United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 6 English
This course develops advanced literacy skills through the exploration of complex texts and sophisticated writing techniques. Students refine their analytical abilities and creative expression to prepare for the transition to secondary education.
Mastering Narrative Craft
Exploration of atmospheric setting and character development through classic and modern fiction.
Analyzing how authors use figurative language to create mood and tension in a narrative.
Investigating character motivations and the use of dialogue to reveal personality traits.
Examining the impact of first and third person perspectives on the reader's understanding of events.
The Art of Persuasion
Developing rhetorical skills to influence audiences through formal speech and written argument.
Identifying and using techniques such as hyperbole, irony, and rhetorical questions.
Structuring oral arguments and responding to counter-arguments with poise and evidence.
Critically analyzing media texts to identify hidden agendas and biased reporting.
Poetic Form and Meaning
Deconstructing poetic structures and imagery to uncover deeper layers of symbolism.
Examining how poets use abstract imagery to represent complex human experiences.
Exploring the musicality of language through various poetic structures and beats.
Analyzing how the visual layout of words on a page contributes to a poem's meaning.
Expository Excellence
Developing the ability to write clear, structured, and informative non-fiction texts.
Using organizational devices like headings, bullet points, and transitional phrases effectively.
Integrating subject-specific terminology to enhance the authority of a text.
Writing news reports that balance objective facts with engaging headlines.
Dramatic Dialogue
Translating narrative into performance through scriptwriting and theatrical analysis.
Learning the formal layout of playscripts and the function of stage directions.
Exploring what characters mean versus what they actually say during a performance.
Modernizing traditional stories for a contemporary audience while maintaining themes.
The Evolution of Language
Investigating the origins of English and the impact of history on modern grammar.
Tracing the Latin, Greek, and Germanic origins of common English words.
Manipulating complex sentence structures to achieve specific stylistic goals.
Discussing how technology and social media are currently reshaping the language.