Y6 Autumn 2

National Curriculum apply their growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (morphology and etymology), both to read aloud and to understand the meaning of new words that they meet.

Children's reading is a priority. Children practice their reading skills through: Reading aloud to an adult every day, if needed Daily whole class reading sessions. Daily Phonic Sessions, if needed Independent reading books. Stories being read by an adult. Non-fiction and Fiction books connected to Shackleton's Journey and Sky Song

'I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.' Mark 10:10

National Curriculum

<ul><li>Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.</li><li>Apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products.</li></ul>

The area of study is Digital World

Key Vocabulary 3D CAD, Boolean, Cardinal compass, Concept, Convince, Corrode, Duplicate, Environmentally friendly, Finite, Functional, GPS tracker, If statement, Infinite

Navigating the world - Program a navigation tool to produce a multifunctional device for trekkers. Combine 3D virtual objects to form a complete product concept in 3D computer-aided design modelling software

Mount Carmel Values Our aim is for every child to leave here an Ambassador of Christ. Our values are deeply rooted in the high expectations that we have of each child in the school. Our Values permeate across the school through children's learning, friendships, behaviour and leadership. Our values come from the Church. C - consideration H - helpfulness U - unity R - respect C - commitment H - honesty

Our British Values Our children learn about our British Values through 5 areas. These are discussed at whole school liturgies and during lunch times. We are committed to serving our community, with the strong belief that we are one school for all.

Our Power Values Our aim is for every child to leave with the power to make a positive change in the world. Through our subjects there are five themes that we believe are integral with teaching children how to become powerful adults. We ensure that these themes run through our subjects. Children learn about 5 areas of power - Education, Religion, Resources, People and Legacy.

Selecting appropriate grammar and&nbsp;vocabulary Grammar, vocabulary and punctuation to&nbsp;enhance effects and clarify meaning Correct use of tense Use a thesaurus Expanded noun phrases Relative clauses/pronouns Modal verbs Semi-colon, colon and dash

Genres Persuasive brochure Biography (Shackleton)

Grammar Formal/informal Question tags Subject/object/verb Possessive/plural apostrophes Determiners Homophones Nouns to verbs (se, ce)

Vocabulary Vista, Tundra, Glacier Expedition, terrain Clandestine, Beguile (verb) Picturesque, Expansive Transcendent, Thronged Labourious, Insubordination Pedestal, Astride, Sentinel Thronged, despised

National Curriculum The aim of&nbsp;RSE&nbsp;is to give young people the information they need to help them develop healthy, nurturing relationships of all kinds. It should enable your child to know what a healthy relationship looks like and what makes a good friend, a good colleague and a successful marriage or other type of committed relationship.

The area of study is Boys and Girls bodies

Key Vocabulary Hair, developing, changes, appropriate, modesty, puberty, embarrassment, confusion, boundaries,

About the unique growth and development of humans, and the changes that boys will experience during puberty. About the need to respect their bodies as a gift from God to be looked after well, and treated appropriately; The need for modesty and appropriate boundaries.

 use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination  compare and order fractions, including fractions &gt; 1  add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions  multiply simple pairs of proper fractions, writing the answer in its simplest form  illustrate and name parts of circles, including radius, diameter and circumference and know that the diameter is twice the radius  recognise angles where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertically opposite, and find missing angles.

The area of study is Geometry and Fractions

Fractions Geometry - position and direction

Key Vocabulary Numerator, denominator, common denominator, equivalent, simplify, factor, compare, ascending, descending, improper fraction, proper fraction, mixed number, order of operations, plotting, coordinates, quadrant, point, axis, x-axis, y-axis, x-coordinate, y-coordinate, vertices, vertex, horizontal, vertical

Social Justice&nbsp;is a non-statutory subject. Catholic Social Teaching is based on the belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice. Our part in this story is a kind-of vocation for the common good, a call to treat everyone as our brothers and sisters. It is something that we all share. we want to engage your child in expressing their faith through social justice and action.

The area of study is Family and the Community

Key Vocabulary Love, another, created, bonds, kingdom, impression, imagination

Children will learn that to honour God’s wish we need to love one another. Children will delve deep in to the meaning of love and how this can be challenging. For children to know they are building god’s kingdom here on earth.

<ul><li>Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design</li><li>Improve their mastery of art and design techniques</li></ul>

The area of study is Photography

Key Vocabulary Composition, crop, digital, expression, lens, macro, technique, truism.

Through developing their photography skills, children cover useful artistic concepts in a new context, looking at: composition, colour, light, abstract images and underlying messages.

Understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

The area of study is Data Handling

Key Vocabulary Barcode, boolean, brand, commuter, contactless, data, data privacy, encrypt, infrared waves, NFC (near field communication), QR (quick response) code, radio waves, RFID (radio frequency identification), signal systems

Identifying how barcodes and QR codes work. Learning how infrared waves are used for the transmission of data while recognising the uses of RFID.

National Curriculum PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)&nbsp;is a non-statutory subject. But we feel that there are so many areas in a child's personal life that we need to teach them, that is more than the National Curriculum. Therefore, PSHE is taught during Live Life to the Full Week.

The area of study is Anti-Bullying

Key Vocabulary Labels, Fair/unfair Excluded, Included Risks, Legal, Illegal Misconceptions, Peer pressure, Assertive &nbsp;

To understand explain difference and similarities - Anti-Bullying week To develop critical think skills about information available online. This includes thinking critically about information, people who may try to talk to you and images online.

They can evaluate others work thinking about texture structure, timbre and dynamics &nbsp; They can sing expressively combining dynamics tempo and pitch &nbsp; Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the interrelated dimensions of music eg duration, timbre, texture, structure, tempo, musical notations

The area of study is Vivaldi's Winter

Key Vocabulary Melodic lines, ornamentation, contrapuntal texture, staccato, harpsichord&nbsp;

Bim Bum Biddy – clapping warm up&nbsp; Ghostbusters – body percussion warm up&nbsp; The Greatest Showman – body percussion warm up&nbsp; Vivaldi Winter rhythm play along- untuned percussion&nbsp; Arctic Home - Vocal melody and harmony, piano accompaniment (Pop Ballad)&nbsp; &nbsp; Learn about Vivaldi and the Baroque Period&nbsp; Style Indicators of Baroque Music&nbsp; Revise all notes and their rests (crotchet, quaver, semi quaver, minim, semibreve, dotted notes and their rests)&nbsp; Revise Stave, time signatures&nbsp; Key signature,&nbsp;&nbsp; staccato,&nbsp;&nbsp; syncopation&nbsp; &nbsp; Winter from The Four Seasons – Vivaldi&nbsp; 5 versions of Winter from The Four Seasons - arranged for different solo instruments – guitar, piano, theramin, mandolin and tuba.&nbsp; Winter (The Four Seasons)- Vivaldi - performed by Rousseu&nbsp;&nbsp; Composing using Bach’s Google Doodle – write a melody and the app harmonises in the style of Bach.&nbsp; Compose a percussion ostinato in the style of Haydn (Baroque) using Charanga’s Quickbeats app&nbsp;

play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending

The area of study is Fundamental Movement and Invasion games

Key Vocabulary Outwit, fake, overlook, mark, protect, control.

Catch and intercept the ball using one/two hands with increasing success in game situations Dribble to change the direction of play with control under pressure Use a variety of throwing techniques including fake passes to outwit an opponent Select and apply the appropriate kicking technique and control Receive a ball with consideration to the next move Demonstrate increased success and technique in selecting&nbsp; a shot Show an ability to select the correct shot for the situation

Vocation &amp; Commitment – The vocation of priesthood and religious life Belonging and values– Yom Kippur Expectations – Jesus born to show God to the world Commitment, dedicated, vocation, Ordination, anointing, religious life, service, celibacy, vows Rosh Hashanah, Teshuvah, Yom Kippur shofar, forgiveness, confession responsibility, fasting sins, repentance, mikveh Advent, Christmas, Emmanuel, Annunciation, Angelus, Incarnation

 engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help  speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures

The area of study is Modern Foreign Languages

Key Vocabulary Se	llama,	tiene	x	años,	es,	vive	en muy,	bastante simpático,	inteligente,	divertido + deportivo

•	Join	in	two	playground	games in Spanish •	Understand	the	main	points	and	 simple opinions expressed in a short,	written	text	and	respond	by	 answering	true/false	questions •	Follow	a	story	as	it	is	read	aloud,	 demonstrating understanding •	Listen	for	clues	to	meaning	–	e.g.	 tone of voice

describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics

The area of study is Living Things and their Habitats

Key Vocabulary Classification, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species, Linnaeus, taxonomy

Take part in classification training, gaining credits along the way to gain your Classification Connoisseur qualification. Discover Linnaeus’ system and identify a range of living things. Your challenge culminates in designing your own new creatures that fit within the classification system

How you can help your child's learning this half term.

During your night prayers, pray for those who are being bullied and they have a voice to ask for help. Read for 30 minutes Learn their Five Fabulous Things •Glaciers and ice sheets are retreating. (People) •Minerals are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. (People) •No one type of energy production is the solution providing the world's energy. (Legacy) •Marine Protected areas are protected areas that may protect habitats, species or eco-systems. (Legacy) •Environment issues are harmful effects to the earth and its natural systems,&nbsp;due to the actions of humans. (People) At the end of this topic, children will have an independent piece that will be assessed. They will be asked to write their own song asking adults to keep the planet healthy now. You can help them by going over certain language that will help them with this task.

identify the position and significance of Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Arctic and Antarctic Circle

The area of study is Locational Knowledge

Key Vocabulary Energy, production, minerals, sustainable, declining, solutions, realistic, approach,

Children will consider if we are damaging our world and how we can protect it. The children will investigate energy production, the oceans and minerals, as well as conducting an enquiry into how the school can become more sustainable. Children will learn that around the world glaciers and ice sheets are retreating, the overall health and diversity of wildlife is declining, human numbers are increasing and natural resources are over-exploited. These are worrying trends and many people believe we need to take firm action to address these problems

Through books, we will be learning about Geography

 perform dances using a range of movement patterns 

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Key Vocabulary Continual movement, collaboratively, independent, compositional, complete, observations.

For children to work creatively and imaginatively in their dance. They need to perform expressively and sensitively to accompaniment. To use basic compositional principles when creating dances.

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