Inspired by: Market Scene in a Northern Town - Curriculum Objectives

In the rich tapestry of a Year 2 English curriculum, pupils are encouraged to deepen their reading fluency and comprehension through a variety of engaging activities. They continue to sharpen their phonics skills, ensuring that decoding words becomes an automatic and seamless process. Emphasis is placed on reading words with common graphemes and suffixes, as well as tackling more complex multisyllabic words. Pupils are also expected to become comfortable with common exception words, enhancing their ability to read with speed and precision. The curriculum promotes the joy of reading, urging children to read books that align with their phonics knowledge, and to revisit these texts to boost confidence and reading fluency.

Writing is another cornerstone of the curriculum, where pupils are taught to express themselves through narratives and poetry, and to articulate real-life events with clarity. They learn to plan, draft, and revise their work, focusing on the correct use of grammar, punctuation, and verb tenses. Pupils are also introduced to the foundational elements of grammar and punctuation, including sentence structure and the correct use of apostrophes. Through roleplay, poetry writing, and the creation of posters and labels, children are encouraged to apply their writing skills in creative and practical contexts. The curriculum aims to instill a love for literature and a solid foundation in writing, preparing pupils for the diverse literary adventures that lie ahead.