Year 9 Term 1 Week 1 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 1 Homework
Complete the bronze task, and then rewrite it,
changing key vocabulary to alter the reader’s
perception of events. Underline the words you
have changed
Complete the bronze task, and then rewrite it,
changing key vocabulary to alter the reader’s
perception of events. Underline the words you
have changed
Complete the silver task, and ensure you
include onomatopoeia for effect
Complete the silver task, and ensure you
include onomatopoeia for effect
Complete the bronze task, but you also need to
use adverbs to enhance the speed and tone of
the piece
Complete the bronze task, but you also need to
use adverbs to enhance the speed and tone of
the piece
Write 3 paragraphs which continues the story
about Gavin and the zombies. Use vocabulary
to show the speed of things happening.
Write 3 paragraphs which continues the story
about Gavin and the zombies. Use vocabulary
to show the speed of things happening.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 1 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 1 Homework
Complete the bronze task, and then rewrite it,
changing key vocabulary to alter the reader’s
perception of events. Underline the words you
have changed
Complete the bronze task, and then rewrite it,
changing key vocabulary to alter the reader’s
perception of events. Underline the words
you have changed
Complete the silver task, and ensure you
include onomatopoeia for effect
Complete the silver task, and ensure you
include onomatopoeia for effect
Complete the bronze task, but you also need to
use adverbs to enhance the speed and tone of
the piece
Complete the bronze task, but you also need
to use adverbs to enhance the speed and tone
of the piece
Write 3 paragraphs which continues the story
about Gavin and the zombies. Use vocabulary
to show the speed of things happening.
Write 3 paragraphs which continues the story
about Gavin and the zombies. Use vocabulary
to show the speed of things happening.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 1 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 1 Homework
Complete the bronze task, and then rewrite it,
changing key vocabulary to alter the reader’s
perception of events. Underline the words you
have changed
Complete the bronze task, and then rewrite it,
changing key vocabulary to alter the reader’s
perception of events. Underline the words
you have changed
Complete the silver task, and ensure you
include onomatopoeia for effect
Complete the silver task, and ensure you
include onomatopoeia for effect
Complete the bronze task, but you also need to
use adverbs to enhance the speed and tone of
the piece
Complete the bronze task, but you also need
to use adverbs to enhance the speed and tone
of the piece
Write 3 paragraphs which continues the story
about Gavin and the zombies. Use vocabulary
to show the speed of things happening.
Write 3 paragraphs which continues the story
about Gavin and the zombies. Use vocabulary
to show the speed of things happening.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 2 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 2 Homework
Complete at least 3 paragraphs of description which
begins ‘The forest was thick with the darkest mist you
could imagine; black sickly fog which reflected the
inhabitants.’
Complete at least 3 paragraphs of description which
begins ‘The forest was thick with the darkest mist you
could imagine; black sickly fog which reflected the
inhabitants.’
Describe a place that is exciting yet frightening. Use
all of the techniques you have learnt so far. Write at
least 2 paragraphs.
Describe a place that is exciting yet frightening. Use
all of the techniques you have learnt so far. Write at
least 2 paragraphs.
Complete the bronze house, but begin your
description in the woods outside.
Complete the bronze house, but begin your
description in the woods outside.
Describe your experience walking through a haunted
house – remember to use a range of techniques to
create tension for the reader. Write at least 2 paragraphs.
Describe your experience walking through a haunted
house – remember to use a range of techniques to
create tension for the reader. Write at least 2 paragraphs.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 2 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 2 Homework
Complete at least 3 paragraphs of description which
begins ‘The forest was thick with the darkest mist you
could imagine; black sickly fog which reflected the
inhabitants.’
Complete at least 3 paragraphs of description which
begins ‘The forest was thick with the darkest mist you
could imagine; black sickly fog which reflected the
inhabitants.’
Describe a place that is exciting yet frightening. Use
all of the techniques you have learnt so far. Write at
least 2 paragraphs.
Describe a place that is exciting yet frightening. Use
all of the techniques you have learnt so far. Write at
least 2 paragraphs.
Complete the bronze house, but begin your
description in the woods outside.
Complete the bronze house, but begin your
description in the woods outside.
Describe your experience walking through a haunted
house – remember to use a range of techniques to
create tension for the reader. Write at least 2 paragraphs.
Describe your experience walking through a haunted
house – remember to use a range of techniques to
create tension for the reader. Write at least 2 paragraphs.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 2 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 2 Homework
Complete at least 3 paragraphs of description which
begins ‘The forest was thick with the darkest mist you
could imagine; black sickly fog which reflected the
inhabitants.’
Complete at least 3 paragraphs of description which
begins ‘The forest was thick with the darkest mist you
could imagine; black sickly fog which reflected the
inhabitants.’
Describe a place that is exciting yet frightening. Use
all of the techniques you have learnt so far. Write at
least 2 paragraphs.
Describe a place that is exciting yet frightening. Use
all of the techniques you have learnt so far. Write at
least 2 paragraphs.
Complete the bronze house, but begin your
description in the woods outside.
Complete the bronze house, but begin your
description in the woods outside.
Describe your experience walking through a haunted
house – remember to use a range of techniques to
create tension for the reader. Write at least 2 paragraphs.
Describe your experience walking through a haunted
house – remember to use a range of techniques to
create tension for the reader. Write at least 2 paragraphs.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 3 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 3 Homework
Find an example of an author who uses sentence
length variety for effect in their work. Explain the
effect it has on you as a reader by annotating a
photocopy of some of their work.
Find an example of an author who uses sentence
length variety for effect in their work. Explain the
effect it has on you as a reader by annotating a
photocopy of some of their work.
Complete the silver task, extending your use of
onomatopoeia for effect.
Complete the silver task, extending your use of
onomatopoeia for effect.
Complete the bronze task, but use pathetic fallacy in
your work too
Complete the bronze task, but use pathetic fallacy in
your work too
Write a short descriptive piece which begins with the
sentence ‘The wind howled’ and describes a
landscape. It should be approximately 3 paragraphs,
and use sentence length variety to control the tension.
Write a short descriptive piece which begins with the
sentence ‘The wind howled’ and describes a
landscape. It should be approximately 3 paragraphs,
and use sentence length variety to control the tension.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 3 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 3 Homework
Find an example of an author who uses sentence
length variety for effect in their work. Explain the
effect it has on you as a reader by annotating a
photocopy of some of their work.
Find an example of an author who uses sentence
length variety for effect in their work. Explain the
effect it has on you as a reader by annotating a
photocopy of some of their work.
Complete the silver task, extending your use of
onomatopoeia for effect.
Complete the silver task, extending your use of
onomatopoeia for effect.
Complete the bronze task, but use pathetic fallacy in
your work too
Complete the bronze task, but use pathetic fallacy in
your work too
Write a short descriptive piece which begins with the
sentence ‘The wind howled’ and describes a
landscape. It should be approximately 3 paragraphs,
and use sentence length variety to control the tension.
Write a short descriptive piece which begins with the
sentence ‘The wind howled’ and describes a
landscape. It should be approximately 3 paragraphs,
and use sentence length variety to control the tension.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 3 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 3 Homework
Find an example of an author who uses sentence
length variety for effect in their work. Explain the
effect it has on you as a reader by annotating a
photocopy of some of their work.
Find an example of an author who uses sentence
length variety for effect in their work. Explain the
effect it has on you as a reader by annotating a
photocopy of some of their work.
Complete the silver task, extending your use of
onomatopoeia for effect.
Complete the silver task, extending your use of
onomatopoeia for effect.
Complete the bronze task, but use pathetic fallacy in
your work too
Complete the bronze task, but use pathetic fallacy in
your work too
Write a short descriptive piece which begins with the
sentence ‘The wind howled’ and describes a
landscape. It should be approximately 3 paragraphs,
and use sentence length variety to control the tension.
Write a short descriptive piece which begins with the
sentence ‘The wind howled’ and describes a
landscape. It should be approximately 3 paragraphs,
and use sentence length variety to control the tension.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 4 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 4 Homework
Find a copy of a novel that interests you – analyse the
narrator in the story. Explain why you think the
author has chosen this viewpoint and how it would
alter the reader’s view if the viewpoint changed.
Find a copy of a novel that interests you – analyse the
narrator in the story. Explain why you think the
author has chosen this viewpoint and how it would
alter the reader’s view if the viewpoint changed.
Complete one paragraph of both the bronze & silver
tasks, then explain which you prefer and why
Complete one paragraph of both the bronze & silver
tasks, then explain which you prefer and why
Complete the bronze task, but in 3rd person
Complete the bronze task, but in 3rd person
Your character is walking home when all the lights go
out in the city/town. There has been a total power
cut and everything is dark. Write a paragraph to
describe how your character reacts and what they do
in the moments after the power cut. Write in 1st person
Your character is walking home when all the lights go
out in the city/town. There has been a total power
cut and everything is dark. Write a paragraph to
describe how your character reacts and what they do
in the moments after the power cut. Write in 1st person
Year 9 Term 1 Week 4 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 4 Homework
Find a copy of a novel that interests you – analyse the
narrator in the story. Explain why you think the
author has chosen this viewpoint and how it would
alter the reader’s view if the viewpoint changed.
Find a copy of a novel that interests you – analyse the
narrator in the story. Explain why you think the
author has chosen this viewpoint and how it would
alter the reader’s view if the viewpoint changed.
Complete one paragraph of both the bronze & silver
tasks, then explain which you prefer and why
Complete one paragraph of both the bronze & silver
tasks, then explain which you prefer and why
Complete the bronze task, but in 3rd person
Complete the bronze task, but in 3rd person
Your character is walking home when all the lights go
out in the city/town. There has been a total power
cut and everything is dark. Write a paragraph to
describe how your character reacts and what they do
in the moments after the power cut. Write in 1st person
Your character is walking home when all the lights go
out in the city/town. There has been a total power
cut and everything is dark. Write a paragraph to
describe how your character reacts and what they do
in the moments after the power cut. Write in 1st person
Year 9 Term 1 Week 4 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 4 Homework
Find a copy of a novel that interests you – analyse the
narrator in the story. Explain why you think the
author has chosen this viewpoint and how it would
alter the reader’s view if the viewpoint changed.
Find a copy of a novel that interests you – analyse the
narrator in the story. Explain why you think the
author has chosen this viewpoint and how it would
alter the reader’s view if the viewpoint changed.
Complete one paragraph of both the bronze & silver
tasks, then explain which you prefer and why
Complete one paragraph of both the bronze & silver
tasks, then explain which you prefer and why
Complete the bronze task, but in 3rd person
Complete the bronze task, but in 3rd person
Your character is walking home when all the lights go
out in the city/town. There has been a total power
cut and everything is dark. Write a paragraph to
describe how your character reacts and what they do
in the moments after the power cut. Write in 1st person
Your character is walking home when all the lights go
out in the city/town. There has been a total power
cut and everything is dark. Write a paragraph to
describe how your character reacts and what they do
in the moments after the power cut. Write in 1st person
Year 9 Term 1 Week 5 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 5 Homework
Write 3 paragraphs which debates the statement in
the silver task below. Use examples as evidence for
your opinion
Write 3 paragraphs which debates the statement in
the silver task below. Use examples as evidence for
your opinion
People only listen to songs which they connect to
emotionally. Write 2 paragraphs explaining why you
agree or disagree with this statement.
People only listen to songs which they connect to
emotionally. Write 2 paragraphs explaining why you
agree or disagree with this statement.
Complete the bronze task, and then write a
paragraph which debates the statement ‘the best
songs are ones which connect with our emotions.’
Complete the bronze task, and then write a
paragraph which debates the statement ‘the best
songs are ones which connect with our emotions.’
This week we have been thinking about themes. Find
a song that you like, annotate them with any devices
they might use and explain why the lyrics are important to
you.
This week we have been thinking about themes. Find
a song that you like, annotate them with any devices
they might use and explain why the lyrics are important to
you.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 5 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 5 Homework
Write 3 paragraphs which debates the statement in
the silver task below. Use examples as evidence for
your opinion
Write 3 paragraphs which debates the statement in
the silver task below. Use examples as evidence for
your opinion
People only listen to songs which they connect to
emotionally. Write 2 paragraphs explaining why you
agree or disagree with this statement.
People only listen to songs which they connect to
emotionally. Write 2 paragraphs explaining why you
agree or disagree with this statement.
Complete the bronze task, and then write a
paragraph which debates the statement ‘the best
songs are ones which connect with our emotions.’
Complete the bronze task, and then write a
paragraph which debates the statement ‘the best
songs are ones which connect with our emotions.’
This week we have been thinking about themes. Find
a song that you like, annotate them with any devices
they might use and explain why the lyrics are important to
you.
This week we have been thinking about themes. Find
a song that you like, annotate them with any devices
they might use and explain why the lyrics are important to
you.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 5 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 5 Homework
Write 3 paragraphs which debates the statement in
the silver task below. Use examples as evidence for
your opinion
Write 3 paragraphs which debates the statement in
the silver task below. Use examples as evidence for
your opinion
People only listen to songs which they connect to
emotionally. Write 2 paragraphs explaining why you
agree or disagree with this statement.
People only listen to songs which they connect to
emotionally. Write 2 paragraphs explaining why you
agree or disagree with this statement.
Complete the bronze task, and then write a
paragraph which debates the statement ‘the best
songs are ones which connect with our emotions.’
Complete the bronze task, and then write a
paragraph which debates the statement ‘the best
songs are ones which connect with our emotions.’
This week we have been thinking about themes. Find
a song that you like, annotate them with any devices
they might use and explain why the lyrics are important to
you.
This week we have been thinking about themes. Find
a song that you like, annotate them with any devices
they might use and explain why the lyrics are important to
you.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 6 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 6 Homework
Complete at least 3 paragraphs which juxtapose
heaven and hell on earth – try to show the contrast
between the two places through your language
choices.
Complete at least 3 paragraphs which juxtapose
heaven and hell on earth – try to show the contrast
between the two places through your language
choices.
Describe ‘hell on earth’ – try to be original with the
location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘hell on earth’ – try to be original with the
location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘heaven on earth’ – try to be original with
the location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘heaven on earth’ – try to be original with
the location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe your ideal holiday location, ensuring that
you make the place come alive for the reader. Write
approximately 2 paragraphs.
Describe your ideal holiday location, ensuring that
you make the place come alive for the reader. Write
approximately 2 paragraphs.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 6 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 6 Homework
Complete at least 3 paragraphs which juxtapose
heaven and hell on earth – try to show the contrast
between the two places through your language
choices.
Complete at least 3 paragraphs which juxtapose
heaven and hell on earth – try to show the contrast
between the two places through your language
choices.
Describe ‘hell on earth’ – try to be original with the
location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘hell on earth’ – try to be original with the
location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘heaven on earth’ – try to be original with
the location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘heaven on earth’ – try to be original with
the location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe your ideal holiday location, ensuring that
you make the place come alive for the reader. Write
approximately 2 paragraphs.
Describe your ideal holiday location, ensuring that
you make the place come alive for the reader. Write
approximately 2 paragraphs.
Year 9 Term 1 Week 6 Homework
Year 9 Term 1 Week 6 Homework
Complete at least 3 paragraphs which juxtapose
heaven and hell on earth – try to show the contrast
between the two places through your language
choices.
Complete at least 3 paragraphs which juxtapose
heaven and hell on earth – try to show the contrast
between the two places through your language
choices.
Describe ‘hell on earth’ – try to be original with the
location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘hell on earth’ – try to be original with the
location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘heaven on earth’ – try to be original with
the location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe ‘heaven on earth’ – try to be original with
the location that you choose. At least 2 paragraphs.
Describe your ideal holiday location, ensuring that
you make the place come alive for the reader. Write
approximately 2 paragraphs.
Describe your ideal holiday location, ensuring that
you make the place come alive for the reader. Write
approximately 2 paragraphs.