Inspired by: Castles - Curriculum Objectives

The educational curriculum for Year 4 pupils encompasses a comprehensive approach to literacy, with a particular focus on the topic of castles, inspired by Colin Thompson's work. Pupils are encouraged to deepen their understanding of the English language through a variety of objectives. These include applying knowledge of etymology and morphology to enhance reading fluency and comprehension, as well as developing positive attitudes towards reading by engaging with a diverse array of texts. They are taught to use reference materials like dictionaries to clarify meanings and to discuss and interpret a wide range of literary forms, from fiction to non-fiction, and from poetry to plays.

Additionally, the curriculum aims to refine pupils' writing skills. They learn to plan, draft, evaluate, and edit their writing, paying close attention to structure, vocabulary, and grammar. This includes understanding and using a broader range of sentence structures and grammatical concepts such as conjunctions and the perfect verb form. The importance of clear and legible handwriting is emphasised, along with the correct use of punctuation and grammatical features. Pupils are also encouraged to express their creativity by designing their own castles and engaging in projects that integrate other areas of learning, such as music and research. Through these activities, they develop cohesion in their writing and improve their spelling and punctuation skills.