Year 7a
English
@High
School
And let the beauty of the Lord our God
be upon us, And establish the work of
our hands for us; Yes, establish the work
of our hands.
— Psalms 90:17
Contents of this lesson
Here’s what you’ll find in this lesson:
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Who am I? 2 minutes
Writing session 20 minutes
Orientation of English at Secondary 15 minutes
Homework 2 minutes
Introduction
You are three years away from getting your first paying job,
while paying tax. You need to know who you are.
You have 20 minutes to tell me who you are
and why you are at school.
Learning Intention: To inform Mrs A who you are- things you
like, dislike, hobbies, interests AND stating one thing you like
and dislike about school.
WRITE THIS IN THIRD PERSON
“For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to
give you a hope and a future ”
—Jeremiah 29:11
How does English work at
Secondary?
What are some of your questions?
The programme
(Subject to change)
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Text Response:
(Scaffolded Essay)
Narrative
Persuasive
The Lion, The
Witch and The
Wardrobe
Speech
Journalism
Argument
Analysis
Novel Study
Parvana/The
Breadwinner
Review
SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENTS
Narrative
Persuasive
Essay- Text
response & Film
Study
Speech
Analysing Ads
Articles/Blogs
Mrs A’s
Teaching
Method
Goals
You set your own
personal goals, I will
set goals for lessonsthe Learning Intention
Activities
So many, so
varied, and so
much fun!!
-Reading,
Speaking and
Listening,
Writing
Including hand
written with a
pen and paper!
Feedback &
Feedforward
Everyday, from students
to students, teacher to
students, students to
teacher
24-48 hour turnaround
for essays/larger
assignments
What sets us apart
Student Agency
Conscientious
Correction
Courageous
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Attention
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Notice
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Brave
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Thought
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Acknowledge
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Fearless
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Emotions
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Modify
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Gallant
Glorious Homework
Task:
Write a 100 word essay about Student Agency.
It could include what student agency is, how we can show Student
Agency, what it might look like, the benefits of Student Agency or the
level you of Student Agency you would like to achieve.
Tips: Use a plan, write without giving it much thought- Use the titles on
slide 7 to help guide you. Edit! Re-edit! Then send it to me. It can go
over 100 words
HOW: Handwritten or Google doc then uploaded to Google classroom
DUE: Next English lesson