Year 6
Wellbeing Ambassador Training
Westgate Year 6 Leavers' Video - 2020-21
Good luck going to secondary school!
05.03.21 - English (Heart Parts - Reading Comprehension)
In this lesson, we complete a reading comprehension on the parts of the heart to introduce our next Science topic on Circulation.
05.03.21 - Spelling test
Make sure you have a pen and paper for this spelling test.
04.03.21 - Local Geography/History - Shakespeare's Influence on Stratford
In this lesson, we learn about how William Shakespeare's influence is seen across Stratford-Upon-Avon today.
04.03.21 - English (Improving character descriptions)
In this lesson, we are writing improved versions of character descriptions.
03.03.21 - English (Writing a persuasive letter from a plan)
In this lesson, we write our persuasive letters based on our plans.
02.03.21 - Local Geography/History (All About Shakespeare)
In this lesson, we learn about William Shakespeare, including why he is important to the Warwickshire area.
02.03.21 - English (Planning a persuasive letter)
In this lesson, we are planning a persuasive letter.
01.03.21 - English (completing a persuasive letter)
In this lesson, we complete the persuasive letter that was begun from the point of view of a disgruntled paint colour.
26.02.21 - English (First half of a persuasive letter)
In this lesson, we write the first half of a persuasive letter.
26.02.21 - Spelling test
Make sure you have a pen and paper ready for this week's spelling test.
25.02.21 - Science (Selective breeding)
In this last lesson on Evolution and Inheritance, we learn about natural selection, selective breeding and cross breeding.
25.02.21 - English (layout of addresses for a persuasive letter)
In this lesson, we practise writing addresses in the correct order for letter writing.
24.02.21 - English (Persuasive letter - features and crack the code)
In this lesson, we look at the features of a persuasive letter and crack the code of the punctuation and grammar.
23.02.21 - Science (Charles Darwin - biography)
In this lesson, we write a biography about Charles Darwin.
23.02.21 - English (Grammar questions)
In this lesson, we practise answering grammar questions.
22.02.21 - English (Pickles - Reading comprehension)
In this lesson, we answer questions about an incredible story that hit the news in 1966.
11.02.21 - English (Writing the witches' cauldron potion poem)
In this lesson, we write and perform poems based on the witches' potion in the cauldron.
11.02.21 - Spelling test
Make sure you have a pen and paper to take the spelling test.
10.02.21 - English (Witches' cauldron potion - poetry plan)
In this lesson, we plan a poem for a recipe to go in the witches' cauldron. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!
10.02.21 - Science (Evidence of Evolution - Humans)
In today's lesson, we learn about the evidence that supports the theory of evolution and why it was controversial when Darwin first suggested it.
09.02.21 - English (diary writing - mountain biker)
In this lesson, we write two diary entries based on our plans about the mountain biker.
08.02.21 - English (Diary - planning)
In this lesson, we plan two diary entries from the point of view of a mountain biker.
05.02.21 - English (A Finch Solution - Reading Comprehension
In this lesson, we learn more about evolution through our reading comprehension.
05.02.21 - Spelling test
04.02.21 - Science (Fossilisation)
In this lesson, we learn about how living things get turned into fossils.
04.02.21 - English (Macbeth's diary - after the banquet!)
In this lesson, we write an entry from Macbeth's diary after the terrible events in the banquet hall with Banquo's ghost!
03.02.21 - Science (Theory of Evolution)
In this lesson, we learn about the Theory of Evolution, the evidence to support it and where it came from.
03.02.21 - English (Diary writing - Macbeth before the bandquet)
In this lesson, we write a diary entry from the point of view of Macbeth before the banquet where he meets Banquo's ghost.
02.02.21 - English (Punctuation in a diary)
In this lesson, we correct the missing punctuation from a diary entry.
01.02.21 - English (Features of a diary)
In this lesson, we begin looking at the features of diary writing.
29.01.21 - Spellings
Spelling test time!
29.01.21 - English (Diary from the Beagle - reading comprehension)
In this lesson, we look at a diary entry from Charles Darwin and answer questions in this reading comprehension.
28.01.21 - Science (adaptation)
Continuing the Evolution and Inheritance topic, we learn about adaptation in animals.
28.01.21 - English (writing a script for a murder mystery)
In this lesson, we write a script for a murder mystery.
26.01.21 - Science (Inheritance)
In this first lesson on the Evolution topic, we learn about inherited characteristics between parents and offspring.
27.01.21 - English (planning a script)
In this lesson, we plan a script for a corny murder mystery.
26.01.21 - English (Act 4, Scene 1 of Macbeth)
In this lesson, we practise writing a script more independently from Act 4, Scene 1 of Macbeth.
25.01.21 - English (completing Act 3, Scene 4 of Macbeth)
In this lesson, we continue writing Act 3, Scene 4 of Macbeth.
22.01.21 - Spelling test
Get ready for this week's spelling test with pen and paper.
22.01.21- English (re-writing a scene with modern dialogue)
In this lesson, we begin looking at Act 3, Scene 4 of Macbeth and try to re-write the scene with modern dialogue.
21.01.21 - English (Understanding a scene in Macbeth)
In this lesson, we look at the the events after the witches' prophecies, which lead to Macbeth having ghoulish visions in a crowded banquet hall.
21.01.21 - Art/History (Hans Holbein)
In this lesson, we will be learning about the famous Tudor artist Hans Holbein and creating a picture in the style of Holbein's work. If you decide to paint, make sure you get permission from your grown-ups. After you have created you picture, you need to evaluation what went well and what could have been even better.
20.01.21 - English (play script introduction)
In this lesson, we learn how to lay out a play script.
19.01.21 - History (Tudor food)
In this lesson, we learn all about Tudor meals and compare their dining etiquette with our own.
19.01.21 - English (complex sentences)
In this lesson, we learn about complex sentences using relative clauses and subordinate clauses.
18.01.21 - English (Bournville - Reading comprehension)
In this lesson, we answer questions about the Bournville fact file.
15.01.21 - Robert the Bruce - reading comprehension
In this lesson, we read and answer questions based on the story of Robert the Bruce and the spider.
15.01.21 - Spelling test
Please complete the spelling test and then send over your results.
14.01.21 - English (Macbeth's prophecy - futuristic retelling)
In this lesson, we write our futuristic retellings of Macbeth's prophecy.
14.01.21 - History (Tudors - Queen Elizabeth I interview)
In this lesson, we learn about Queen Elizabeth I and then pretend to have a magazine interview with her.
13.01.21 - English (futuristic Macbeth prophecy plan)
In this lesson, we plan a retelling of Macbeth's prophecy as though it is set in the future on an alien planet.
13.01.21 - History (Tudors - Henry VIII's wives)
In this lesson, we create a persuasive advert for Henry VIII to get himself a new wife!
12.01.21 - English (End of Macbeth's prophecy)
In this lesson, we write the final part of Macbeth's prophecy.
11.01.21 - Macbeth Prophecy writing (lesson 2)
In this lesson, we write the next part of Macbeth's prophecy.
08.01.21 - Spelling test
08.01.21 - English (write an atmospheric opening)
Here we write a reworked opening to Marcia Williams' version of Macbeth by William Shakespeare.
07.01.21 - English (crack the code for Macbeth)
Here is a crack the code for the first part of Macbeth.
07.01.21 - History (Tudor Timeline)
In this lesson, we find out about who the Tudor monarch were, important facts about each one and when each one reigned over England.
06.01.21 - History (Battle of Bosworth)
This is the first lesson on the Tudors. This explains how the Plantagenet era ended and how the Tudor era began.
06.01.21 - Macbeth introduction
A reading of William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' as retold in Marcia Williams child-friendly version. Please watch the video and answer the questions when asked.
Odysseus (part 3)
Odysseus (part 2)
Odysseus (part 1)
This week’s Greek myth is the story of the hero, Odysseus. He fought in the Trojan war (our topic theme this week) and his story, the Odyssey, is about his journey to get home to his family.
Jason and the Golden Fleece (part 2)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (part 1)
Another Greek myth for you to enjoy-these are going to be important for our literacy lessons next week.
Modelled Writing-Introduction NCR
Here I am modelling writing an introduction to a non-chronological report about Greek gods and goddesses. Use parts to help you structure your own introduction this week (w/c 11/05/20).
Perseus Part 2
Perseus Part 1
Another Greek myth for you to enjoy-this time the tale of the heroic Perseus. I will upload Part 2 soon!
Theseus and the Minotaur
To link with our history topic, the Ancient Greeks, I am going to be reading some Ancient Greek myths over the next couple of weeks. At the end of this half term, I will also be asking you to write your own Greek myth so try and think about the common themes and patterns of these stories.
The Tyger (poem)
Mrs Lingard reads the poem 'The Tyger' and outlines some of Year 6's poetry work for the week beginning 27/04/20