Lost and Found - Learning Objectives

Year 1 students embarking on Autumn Term 2 will delve into the captivating world of "Lost and Found" by Oliver Jeffers. The core text serves as a springboard for exploring a variety of subjects, including the science of hot and cold places, seasonal changes, and geography with a focus on the North and South poles and the Equator. The unit's written outcomes encourage students to retell the story or parts of it, and apply their learning by recounting events, trips, or experiences, as well as creating fact files on animals. Additional reading materials complement the core text, such as "The Little Polar Bear" by Hans De Beer and "Meerkat Mail" by Emily Gravett, alongside non-fiction books about animals in diverse climates.

The learning objectives for this term are multifaceted, encompassing spoken language, reading, writing composition, and grammar and vocabulary. Students will learn to express and listen to opinions, use Standard English, and recite or perform their compositions. Reading objectives focus on using prior knowledge, picture clues, and context to understand and engage with texts, identifying key story elements, characters, and feelings, and discussing different types of books. In writing, children will talk about ideas, construct sentences, and understand the structure and punctuation of sentences. Grammar objectives include the use of capital letters for names and the personal pronoun 'I', as well as the use of the conjunction 'and' to join words and sentences. These objectives are designed to enhance the students' literacy skills in a structured and engaging manner.