Darwin's Dragons - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 6 students in the Summer Term 1 revolve around the core text 'Darwin's Dragons', which ties into the Science topic of Evolution and Inheritance. The unit aims to produce written outcomes that include creating a new chapter, an information text, a newspaper report, a diary entry, and a balanced argument. These varied writing tasks encourage students to apply their learning in different contexts, enhancing their understanding of the text and its themes.

Across the curriculum areas of spoken language, reading, composition, and grammar and vocabulary, the objectives are comprehensive and detailed. In spoken language, students are expected to give and listen to opinions, using Standard English, and perform their own compositions. Reading objectives focus on understanding themes, inferring character's feelings, predicting outcomes, summarising ideas, and evaluating language use. For writing composition, students must recognise that different text types require distinct sentence structures, language choices, and levels of formality, all tailored to the writing's purpose and the intended effect on the reader. Finally, in grammar and vocabulary, objectives include organising texts with paragraphs, using a variety of devices to link ideas, understanding the use of cohesive devices, choosing the appropriate level of formality, and applying active or passive voice correctly. These objectives are designed to enhance students' literacy skills in a structured and engaging manner.