Skippers Hill Manor: Year 7 Curriculum Map 2017-2018 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 ENGLISH Novel Study Main class study of Michael Morpurgo s Private Peaceful Structuring an essay Link to War poets such as Owen, Sassoon. Transactional Tasks/Literacy Objectives 2 explored with study of novel: 1 Letter and speech writing 2 Argue, Persuade, Advise Essay on theme or character making use of context Writing Assessment Term 1: Transactional Writing Task Novel Study and Transactional Writing (continued) Reading Assessment Term 2: Writing a book review Poetry Study Skippers Hill Manor Poetry Booklet including Multicultural poems, Relationships, Time and Place, Childhood Essay planning and structure Writing poetry Non-fiction texts including Travel and Biography Writing Common Entrance Practice Papers Essay analysing one poem Writing Assessment Term 1: Travel and/or Biography writing Imaginative Writing Descriptive and monologue writing Study of Shakespeare A Midsummer Night s Dream Study of whole play, characters and themes Appreciation of adaptation Shakespeare extract question plus wider thematic focus including context (consistent with new GCSE specification) Speaking & Listening Assessment Term 1: Interpretation of a missing scene, script writing and performance Revision of Common Entrance skills and requirements throughout Term 2 Imaginative writing skills Writing Assessment Term 2: Short Narrative Writing Assessment Term 2: Imaginative Writing Speaking & Listening Assessment Term 2: Individual talk: persuasive speech on a topical issue Persuasive techniques Poetry comprehension Non-fiction comprehension Spelling, punctuation and grammar focus throughout academic year MATHS Number: Place Value Number: Addition and subtraction Number: Multiplication and division Number: Fractions Statistics 1 Negative numbers Algebra 1 Geometry: Lines and angles
SCIENCE The particulate nature of matter Atoms, elements and compounds Describing motion Force and rotation Force and pressure Pure and impure substances; physical changes Variation, classification & inheritance Circuits Reproduction in plants Photosynthesis Sound waves Hearing Acids, alkalis & indicators Relationships in an ecosystem Cells and organisation Density Light waves Reproduction in animals GEOGRAPHY Weathering and erosion Processes acting on rivers Flooding Classification of industry Industrial location Globalisation of Industry Case study of globalised industry, Nike and / or fashion industry Coastal landscapes and their formation. Glacial landscapes HISTORY Norman Invasion Henry II and Thomas Becket Monarch v The Church King John and Magna Carta Henry III and rebellion Edward III and 100 Years War Crécy and Poitiers. Richard I and the 3 rd Crusade Chronology and Terminology 1066-1199 Edward I/Scotland and Wales Edward III and the start of 100 Years War. Chronology 1066-1346 Interruption of Black Death. End of 1st period of English success. Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. Essay and evidence work Evidence and essay work Chronology 1066-1346 Evidence and essay work
PHRSE SEAL LEARNING TO BE TOGETHER ANTI BULLYING WEEK SEAL LEARNING TO BE TOGETHER SEAL KEEP ON LEARNING SEAL KEEP ON LEARNING SEAL - RELATIONSHIPS SEAL - RELATIONSHIPS COMPUTING Computers and their makeup Creating algorithms, codes and code breakers Drawing and manipulating shapes IOS Using graphical languages to program a robot Data and pattern identification Binary systems E safety using chatrooms safely and cyber bullying Computers and how they work. The start of computing The world wide web and its structure How small bit instructions may not always be adequate for robots to overcome obstacles Decomposition and algorithms. Developing web pages for particular audiences. Creating shapes with computer programs Using if selection statements and Boolean operators Abstraction and using if statements in selection Presenting images on-line Programming procedures and functions. ART Still Life Colour Mythical Creatures MUSIC On the Way - Through activities of composition, performing and listening, pupils will understand what features make a satisfying melody and compose their own melodies. Arranging Music - Learning about arranging techniques through listening to, arranging and performing a Working with Chords - Through performing, composing and listening, pupils will develop an awareness of musical texture, harmony and chordal relationships. Musical Structure - An introduction to ternary and rondo form combining composition and listening activities. The Keyboard Family - an introduction to the three types of keyboard instruments. Music of the 20th Century - a brief look at the changing styles of music over the past 100 years. Production
traditional spiritual. Keyboard skills - ongoing FRENCH : Sports and activities Revise weather and seasons En ville (places, directions, is it far?, tourist information) Telling the time (plus revision of numbers to 60) Making arrangements Daily routine Shopping Food Quantities/money Holidays CE tasks: write oral presentation on free time and add questions on holidays School life Daily routine Personal descriptions Chores Staying with a family CE tasks: Presentation on school life / house and home CE preparation Complete oral presentation on school Prepare oral presentation on holidays ASSESSMENT : C.E. Past paper LEVEL 2 2 x presentations & role plays; New pupils: option to do Level 1. LATIN Labours of Hercules Noun endings (nom/acc revision) Verbs and conjugation (present) Labours of Hercules Noun endings (nom/acc revision) Verbs and conjugation (imperfect) Myths - Odyssey; Hercules Complete vocab learning Translation / exam skills 1st / 2nd declension endings Myths - Odyssey; Hercules Complete vocab learning Translation / exam skills 1st / 2nd declension endings Myths: revision questions Romulus and Remus Revision of ESSE Myths: Romulus and Remus Irregular perfect tenses Revision of ESSE Exam techniques / terminology Fitness Netball Netball Swimming Swimming PE/GAMES Football Football Rugby Athletics Athletics
Rugby Fielding skills Rounders Rounders Gymnastics Volleyball Cricket Cricket