Fox Class learning Term 4

Fox Class Curriculum Map Term 4

Reading
Book: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman
Theme: History and legend
In Guided Reading we:
- Read for fluency to develop our speed, accuracy, prosody, and comprehension.
- Closely read small sections of the text to further understand the characters, plot and setting.
- Have book chat sessions where we discuss the book and other books we have previously read.
- Take part in extended reads where longer sections of the book are read.
- Complete assessment style questions.
 
Writing
Narrative
Book stimulus: Riddle of the Runes by Janina Ramirez
Topic driver: Vikings
We are retelling part of the story with a focus on creating an atmosphere of tension.
Non-fiction
Book stimulus: Viking Voyagers: Discover the Story of the Vikings by Jack Tite
We are writing a balanced argument discussing if the Vikings were invaders or settlers.

Spelling
Spelling lessons will focus on investigations of spellings across associated words. There are also individual Focus Five spellings to practice in writing each week. These will come home on a fortnightly basis.

Maths
This term’s topics, following the White Rose Maths Scheme, will review, consolidate, and extend areas of mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving including:
- Decimals
- Measurement
- Statistics
 

RE
In RE we will be investigating the question: What did Jesus do to save human beings?
 
Science
In Science we will be learning about Animals including Humans, with focus on the circulatory system, heart, diet and exercise. We will look at how nutrients and water are transported around the bodies of animals and humans. We will learn about the main parts of the circulatory system, and will recognise the impact of diet, exercise, and lifestyle on the way our bodies function.

History
We are learning about Invaders and Settlers. We are asking the question: who has made Britain their home? To answer this, we will investigate the Vikings, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and the Norman conquest. 
 
Art
We are creating artwork inspired by Gustav Klimt. We are learning to:
- sketch, evaluate and improve our drawings
- use symbolic imagery to share ideas and tell a story
- review ideas and investigate gilding
- develop techniques to create natural textures
 
Computing
We are learning about Data Handling in our unit: Big Data 1. We will learn:
- how barcodes and QR code work
- how infrared waves transmit data
- to recognise the uses of RFID
- how to gather and analyse data
- how to analyse and evaluate data
 
PSHE
Our unit this term is Healthy Me. We discussing:
- Smoking, including vaping
- Alcohol
- Alcohol and anti-social behaviour
- Emergency aid
- Body image
- Relationships with food
- Healthy choices
- Motivation and behaviour
 
PE
We will be learning about Netball and Orienteering.
 
French
In French we will be learning to talk about dates.
 
Music
We are looking at the song ‘You’ve got a Friend’.