Pupil outcome: I can make a plan for writing about bats in a non-chronological report on nocturnal animals. Key learning points: - Planning is an important part of preparing to write. - A plan helps a writer to organise their ideas,...

Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a story based on a true event. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is a book based on the true story about Floella Benjamin. - 'Coming to England' is a non-fiction book written and...

Pupil outcome: I can gain knowledge about bats to use in a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Bats are nocturnal animals, which means they sleep during the day and are awake at night. - Bats have very poor eyesight, but use...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A formal letter should be written using a formal tone. - Formal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Coming to England'. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is an autobiographical memoir, written by Floella Benjamin. - Floella writes about her early childhood in Trinidad in an...

Pupil outcome: I can build an understanding of a setting by examining the author's use of imagery. Key learning points: - The weather in Trinidad contrasted between being hot and raining. - Imagery in writing refers to the use of vivid...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to change someone’s mind or behaviour or convince them about something. - A persuasive letter is often formal...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A formal letter should be written using a formal tone. - A formal letter has specific layout features. - An introduction...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what a folktale is. Key learning points: - 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby' is an African folktale. - Folktales belong to the genre of folklore in which oral stories are shared, adapted and passed down over...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what a legend is. Key learning points: - ‘Mulan’ is a legend which belongs to the genre of folklore. - Folklore is a genre in which oral stories are passed down over time and they originate from a range of...

Pupil outcome: I can generate knowledge of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole to use in a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Florence Nightingale was a nurse during the Crimean War. - Florence Nightingale helped to train...

Pupil outcome: I can convert between miles and kilometres, and pounds and Euro. Key learning points: - 5 miles is roughly equivalent to 8km - Conversion graphs can be used to convert from one unit to another.

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report about a shark. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is written out of time order. - The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform and engage...

Pupil outcome: I can describe resources that organisms have to compete for and explain how adaptations can be helpful. Key learning points: - All living organisms need resources from their habitat to enable them to survive. - Resources...

Pupil outcome: I can understand approximate equivalence between metric and imperial units. Key learning points: - 1 inch is approximately equal to 2.5cm. - 1 pound (lb) is approximately 0.5kg. - 1 pint is just greater than 0.4l.

Pupil outcome: I can identify cohesive devices that are used in a non-chronological report about a shark. Key learning points: - Text cohesion refers to how a text flows together to maintain the interest of the reader. - We can improve...

Pupil outcome: I can solve problems using column addition and subtraction Key learning points: - When solving problems, the column addition and column subtraction algorithms are sometimes the most efficient methods. - If the numbers have...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what devolution is and its role in the UK today. Key learning points: - Devolution is the transfer of powers from the UK government to regional government. - Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Casey presents the conflict between the ruling and the working classes. Key learning points: - Casey shows pride in her working class roots. - The poem was written when Margaret Thatcher came to power as...

Pupil outcome: I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to visualise the human and physical geography of China. Key learning points: - GIS can be used to visualise the human and physical geography of China. - China is located in...

The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...

In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, a decision called Brexit, which shocked the world and caused political and economic upheaval. Many people supported the exit because of concerns over immigration, national identity, and...

The top ten countries on the World Giving Index, determined by a worldwide poll of three factors: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering. A study by the Charities Aid Foundation.