strumming patterns- Using a guitar pick Basketball Defensive Fundamentals Review + Fun Week: Pixel Art Challenge 7 HALF TERM 8 Les animaux - pets Vocab. Character/role. BL & FE- emotions. Tableaux Chord Changing Challenge – Smooth changes between chords Basketball Mini game (5 on 5) Review + Fun Week: Piskel Refresher 9 La nourriture - food Vocab. Character/role. BL & FE- emotions. Tableaux Easy Song Time – Play a popular kids’ tune Football Passing, Receiving and Support Play Piskel Animation: Frames & Simple Movement 10 Les boissons - Drinks BL & FE. Performance space. Setting. Spontaneous improvisation G Chord Football Passing, Receiving and Support Play Piskel Animation: Creating Short Animations 11 Les vêtements - Clothes BL & FE. Performance space. Setting. Spontaneous improvisation Chord Progressions Football Dribbling, Evasion and Ball Protection Review + Fun Week: Animation Challenge 12 Les jours de la semaine (days of the week) et les mois de l’année (months of the year) Vocabulary. Voice Finger Exercises – Build strength and flexibility Football Dribbling, Evasion and Ball Protection Primary Assessments 13 Le sport - sports Vocabulary. Voice Playing in Pairs – Duet practice with chords Football Attacking Principals and Finishing Piskel Animation Project: Supervised Work 14 Conversation 1 Vocabulary. Silence and pause. Imposing context. Playing in Pairs – Duet practice with chords Athletics Sprinting, Acceleration and Speed Development Piskel Animation Project: Complete & Showcase 15 Conversation 2 Vocabulary. Silence and pause. Imposing context. Playing in Pairs – Duet practice with chords Athletics Endurance, Distance Running and Pacing Review, Reflection & Consolidation |
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