Welcome to Oak class page.

Welcome back to new academic year where we restore a sense of normality to school life. We are really looking forward to all the aspects of learning that we will cover this year.

Geography

The children will be studying the mountains of the world for their curriculum focus. They will know where key mountain ranges are across the world and names of specific ones.

Maths

Our units for this term will be focusing on place value and looking at the four operations. We will be recapping our knowledge on decimals and fractions in preparation for term 2.

These units are taken from White Rose Maths

https://whiterosemaths.com/

English

The children will be looking at the book, ' There's a boy in the girls' bathroom by Louis Sachaar. Children will be considering the impact of language and implied meaning through examine sentence structure.

We will also be focusing heavily on both Spag and handwriting to help reinforce skills learnt last year and build upon them going forward.

https://clpe.org.uk/powerofreading

Reading

As a class we really enjoy reading and we will read for at least 20 minutes a day. On completion of reading a book an AR test needs to be completed and this will see how much you remember.

If you are looking for new books for your child to read, this website is definitely worth a look: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/bookfinder/ . It can suggest books based on genre and reading age as well as new books and children's classics. 

To take AR quizzes, click the link below:

AR Quizzes at home

Here you will find some good books for 9-11 

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/search/#!?type=Booklist&q=&cat=172&sortOption=Relevance&pageNo=1 

https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-lists-for-ks2-school-pupils/suggested-reading-list-for-year-6-pupils-ks2-age-10-11/

https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-lists-for-ks2-school-pupils/suggested-reading-list-for-year-5-pupils-ks2-age-9-10/

Homework

Our homework is given out once a week on a Friday and should be returned by the Wednesday of the following week to allow for it to be marked. It is essential that work is completed as it is selected to support the learning for that week. The homework comprises of either: handwriting, TTrockstars or comprehension.

Times tables

We use Times tables rock stars to support your child's learning. It is essential that they access the website everyday to support their development in the recall of the facts. The quicker your child can recall the information, the quicker they will progress up the leader board.

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

 

HOME LEARNING:

In the event of the school closing, there are some files below that can be used to support with home learning. There are also links that will support in reinforcing learning from school:

ONLINE SAFETY: 

At this time it is very important to ensure that children are staying safe online. The link below will allow you to access a set of home learning packs designed to help children stay safe. 

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/8-10s/?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=e9ea1fa21d-TUK_ONLINE_SAFETY_AT_HOME_19_05_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-e9ea1fa21d-55021833

Online Learning:

As a result of the current national lockdown, we are now using SeeSaw to support learning from home. You will find multiple activities are posted daily for children to complete in line with national government guidelines.

Other websites:

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/literacy
A good range of games to practise reading, writing, spelling and some great adventures that combine English, maths and science.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/numeracy
A good range of games to practise maths skills. Times tables are a must!
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/maths.htm
A good selection of fun activities at all levels.
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/match/dragflip.asp?filename=jwildecontraction2
Apostophes to shorten words, good literacy revision.
http://www.saintambrosebarlow.wigan.sch.uk/Fun_and_games/silentletters.htm
A simple little exercise to remind you about silent letters and tricky spellings!
http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/lit_sites/plurals/pl_6/plurals6.htm
http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/lit_sites/plurals/pl_7/plurals7.htm
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishA3.htm
Those plurals can easily catch you out. Lots of review on these sites.

To take AR quizzes, click the link below: These can be accessed during normal school hours of 8:45 to 15:15 daily.

AR Quizzes at home

These are great sites for looking after yours and your child's wellbeing.

http://www.bodycoach.com

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic