The Spider and the Fly - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 6 during the Summer Term 1 centre around the core text "The Spider and the Fly" by Mary Howitt and Tony DiTerlizzi. The objectives are divided into four key areas: Spoken Language, Reading, Writing - Composition, and Writing - Grammar and Vocabulary. In Spoken Language, students are expected to articulate their opinions with reasons, listen to others' viewpoints, and use Standard English in expressing their thoughts. They should also be able to recite or perform their own compositions, enhancing their verbal communication skills.

For Reading, the objectives are comprehensive, aiming to deepen students' understanding of narrative genres and their structures. Students will discuss and explain the differing structures of texts and how these guide readers to find specific information. They will evaluate texts for layers of meaning, make predictions, summarise main ideas, and consider the impact of context on a text. Additionally, they will explore themes across various cultural, social, or historical contexts and summarise key information from complex texts. In Writing - Composition, students will develop a toolkit for writing that includes structure, organisation, techniques, language choices, and point of view. The Writing - Grammar and Vocabulary objectives focus on using cohesive devices, selecting the correct level of formality, developing noun phrases, and understanding sentence structures including the use of passive voice, semi-colons, colons, dashes, hyphens, and the subjunctive form for formal writing.