Who Let the Gods Out - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 4 students during the Autumn terms centre around the core text "Who Let the Gods Out?" by Maz Evans, with thematic links to the history of the Ancient Greeks. The unit aims to develop students' ability to write a narrative in the author's style, including creating character descriptions, diaries, and recounts. The objectives are categorised into spoken language, reading, writing composition, and grammar and vocabulary, each with specific goals to enhance students' understanding and skills.

In spoken language, the objectives focus on expressing opinions with reasons, listening to others, and using Standard English. Students are also encouraged to recite or perform their compositions. Reading objectives include discussing a range of narrative stories, understanding plot development, identifying and understanding vocabulary, empathising with characters, and recognising themes, settings, and atmosphere within the text. Writing composition objectives guide students to select vocabulary carefully, develop character ideas, plan story structure, and draft engaging narrative openings. Finally, grammar and vocabulary objectives aim to develop students' use of expanded noun phrases, direct speech with correct punctuation, and fronted adverbials to enhance their descriptive writing abilities.