Greek Myths - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 3 students during Autumn Term 2 revolve around the exploration of Greek Myths, with a core emphasis on reading, spoken language, writing composition, and grammar and vocabulary. The core texts for this term include 'Greek Myths' by Marcia Williams and 'The Orchard Book of Greek Myths'. These texts provide a rich basis for cross-curricular links with geography, focusing on a European country, history, delving into ancient Greece, and science, exploring the skeleton, muscles, and nutrition. Students are encouraged to engage creatively with the material by retelling myths with their own invented creatures and writing comparative reports on Greece's past and present.

Reading objectives are comprehensive, guiding students to identify plots, infer character motives from actions and speech, and understand the use of language specific to narrative types. They are expected to use context clues for unfamiliar words, recognise setting indicators, and make connections between narratives. Students will discuss themes, the layout of books, and forms of poetry, enhancing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Writing objectives focus on plotting events, developing ideas and vocabulary for settings and characters, and structuring narratives with clear organisation. Grammar and vocabulary objectives aim to refine their use of complex sentences, past perfect tense, direct speech, and temporal language to convey sequences of events. These objectives are designed to develop Year 3 students' literacy skills in a structured and engaging manner, using the captivating world of Greek myths as a backdrop for learning.