English Year 8 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: Of Mice and Men and Writing with a Viewpoint

Pupils will study the text Of Mice and Men to develop their ability to understand characterisation and themes within a novel. Pupils will develop their inference and deduction skills whilst engaging with the literary devices used to create atmosphere and setting. Pupils will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of context and its impact when analysing a whole text.

SELF ISOLATING REMOTE LEARNING LINKS

1.Approaching fiction texts	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/approaching-unseen-fiction-texts-70upat
2.Structural choices	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/considering-structural-choices-6muk6e
3.Language choices	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/analysing-the-writers-use-of-language-6ruk2e
4.Developing a personal response	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/developing-a-personal-response-chjp8e
5.Writer’s perspective	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/considering-the-writers-perspective-6rt62c
6.Unseen texts	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/approaching-pre-1900-unseen-fiction-texts-6gw66c
7.The Bazaars of Baghdad	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/considering-the-writers-perspective-pre-1900-the-bazaars-of-baghdad-c9h38d
8.Ethos	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/an-introduction-to-rhetoric-ethos-6mr3er
9.Logos	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/an-introduction-to-rhetoric-logos-6wwkec
10.Pathos	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/an-introduction-to-rhetoric-pathos-ccwkje
11.Churchill raising morale	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/churchill-reading-and-rhetoric-analysis-to-raise-morale-ccwp6r
12.Churchill structure	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/churchill-reading-and-structural-analysis-of-rhetoric-75hp6e
13.How to motivate a crowd	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/using-rhetoric-to-effectively-motivate-a-crowd-6dgk6e
14.Ghandi and motivation	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/gandhi-reading-and-analysis-of-rhetoric-for-motivation-cdh34d
15.Encouraging peace	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/gandhi-rhetoric-as-a-tool-to-encourage-peace-74u30t
16.Writing for change	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/james-use-of-rhetoric-for-change-75gp6d
17.Obama’s message to herself	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/obamas-use-of-rhetoric-in-a-letter-to-her-younger-self-6mt3jd
18.Comparing rhetoric	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/comparing-obama-and-james-use-of-rhetoric-in-the-letter-form-c5h68t
19.Forming opinions	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/opinion-articles-and-rhetoric-70rp4d
20.Speech writing	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/writing-an-effective-speech-using-rhetoric-6xj32r

Spring Term Jan – Apr

Topic: Blood Brothers and Poetry

Pupils will study an abridged version of the play Blood Brothers to develop their understanding of script writing, stage directions and character creation. Pupils will analyse the language and themes found across the play whilst having the opportunity to take on roles. Whilst studying the play pupils will have the opportunity to discuss relationships, families and social divides.

SELF ISOLATING REMOTE LEARNING LINKS

1.Britain in the 1980s	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/britain-in-the-1980s-60t30t
2.Russell’s background	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/russells-background-c5jk6r
3.Musical form and staging	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-musical-form-and-staging-61j3ed
4.Prologue	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-prologue-6ngked
5.Mrs Johnstone	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/mrs-johnstone-c5jp6c
6.Mrs Lyons	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/mrs-lyons-cgvk8t
7.The pact	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-pact-is-made-70tk4d
8.Class and power	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/class-and-power-c4up6d
9.The Twins	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-twins-meet-c8u3gr
10.Friendship	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/friendship-across-the-divide-75k62r
11.Social class and authority	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/social-cclass-and-authority-6wt3jc
12.Sammy	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/sammy-74t3ae
13.Education	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/education-70v3cr
14.The confrontation	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/mrs-lyons-confronts-mrs-johnstone-cdh30r
15.Different paths	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/different-paths-c9j30d
16.Mickey’s Frustration	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/mickeys-frustration-rises-c5k3cr
17.Out of control	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/mickeys-life-spirals-out-of-control-ccw64t
18.Linda, Eddie and Mickey	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/linda-eddie-and-mickey-cgvkar
19.Russell’s intentions	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/russells-intentions-cru64t
20.Violence	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/violence-part-1-c9h62c

Summer Term 1 Apr – July

Topic: Maze Runner and Dystopian Writing

Pupils will study the novel Maze Runner to develop their ability to understand characterisation and themes within a dystopian novel. Pupils will consider the effects a writer creates through their language and structural choices, whilst improving their critical analysis.

SELF ISOLATING REMOTE LEARNING LINKS

1.Crafting creative writing	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/crafting-creative-writing-6rrkcr
2.Creating a story opening	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creating-a-story-opening-75j34d
3.Introducing a character	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/introducing-a-character-c5hp8c
4.Revealing a problem	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/revealing-a-problem-6hk34c
5.The quest	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-quest-cngpce
6.Climatic moments	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-climactic-moment-6dh64d
7.The ending	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-ending-60vpce
8.What makes a good short story?	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-what-makes-a-good-short-story-70u30c
9.Narrative structure	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-narrative-structure-6wu3ec
10.Developing character	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-developing-character-6rtp2r
11.Figurative language	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/creative-writing-figurative-language-c8up4r
12.Responding to a setting stimulus	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/descriptive-writing-responding-to-a-setting-stimulus-6wrp6c
13.Responding to an image stimulus	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/descriptive-writing-responding-to-an-image-stimulus-cdh68t
14.Use of symbolism in your 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.Punctuating speech correctly	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/punctuating-speech-correctly-crwp6c
17.Directing speech and dialogue	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/direct-speech-varying-punctuation-and-dialogue-tags-cdgkec
18.Breaking up speech	https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/breaking-up-direct-speech-with-dialogue-tags-cnjkgd