The Pied Piper - Learning Objectives

The Year 4 curriculum, during the Autumn 2 term, revolves around a unit centred on "The Pied Piper" by Robert Browning. This core text is not only pivotal in developing literacy skills but also in creating interdisciplinary connections with subjects such as Science, through the study of sound, and Geography, through a city study. The unit aims to produce various written outcomes that include a rewritten story with personal changes, an explanation text on how sound travels, instructions for making a healthy snack, and an informative text about a town or city.

The learning objectives for this unit are comprehensive, covering key areas such as spoken language, reading, writing composition, and grammar and vocabulary. Students are expected to give and listen to opinions using Standard English, recite or perform compositions, and engage with a range of narrative stories to understand plot development and character analysis. They will also explore the use of language in setting the atmosphere and mood in texts. In writing, the focus is on crafting engaging story openings, developing vocabulary and characters, structuring narratives with paragraphs, and writing effective conclusions. Grammar objectives emphasize the use of expanded noun phrases, correct apostrophe usage for possession, punctuation for direct speech, and the strategic use of fronted adverbials to enhance their writing.