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What’s Happening in Grade 5 in Term 2 2026

In Literacy students will be:

• investigating Latin and Greek etymology (the study of where words come from).
• generating compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so).
• identifying independent and dependent clauses within complex sentences.
• completing sentence stems.
• exploring the use of brackets (for abbreviations, acronyms, and including additional information).
• using appositives correctly (nouns or phrases that add extra information).
• creating an information text with correct structure (title, headings, sub-headings, diagrams, and captions).
• using a Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) to plan a paragraph of writing about a chosen topic.
• using a Multiple Paragraph Outline (MPO) to plan multiple paragraphs on a chosen topic.
• reading and learning about different world lakes and deserts.
• investigating economics and people’s needs and wants.
• answering literal and inferential comprehension questions about our Knowledge Units.
• identifying key vocabulary and the meanings of these words.
• presenting key understandings through class discussions and project work.

In Mathematics students will be:

• extending their knowledge of the perimeter and area of shapes.
• identifying, representing, and comparing fractions, and exploring equivalent fractions.
• using decimals accurately and understanding their purpose.
• exploring 2D and 3D shapes and their relationship (2D faces used for 3D nets).
• identifying the probability of events occurring and conducting and testing chance experiments.
• comparing and selecting appropriate units of measurement for length.
• rounding decimal numbers and writing standard and non-standard expanded form of decimals up to three decimal places.
• adding and subtracting fractions with the same and related denominators.
• measuring and drawing different types of angles.
• identifying and plotting coordinates on a Cartesian plane (first quadrant).
• interpreting and calculating elapsed time.

In Inquiry students will be:

• investigating the different types of lakes around the world.
• deepening their understanding of how lakes are used for a variety of purposes (hydroelectric power, food, travel routes, and recreation).
• understanding that lakes are one of Earth’s most important water resources.
• investigating the different life found in lakes.
• exploring different deserts found around the world.
• reviewing climate zones and imaginary lines and boundaries (Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle).
• exploring the difference between needs and wants in everyday life.
• identifying the difference between goods and services.
• exploring economic choices such as budgeting and personal values.
• understanding how the marketplace works.
• examining examples of economies and economic choices.

Wellbeing

We will be using the Respectful Relationships program to focus on positive coping strategies, problem-solving tools, gender norms and stereotypes, and personal and cultural strengths.

Students will engage in lessons looking at:

• incorporating weekly morning circles to begin each day with positivity and develop a sense of togetherness and safety within the classroom.
• identifying a range of coping strategies to help manage intense emotions.
• exploring the impact of self-talk on their actions and emotions.
• devising strategies and plans to assist in completing challenging tasks, making decisions, or resolving problems.
• identifying factors that influence decision-making.
• investigating causes and effects of conflict and practising different strategies to resolve problems.
• developing respect for rights, culture, and heritage.
• understanding their personal and cultural strengths.
• understanding how to use strengths in everyday life.
• incorporating Smiling Mind lessons that include meditation.
• analysing the impact of peer and adult actions in maintaining or changing contemporary gender norms.
• developing an awareness of the impact of gender norms on the attitudes and behaviours of those entering adolescence.
• identifying the standards and associated actions that underpin respectful gender relations.

There will be a continued focus on our SWPBS expectations as outlined in our whole-school matrix.