Viking Boy - Learning Objectives

The Year 5 curriculum for Spring Term 1 includes an engaging literary unit centred around the core text "Viking Boy" by Tony Bradburn, which offers a thematic connection to the history of Vikings. The learning objectives for this term are multifaceted, encompassing reading, spoken language, composition, and grammar. Students are expected to develop their ability to articulate opinions with reasons, listen to and consider the views of others, and utilise Standard English in their discourse. They will also have the opportunity to recite or perform their own written compositions, enhancing their spoken language skills.

Reading objectives focus on in-depth analysis of the text, where students will learn to understand narrative progression through a blend of dialogue, action, and description. They will explore 'show, don't tell' techniques for character development and identify language used for effect. The curriculum encourages meaning-seeking strategies to understand words in context, including figurative language, and promotes critical thinking through questioning and inference making. Students will differentiate between fact and opinion, and learn to skim and scan text for information. Writing objectives aim to develop students' abilities to craft dialogue and action that advance a narrative, use topic sentences effectively, and consider purpose and audience in their writing. Grammar objectives include the use of relative clauses, punctuation, and modal verbs to enhance writing clarity and expressiveness. The comprehensive objectives set forth by Focus Education UK Ltd are designed to foster a holistic understanding and application of language arts in the context of exploring historical narratives.