Homework
It is vital Year 5 & 6 children read frequently: progress on the Accelerated Reader programme will be monitored weekly, with in-class time allocated daily for independent reading, reading to an adult and end-of-book quizzes. Daily registration time will also be available for investigation-based spelling work and practice. In addition, the children should ensure regular practice on TTRockstars, which will help with multiplication tables, which are absolutely key to success in Maths in Upper Key Stage 2.
Homework/tests will be as follows:
Monday: spellings will be tested (see lists below); reading progress will be checked; reading homework may also be assigned.
Thursday x-tables/division grids; Maths and/or Grammar homework assigned, to be completed before/by the following Tuesday.
Additional pieces of homework may be set for the whole class or individual children as required.
Please ensure you have a homework diary or notebook in school at all times to record tasks and deadlines.
Words to be learnt for weekly spelling tests
Year 3/4 and 5/6 statutory word lists: these words should be written correctly when writing independently
Have you tried these different strategies to help you learn spelling patterns, rules and words?
Reading in Owls Class, Years 5 & 6
Reading for pleasure is encouraged in many ways and in all year groups. For example, in addition to engaging with Accelerated Reader, every class has a weekly, timetabled "book club" when book ideas and recommendations are made or dicussed and books/chapters shared; children across the school enjoy a daily "story time" with their class teacher and, once per half term, with other teachers in the school; all classes have the opportunity to visit our school library every week; our Year 6 Reading Ambassadors also open the library during the lunch break, at least twice per week; we celebrate World Book Day with a whole week of activities...
There are many more ways we promote and encourage reading for pleasure in school, however, reading at home is equally important and crucial for every child.
But, what to read?
Below are links to recommended books and suggestions of similar authors if trying to encourage new books. If you would like any further help with suggestions for your child, please talk to the class teacher or Mrs Pearson.