Inspired by: Man on the Moon - Curriculum Objectives

The curriculum objectives for Year 2 pupils encompass a comprehensive approach to developing literacy skills, centering on the theme of 'The Man on the Moon'. Pupils are encouraged to continue honing their phonics knowledge to achieve fluent and automatic decoding of words, reading with accuracy, and blending sounds in words containing learned graphemes. They are also taught to read words with common suffixes and exception words, enhancing their ability to read longer words and improving their fluency and confidence through repeated reading of familiar texts.

Beyond decoding, pupils are guided to cultivate a love for reading and to express their thoughts on a variety of texts, including poetry, stories, and non-fiction. They engage in discussions, retell familiar tales, and are introduced to different structures of non-fiction books. In writing, pupils learn to plan and articulate their ideas, make simple revisions, and read aloud their work with clear intonation. They also focus on grammar, punctuation, and the formation of letters, progressing towards joined handwriting. Through activities such as designing rockets, writing space poems, and exploring space travel, pupils integrate their learning with creative expression and deepen their understanding of the topic 'The Man on the Moon' by Simon Bartram, which serves as a captivating context for these educational objectives.