Tales from the Arabian Nights - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 6 students delving into "Tales from the Arabian Nights" by Andrew Lang and "The Door" by Miroslav Holub are comprehensive and multidisciplinary. The core text serves as a gateway to explore various topics, including the history of Islamic Society around AD 600 and scientific concepts such as how light travels and the functioning of the eye. The curriculum is designed to produce a variety of written outcomes, including discussion texts, journalistic writing, and narratives, with the possibility of recounting or explaining scientific phenomena in an informative manner.

Reading objectives focus on engaging with core texts and additional non-fiction materials that provide insights into Islamic Society of the era. Students are encouraged to give opinions with reasons, listen to others' opinions, and use Standard English. They will evaluate the usefulness of texts for research, compare how different writers present information, and delve into the layers of meaning that contribute to the understanding of characters and themes. The writing objectives range from developing a toolkit for narrative and non-narrative writing, considering plot structure, character development, language choices, and point of view, to using cohesive devices and appropriate levels of formality. Additionally, students will learn to use punctuation such as semi-colons, colons, and dashes accurately, and to apply the passive voice and hyphenated words effectively in their writing.