LSC D
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Numeracy - November - December 2020 (Group 1)
Mathematics & Numeracy – During November- December
Understand and use mathematical language when talking about their work.
- Develop a standard written method for vertical addition TU (with exchange), estimating the answer before calculating.
- Understand that addition and subtraction are inverse operations.
- Begin to understand the concept of multiplication and division through practical activities.
- Revise coins up to £2
- Carry out shopping activities calculating totals and change within £1.
- Understand the concepts of X and -:- through practical activities.
- Begin to develop recall of 2 and 10 X and -:- facts.
Measures:
- Develop an appreciation of the weight of 1kg.
- Estimate and measure using the metre as a standard unit.
- Understand and use ¼ to in analogue and digital time.
- Know that there are 24 hours in one day, a.m. = 12 hours and p.m. = 12 hours.
- Know that there are 60 minutes in 1 hour, 30 minutes in ½ hour and 15 minutes in ¼ hour.
- Calculate durations involving hour, ½ past and ¼ past times.
Shape & Space:
- Understand and use concept of symmetry through practical activities. Recognise one line of symmetry in a variety of 2D shapes, designs and pictures.
- Understand and use “quarter turn”, ½ and ¾ turn
Literacy - November - December (Group 1)
Language & Literacy – During November- December
Talking & Listening
- Speak clearly and coherently
- Identify some aspects of talk which vary between formal and informal occasions
- Explain and justify methods, opinions and conclusions.
Reading (At appropriately differentiated levels)
- Engage in guided and shared reading sessions using both fiction & non-fiction texts.
- Develop our literal and inference reading comprehension skills.
Writing (At appropriately differentiated levels)
Grammar & Punctuation
- Speech marks
- Form plurals using “s”, “es” and. “ies”
- Apostrophes for contraction e.g. I am à I’m
- Alphabetical order
- Pronouns
Writing
- Story writing
- Use a picture for stimulus to be able to write a story.
- Planning, writing, editing and evaluating a story for a particular audience
Numeracy - November - December 2020 (Group 2)
Mathematics & Numeracy – During November- December
Number
- Order a set of consecutive numbers (increasing and decreasing) within 99 999.
- Order a set of consecutive 1 d.p. numbers within 99 999.
- Multiply any whole number by 100, answers within 99 999
- Use word problems to solve money problems.
- Fractions- understand mixed number fractions, add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
Measures
- Area, Volume and weight.
- Convert between kilometres and metres and between metres and kilometres.
- Calculate start, finish times and durations using 24-hour system.
Handling Data
- Record data in tables with given class intervals.
- Construct, use and interpret bar-line graphs.
Shape and Space
- Reflect shapes and designs about two lines of symmetry: horizontal and vertical
- Understand and use 8 points of compass to calculate direction and amount of turn
Mental Maths
- Revision of components of 100
- Doubles and halves within 100
- Mental addition and subtraction of 2digit numbers.
- Quick recall of multiplication and division facts.
Literacy - November - December 2020 (Group 2)
Language & Literacy – During November- December
Talking & Listening
- Speak clearly and coherently
- Identify some aspects of talk which vary between formal and informal occasions
- Explain and justify methods, opinions and conclusions.
Reading (At appropriately differentiated levels)
- Engage in guided and shared reading sessions using both fiction & non-fiction texts.
- Develop our literal and inference reading comprehension skills.
Writing (At appropriately differentiated levels)
Grammar & Punctuation
- Speech marks
- Form plurals using “s”, “es” and. “ies”
- Apostrophes for contraction e.g. I am à I’m
- Alphabetical order
- Pronouns
Writing
- Story writing
- Use a picture for stimulus to be able to write a story.
- Planning, writing, editing and evaluating a story for a particular audience
World Around Us - November - December 2020
World Around Us (Topic Work) - Christmas Around the World
Some of the activities we will be involved in are:
- Learn about how people celebrate Christmas Around the World
- Learn about different countries traditions around the world
- Discuss the different names Father Christmas has
- Talk about what people eat for Christmas dinner
- What is the weather like for different countries?
- Listen to Merry Christmas being said in different languages
- Look and make Christmas decorations from around the world.
- What do different countries leave out for Santa to eat?
Using ICT
- Explore: Carry out online research on Christmas
- Express: Create an information sheet including picture and labels.
- Evaluate: Discuss ICT work with teacher. Talk about any improvements or changes that could have been made.
- Exchange: Post comments about learning about Christmas on Google Classroom.
- Exhibit: Save work using an appropriate file name.

Contact Details
Dungannon Primary School,
Circular Rd,
Dungannon,
County Tyrone,
BT71 6BE
T: 028 8772 2250
