Roman Diary The Journal Of Iliona - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 4 students in the Summer Term 1 revolve around the core text 'Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona', which offers a rich tapestry of cross-curricular links, particularly with science and history related to the Romans. The unit aims to produce various written outcomes, including narratives, recounts, and diaries, with a possible application extending to non-chronological reports. Students are encouraged to engage deeply with the text, providing opinions substantiated with reasons and listening to the perspectives of others, all while utilising Standard English.

Reading objectives focus on discussing a range of narrative stories, identifying unfamiliar words, and comprehending their meanings. Students are expected to empathise with characters, understanding their actions in relation to their thoughts, feelings, and motives. They also learn to discern the main ideas and messages within the text, as well as to identify language that sets the scene and conveys atmosphere, mood, or feelings. Writing composition objectives include drawing inspiration from model texts, carefully selecting vocabulary, and understanding the use of paragraphs to denote changes. Students are also taught the importance of structure and vocabulary related to different text types. In terms of grammar and vocabulary, the objectives include developing expanded noun phrases and using fronted adverbials and pronouns to enhance clarity and avoid repetition in their writing.