Curriculum Learning Plan Year 7

Autumn Term 2

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English

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Horror and Supernatural

Skills to be

developed

To recognise and appreciate the characteristics of gothic and supernatural fiction.

Recognise and understand the characteristics of challenging texts in terms of language,

theme, structure and organisation / presentation.

To confidently read and discuss a range of continuous and non-continuous texts, showing

understanding and engagement through a personal and justified response.

Express opinions clearly about topics and written texts, supporting opinions with reasons

and some evidence.

Use the characteristic features of a wide range of continuous and non-continuous texts

creatively in their own writing, adapting style and tone to sustain readers’ interest, using

imagination where appropriate.

Craft their writing by using the standard forms of English e.g. nouns, pronouns, adjectives,

adverbs, prepositions, connectives and verb tenses.

Select and use words carefully from a wide range of adventurous and imaginative

vocabulary.

Proof-reads and evaluate their own work and that of others using peer / self-assessment

strategies; make clear recommendations for improvement; edit / redraft to show

progression.

Key Assessment

tasks

Christmas comprehension based on Gothic texts.

Activities to be

completed at home

Look at a selection of gothic horror clips and posters and complete chart.

Look at a selection of gothic horror book covers and rank them in order of the most to least effective.

Watch a gothic horror trailer and make notes on plot, character, conventions etc…

Write a blurb for a novel based on this film.

Make a list of typical features of gothic horror films and stories; for example, scary old houses, moonlight, vampires. Students to sort their features into categories; for example, weather, buildings, people, places, moods. Feedback and compile a class list of gothic horror features.

Read Dracula – Extract 2 - Worksheet 1b,

In groups, pupils complete grid summarising each of the three haunted houses: Sker House, Craig-y-Nos and Plas Teg. Which one would they spend the night in for £1000 (giving reasons).

Introduce Llancaiach Fawr webpage. Individually, pupils complete worksheet on Llancaiach Fawr.

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Read extract from New Moon, focusing on character of Edward. Pupils then complete grid outlining ways that Edward is stereotypical / unusual for a vampire.

Read extract from Her Fearful Symmetry. Pupils to infer what sort of ghost Elspeth is. Worksheet 8b (PPT slide 3). Annotate short section of text – what impressions do we get of Elspeth?

Read opening paragraphs of The Hunt and The Graveyard Book and Breathe. What impression is created of central character in each?

Watch clips of various media representations of Frankenstein’s monster and make notes about how he is represented.

Read Frankenstein extract. What impression of the monster is created? How?

Maths

Content/Knowledge/

Skills to be covered

Percentages

Compliments to 100%

Percentages of Quantities (Non-Calculator & Calculator)

Shading

Estimating & Rounding

Use of Equal Signs (Mathematical Signs)

Reading Scales

Reading Bar Charts

Reading Line Graphs

Plotting Conversion Graphs (ICT)

Perimeter

Measuring & Calculating

Compound Perimeter

Area

Counting Area

Area of Squares, Rectangles & Triangles

Compound Area

Calculating the Median & Mode (Discrete Data)

Calculating the Mean (Discrete Data)

Comparing Averages (e.g. which average is most sensible for restocking a shoe shop?)

Reverse Mean

Key Assessment

tasks

Class – Assessment 1

Activities to be

completed at home

See class teams for details – MyMaths lessons & worksheets.

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Science

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

What is living and what is non-living?

Basic plant and animal cells

Specialised cells

Euglena literacy task

Cell theory

Microscopes-making a slide

Cell organisation

Plant and animal organs

Lifestyle and organs

Organ transplant and donation

Particles & States of Matter

Changing States

Particle motion - Diffusion

Expansion/Contraction

Types of particles (Periodic Table)

History of the Period table

Types of particles (Metals Vs Non-metals)

Properties of metals and uses

Skills to be

developed Writing to explain

Key Assessment

tasks Euglena & properties literacy tasks (2 separate tasks)

Activities to be

completed at home Work set on class teams

Art

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Ways of Recording – Formal elements of Art & Design

Sept – Dec 2020

Skills to be

developed

1. Finish Experimental Geometrical Shapes. - Activity: Draw geometrical shapes in a

range of mediums: warm colour pencil, cold colour pencil, biro wash, oil pastel.

Main focus – Line, Proportion, Colour blending and development of Tone. Focus

on double page presentation.

2. Artist Evaluation – CJ Hendry – Colour Pencil Realism (Power Point) – Use VCOP

sheets.

3. Colour Theory (Power Point & Handout) - Complete watercolour Colour Wheel.

4. Artist Evaluation – Wassily Kandinsky – Response to music through colour and

shape – Use VCOP sheet (Power Point).

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5. Music Response Handout – Pupils listen to 3 different genres of music and

respond though line and shape. Pupils then consider colour linked to emotional

response.

Key Assessment

tasks

Geometrical Shapes - Draw geometrical shapes in a range of mediums.

Artist Evaluation – CJ Hendry – Colour Pencil Realism – Use VCOP sheets.

Colour Theory (Power Point & Handout) - Complete watercolour Colour Wheel.

Artist Evaluation – Wassily Kandinsky – Response to music through colour and

shape – Use VCOP sheet (Power Point).

Music Response Handout – Pupils listen to 3 different genres of music and

respond though line and shape. Pupils then consider colour linked to emotional

response.

Activities to be

completed at home

1. Homework: Photography of objects which have a range of geometrical shapes and

form. Main-focus: composition, lighting, angles, colour and viewpoint.

2. Homework: Listen to a song of their choice and respond through line, shape and

colour.

All work set, but unfinished in class, must be completed for homework.

Design Technology

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

As per the first half term, pupils are moving into 3 different specialisms which carousel

during the year. The projects will end on Friday 13 November. The groups will then move to

a new teacher from 16 November until 29 January.

Mrs Finselbach – Graphics project– quizzes will be put on every other Friday and

PowerPoints are available in the Files are of your class Team.

Mr Kinsella – Woodwork project - quizzes will be put on every other Friday and

PowerPoints are available in the Files are of your class Team.

Mrs Cavill – Food Technology project - quizzes will be put on every other Friday and

PowerPoints are available in the Files are of your class Team.

The fourth part carousel is PSE with Dr Preece.

Skills to be

developed

Mrs Finselbach – Graphical presentation skills.

Mr Kinsella – Knowledge of tree classifications.

Mrs Cavill - Healthy eating and Food Hygiene.

Key Assessment

tasks

Mrs Finselbach – accuracy of drawing skills,

Mr Kinsella – demonstration of knowledge and understanding,

Mrs Cavill – ability to apply knowledge of hygiene and safety rules.

Activities to be

completed at home

Quizzes and worksheets within the specific Teams areas.

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French

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Birthdays, who I live with (family members), What I have at home (nouns in the masculine,

feminine, plural)

Skills to be

developed

Literacy: reading, writing, oracy

Key Assessment

tasks

Autumn assessment: reading and writing tasks about the language taught to date.

Activities to be

completed at home

All lessons/resources are uploaded on TEAMS on the day of your lesson.

Geography

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

1. Distinctive Places 2. Mapskills

Skills to be

developed

1. Sense of place, features which make an area ‘distinctive’

Use of Geographical Terminology

2. Range of mapskills; Direction, Symbols, Scale, Height and Relief, 4 & 6 figure grid

references, cross-sections, describing a route.

Key Assessment

tasks

1. Wish you were here? Presentation (any media choice)

2. Map-skills progress matrix, Map-skills test.

Activities to be

completed at home

All tasks set within individual class Teams, homework Assignments set on Teams.

History

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Big Question 1: Was the past healthier than the present?

Industrial study: Living conditions during the Industrial Revolution

Modern study: Developments in modern medicine

Skills to be

developed

Knowledge and understanding of key terms, features and characteristics of the

period.

Analysis of historical events, using second order concepts, such as change and

continuity, and cause and consequence.

Analysis and evaluation of sources in order to make substantiated judgements.

Literacy skills.

Research and investigative skills.

Key Assessment

tasks

Historical enquiry assessment tasks.

Activities to be

completed at home

Design an estate agents advert for a house during the Industrial Revolution – you

can be as creative as you like! Make sure that you include all of the features that

made housing in this period so unhealthy.

In 2018, Britain celebrated 70 years of the NHS. Design a commemorative £2

pound, marking this milestone anniversary.

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ICT

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

See class Team

PowerPoint slideshow on ‘Endangered species’

Spreadsheet using Excel on ‘Endangered species’

‘Using computers safely’ work booklet

Skills to be

developed

Digital literacy, numeracy, literacy

Key Assessment

tasks

Spreadsheet task on ‘Endangered species’

Answers to questions on ‘Using computers safely’

Activities to be

completed at home

Practice using the Office365 platform and associated apps including Teams

Music

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Musical Theatre practical and listening tasks

Skills to be

developed

Appraising different genres, styles and eras of music

Developing practical skills on an instrument

Independent researching to increase knowledge about features of musical theatre

Key Assessment

tasks

Mamma Mia keyboard assessment task

Presentation on key DR SMITH features of a song from a musical theatre show

Activities to be

completed at home

Rehearsal time if available on instruments

Musical theatre booklet tasks

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Religious Studies

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Divali– To develop knowledge and understanding of the teachings and practices associated

with the Hindu Festival of Divali.

Skills to be

developed

Literacy skills

Research Skills

Thinking Skills

Key Assessment tasks Divali Card Assessment – Describe and explain how Hindus celebrate Divali.

Activities to be

completed at home

Read through the PowerPoint presentations and worksheets on ‘Divali’ which are all on

TEAMS and complete the written tasks. Complete the Divali card assessment explaining

how Hindu’s celebrate Divali.

Welsh

Content/Knowledge

to be covered

Pupils will be introduced to the present tense – positive and negative.

They will learn adjectives, nouns and verbs and be able to talk about themselves.

Skills to be

developed

Literacy: reading, writing, oracy

Key Assessment tasks Written task ‘Fi’ in the Autumn term.

Activities to be

completed at home

The Year 7 powerpoint will be uploaded to Teams.