Welcome To Elder Class Webpage 🌳
On our page we will be sharing our learning experiences and providing key information to parents.
Our Class Teacher is Mrs Doody.
Our Learning Support Assistants are Mrs Kerridge and Mr Gill.
Our P.E day is Wednesday.
Elder's Expectations
In Elder class, we are expected to complete the following homework challenges each week:
Reading: 📖
- Read independently or with an adult 5 times during the week.
- Please click the link below to find a recommended selection of Year 6 books for your child to enjoy.
Maths: 🧮
- Complete 10 minutes daily on TTRS (Garage Challenge) to develop our fluency and application of the all of the times tables.
- Complete weekly tasks set on Mathletics.
Spellings:✍
- Practise and complete a spelling test (Friday) based on the Year 5 / 6 spelling list.
English
This term, we are beginning with an engaging writing unit where pupils recount fictitious summer holiday adventures inspired by the lovable character Paddington Bear. The focus is on creating humorous recounts that develop rich descriptions and encourage the use of precise, ambitious vocabulary.
Following this, we will explore The Library, taken from The Spiderwick Chronicles. This thrilling suspense story features a fast-paced chasing plot. As part of the unit, pupils will investigate how authors build tension by experimenting with: powerful verb choices; eerie, atmospheric descriptions, and dialogue that reveals how characters are feeling.
Pupils will apply these techniques in their own suspense stories, crafting exciting chasing plots designed to grip and entertain the reader.
Autumn Term Learning🍁
Autumn - Topic
The Evolution of Earth – Our First Unit
Our first unit, The Evolution of Earth, will take us on an exciting journey through the story of our planet. We will be exploring how Earth has evolved over billions of years to create the conditions needed for life to thrive and survive. The unit will focus on both geography and science: from investigating the geographical processes behind mountain formation and the movement of tectonic plates, to understanding the scientific concepts of evolution and adaptation that explain how living things respond to their changing environment. We will also consider how Earth’s physical features will continue to change over time, shaped by natural events such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
