No Pens Day Wednesday lesson plans matrix
We have developed a large number of lesson plans. You may wish to use these are they are during your No Pens Day
Wednesday or you might prefer to take the ideas from them and build your own plan.
This document shows at a quick glance the speaking and listening objectives you will achieve by using the lesson plans
provided.
Secondary school lesson plans
Year 7 lesson plans
Year
7
Lesson and subject title
English - spelling
7
Maths- unit revision lesson
7
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Science (Chemistry): What are chemical reactions?
Art: Colourful Klee
7
Citizenship: Laws and Crimes
7
Drama: Mime and Characterisation
7
Design and Technology (Textiles): Fibres and Fabric
Constructions
English: Folk Tales and Fairy Stories
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Geography: GPS
History: How did William of Normandy grasp control
of England?
Speaking and listening objective
 To identify and sequence sounds in words
 To perceive the syllable structure in words
 Explaining calculation strategies
 Talking about mathematical expressions using. mathematical and non-mathematical
language
 Presenting findings to others
Explain the sequence of events in a simple but accurate way, using appropriate terminology
To use objective and clear “dictionary type” definitions of the words primary, secondary and
tertiary
See someone else’s point of view when ‘arguing’, whilst being able to present clear argument
from a different perspective
Follow spoken directions which are quite complex – so a possible combination of longer
sentences with more information, maybe new vocabulary and more complex grammar
Talk using sentences of around 7-11 words
Follow spoken directions which are quite complex – so a possible combination of longer
sentences with more information, maybe new vocabulary and more complex grammar
Explain a sequence of events in a simple but accurate way
Explain a sequence of events in a simple but accurate way
7
ICT: E-safety assembly
7
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Maths: Ordering
Music: Identifying instruments
PHSE: Bullying
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7
Religious Education: Wants versus needs
Spanish* : Months and birthdays
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Change the style of their language to suit the situation and the listener
Be aware when someone doesn’t understand, and try another way to get information
across
Pick up new vocabulary and use in context within the lesson
Pick up new vocabulary and use in context within the lesson
Use different ways to help discussions move forward, including summarising the main points,
reviewing what has been said and clarifying main points
Present a clear argument and see someone else’s point of view when ‘arguing’
Pick up new vocabulary needed for specific topic areas
*Can be adapted for all modern foreign languages
Year 8 lesson plans
Year
8
Lesson and subject title
Maths - Pythagoras theorem
8
Science - chemical formulae
8
English - speaking and listening team work
8
MFL - oral spelling
8
Geography – Moving in and out: Migration
8
PSHE – It’s a risk!
Speaking and listening objective
 To use mathematical language
 To understand the concept of the theorem
 To explain the method
 Understand subject specific vocabulary
 Use subject specific vocabulary to label
 Working with others
 Active listening and responding
 Building sentences and narratives
 To identify and sequence sounds in words
 To perceive the syllable structure in words
 Learn and use new vocabulary in context;
 Active listening and responding;
 Sharing views and explanation;
 Give oral feedback on group views
 Share opinions and views
 Listen carefully to others and respond respectfully
 Prepare role play
Year 9 lesson plans
Year
9
Lesson and subject title
Algebra – problem solving revision
9
English - To Kill a Mockingbird
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9
Science (Chemistry): Introduction to conductivity,
voltage and current
Art: Graffiti
Citizenship: Power of advertising
Drama: Thought tracking
Design and Technology: Bridge building
English: Animal testing
Geography: World trade
9
9
History: Women at work
Maths: Murder mystery
9
Modern Foreign Languages: Preposition carousel
Speaking and listening objective
 Explore concepts
 Identify relevant information
 Explain reasoning with clarity
 Rehearse ideas
Contribute to discussions in different ways such as promoting, opposing, exploring and
questioning.
Explain the sequence of events in a simple but accurate way, using appropriate terminology.
To clearly express an opinion on urban art.
Identify the underlying implied meaning.
To use spoken language to describe inner thoughts and feelings.
Use language to hypothesise, share ideas and problem solve.
To Identify the underlying themes, implications and issues raised by a reading.
 Active listening to learn key information; communicate opinions and justify reasons
 Use oral language skills to work cooperatively and problem solve.
Describing, reporting, presenting information.
 Reasoning skills; justifying opinions
 Active listening within a group
Learn and use vocabulary.
Year 10 lesson plans
Year
10
Lesson and subject title
English - Most deserving...
10
Maths- Practising functional skills
10
Science – energy and energy sources revision
Speaking and listening objective
 Use persuasive language
 Group discussion skills – listening and responding
 Identify relevant information
 Explain calculation strategies
 Talk about methods
 Understanding and use of subject specific terms
 Understanding of subject specific concepts
10
Geography- water poverty
10
10
English or Humanities - teaching or revision of subject
specific spelling
PHSE – moral dilemmas
10
History – The few
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Asking questions
Using understanding of categories
Constructing formulated sentences from key words
Understanding of cause and effect in water poverty
Analyse information to identify advantages/ disadvantages
Make judgements
To identify and sequence sounds in words
To perceive the syllable structure in words
Listen and respond appropriately to others’ points of view;
Respond to criticism and respond constructively;
Support opinions and arguments with evidence.
Retell events
Use language to share information
Year 11 lesson plans
Year
11
11
Lesson and subject title
English - Point, Evidence, Explain, Link to Language
(PEE+L)
Maths - speed dating revision activity
11
History – WW1 perspectives
11
PSHE- e-cigarettes
11
Geography – Flood Management
11
Science – friction forces
Speaking and listening objective
 Make clear and relevant contributions
 Formulate and interpret information
 Describe visualisations
 Explain calculation strategies
 Justify answer
 Use mathematical expressions and concepts
 To pick out themes and understand perspectives
 Clearly explain views and support reasons with evidence
 Read and analyse information
 Consider points of view
 Evaluate evidence
 Clearly express a view and justify from evidence
 Verbal reasoning, thinking skills;
 Listen and think;
 Listen and respond to argument;
 Making connections.
 To make a commentary for a presentation or video;
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use correct technical vocabulary;
give a clear explanation.