Today we are going to read Chapter 13 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 13 to consider Conor’s relationship with his father to practise motivating statements 1. “Champ.” Read Chapter 13. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 13… 3. In Literature, it is VERY important to ALWAYS motivate yourContinue reading “13. Chapter 13”
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12. Chapter 12
Today we are going to read Chapter 12 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 12 to consider Conor’s feelings so far to learn how to write a monologue 1. “Grandma’s House.” Read Chapter 12. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 12… 3. We’re going to reflect on Conor’s feelingsContinue reading “12. Chapter 12”
11. Chapter 11
Today we are going to practise using dialogue. to consider the plot of Chapter 11 to look at how to write effective dialogue to practise writing dialogue 1. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 11… Chapter 11: “Little Talk” 2. Below are five rules for using dialogue effectively: 3. Let’s look at an exampleContinue reading “11. Chapter 11”
10. Chapter 10
Today we are going to read Chapters 10 and 11 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 10 to answer some questions about Chapter 10 to see what happens next, in Chapter 11 1. As we read Chapter 10 (Understanding) and Chapter 11 (Little Talk), focus on how dialogue is set outContinue reading “10. Chapter 10”
6. Answers to “Yew Tree Task”
Symbolism Writers use symbolism to explain an idea or concept to their readers in a poetic manner without saying it outright. The use of symbolism allows writers to make their stories more complex. People often also use symbolism in everyday life. The image of the yew tree is repeated throughout the novel, but what is significantContinue reading “6. Answers to “Yew Tree Task””
9. Chapter 9 – continued
Today we are going to recap Chapter 9 of “A Monster Calls”. to explore Chapter 9 further to look at symbolism to look at allegory 1. In Chapter 9 the Monster tells the rest of the First tale. Now make your own “plot flow chart” to show what happened in Chapter 9. SOLUTION Here isContinue reading “9. Chapter 9 – continued”
First World War: HW-4
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Y6: 1-10. The Industrial Revolution – continued
Today we are going to continue learning about the Industrial Revolution… to find out more about the Industrial Revolution to consider the impact of the Industrial Revolution 1. Here is a reminder of what ‘Industrial Revolution’ means: 2. Quick Revision… Can you write down some points to show what Britain was like before and afterContinue reading “Y6: 1-10. The Industrial Revolution – continued”
Y6: 1-9. The Industrial Revolution
Today we are going to learn what the Industrial Revolution was… to find out what the Industrial Revolution was to explain how Victorian Britain was changed by the Industrial Revolution 1. One of the most famous changes to take place in Britain during the Victorian period was called the ‘Industrial Revolution’. 2. The images belowContinue reading “Y6: 1-9. The Industrial Revolution”
Y6: 1-8. Victorian Inventions
Today we are going to consider which famous inventions came from the Victorians. to find out about some famous Victorian inventions to explain how new inventions changed people’s lives during the Victorian period 1. The most famous and useful inventions from history are ones that solved a common problem or made life better for people.Continue reading “Y6: 1-8. Victorian Inventions”
Y6: 1-7. Queen Victoria’s Death
Today we are going to see why exactly Queen Victoria was such a popular monarch. to think about why Victoria became such a popular monarch to record our thoughts on Queen Victoria’s achievements 1. Complete this Fact Match Task: SOLUTION 2. A reminder from the previous lesson: After Victoria died, the newspapers reported how theContinue reading “Y6: 1-7. Queen Victoria’s Death”
Y6: 1-6. Queen Victoria’s Life – continued
Today we are going to consider why Queen Victoria was such a great monarch. to find out about Queen Victoria?s achievements to gather information for a newspaper article about Queen Victoria 1. Read the following article about Queen Victoria: 2. Let’s record some words on our vocabulary sheet: Copy the following words as well asContinue reading “Y6: 1-6. Queen Victoria’s Life – continued”
Y6: 1-5. Queen Victoria’s Life
Today we are going to learn how to record information just like a Historian! to understand the role of a monarch to consider how information can be recorded 1. Let’s see what the duties of a monarch are: What is the role of the Monarch? (0:52 minutes long) 2. Here is a summary of aContinue reading “Y6: 1-5. Queen Victoria’s Life”
Y6: 1-4. Queen Victoria- Facts
The Victorians Today we are going to see how much you know about Queen Victoria’s so far… to test your knowledge about Queen Victoria to gain additional knowledge about Queen Victoria 1. How many facts about Queen Victoria do you know? Write down a fact in each of the boxes on the facts sheet (below).Continue reading “Y6: 1-4. Queen Victoria- Facts”
Y6: 1-3. Victoria’s Family Tree
Today we are going to learn a bit more about Queen Victoria’s family tree… to understand why Victoria became Queen to see how today’s British royal family is direct descendants of Queen Victoria 1. Let’s see what we can learn about Queen Victoria! Queen Victoria. (10:25 minutes long) 2. Study the family tree below toContinue reading “Y6: 1-3. Victoria’s Family Tree”
Y6: 1-2. The Victorians – Sources
Today we are going to record our findings about the Victorians! to put the Victorian period into historical context to use historical sources to find out about the Victorian period 1. Read the facts below about Victorian times. Three are true and one of them is false – can you guess which one is aContinue reading “Y6: 1-2. The Victorians – Sources”
Y6: 1-1. The Victorians – Introduction
Today we are going to start with a new topic! The Victorians to put the Victorian period into historical context to use historical sources to find out about the Victorian period 1. Let’s complete the following form… 2. 3. Here is a very short introduction to who the Victorians were: 4. Next we are goingContinue reading “Y6: 1-1. The Victorians – Introduction”
Y8: 1-7. Renaissance – source analysis. (alternative lesson)
Year 8A & Year 8B Today we are going to: revisit the task on Renaissance Thinking to improve our source analysis answers recap Renaissance information from the previous lessons We will look at: answers to the task on Renaissance Thinking a strategy for answering source questions Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Previously youContinue reading “Y8: 1-7. Renaissance – source analysis. (alternative lesson)”
8. Chapters 8 & 9
Today we are going to read Chapters 8 and 9 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 8 to identify different types of characters in a story to consider what may happen next to find out what happened in the rest of the First Tale 1. “The First Tale.” First read ChapterContinue reading “8. Chapters 8 & 9”
10. Urban Legends I
Today we are going to look at Urban Legends. to find out what an urban legend is to evaluate urban legend texts to prepare for an assessment task by selecting relevant evidence (in order to make informed judgements about the urban legends) 1. Are the following statements true or false? SOLUTION 2. Urban Legends areContinue reading “10. Urban Legends I”
9. Jim… who ran away
English Lessons Today we are going to examine the poem in a bit more detail. to explore a cautionary tale to identify features used by writers to record our findings with relevant evidence 1. Make a list of the sort of warnings that parents give their children. Thinking back to the poem we read lastContinue reading “9. Jim… who ran away”
8. Tall Tales
English Lessons Today we are going to investigate what our new topic is about… to investigate our new topic to acquire new vocabulary to look at an example of a poem telling a tall tale 1. What do the following words mean? SOLUTION relate – to make or show a connection between detested – toContinue reading “8. Tall Tales”
7. Descriptive Writing – continued
Today we are going to start our descriptive writing assessment task. to recap descriptive techniques to show an understanding of register (informal and formal) to demonstrate an understanding of formal letter form 1. It is very important that you use the correct register when writing a letter. What does this mean? Language register is theContinue reading “7. Descriptive Writing – continued”
7. Chapters 6 & 7
Today we are going to read Chapters 6 & 7 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 6 & Chapter 7 to consider the characters of Grandma, Conor and the Monster to reflect on events in the form of a diary 1. “Grandma.” & “The Wildness of Stories” Read Chapters 6 andContinue reading “7. Chapters 6 & 7”
6. Chapter 5
Today we are going to read Chapter 5 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 5 to learn more about the Yew tree to start exploring the symbolism of the yew tree 1. “Three Stories.” Read Chapter 5. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 5… ANSWER 3. Here is someContinue reading “6. Chapter 5”
5. Chapter 4
Today we are going to read Chapter 4 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 4 to consider tone and structure to consider Conor and Lily’s relationship 1. “Life Writing.” Read Chapter 4. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 4… ANSWER 3. What does structure mean in literature? Structure isContinue reading “5. Chapter 4”
4. Chapter 3
Today we are going to consider what happened in Chapter 3 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 3 to examine descriptive writing to consider Conor and Lily’s characters 1. So, let’s recap what we’ve read in Chapter 3… Use the words and phrases below to see if you can recall whatContinue reading “4. Chapter 3”
6. Descriptive Writing – planning
Today we are going to plan our first descriptive writing task… (The writing task will involve describing your house to a pen pal. However, we will first do a few preparatory tasks.) to recap descriptive techniques to begin to plan & create descriptive language choices for our next task 1. What techniques can we useContinue reading “6. Descriptive Writing – planning”
5. Descriptive Writing
Today we are going to examine how writers are able to vividly describe scenes or events… to understand descriptive techniques to create study notes for descriptive writing to revise Parts of Speech 1. Descriptive writing is an important skill in English. So, what are the techniques used in descriptive writing? 2. Let’s look at eachContinue reading “5. Descriptive Writing”
4. Vocabulary
Today we are going to complete the Acrostic Poems and also revise vocabulary for our topic on “House & Home”. to complete the Acrostic poems to reflect on how successful we were to revise English vocabulary for this topic 1. Complete your Acrostic Poems. Here is a reminder of the success criteria: 2. Follow theContinue reading “4. Vocabulary”
3. Creative Writing
Today we are going to complete study notes for Figures of Speech and then see how we can use language creatively in a poem. to recap figures of speech to create study notes for figures of speech to put what we learnt into practice, using language imaginatively to create a poem 1. Let’s remind ourselvesContinue reading “3. Creative Writing”
2. Figures of Speech
Today we are going to continue looking at ideas for our topic on “House & Home”. to consider ideas for out topic on “house & home” to revise figures of speech to make study notes 1. Our topic is… here is a reminder! House vs. Home. (5:52 minutes long) 2. In the next lesson youContinue reading “2. Figures of Speech”
1. English – Introduction
English Lessons Today you are going to learn what is expected of you in the Year 7 English class… to share expectations to introduce our first theme 1. Welcome to Year 7… These are the books we will read in Year 7. 2. Let’s look at what the teacher expects of your work this year.Continue reading “1. English – Introduction”
3. Chapter 2
Today we are going to read Chapter 2 of “A Monster Calls”. to consider the plot of Chapter 2 to consider the characters so far to record relevant information for Chapter 2 1. “Breakfast.” Read Chapter 2. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 2… Use the words and phrases below to see ifContinue reading “3. Chapter 2”
