The Baker's Boy and The Great Fire of London - Learning Objectives

In the Year 2 curriculum for Summer Term 2, students delve into the historical event of the Great Fire of London through the core text "The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London" by Tom and Tony Bradman. This literary exploration is linked to the history topic of events beyond living memory, providing pupils with a rich context for learning. The unit's written outcomes aim to develop the students' ability to write a recount of the fire from a personal perspective, with a possible application being the creation of an informative text about the Great Fire.

The objectives for this unit are multifaceted, targeting several key areas of learning. In spoken language, students are encouraged to participate in discussions about literature, including books and poems, enhancing their ability to take turns and listen actively. Reading objectives focus on recognising recurring literary language, discussing word meanings, making inferences, and engaging in question-and-answer sessions to deepen comprehension. Writing composition objectives guide students to sequence events, choose appropriate vocabulary, develop character ideas, and organise information effectively. Additionally, they are taught to proof-read and improve their writing. The unit also aims to strengthen grammar and vocabulary by teaching students to use conjunctions, adverbs, and prepositions to indicate the sequence of events or the passage of time in their writing.