This term in English, the children will be reading the exciting novel Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo and exploring some haiku poetry. Along the way, the children will expand their vocabulary, continue to develop their grammar and comprehension abilities, while also being given opportunities to get creative in their writing through narratives, instructions and poetry.

Reading regularly in Years 5 and 6 is one of the most important habits your child can develop, as it helps them in every area of their learning. At this stage, children are not only practising how to read but are also using reading to discover new ideas, expand their vocabulary, and build confidence with more challenging texts. Regular reading at home and in school supports their writing, spelling, and comprehension, while also encouraging imagination and empathy as they explore different characters and worlds. Most importantly, reading every day helps to nurture a genuine love of books, setting them up with the curiosity and confidence they need as they prepare for the move to secondary school.

Here are some recommended reads for both Year 5 and Year 6.

Year 5 Recommended Reads

Year 6 Recommended Reads

It is really important to practise your spellings and try to earn you spelling badges. Sometimes it is hard to know how to 'practise', so here are some ideas that you could try out!

Handwriting

Handwriting is really important for making us proud of our work and helping to remember spelling. Here is the handwriting policy in case you would like to do any practise at home.