Slavery

We will enrich our knowledge of Britain’s history, examining people’s different attitudes towards slavery in the 17th and 18th centuries. We look closely at the abolition and the lasting effects that the Atlantic slave trade had on the empire and people; its continued impact, occurrence and resonance in modern society.

Quality Text: Henry’s Freedom Box

We read ‘Henry’s Freedom Box’ – a stirring, dramatic story of a slave who, after an arduous journey in a crate, mails himself to freedom.

English

Poetry: Tanka

Narrative: Hybrid Cultural

Non-fiction: Recount (Diary & Biography)

History:
The British Empire & The Atlantic Triangular Slavery Trade


Religious Education:
Why are the five pillars important to Muslims for their daily lives?

Maths:
Number (Place Value) & Number (Addition & Subtraction)

Science:
Forces


Design & Technology:
Cooking & Nutrition (Ship biscuits)


Computing:
Coding


PSCHE:
Mental Health

No Outsiders:
How to Heal a Broken Wing

French:
French Monster Pets


Physical Education:
Communcation & Tactics Tag Rugby


Music:
Snare Drums


Essential Skills:
Staying Positive & Listening

Enrichment Opportunities:
Day Visit to Liverpool International Slavery Museum, Democracy Day, Harvest Festival, Black History Month & National Poetry Day