A message for Summer 1
I hope you had a wonderful Easter break and are ready for an exciting new half term!
English
This half term in English, we will be diving into the intriguing short film ‘Alma’, from the Literacy Shed. This captivating and slightly eerie animation provides a brilliant stimulus for developing children's creative writing skills. Through this unit, the children will explore the story from multiple perspectives, allowing them to step into the shoes of different characters and bring their personalities to life through their writing.
As they unpick the narrative and delve into the emotions and motivations of the characters, children will also focus on enhancing their use of punctuation for effect—experimenting with commas, ellipses, speech marks, and more.
History
This half term, our History topic will focus on the theme of Migration. This is a captivating and thought-provoking unit where the children will explore what migration means, why people move from one place to another, and how it has shaped the world we live in today. They will learn about different groups of people who have migrated throughout history—both past and present—and gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities migration can bring.
I can’t wait to get started—see you soon!
Mr. Lowe
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