YEAR 5A - Miss Allison 2021 - 2022

Welcome to Year 5A

Class teacher:

Miss Allison

Teaching Assistants:

Mrs Fletcher & Miss Hilder

Please ensure your child brings their reading book everyday and reads at home where possible.

PE will be on Tuesday and Friday. Please make sure your child has suitable footwear as part of their PE kit. Forest school will be on Wednesday.

We will have a spelling and a times table test every Friday so please practice throughout the week.

Summer 1 2022

Our topic this half term is: The Amazing Americas

Our topic questions are:

Where in the world is America?

How many states does the USA have?

What is the difference between North and South America?

What is the climate like in America?

What wonderful landscapes does America have?

What is daily life like for an American?

As Artists we will improve our art and design techniques.We will talk about great artists, architects and designers in history.

As Geographers, we will locate North and South America, and name the states and cities in America. We will also investigate the daily life of an American and America's climate.

As Historians, we will understand America, its influences on the world and how it has changed over time.

Skills As skilful people we will read non-fiction America texts and understand American history. We will also explore the importance of Christopher Columbus.