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Greenfields Primary School

Termly Overview

Year 2 - Autumn 2014

Spellings: these will be given out each Monday and then tested on the following Monday.

Maths: and English :a homework task will be set each Friday and needs to be handed inby the following Friday. The task may be paper-based, or on I am Learning.

Reading: children should be reading at least three times per week at home and thisshould be recorded in their planner. Please refer to the Reading Focuses in the planner

for ideas for questions you could ask during home reading.

As writers, we will be looking at a range of

stories about Knights and Princesses. We will

explore the features of them and write ourown. We will also explore non -fiction texts

and produce information reports about

Queen Elizabeth.

We will also exploring Bonfire Night poetryand using similar formats to create our own

poem.

There will be a continued effort to practise

the children's letter formation and areworking towards the children being able to

join their letters correctly.

This term in Maths we will be focusing on pacevalue and partitioning. This will then be applied

to addition and subtraction problems. We willalso be learning about the inverse relationshipbetween + and -, as well as using the < and > sym-bols. We will continue to develop skills in count-ing; estimating and counting up to 100 objects,

including counting in twos, fives and tens.

Pupils will also be using lists, tables and diagrams,as well as recording data in block graphs. They

will be comparing and measuring weight, lengthand capacities using standard units m, cm, kg andlitre. We will also be reading units on scales,such as measuring scales and interpreting thedivisions between them.

As scientists we will be exploring forces and movement. We will be looking at pushes and

pulls and gravity. The children will explore friction and investigate the effects of differentsurfaces on moving objects.

In our following unit, we will learn about electricity and will start by identifying mains andbattery powered equipment. Then we will find out about how to create a simple circuit to

light a bulb and will investigate what is needed to make a circuit work.

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As geographers, we shall be looking at mapping the 4 countries in the United Kingdom including majorcities. The children will be comparing Shrewsbury to different towns around the world. We will alsobe mapping places that the Queen has lived or visits to link with our topic.

In History we will be learning about Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family. We will compare thereign of Queen Elizabeth with a Queen from the past, Queen Victoria. Later, we will be learning

about British celebrations from the past and those in our living memory, such as the Queens Corona-tion and the Royal Wedding. We will also be finding out about why we celebrate Bonfire Night, by

learning about Guy Fawkes.

We use ICT across the curriculum on a daily

basis. We will become more confident at

presenting our work on word-processor andwill look how to safely use the internet.

The children will continue to have sessions

with Crossbar.

In Art we will be learning about sculptures

using natural materials, in the style of AndyGoldsworthy. We will create our own natural

sculptures, as well as working with clay.

In our DT we will be working in groups todesign and make castles. We will explore a

range of joining techniques.

In our PSHE work we will be exploring the

idea of changeability. we will be thinkingabout how we can start the year posi-tively and think about how we can believe

in our own ability more. We are also looking at people who help us

in the community.

This term the children will exploring ba-

sic questions and answers in French les-

sons with Mrs Rose. Also they will belearning the names of toy s in French .

In Music, the children will be investigat-

ing long and short notes and in groups, willcompose a royal piece of music.

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