Hopeman Primary School

Primary 7Parental Information

2019-2020 Term 2

MON TUES WED THURS FRIHomework issued: Reading, Spelling,

Maths & Other

P.E (after break) P.E (after break) P.E (after registration)

Library

Homework collected.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGEREADING We are learning to:

Read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency, expression and understanding.

Respond to inferential and evaluative questions and create our own. Use reasons and examples to support ideas and conclusions.

WRITING We are learning to: Use language to engage or influence the reader. Persuade, argue and explore issues using relevant supporting detail. Create texts with interesting and appropriate structure.

LISTENING & TALKING

We are learning to: Use appropriate body language when presenting to an audience. Select and organise resources independently. Ask and respond to a range of appropriate questions.

How can parents help Model good reading with expression, Hear your child read out loud. Ask your child to justify their answers/reasoning. Encourage at least 15 minutes reading a day.

MATHSNUMBER

Information Handling

We are learning to: Identify multiples and factors of whole numbers. Multiply and divide by 10, 100, 1000, and multiples of ten. Explain and use the rule for square numbers, triangular numbers

and the Fibonacci sequence. Generate number patterns. Identify a prime number. Collect, organise and display data accurately and appropriately. Draw conclusions about the reliability of data. Use the language of probability accurately. Plan and carry out a simple experiment involving chance.

How can parents help Practise the times tables with your child. Point out data handing in the environment. Encourage your child to use www.mathplayground.com.

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGWe are learning to: Recognise how friendships are formed and how they can be lost. Recognise that throughout life we develop relationships with many different

people. Explain the impact of positive relationships on emotional wellbeing. Identify the skills needed to maintain changing relationships. Continue to improve our physical stamina.

INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNINGTopic: Christmas

Santa’s Grotto - enterprise. Christmas carol service - performance.

Topic: World War 2 cont. Anderson Shelters The Blitz Geneva Convention.

EXPRESSIVE ARTSDANCE We are learning to:

Understand the key features of ceilidh dances. Take part in our school ceilidh.

DRAMA We are learning to: Use expression in voice and body. Create short pieces of drama.

MUSIC We are learning to: Sing to an audience. Listen to the pitch and melody.

RME (RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION)We are learning to: Look at different Christian practises and traditions. Explain the key features. Share our views about fairness, caring, equality and human rights.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES (INCLUDING ICT)We are learning to: Create a spreadsheet. Correctly use some of the functions in a word document. Explain refraction and reflection of light. Investigate the relationship between shadows and their light source. Explain how we recognise colour.

SKILLSWe are learning to: Listen politely without interrupting. Work collaboratively in groups when given a specific task. Problem solve by talking and listening to others in the group. To be time aware and to finish a task within the time set.