English Year 7 Remote Learning Map for Self Isolation of up to 14 days

Students can chose to start at the top of the learning map and work their way chronologically down the list which will help with memory retention or go to an area directed by their teacher.

Autumn Term Sep – Dec

Topic: Animal Farm and Non-Fiction

Pupils will study the text Animal Farm to develop their ability to understand characterisation and themes within a novel. Pupils will develop their inference and deduction skills, whilst reading for meaning. Whole class reading and studies will provide opportunities to develop de-coding skills

SELF ISOLATING REMOTE LEARNING LINKS

1. Verbs and capital letters	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/past-simple-verbs-and-capital-letters-6xk30e
2.Capital letters/irregular verbs	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/capital-letters-and-irregular-verbs-6gvp8e
3.Singular and plural subjects	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/singular-and-plural-subjects-6njkcc
4.Sentences and tense	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/incomplete-sentences-and-tense-c8tp2d
5.Incomplete sentences	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/incomplete-sentences-6gw38t
6. Approaching non-fiction	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/approaching-unseen-non-fiction-texts-6dgpat
7.Writer’s use of language	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-the-writers-use-of-language-65j68t
8. Selecting evidence	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-language-selecting-evidence-70rk0t
9. Character types and function	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/character-types-and-function-6gu38c
10.Analysing language	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-language-analytical-writing-6ctpcc
11.Examining structural choices	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/examining-structural-choices-6ctk6t
12.Introduction to poetry	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-c9jkjd
13.What makes a poem?	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-what-makes-a-poem-a-poem-6dk3jd
14.Imagery in poetry	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-imagery-cgt68r
15.Poetry structure	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-structure-6th6cr
16.Poetry rhyme scheme	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-rhyme-scheme-65k3gd
17.Poetry Rhythm	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-rhythm-6nhkjc
18.Poetry: Metre	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-metre-6gukjd
19.Emotions in poetry	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introduction-to-poetry-big-ideas-and-emotions-in-poetry-6dj38c
20.Personification	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-poetry-personification-70tkcr

Spring Term Jan – Apr

Topic: Frankenstein and Creative Writing

An abridged version of the 19th Century novel Frankenstein will be used as the stimulus for students to study the conventions of gothic literature and 19th Century fiction. Pupils will be encouraged to develop their ability to decode and have exposure to new vocabulary. Contextual factors linked to the novel will also be analysed to improve a pupil’s ability to analyse a writer’s intention and influences.

SELF ISOLATING REMOTE LEARNING LINKS

1.What gothic fiction means	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-gothic-fiction-means-c5jk2d
2.Gothic conventions	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-gothic-conventions-are-c8tp6c
3. Gothic characters	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/gothic-characters-c8tp4d
4.Gothic themes	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/gothic-themes-c8v30d
5.Analysing language Tell-Tale Heart	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-language-in-the-tell-tale-heart-part-1-71hk6c
6. Analysing language Tell-Tale Heart (2)	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-language-in-the-tell-tale-heart-part-2-6wtpat
7.Structure in Tell-Tale Heart (1)	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-structure-in-the-tell-tale-heart-part-1-6cukgr
8.Structure in Tell-Tale Heart (2)	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-structure-in-the-tell-tale-heart-part-2-cgv3ad
9.The Uncanny	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/understand-the-uncanny-and-how-it-applies-to-gothic-literature-c8v68r
10.Frankenstein and the ‘Uncanny’	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creation-of-frankenstein-and-applying-the-uncanny-6cvkjt
11.Analysing language in Frankenstein	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-language-in-frankenstein-64vk2t
12.Authorial Intent	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/understanding-authorial-intent-and-how-to-use-this-to-develop-analysis-65hk2r
13.Descriptive writing- setting stimulus	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/descriptive-writing-responding-to-a-setting-stimulus-6wrp6c
14.Using symbolism in our writing	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/use-of-symbolism-in-your-writing-6xjkad
15.Narrative writing	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/narrative-writing-6rrkgt
16.What makes a good short story?	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-what-makes-a-good-short-story-70u30c
17.Narrative structure	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-narrative-structure-6wu3ec
18.Developing character	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-developing-character-6rtp2r
19.Figurative language	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-figurative-language-c8up4r
20.Authorial intent	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/understanding-authorial-intent-and-how-to-use-this-to-develop-analysis-65hk2r

Summer Term 1 Apr – July

Topic: Romeo and Juliet and Poetry

Pupils will study an abridged version/extracts of the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The main aim of this unit will be to familiarise pupils with the conventions of Shakespeare’s writing, including common themes and styles. Pupils will also develop their contextual understanding, to strengthen their analytical skills.

SELF ISOLATING REMOTE LEARNING LINKS

1. Romeo and Juliet: Prologue	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/shakespeares-romeo-and-juliet-the-prologue-70r30t
2. Feuding families	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/feuding-families-crt38t
3.Introducing Romeo	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introducing-romeo-6tgk8d
4.Theme of love	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/courtly-love-6rr3cc
5.Introducing Juliet	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introducing-juliet-ctjk0r
6.The Lovers Meet	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-lovers-meet-6nk34e
7.Balcony Scene (1)	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-balcony-scene-part-1-61hpad
8.Balcony Scene (2)	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-balcony-scene-part-2-6mv66r
9.Wedding Scene	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-wedding-scene-cmt34d
10.Plague on both your houses	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/a-plague-o-both-your-houses-70rp4r
11.Juliet’s soliloquy	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/juliets-soliloquy-6muk0r
12.Banishment	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/banishment-crwpct
13.The Next Morning	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-morning-after-the-wedding-night-6xhkac
14.Patriarchy	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/lord-capulet-and-the-patriarchy-6th3jd
15.Friar’s Plan	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-friars-plan-6mvkct
16.Death scene	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/juliets-death-c8w3gd
17.I defy thee stars	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/i-defy-thee-stars-68vk6d
18.Tragic end	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-lovers-tragic-end-6djp4d
19.Reconciliation	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-reconciliation-6dgk8c
20.Love and conflict	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/love-and-conflict-68tp6c