Sheering School Curriculum Map  
CYCLE B 2020
Class: Fitzwalter	Year Group 3/4

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer2 	
Main Theme
	History
Ancient Greece	Geography 
Has Greece always been in the news?
	History
How did the Victorian period shape the Sheering we know today?
	Geography 
What makes the earth angry?

	History
Who were the early lawmakers?
	Geography 
Why is the East of England such a cool place to live?  
	
English
	Non Fiction 
Explanation
Non-chronological reports
Recounts

Narrative 
Stories in unfamiliar settings (historical, geographical etc)
	Non-Fiction 
Non-chronological report
Recounts (including newspaper reports)

Narrative 
Fantasy
Fairy stories and folk tales 
Poetry 
Structured poetry 
Performance poetry
	Non-Fiction 
Explanation
Discussion
Instructions 

Poetry 
Shape/list poetry 
Can you write a list poem?
	Narrative
Fairy stories and folk tales 
Fantasy
Fairy stories and folk tales 
Persuasion 

 	Non-Fiction
Explanation 
Instructions 
Recounts

Narrative
Stories with familiar settings
	Non-Fiction
Discussion
Plays into drama 

Poetry 
Free verse
	
Maths
	Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Consolidation

	Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Consolidation
	Multiplication and Division
Measurement: money
Statistics	Measurement:  length and perimeter
Fractions
Consolidation
	Fractions
Measurement: Time
Geometry: Properties of Shape

	Measurement: mass and capacity
Consolidation
	
Speaking & Listening

	Show they have listened carefully by asking relevant questions.
Formally present ideas from non-fiction
Speak fluently in sentences and without hesitation 

Justify a view by giving reasons and evidence
	Show they have listened carefully by asking relevant questions. 
Retell a story using narrative language and added relevant detail. 
Create atmosphere through the use of voice and movement
Annotate poems and stories and perform them
Devise and act in plays showing character through voice and movement
Articulate clearly and project the voice
Address alternative opinions in discussion

Choose vocabulary and movement to match the place and time in a scene

In a group, present their own play by learning lines, making props and creating simple sound and light effects	Give an answer and justify it with evidence. 
Show they have listened carefully through making relevant comments.
Speak fluently in sentences and without hesitation
 
Address alternative opinions in discussion
	Vary the use and choice of vocabulary dependent on the audience and purpose.
Perform poems from memory adapting expression and tone.

	Give an answer and justify it with evidence. 

Hold a conversation with peers and adults
Disagree politely with peers 

Articulate clearly and project the voice

Tell a story which is clear, structured and detailed

	Show understanding of how and why language choices vary in different contexts.

Speak fluently in sentences and without hesitation 

Justify a view by giving reasons and evidence

Address alternative opinions in discussion
	
Science
	How can Usain Bolt move so quickly? 
(Year 3) Animals, including humans
	How could we cope without electricity for the day?
 (Year 4) Electricity
	Research a scientist
	What do rocks tell us about how the Earth is formed? (Year 3) Rocks
	How did that blossom become an apple? 
(Year 3) Plants
	How would we survive without water? (Year 4) States of matter
	
History

	Ancient Greece		How did the Victorian period shape the Sheering we know today?		Who were the early lawmakers?
		
Geography
		Has Greece always been in the news?
		What makes the earth angry?
		Why is the East of England such a cool place to live?  	
Design & Technology							
Art

Computing 
				
R.E links
Essex RE syllabus 

	What are the rules?-LCC
	What is so special about places?-LCC
What is pilgrimage?-LCC

Islam using the Essex agreed syllabus Explore and resources 2 units: 
	EASTER
	That’s not fair! Or is it?-LCC	Why did Jesus tell stories?-LCC
Christianity using the Essex agreed syllabus Explore. 
THE TEACHING OF JESUS 

Buddhism using the Essex agreed syllabus Explore. 2 units: 
THE BUDDHA  	
Music links	Mamma Mia	Glockenspiel 2	The Dragon Song	Lean on Me	Bringing us Together	Reflect, Rewind and Replay	
P.E
	Lesson 1: Gymnastics	Lesson 1: Dance 	Lesson 1: Gymnastics 	Lesson 1: Dance 	Lesson 1: Dance 	Lesson 1: Orienteering  	
	Lesson 2: Games (Netball) 	Lesson 2: Games (Rugby)	Lesson 2: Games (Dodgeball)	Lesson 2: Games (Football)	Lesson 2: Games (Hockey) 	Lesson 2: Games (Speed, agility, quickness SAQ)	
PSHE

						
Christian Distinctiveness 	

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