Year 5

Year 5 Theme Overview

Autumn 1

Ancient Greece

The book for this theme is:

The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean

Autumn 2

Angry Earth

The book for this theme is:

The Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman

Spring 1

One Giant Leap

Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux Observatory visit

The book for this theme is:

The Sea of Tranquility by Mark Haddon

Spring 2

Ice Trap

The book for this theme is:

Shackleton's Journey by William Grill

Summer 1

Precious Earth

The book for this theme is:

The Iron Woman by Ted Hughes

Summer 2

Pier to Pier

The book for this theme is:

Street Child by Berlie Doherty