TOPIC: Princes, Princesses and castles Power of Reading TEXT: The princess and the white bear by Tanya Batt Subject Key Skills Activities Where Can You Find It? What are we doing? Maths across the wider curriculum English across the wider curriculum Shape, scale and measurement draft and write by noting ideas, key phrases and vocabulary, and composing and rehearsing sentences orally; sequence sentences to form short narratives; write for different purposes including about fictional personal experiences, poetry, non-fiction and real events; reread and evaluate writing to check it makes sense and make simple revisions; read writing aloud with appropriate intonation to make the meaning clear; Writing letters to the king. Writing in role as the princess. use new and familiar punctuation correctly; use sentences in different forms; expand noun phrases to describe and specify; use past and present tense correctly and consistently; use simple conjunctions to link subordinate and co-ordinating clauses. Working scientifically Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other * identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats * describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify Chemistry: Children can explore properties of water as and when it freezes; how do we move on snow and ice? Biology: Children can learn about the basic needs, food chains and habitats of the animals that inhabit Northern European countries
and name different sources of food. observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants * find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy. Science Computing Geography asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways performing simple tests learn that technology can be used to communicate ideas recognise common uses of information technology beyond school recognise that some forms of communication are better than others use technology to communicate ideas predict the behaviour of simple programs and explain their reasoning learn that computers can be used to communicate with people close and far away use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key Children can investigate and describe the climate and the physical features of the wintry landscape of Northern Europe. Children can map the princess s journey in the story using simple plans, maps, symbols and imagined aerial images. understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in
a contrasting non-european country History use simple compass directions and locational and directional language e.g. of local area, draw their own maps and plans of an area they have walked. ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand key features of events. awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms History of castles, Identifying features and purpose of features. Comparing castles. History of Kings/queens/princess/prince etc Art drawing - Layer different media, eg crayons, pastels, felt tips, charcoal and ballpoint. Understand the basic use of a sketch pages in learning portfolio and work out ideas for drawings. Draw for a sustained period of time Experiment with the visual elements; line, shape, pattern and colour. to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination to develop a wide range of art and design Children can appreciate the artistry and range of techniques involved in illustrations from East of the Sun, West of the Moon as well as other Norwegian and Northern European folk tales. Children illustrate their stories, using a range of materials and techniques that capture the magic of the story and changing landscape.
techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work. D&T Music RE Design generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups Make select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing] experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the inter-related dimensions of music. AT1 Relate recognise some similarities between religions (L2) AT2 Respond questions about other people s experiences and feelings (L2) Children can design and make a golden crown as special as that in the Princess s dream. Children can design a room/create a story box in the White bear King s castle. Children will have opportunity to create soundscapes linked to key events in the storytelling and to evoke atmosphere in retelling this story and other wonder tales. Torah Ten commandments Moses PE I. Talk about beliefs (religious and nonreligious). II. Find out about the Bible and Torah and listen to some stories from them. master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co- Practise for sports day
ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities PSHE KERRI code focus British Values focus Global Dimensions focus Enrichment Home Learning Project participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending Sex ed Y2 Similarities and Differences RESPECT We respect the law and our country (Rule of the law) We respect individual liberty. (Individual liberty) Globalisation and inter- dependence links between local community and wider world Social justice and equity examples of what it can mean to be rich or poor in local and other contexts Build a castle Naming body parts Comparing local community to environment of the White bear king. The monarchy and money.