Our homework focuses on the essential skills children need to become confident and successful learners.
Each week, Year 5 children are expected to complete:
We do not prescribe an exact number of pages or minutes because a meaningful reading session will vary according to a child's age, reading fluency and the book they are reading.
As a general guide, around 10 minutes may be appropriate for younger or less fluent readers, while older, increasingly fluent readers should gradually develop the stamina to read independently for around 20 minutes or longer.
These timings are a guide rather than a target. What matters is that children read enough to become engaged with and understand the text, rather than simply reading a page or two to say that the task is complete.
Children can continue to use the other Doodle programmes if they enjoy and benefit from them, but these are not compulsory homework.
Children will also be encouraged to take part in our Rainbow Challenges and Power Projects throughout the year. These provide opportunities to extend curriculum learning and develop wider skills, experiences and independence.
Homework is checked each Monday.
Thank you for supporting your child's learning at home.
Homework Links:
Doodle Maths NB: This is optional and does not make up part of the weekly homework requirement.
Doodle English NB: This is optional and does not make up part of the weekly homework requirement.
Doodle Tables NB: This is optional and does not make up part of the weekly homework requirement.
Accelerated Reader Book Finder A useful website to check if other books are on Accelerated Reader.