The Invention of Hugo Cabret Over the next 4 weeks Year 6 will be exploring the world of theatre and film through the eyes of a young boy Science Pupils will investigate the idea that light travels in straight lines. They will also explore the concept that objects are seen because light travels from light sources to our eyes or is reflected from
called Hugo. We will be comparing this book, by Brian Selznick, to the film ‘Hugo’ within our film narrative literacy topic. Pupils will also get to develop their drama skills and re-create scenes using animation software in ICT, as well as freeze frames which can be performed in our very own shadow theatre!
Shadow Theatre
objects into our eyes.
We are very lucky to have a visit from Indigo Moon Theatre on Friday 17th October. Year 6 will watch a shadow puppet show and
Pupils will also explain why
have a chance to see what goes on behind the scene. Then pupils will take part in a workshop to learn principles of light and shadow
shadows are formed and investigate if the size of shadows can be altered.
and discover how we can use our bodies to transform into other objects.
Art Within art, pupils will develop their understanding of shade and tone by using pen and the illustrations from the book. These skills will then be used to create a collaborative class piece of art.