The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for Year 6 students during the Summer Term 2 focus on the core text 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', with an emphasis on linking the literature to historical contexts, specifically the impact of World War 2. The unit aims to develop students' abilities in various aspects of English, including spoken language, reading, writing composition, and grammar with vocabulary. Students will engage in activities such as writing letters and diary entries, and describing recounts, which serve as written outcomes of the unit.

In the spoken language component, objectives include articulating opinions with reasons, listening to others' opinions, and using Standard English in expressing viewpoints. Students will also practice reciting or performing their own compositions. Reading objectives cover understanding different narrative genres, analyzing texts for deeper meanings, making predictions, summarizing ideas, and exploring themes across different cultural, social, and historical contexts. Writing objectives focus on recognizing the requirements of various text types, such as sentence structures, language choices, and formality levels, as well as understanding the purpose of writing and its effect on the reader. Grammar and vocabulary objectives include organizing texts into paragraphs using cohesive devices, developing vocabulary relevant to the writing, and understanding the use of active and passive voice, as well as the correct application of semi-colons in lists.