In Spring 1, year 5 started to study, discuss and analyse Macbeth. Their enthusiasm and passion has been astonishing and through literacy and P4c they have created some amazing pieces of work.
In Spring 2, we will continue to study Macbeth, focusing more on Lady Macbeth this term, In addition we will also look at Beowulf, and compare the two main characters,
Both of these texts are also linked with the theme of invaders for our creative curriculum.
To support your child at home, ask your child what they know and check out some of these websites to support their learning.
Macbeth
http://www.bbc.co.uk/timelines/z8k2p39
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/william_shakespeare/
Beowulf
http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/userstory8584-beowulf.html
News
On March 13th, the entire year will travel to the Globe in London for a days activities of a Macbeth theme. More news to follow.
