English

In English this week we have been writing a non-chronological report about Axxa – a species of alien from our class novel. We looked at a range of report texts and picked out their features, and then decided on subheadings for our own text. We then went through the planning process where we made brief notes under each subheading, drafted and then redrafted our reports. The finished result is fantastic and the children are demonstrating that they can securely write a range of different types of text.

Maths

We have begun a new unit of Algebra this week. We have been solving simple equations where the variables are given, and then moved onto working out missing values later in the week. We then applied our learning to solving some problems and explaining our reasoning for our solutions. We will continue algebra next week.

Science

In Science this week have been writing our persuasive argument about how we know that the Earth moves around the Sun. The children used their research of Copernicus and Galileo to support their arguments, along with diagrams clearly showing the movement of the Earth and other planets in relation to the Sun. Next week, the children will be performing their persuasive speeches for the class or group.

Topic

Geography this week has been based around the different climates in North America. We studied a climate map and began thinking about why cities are in certain places. We thought about reasons why people might choose to live in a place, and what potential challenges the climate could present. The children then presented their findings through a piece of extended writing.

RE

This week in RE, we have been looking at the stories Jesus told during The Sermon on The Mount, Matthew 5-7. They chose several different passages and recorded how they could apply the teachings of Jesus in their lives today.

PE

In PE this week, Class 5 have enjoyed tennis with Mr Creffield.

English

In English this week we have been writing a newspaper article about the events that have happened on the planet of Phoenix. We started the week with some drama, considering the mood of the scene and the emotions the characters could have been feeling. We then drafted our newspaper articles, thinking carefully about which presentational devices we could use the guide the reader. We then redrafted our articles with improvements in place.

Maths

This week in Maths we have been revising position and direction. We have been finding coordinates of given points, in the first quadrant and then across 4 quadrants, and we have also been reflecting and translating shapes across 4 quadrants. Some children applied their learning to solving some challenging problems.

Science

In Science this week we found out about the findings of Copernicus and Galileo. We decided which was the best scientist and justified our choices. We then researched further into the findings of our chosen scientist, in preparation for writing a persuasive argument to convince people that the findings accurate in the next session.

Computing

We began exploring databases this week using 2investigate on Purple Mash. We did a quick survey of popular websites used by members of the class, what they were used for, how and how often they were accessed, and the duration of each visit. Everyone then had a go at inputting the data onto the website and looking at the ways in which it could be grouped and organised. We will continue this next week.

RE

Following on from analysing the parable of Matthew 7:24-27 last week, the class wrote their own understanding of the parable. They also considered what Jesus’ message was from this parable.

PE

In PE this week, Class 5 enjoyed Quick Sticks with Mrs J and tennis with Mr Creffield.