YEAR 6 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
2017-18 /

Autumn 1

/
Autumn 2
/ Spring 1 / Spring 2 / Summer 1 / Summer 2

English

(Text level work) / Induction unit (WWII - description, diary, story)
Autobiography/Biography
Journalistic writing
/ Recounts
Writing narrative
Christmas stories for younger audience / Visual literacy (Harry Potter)
Playscripts
Reading & writing non-fiction
Formal/impersonal writing / Classic poetry
Extending narrative (reading)
Timeslip stories / Argument
Persuasive writing
SATS test
Performance poetry / Authors & texts
Extending narrative (writing)
Leavers’ assembly work
Science /
Electricity (inc. series and parallel circuits, and symbols)
/ Light
/ Living things and their
Habitats / Animals, including Humans / Evolution and Inheritance / A variety of practical investigations
ICT / Internet research / E-safety Word Processing,
Control & logical programming (Logicator) / Desktop publishing (e.g. newspaper report on Anglo Saxons – Sutton Hoo) / Internet research
Spreadsheets (formatting and formulae, real life applications) / Windows Movie Maker (e.g. persuasive advertisements) / Control & logical programming - SCRATCH / Publisher/Powerpoint – Project work
History / WWII (Induction work) / WWII (Induction work)
/ Vikings
Origins, Settlements,
Lifestyles / VikingsReligion, Warfare, Language, Legacy etc. / Mayan Civilisation
Settlements, Lifestyles, Legacy etc.
Geography / Which countries involved in Anglo-Saxon/Viking immigration / BiomesStudy of different biomes, (wetlands, polar), Geographical features,
Climate, Animals, Plants,
People, Environment / Maps and Mapping
O.S. maps, Grid references, Orienteering / Independent Study:
A country of their choice
Art & Design / Rationing posters
Sketching – own shoes
Shoe designs inspired by Andy Warhol
War silhouette / Sketching - bottles
Saxon pots/runes – clay
London scenes (water colours) / Artist study – L.S. Lowry / Mayan art study / Watercolours -landscapes
Islamic patterns / Artist study (choice) – mixed media
Design & Technology / Food Tech: biscuits/mince pies / Mayan link: e.g. chocolate / Fairground Rides / Sewing: Felt phone cases
R.E./SEAL / New Beginnings
Living by Rules
Being Fair and Just / Getting on and Falling out, Say No to Bullying, Christmas,
Joining in, Appreciating Beauty / Going for Goals
Being Loyal, Courage and Confidence / Good to be me
Easter
Suffering and Forgiveness / Islamic faith
Relationships
Remembering Roots / Changes
Being Curious, Valuing Knowledge, Reflection
P.E. / Invasion Games
Fitness Testing / Invasion Games
Dance / Athletics
Gymnastics / Athletics / Area Sports
Striking and Fielding / Striking & Fielding
Net & Wall
Music / ‘Young Voices’ rehearsal
History of Music / ‘Young Voices’ rehearsal
Great Composers / Work Songs Part 1
Sea Shanties and Drones / Work Songs Part 2
Music of the Caribbean / Chordal Accompaniments / Raps, Rhythms and Rhymes
French / Recap Y4/5 questions
Recall numbers to 100 / Introductions, Age, Months/Days, Birthdays / Grammar - family members,
Adjectives - personality / Colours, Hair/Eyes
Conversations / Describing Myself
Develop listening, Verbs / Recap questions,
Develop conversations
Educational Visits /Visitors / FRANCE Residential
Cadbury World / London (Houses of Parliament, HMS Belfast, London Eye) / Book week author visit / Sex Education sessions
Mosque / Secondary school visits