The Boy Who Grew Dragons - Learning Objectives

In the Year 3 curriculum for Autumn Term 1, students delve into the enchanting world of "The Boy Who Grew Dragons," a core text that serves as a gateway to a variety of learning experiences. The text is cleverly linked to the science topic of plants, providing a multidisciplinary approach to learning. The unit aims to produce a range of written outcomes, including a recount of the events in the story, instructions that could tie in with a science investigation, a shape poem, and a review of the text. These diverse writing tasks encourage students to engage creatively with the material and apply their learning in practical contexts.

The learning objectives for this term are comprehensive, spanning across several key areas of the English curriculum. In spoken language, students will practice giving and listening to opinions using Standard English, as well as reciting and performing their own compositions. Reading objectives focus on developing inference skills, understanding characters, and analyzing language use within the text. Students will also enhance their ability to ask questions for better comprehension, predict outcomes, summarize ideas, and participate in discussions. Writing composition objectives include plotting events, selecting vocabulary, grouping information, and revising work after proofreading. Finally, in writing grammar and vocabulary, objectives cover the use of complex sentences, prepositional phrases, conjunctions, adverbs, and the correct punctuation of direct speech. These objectives aim to build a solid foundation in English language arts, fostering a love for reading and writing while enhancing communication skills.