Lila and the secret of Rain - Learning Objectives

The educational programme for Year 2 during Summer Term 1 revolves around the core text 'Lila and the Secret of Rain' by David Conway and Jude Daly. This book serves as a springboard for an array of learning objectives across several subjects. In geography, the children explore the UK and a non-European country, while in science they delve into the seasonal and daily weather patterns and the necessities for plant growth. The unit's written outcomes aim to enhance the students' storytelling abilities, focusing on character development and setting, as well as crafting more detailed recounts. Additionally, the students will learn to write instructions on water conservation and compose non-chronological reports contrasting Kenya and the UK.

The curriculum is designed to develop a multitude of skills. In terms of spoken language, students are encouraged to express opinions with reasons, listen to others, and use standard English effectively. They will also practice reciting and performing their own compositions. Reading objectives include recognising key ideas, making predictions, understanding inference, and discussing characters and settings. The writing composition segment focuses on planning, creating effective openings and endings, organising ideas, and evaluating and revising their work. Lastly, in grammar and vocabulary, the children will learn to use different sentence types, extend sentences with conjunctions, employ noun phrases for detail, and correctly use commas and apostrophes in their writing. These objectives are designed to build a robust foundation in English language arts for Year 2 students.