Welcome to Year 5
English: In English we will be studying the novel by CS Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. We have several copies in school to share amongst the children, however it would be very helpful if you have a copy you could bring in for the term please. As usual, please name the book and these will be kept safely in your child's tray.
Maths : In maths, we will be teaching multiplication and division.
Topic: Our history topic for the new year is "Ancient Egyptians".
For further information about our topic see our year 5 curriculum page.
Homework
In year 5 pupils are expected to complete weekly homework. Homework will be set every Wednesday to be handed in on Monday. In addition pupils are expected to change their reading book and read regularly at home.
Homework: Egyptian project work due 11th February.
English: Weekly sentences to practise spelling words in orange books.
Mathematics: Online Mymaths
Reading at Home: We strongly encourage children to read regularly at home, preferably daily.
Spellings: test on 21st Jan 2019 Please note we have informed the children that we are working through the spelling lists again so that they can consolidate their learning and really know these words.
Group 1
| attached | average | bargain | category |
| available | awkward | bruise | committee |
Group 2
|
appear |
believe | breath |
| arrive | bicycle | breathe |
Practice times tables facts. Here are some useful websites. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables http://www.mathschase.com/
English Glossary - Explanation of Terminology
Some useful websites for grammar and punctuation.
https://www.theschoolrun.com/what-are-simple-compound-and-complex-sentences-0
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/articles/ztcp97h
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/clips/zvftsbk
PE
PE is every Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child has labelled PE kit in school. In KS2 we prefer the children to wear trainers rather than plimsolls in PE as they are more supportive.
Clubs
Homework club: Thursdays from 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm.
Diary dates
Trip to Ashmolean Museum is Friday 25th January 2019 (early start, more details to follow).
The Year 5 Team is:
Mrs Khan and Mrs Roberts.