Year 7 Induction Evening: English

Pictured above are topics from the Year 7 English Curriculum.

Year 7 Induction Evening: English

‘Silas Marner’: Outsiders ‘A Christmas Carol’: Celebrations Jabberwocky: Poetry

‘The Pardoner’s Tale’ Persuasion and Protest Roald Dahl: Me, Myself and I

Content:

1. The curriculum (texts and the skills studied)

2. Homework

3. Assessment and exercise books

The curriculum (texts and the skills studied).

Topic and its focus Key skills taught in the unitMe, Myself and I- writing

Organising ideas through planning and redraftingParagraphingCreating a personal voice through detail

Celebrations- Reading

Reading between the linesPEE – Point/Evidence/ExplanationLooking at what influenced the writer

Persuasion and Protests- Speaking and listening

Individual presentationsPersuasionDiscussing and arguing a point

Powerful Poetry- Writing

Using language creativelyExperimenting with form and structureExperimenting with voice.

The Pardoner’s Tale- Speaking and listening

ImprovisingCreating a character through voice and movementReflecting on own performance

Outsiders- Reading

Considering the significance of contextExtending analytical responses.Developing alternative interpretations

Assessment and exercise books

Steps to Success

Homework

• Redraft work checking for any errors • Short written tasks • Research a topic • Read a given text • Answer questions on a text • Prepare a presentation• Reading aloud

As a general rule, students should be given homework once a week.

READING CLUBS: Book Review Club meets every Monday at 1.30 Book Squad meets every Friday at 1.30

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