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This year is going to be a lot of fun, learning and hard work! I can’t wait for us to settle into our routines and make some amazing memories together. Mr Rosa and Mrs Tai are the Y7 Tutors. On this page, you will find information about Year 7 news and curriculum information.
Our Class Country
At the beginning of the year classes looked at America and New Zealand. When looking at these countries children learnt about the geographical landscape and artists from those countries. They then produced their own art work based on the chosen artist.
English
Throughout the year, children will learn approximately 5 model texts.
MY FATHER IS A POLAR BEAR – TRANSITION UNIT
Revise basic punctuation (subject+ verb rule), and extend sentence structure. Select vocabulary to engage the reader. Weave fact and fiction to entertain.
SKELLIG
Continue to extend sentence structure. 3rd person character description, 1st person perspective writing, discursive essay and class debate. Develop analysis of text – use PEE and some critical terminology.
ROMEO & JULIET
Further extend and vary sentence structure. 3rd person journalistic writing showing bias. Continue to develop analysis of text
BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS
Further extend and vary sentence structure.1st person perspective writing from differing viewpoints. Further develop analysis of text – use PEE and some critical terminology.
PERFORMANCE POETRY
Analysis of poetry – use PEE and critical terminology. Write and perform own poetry.
Year 7 Suggested Reading
100 best books for 9-11 year-olds here from the book trust:
https://booktrust.org.uk/booklists/1/100-best-books-9-11/
100 best books for 12-14 year-olds here from the book trust:
https://booktrust.org.uk/booklists/1/100-best-12-14/
Maths
In Year 7, we place emphasis on using a Maths Mastery approach, we strive to develop fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills. We follow White Rose which encompasses the ethos that every child can succeed in maths. Resilience underpins our values at West Moors Middle School and by building confidence within maths results in an overall enjoyment and success in the subject.
To find out more and the White Rose approach, please visit https://whiterosemaths.com/.
The current scheme of work for Y7 over the three terms is thus:
Algebraic thinking
Sequences
Understanding & using algebraic notation
Equality & equivalence
Place Value & proportion
Place value & ordering decimals & integers
Fraction, decimal & percentage equivalence
Applications of Number
Solving problems with addition & subtraction
Solving problems with multiplication & division
Directed Number
Four operations with directed number
Fractional thinking
Addition & subtraction of fractions
Lines & Angles
Constructing, measuring & using geometric notation
Reasoning with number
Developing number sense
Sets & probability
Prime numbers & proof
We ask all parents to support children with learning their times tables at home; this is key to children being successful as Mathematicians.
To support the children’s learning in school we also use MyMaths. This resource allows children to complete homework tasks set by their teacher and to revise topics at their own pace. https://www.mymaths.co.uk/. Your children will have received their own login details. If they need to be reminded please contact the school office.
All children have a log in for Times Table Rockstars, please visit https://ttrockstars.com/page/features, which outlines the benefits of times table recall speed for your child.
We also require all students to be ready to learn. This means arriving in the classroom with suitable tools such as pens, pencils, ruler and a rubber for all subjects.
