Year 6 Autumn 1
Layton Primary School Multiply and divide using efficient mental and formal written methods.
Writing Narrative Write stories that contain mythical, legendary or historical characters or events. Write stories of mystery and suspense.
Use the properties of shapes and angles in increasingly complex and practical contexts, including in construction and engineering contexts.
Key Stage 2 - Speak - Read - Write.
Music Improvise and compose music using the inter-related dimensions of music separately and in combination.
Write letters.
Use and apply measures to increasingly complex contexts.
Write stories, letters, scripts and fictional biographies inspired by reading across the curriculum.
Gather, organise and interrogate data.
Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory.
Understand the practical value of using algebra.
Personal Development
Science
Discuss and learn techniques to improve in the eight areas of 'success'.
Non-fiction Write instructions.
Physics
Write recounts. Write biographies.
Look at sources, seeing, reflections and shadows.
Write in a journalistic style.
Listen to and discuss a wide range of texts. Increase familiarity with a wide range of books, including myths and legends, traditional stories, modern fiction, classic British fiction and books from other
 cultures.
Sound Look at sources, vibration, volume and pitch
Religious Education
Working Scientifically
Study the beliefs, festivals and celebrations of Christianity.
Across all year groups scientific knowledge and skills should be learned by working scientifically. (This is documented in the Essentials for progress section.)
Take part in conversations about books. Use the school and community libraries. Read and listen to whole books.
Engage in meaningful discussions in all areas of the curriculum. Listen to and learn a wide range of subject specific vocabulary. that
Speak to small and larger audiences at frequent intervals.
Develop and share ideas in a sketchbook and in finished products. Improve mastery of techniques. Learn about the great artists, architects and designers in history.
Design & Technology Design
Practise and rehearse sentences and stories, gaining feedback on the overall effect and the use of standard English.
Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.
Listen to and tell stories often so as to internalise the structure.
Make
Debate issues and formulate well-constructed points.
Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks, such as cutting, shaping, joining and finishing, accurately.
Mathematics
History
Explore numbers and place value so as to read and understand the value of all numbers.
A local history study.
Add and subtract using efficient mental and formal written methods.
Study at least two other religions in depth. Choose from Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism or Sikhism. Additional Content
Art & Design
Communication
Physical Education Play competitive games, modified where appropriate, such as football, netball, rounders, cricket, hockey, basketball, badminton and tennis and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending.
Explain how light appears to travel in straight lines and how this affects seeing and shadows.
Reading
Through reading identify vocabulary enriches and enlivens stories.
Study role models who have achieved success.
Light
A study of a theme in British history. History of interest to pupils.
Language In the chosen modern language:
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