Inspired by: The Rabbits - Curriculum Objectives

The curriculum objectives for Year 6 pupils include fostering a positive attitude towards reading and a deepened understanding of various literary forms. Students are encouraged to read and discuss a broad array of texts, such as fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction, and reference books. The aim is to familiarize them with different structures and purposes of reading material, including myths, legends, traditional stories, modern fiction, and works from diverse cultures. They are also taught to recommend books, identify and discuss themes, make comparisons across texts, and learn poetry by heart. Additionally, pupils prepare poems and plays for performance, focusing on clear expression through intonation, tone, and volume. They develop comprehension skills by checking understanding, asking questions to improve it, drawing inferences, predicting outcomes, summarising ideas, and identifying how language, structure, and presentation contribute to meaning.

In terms of writing, pupils are instructed on planning their work, considering audience and purpose, and using similar writing as models. They learn to draft and write by selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary, describing settings and characters, and integrating dialogue. They also practice evaluating and editing their work to enhance effects and clarify meaning. Handwriting instruction focuses on legibility, fluency, and speed, including choosing letter shapes and joining letters. Grammar and punctuation are taught with attention to detail, including the use of bullet points, subjunctive forms, expanded noun phrases, semi-colons, and accurate use of grammatical terminology. The curriculum also covers composition, where pupils write in different forms such as formal speech, persuasive manifestos, newspaper articles, diary entries, and fact files, all while maintaining an appropriate tone and using dialogue effectively.