Homework: Bring them In
Today we explored the power of anecdotes in speaking and everyone had a chance to speak in front of the class and tell a story from their experience. This weekend’s homework is to collect together your 4 items, ready to bring to school on Monday – remember you can leave these with Mr Waugh for safe-keeping if you need to. Just bring them into his classroom in the morning.
Summer Reading and Writing Sample
There is no homework tonight – simply a reminder for students to bring in to school their summer reading report and example of their best work from their primary school. I’ve attached the letters that were sent to parents over summer in case anyone didn’t receive theirs. Download (PDF,...
The Gift of the Gab
Today we started to explore the first of the three speaking techniques outlined in this presentation. We will experiment with each of these as well as a range of performance methods before you have to give your presentation for the Identity Project.
Identity Project
Who am I? Tonight’s homework is to write a list of at least 4 items from your home that help to explain who you are. They can be anything you want, but they have to be able to be carried to school. You will be using these to help you to construct a presentation to the class where you will be telling us more about you. The sorts of items that might be useful are: Photographs or books that tell us something about you Items that...
The Individual and Society
Welcome to your new Year 7 class. The first year at secondary school can be daunting – and this site is here to help. You can think of it as a ‘back-up’ of all the things you are expected to remember and do – a place of refuge for both you and your families. Year 7 English is a fascinating, academically challenging and mature programme of learning. Choosing The Individual and Society as your English programme for Year 7 will allow you...
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Year 7 End of Year English Examination Paper Jul 1, 2014