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Year 7 “Thinking Harder”All Subjects

Week 4: 27 Apr – 1 May

Reading “Thinking Harder” Article One Week 4: 27 April – 1 May

Title: New York chooses city of Beatles as its twinREWORD IT

Read the title and source and highlight any words you are unsure of. Use powerthesaurus.org to help

you understand them.

AT FIRST blush, it seems an unlikely pairing. Liverpool, long associated with urban decay, is to forge new links

with hip, cosmopolitan New York.

The transatlantic link, due to be formally blessed by the mayors of the two cities later this year or early next,

will see close ties between businesses, police, schools, sport and the arts. The emphasis is on practical

development rather than ceremony - a "sister city" arrangement between two cities looking to brighter futures

but with much restructuring to do.

The love affair between New York and Liverpool has a long history. Radio stations in the United States

regularly have Beatles Weekends, with the Fab Four dominating the airways for up to 48 hours. A three-acre

plot of land in Central Park, called Strawberry Fields, is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon, who lived

opposite in the Dakota apartment building until he was shot dead by a crazed fan in December 1980. It was

said Lennon picked the Dakota because the view reminded him of looking out over the parks in his native

Liverpool.

"This is one way of getting Liverpool moving again and giving its people the confidence to believe they

actually have a great city. They'll be able to say, `Look, we're on a par with New York.' But they'll only be

able to say that if we make sure the emphasis is on practical links. We don't just want the pomp and ceremony

that you usually get with twinning events. People have to really benefit."

Since the tree planting, a steady stream of ambassadors has been jetting across the Atlantic from Liverpool to

drum up business and draw the cities together. The latest was James Moores of the Liverpool family that

founded Littlewoods. I found him deep in discussion in a former warehouse near the Hudson river with a team

from the Liverpool Biennial of Contemporary Art, a major new painting exhibition being launched this autumn.

He has put up pounds 1m and was in New York to persuade others to follow suit.

The concert promoter Sidney Bernstein brought the Beatles to Shea Stadium after twisting Brian Epstein's arm,

and has remained a loyal fan not only of the group but of the city that spawned them.

From his roof garden last week, he looked out across Manhattan and spoke of his latest venture: "I want to

bring the best of New York and Liverpool music to Liverpool next year in a huge concert. I'm looking

at Aintree as the venue," he said."This is the biggest thing I've done for years. There will be no fees, no

expenses: all the money is to go to charity. It's my way of saying thank you to Liverpool. I love that city so

much."

SUMMARISE ITIn your own words, write 5

full bullet points summarising the purpose and planned outcomes of

the pairing.CRUNCH ITSkim read the source and identify six words that best describe the

pairing of Liverpool and New York.

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FIND ITHighlight and annotate with inferences:

• Where the article suggests this twinning will be different to others

• Examples that suggest the cities already have connections

• Where the article makes references to the benefits for both Liverpool and New York.

SHARE ITWhich city do you think

would benefit more from this pairing? How? Why?

Share your thoughts and feelings on this question with a friend or family

member you could even read the article with them.

Reading “Thinking Harder” Article Two Week 4: 27 April – 1 May

Title: Why Tech Support Is (Purposely) UnbearableREWORD IT

Read the title and source and highlight any words you are unsure of. Use powerthesaurus.org to help

you understand them.

You may consider yourself even-keeled, the kind of person who is unflappable when those around you

are losing their cool. But all that goes out the window when you call tech support. Then you fume. Your

face turns red. You shout things into the phone that would appall your mother.

It’s called tech support rage.

And you are not alone. Getting caught in a tech support loop — waiting on hold, interacting with

automated systems, talking to people reading from unhelpful scripts and then finding yourself on hold

yet again — is a peculiar kind of aggravation that mental health experts say can provoke rage in even the

most mild-mannered person.

Worse, just as you suspected, companies are aware of the torture they are putting you through.

According to a survey conducted last year by the industry group International Customer Management

Institute, or ICMI, 92 percent of customer service managers said their agents could be more effective and

74 percent said their company procedures prevented agents from providing satisfactory experiences.

Moreover, 73 percent said the complexity of tech support calls is increasing as customers have become

more technologically sophisticated and can resolve simpler issues on their own.

Many organizations are running a cost-per-contact model, which limits the time agents can be on the

phone with you, hence the agony of round-robin transfers and continually being placed on hold, said

Justin Robbins, who was once a tech support agent himself and now oversees research and editorial at

ICMI.

“Don’t think companies haven’t studied how far they can take things in providing the minimal level of

service,” Mr. Robbins said. “Some organizations have even monetized it by intentionally engineering it so

you have to wait an hour at least to speak to someone in support, and while you are on hold, you’re

hearing messages like, ‘If you’d like premium support, call this number and for a fee, we will get to you

immediately.’”

The most egregious offenders are companies like cable and mobile service providers, which typically

have little competition and whose customers are bound by contracts or would be considerably

inconvenienced if they canceled their service. Not surprisingly, cable and mobile service providers are

consistently ranked by consumers as providing the worst customer support.

SUMMARISE ITIn your own words, write 5

full bullet points summarising why companies

might be providing bad service.CRUNCH IT

Skim read the source and identify six words that best show how the writer feels about tech support.

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FIND ITHighlight and annotate with inferences:• Where the article highlights

problems tech support calls can cause.

• Where the article explains why companies deliberately provide bad service.

• Where the article shows companies can risk taking advantage of their customers.

DEBATE ITUltimately, tech support is a specialised service that people should pay for, if that means companies make customers wait ,

whilst making money for the call and ensuring the

actually need help, the that is just the way it goes.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this

statement, and why?

2. KEYWORDSTo describe the artwork.

6. DEBATE IT

Is this Graffiti?Why do you think Banksy's wife

hates it when he works from home?

Does this represent the British public rushing to buy toilet rolls

a few weeks ago? Or is he describing what it's like working or schooling from home with the mess and the cheekiness of the

rats?8. CONCLUSIONS

Can you answer any of your questions that you originally had about this artwork? OR can you add any additional thoughts to any of the other questions here. Has your opinion changed about the artwork? Why?

4. DESCRIBEWhat can you see in the image?

The composition (arrangement / layout)What’s happening in the artwork?

Art ”Thinking Harder” Look at the artwork either write down or discuss with a member of your household the answers to the questions Week 4: 27 – 1 May

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7. WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?Do you like or dislike the artwork?

Why?

Artist: Banksy Title: ‘My wife hates it when I work from home’ 2020

3. IDENTIFY What formal elements are in this piece of artwork and where and how have they been used?

COLOUR, LINE, FORM, PATTERN, SHAPE, TEXTURE, TONE

1. QUESTIONS? What questions do you have about this artwork?

5. CONSIDER / RESEARCHWhat materials and techniques have been used to create this artwork? How have they been

used?

What is Graffiti?What could the tally represent?

Why do you think he used rats in his artwork?

CRUNCH ITReduce the extract to the five most significant words and define them

Title: Food Waste:Overall argument – What happens to our food waste?

Extract –The best thing that can happen to food is that it makes it to our plates and is enjoyed.Avoiding throwing out food that could have been eaten will save you money and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, some food waste is inevitable - egg shells, banana skins and tea bags are never going to be on the menu.Home composting is a great way to stop this sort of waste ending up in landfill, and our gardens will really thank us for it.If you live in an area that has a local food waste recycling collection service, you can use this to dispose of anything you can't eat, or compost at home. It can be recycled into a good quality soil improver or fertiliser and even generate electricity that can be fed back into the national grid. You can check whether your local authority offer a food waste collection service on our Recycling Locator.Did you know?Around 7 million tonnes of food is thrown away by households in the UK every year, and most of it could have been eaten.How is it recycled?Many councils now collect food waste, which can be recycled in several ways including:In-vessel composting involves mixing food waste with garden waste – shredding it and then composting it in an enclosed system for around 2-4 weeks. The material is then left outside to mature for a further 1-3 months with regular turning and checks to ensure quality before going on to be used as soil conditioner.Anaerobic Digestion uses microorganisms to break down food waste, animal manure, slurries and energy crops in the absence of oxygen, inside an enclosed system. As it breaks down it gives off methane, which is collected and converted into biogas and used to generate electricity, heat or transport fuels.Reducing food waste is a major issue and not just about good food going to waste; wasting food costs the average family with children almost £60 a month and has serious environmental implications too.

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WHAT DO YOU DO ALREADY?Explain how your household helps reduce food waste. Remember full

sentences!

Year 7 DT ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27 April-1 May

SUMMARISE IT:What have you learnt from this

passage?

CONCLUSIONS:Have you learnt anything new? Has it improved your understanding? Do you have any questions after reading the

article?


Overall Concept – Latin American Genres of Music

Extract – DEBATE ITWhat are some of the key

historical factors that helped reggae to become more popular?

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ConclusionsHas the article changed your opinion? Have you learnt anything new? Has it improved your understanding?

Do you have any questions after reading the article?

Find itFind sentences/keywords which:

Year 7 Music ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27 – 1 May

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_maFphU1bEY

https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=_maFphU1bEY

IDENTIFYWrite down 5 things you can see in this

picture

Overall response -

Extract - IDEASWhat genre of show do you think this is? How do you think you would feel if you

were sat in the audience? What might be happening in the scene?

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ConclusionsWhat do we know? What do you want to know more about? Do you have any opinions on what you can see?

SUGGESTIONSWho are these characters? Where are

they?

Drama Year 7 ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27th-01st April/May


Overall argument – Animals share emotions and behaviours just like humans.

DEBATE IT- Animals deserve rights too!Around the world animals are hunted for their furs, bones or for captive pets. How do you feel about this

now having read the article? Can you find another article about animal rights? What laws does England have to protect its animals from harm?

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Imagine- What would be the advantage of being a chimpanzee instead of a human being? Research their lifestyle, habitat, skills and diet. Would you rather be a human with a monkey brain or a monkey with a

human brain? What does your family think about your ideas?

Find itWhat key behaviours and emotions did

Jane see in Chimpanzees which humans also share?

KS3 Science ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27 April – 1 May

Geography

CRUNCH ITReduce the facts to the five most significant

words and define them

Title - Facts about Asia

Extract –

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/asia-facts.html

Read the following facts about Asia

DEBATE ITWhich fact do you find most

exciting/over exaggerated based on what you have learnt?

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ConclusionsHave these facts changed your opinion on Asia? Have you learnt anything new? Has it improved your understanding?

Do you have any questions after watching the video?

Find itFind sentences/keywords which are most

fascinating:

Year 7 ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27-1 May

TechnologyWhat computing

technology is discussed in this article?


Overall idea – What do you know about the computers you use?

Extract – You use computers in your Computing lessons at school. Read the article at this link, complete this document and upload your ideas to Showbie

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/computer-facts/

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Find It

What was the first mouse made of?What happens to your blinking when

you use a computer?

Year 7 Computing ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27 April - 1 May

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/computer-facts/

Italian

• THINKING HARDER- Complete questions 10-15 from the “Thinking harder work” folder

• THINK HARDER: Open the yellow “THINKING HARDER” folder and complete TASK 4: Bull Fighting

Year 7 SpanishHome Learning

Week 427th April- 1st

May

CRUNCH ITReduce the extract to the ten most

significant words

French Reference - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zw9rcdm/revision/1

EXTRACT – La Francophonie Part 1

There are many French-speaking countries in the world. Together they are known as the Francophonie – the French-speaking world. Anyone who lives in a French-speaking country or speaks French as a first language can be considered part of the Francophonie.

The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) is an official organisation comprising 57 official member states whose main language is French. The OIF is designed to bring French-speaking cultures together and share knowledge and culture. The OIF also puts on les Jeux de la Francophonie – similar to the Commonwealth games – where countries compete in various sports, including athletics and football.

Up until the early 20th century, Britain, Spain, Portugal and France all had large empires which meant countries in Africa, the Americas and Asia came under their rule. At one time, France ruled around 8 per cent of the world’s countries. This was known as the French Empire. Many colonies gained independence after World War One and France still had a strong influence in some countries in Africa and South East Asia up until the 1960s. A result of the colonial era is that many countries still use French as a national language, even though they are no longer ruled by France.

France still governs many countries outside of Europe. These are referred to as the DOM-TOM - Départements et Territoires d'outre-mer. They include countries such as Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, French Guiana in South America and French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean.

DEBATE ITCULTURAL COMPARISON

Can you draw any parallels with British history?

Are there any key differences in what you find?

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CONCLUSION

Have you learnt anything new about Francophone culture?Do you have any questions after reading the article?

EBI: Do some further research into la Francophonie.

FIND ITFind sentences/keywords which

explain:

1) What does La Francophonie refer to?

2) Explain the purpose of OIF:

3) What was the role of the French Empire?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zw9rcdm/revision/1


Overview – This is a poem about school. Can you identify the 2 different voices? Who do you think they are?

Please Mrs Butler

Please Mrs ButlerThis boy Derek DrewKeeps copying my work, Miss.What shall I do?

Go and sit in the hall, dear.Go and sit in the sink.Take your books on the roof, my lamb.Do whatever you think.

Please Mrs ButlerThis boy Derek DrewKeeps taking my rubber, Miss.What shall I do?

Keep it in your hand, dear.Hide it up your vest.Swallow it if you like, my love.Do what you think is best.

Please Mrs ButlerThis boy Derek DrewKeeps calling me rude names, miss.What shall I do?

Lock yourself in the cupboard, dear.Run away to sea.Do whatever you can, my flower.But don’t ask me.

DEBATE ITDo you think Mrs Butler’s answers are her actual verbal responses or what she is thinking to herself? Provide evidence/reasons to support your

answer. It can be a mixture of both!

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ConclusionsWhat do you think the poet is trying to suggest about the student and the teacher? What impressions do you

get of them both?

FIND ITList all the things the student is

complaining about:

Year 7 English: “Please Mrs Butler” by Allan Ahlberg Week 4: 27 – 1 May

Extract:


Overall argument -

Extract –Western interpretations of the Crusades.

In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders were seen as Christian heroes.In modern popular culture, a 'crusader' is seen as someone fighting for what is true or right. 20th-century writers, however, tended to condemn the Crusades as 'violent white colonialism’ (gaining control of a country over a previously independent country and occupying it) for which Christians needed to ask forgiveness.Some historians have compared the attempts to conquer kingdoms in the Holy Land to the establishment of colonies by the British Empire in the 1800s.In recent times, there has been a growing opinion that the Crusades were defensive – a reaction to Muslim aggression – and that they were not as violent as had been claimed.

Eastern interpretations of the crusades.Muslim writers of the time condemned the Crusades. Many Muslim writers saw the Crusades as an unimportant event in their history until 1900 when the Ottoman Empire in Turkey got into difficulties. Muslim writers started to portray the Crusades as aggressive empire-building wars waged by Western

colonialists.by western colonialists.

DEBATE ITWhat is your interpretation of the Crusades? Justified romantic adventures or vicious embarrassing wars? A waste of resources, or worthwhile?

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Find itFind sentences/keywords which…

• Show crusaders in a positive light• Show crusaders in a negative light

Year 7 History ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27th – 1st May

https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zf7fr82/revision

Extract from the New Testament (Colossians 3:12-17)

You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you. And to all these qualities add love, which binds all things together in perfect unity. The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful. Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts. Everything you do or say, then, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks through him to God the Father.

Year 7 RE ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27 April- 1 May

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CRUNCH ITChoose five words which you don’t understand from this text. Look up the definition for each and then write this

down in your own words.

There are various readings which couples can choose to have read at a Catholic wedding; this is one of them.

Write down three pieces of advice which this extract gives to couples:

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How does the extract suggest couples can grow together spiritually and develop their faith in God?

RESEARCH

Look up Philippians 4:4-9, which is sometimes also read at Catholic weddings. Summarise what this

reading is about.

LINK IT

Could part of this extract be relevant to any other sacrament? If so, which of the extract and which

sacrament?

CRUNCH ITReduce the extract to the ten most

significant words

Title: ELIUD KIPCHOGE ACHIEVES HIS MOON-LANDING MOMENTOverall conclusion from this article:

Extract:

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Research it

How many attempts did it take Kipchoge to break the 2hr marathon with the assistance of Nike & Ineos?

Is Kipchoge’s 1.59 marathon time recognised as a world record?

What technology and help was provided to Kipchoge when he was running?

What did Kipchoge do immediately after finishing the marathon?

Year 7 PE ”Thinking Harder” Week 4: 27th April- 1st May

With precision Eliud Kipchoge raced into history on the Hauptallee in Vienna by becoming the first man to achieve the barrier-breaking sub-two-hour marathon as part of the INEOS 1:59 Challenge.The greatest marathon runner of all time Eliud achieved a jaw-dropping time of 1:59:40.2 to secure his moon-landing moment.He was supported by a world-class team including an electric pace car complete with futuristic lasers and a fabulous team of world-class pacemakers, featuring some of the best athletes in the world.Dissecting the last great barrier in athletics with remarkable consistency – he completed 24km of the 42.2km distance in precisely the pre-designated pace of 2:50 – his slowest kilometre was 2:52 and his fastest 2:48. It was a performance which perfectly encapsulated Eliud the man - calm, consistent, patient and totally unflappable. “This was the best moment of my life,” Eliud explained after the race.“From the first kilometre today I was really comfortable. In my heart and my mind I hoped to run under two hours and make history. I hoped to leave a positive message to the whole world that no human is limited.”He admitted to facing the pressure. Calls from the Kenyan President plus tens of thousands of encouraging messages around the world inevitably intensified expectation levels.Yet following 18 years of hard, consistent training under the tutelage of his coach and mentor, Patrick Sang, the wise management of Valentijn Trouw and the additional support of INEOS he was able to achieve a moment in human history to match that of Sir Roger Bannister’s first sub-four-minute mile in 1954 and Neil Armstrong first moon-landing in 1969.“I was really calm, I just wanted to maintain the pace,”added Eliud whose wife, Grace and three children; Lynne, Griffin and Gordon were watching him compete for the first time.“I followed the instructions of the pacemakers. At 35km and 40km my mind was focused on running. I did not think it was 50-50.”Passing the halfway mark ten seconds under the required pace, ensured that there was no bleeding of time in the second half of the race like Eliud had experienced in Monza when taking part in the Breaking2 project when he fell a tantalising 26 seconds shy of his goal.Since that first sub-two-hour marathon attempt in May 2017 the 34-year-old has further cemented his status as the greatest marathoner in history.Last year he obliterated the world marathon record with a stunning 2:01:39 clocking in Berlin and earlier this year he secured a record-breaking fourth London Marathon title.Only a sub-two-hour marathon was missing from his incomparable CV.His consistency throughout a lengthy career has been mind-boggling. On the track he won two Olympic 5000m crowns and a world title.Modest and showing typical humility, Eliud praised the key role the 41 pacemakers played in his success. He said they too had “bought into his dream” and the pacemakers too were humbled to have played their part in history.Two-time Olympian Lopez Lomong said: “It means the world to me. Eliud said we needed to be able to come to the moon and back and we did today. This was a momentous day. The whole world will be watching with many people putting their shoes on thinking about breaking two hours.Bernard Lagat, the former world 1500m and 5000m champion and two-time Olympic1500m medallist, who grew up in the neighbouring village to Eliud, was similarly humbled.“Eliud told the world that if you set your mind to something nothing is impossible. This is a special day today. Looking at the 1:59:40 time I got so emotional. He worked so hard for it and inspired us. It is something special. Eliud proved no human was limited and he did it.”Team INEOS Team Principal Sir Dave Brailsford was also hugely praiseworthy of Eliud’s accomplishments in the Prater in Vienna.The final word should go to Eliud, who celebrated wildly in the latter stages and after he crossed the line.“Sport can help unify people, I wanted to sell that message to the whole world. Truly no human is limited.”

Debate it

Is Kipchoge the greatest marathon runner of all time?

‘Those Superfast Nike Shoes Are Creating a Problem’. Kipchoge's shoes contain carbon fibre plates creating a ‘spring-like mechanism’. Is there a need for the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation) to put restrictions on running-shoe technology?

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