Alice - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 3 during Spring Term 2 revolve around the core text "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, with illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. The unit is integrated with a historical study of the Victorian era, providing a rich context for exploration. Students are expected to engage in a variety of activities, including writing a retell of selected events from Alice's perspective, creating instructions on how to play croquet, and crafting comparative reports on Victorian life versus modern times. Additionally, they will delve into poetry by composing shape poems inspired by characters such as the caterpillar and the Mad Hatter's Hat.

The educational goals are divided into four key areas: spoken language, reading, writing composition, and grammar and vocabulary. In spoken language, students will learn to express and listen to opinions using Standard English. Reading objectives focus on understanding plot, inferring characters' thoughts and feelings, and discussing various narrative texts and poetry. In writing composition, pupils will plot events, develop character ideas, plan text structure, and refine their writing through proofreading. Lastly, in the grammar and vocabulary section, the curriculum aims to improve students' use of complex sentences, past perfect tense, direct speech, and various conjunctions, adverbs, and prepositions to enhance the flow of their writing. These objectives are designed to foster a comprehensive learning experience, combining literary appreciation with language skills development.