English:

Punctuation

Capital letters and full stops

Apostrophes (for possession and for contraction)

Connectives

Common homophones

Pairs of commas for parenthesis

Semi-colons

Colons for lists

Making plurals (spelling rules)

Using paragraphs

Grammar

Word classes: what are the following?

Noun

Verb

Adjective

Adverb

Determiner

Pronoun

Prefixes and suffixes

Verbal Reasoning

Blwyddyn 7 Gwaith Cartref

Year 7 Homework

Term 2

Literary techniques

Simile Describing something by comparing it with something else, e.g. as fast as a cheetah, or fast like a cheetah

Metaphor Describing something by saying it IS something else, e.g. I ate a mountain of chocolate

Personification Describing a thing/ object by giving it human-like qualities, e.g. The wind whispered.

Onomatopoeia A word that sounds like the thing it is describing e.g. The door banged shut.

Alliteration Using two or more words/sounds in a sentence that start with the same letter, e.g. Police puzzled in Paris!

Sibilance Using two or more words/sounds in a sentence that have an ‘s’ sound, e.g. The snake slithered slowly.

Spellings

Accommodate

ancient

available

bruise

category

communicate

community

conscience

definite

desperate

develop

especially

government

individual

muscle

necessary

opportunity

physical

rhyme

system

temperature

thorough

Wednesday

accommodate

accompany

according

achieve

aggressive

amateur

ancient

apparent

appreciate

attached

available

average

awkward

bargain

beginning

bruise

category

cemetery

committee

communicate

community

competition

conscience

conscious

controversy

convenience

correspond

criticise

curiosity

definite

desperate

determined

develop

dictionary

disastrous

embarrass

environment

equip

equipped

equipment

especially

exaggerate

excellent

existence

explanation

familiar

foreign

forty

frequently

government

guarantee

harass

hindrance

identity

immediate

immediately

individual

interfere

interrupt

language

leisure

lightning

marvellous

mischievous

muscle

necessary

neighbour

nuisance

occupy

occur

opportunity

parliament

persuade

St. Illtyd’s Spelling List Year 7

physical

prejudice

privilege

profession

programme

pronunciation

queue

recognise

recommend

relevant

restaurant

rhyme

rhythm

sacrifice

secretary

shoulder

signature

sincere

sincerely

soldier

stomach

sufficient

suggest

symbol

system

temperature

thorough

twelfth

variety

vegetable

vehicle

yacht

Maths:

INDICES

Use the term square and square root, cube and cube root.

Express numbers using powers e.g. 125 = 53

Use the correct order of operations including indices.

ANGLES

Draw and measure accurate angles.

Calculate a missing angle within a right angle, on a straight line, around a point and in triangles Use compass bearings and grid references to specify location Use three figure bearings to describe the location of one object in relation to another LINEAR EQUATIONS Solve one and two step equations. AVERAGES Use mean, mode, median and range to compare a sets of data

*Please refer to exercise books for examples.

Using mathematical information

Be able to read and interpret information from a table. Read and interpret train and bus timetables. Work with holiday booking information Reading distance charts Sequences Explore sequences of whole numbers involving addition and subtraction and determine the term to term rule Write the next few terms in a sequence Use algebra to express the nth term rule of a linear sequence Use the nth term rule to generate a sequence Ratio Express two or more quantities as a ratio using the correct notation Simplify ratios Divide an amount in a given ratio use ratio and proportion to calculate quantities in recipes 3d shapes Recognise and name 3d shapes Work out the volume of cubes and cuboids Draw nets of cubes and cuboids Calculate the surface area when nets are given Draw cubes and cuboids using isometric paper

*Please refer to exercise books for examples.

Science

Cells

1. Cells are the building blocks of life.

2. The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.

3. The cytoplasm is where chemical reactions take place.

4. The nucleus is what controls the cells and contains DNA.

5. A plant cell also has a cell wall, chloroplasts and vacuole.

6. The cell wall helps the plant cell keep its shape.

7. The chloroplasts help the plant to make food using energy from the sun.

8. The vacuole contains a liquid called cell sap.

9. Cells can be specialised to do particular jobs.

10. Cells build up to make tissues.

11. Tissues build up to make organs.

12. Cells can only be seen with a microscope.

13. Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body.

14. Nerve cells are long and carry messages around the body.

15. The egg cell is the largest type of cell in a human.

Acids and Alkalis

1. A chemical can be acidic, alkaline or neutral.

2. An indicator is a liquid or paper that can tell us if something as acidic or

alkaline.

3. Acids and alkalis can be strong or weak.

4. Universal indicator can tell us the pH number of a chemical.

5. pH 7 is neutral.

6. A pH below 7 is acidic.

7. A pH above 7 is alkaline.

8. Adding an acid to an alkali causes neutralisation.

9. An antacid is a medicine that neutralises excess stomach acid.

10. Two common acids are hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid.

11. Two common alkalis are sodium hydroxide and ammonia.

12. Water has a pH of 7.

Cymraeg

Pynciau’r ysgol – School subjects

Welsh – Cymraeg Geography - Daearyddiaeth

English – Saesneg History - Hanes

IT – Technoleg gwybodaeth P.E – Chwaraeon

Maths – Mathemateg Technology – Technoleg

Cookery – Coginio R.E – Addysg grefyddol

Art – Celf Science – Gwyddoniaeth

Music - Cerddoriaeth

Patrymau iaith – Language patterns

Beth ydy dy hoff bwnc? – What is your favourite subject?

Beth ydy dy gas bwnc? – What is your least favourite subject?

Fy hoff bwnc ydy … - My favourite subject is …

Fy nghas bwnc ydy … - My least favourite subject is …

Beth sydd gyda ti … - What do you have …

Ar – On

Ar ôl – After

Cyn – Before

Amser egwyl – Break time

Amser cinio – Lunch time

Ansoddeiriau – Adjectives

Useful – Defnyddiol Anodd - Difficult

Easy – Hawdd Wastraff amser – Waste of time

Fun – Hwyl Wirion - Silly

Beth wyt ti’n feddwl am …? – What do you think about…?

Beth ydy dy farn di am …? – What is your opinion on …?

Yn fy marn i – In my opinion

Baswn i’n dweud bod – I would say that

School uniform – Gwisg ysgol

Trousers – Trowsus

Skirt – Sgert

Shirt – Crys

Blouse – Blows

Tie – Tei

Shoes - Esgidiau

Jacket – Siaced

Ansoddeiriau – Adjectives

Comfortable – Gyfforddus Uncomfortable - Anghyfforddus

Ffashionable – Ffasiynol Old fashioned – Hen ffasiwn

Cwl – Cool Ddiflas - Boring

Religious Education

Assessment 3

1. A sacrament is an outside sign of inward grace,

instituted by Jesus Christ, by which grace is given to the

soul.

2. Outline of the story:

• A father (rich farmer) has two sons. The younger son demands his share

of the land from his father. The father gives him the share and he leaves.

• The son spends his share on good living and gambling.

• He is left poor, homeless, with no friends and has to work on a pig farm to

feed himself. He realises that his father treats his servants better so he

decides to go home and ask his father for a job.

• The father sees him coming home and orders the fattest

calf be killed to celebrate. The son is sorry and asks his

father for a job but his father forgives him and takes him

back. The eldest son is angry with his father and asks why

he forgave his brother. The father replies” He was lost, now

he is found”.

3. The Sacrament of Baptism:

• Welcome: At the door. The community gathers, the baby is welcomed by the

priest by name, the sign of the cross is traced on the forehead.

• The Lectern: Readings are given that reflect Jesus’ baptism and the

importance of Baptism.

• Baptism: At the Font. The priest anoints the child with the oil of catechumen

on the chest as a sign that the child will receive God’s strength in the battle

against the devil. The parents and Godparents renew the baptismal promises

and make the promises on behalf of the child. Water is poured on the

forehead and the priest says ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father, Son and

of the Holy Spirit. The child is anointed with chrism oil as a sign that he/she is

a new disciple and called to God.

A candle is given to the parents as a sign that the child has been enlightened

by Christ.

• The Altar: The family gather and all the congregation say the ‘Our Father’

With a blessing for the parents and godparents.

4. “You don’t need to be confirmed if you have been Baptised”

Agree:

• Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation so you are already on the path to

discipleship.

• Baptism means you have parents and Godparents to guide you in life.

• It is symbolic of God being with you at all times,

the candle shows you are enlightened.

• Confirmation is a choice.

Disagree:

• Confirmation completes baptism and in the eyes

of the Church you are an adult.

• Confirmation gives you the gifts of the Holy Spirit

to guide you in life.

• You become an apostle in the Church and can promote the faith.

• It is an important sacrament as the Archbishop performs it so all Catholics

should receive it, it is a rite of passage.

Assessment 4

1) Disciple means a follower of Christ.

A disciple follows the teaching of love and dedicates their life to Jesus’ teachings.

2) There are many ways a young person can be a disciple:

• By treating people with respect and “loving their neighbour”.

• By following the Ten Commandments.

• By going to Mass and receiving the sacraments.

• By always trying to be the best they can be in school, home and everyday life.

• By always forgiving others who have wronged them and by being able to say

sorry when they make a mistake.

3) The calling of the 12 disciples:

An explanation of how Jesus called the disciples.

• Jesus appointed 12 disciples.

• He appointed them to preach and to have authority to drive out demons.

• Simon (given the name Peter), James and John, Andrew, Philip,

Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of

Alpheus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas

Iscariot (betrayed him).

• By picking 12 Jesus was following the Old Testament

where there had been 12 tribes of Israel.

4) “It is too difficult to be a follower of Jesus today”.

Agree:

• Life is too difficult to follow Jesus’ teachings.

• There is peer pressure which can be a bad influence and discourage you from

going to church.

• Society does not value faith. (E.g. shops open on

Sunday).

• You can’t always follow the commandments.

• Doubts that Jesus was the son of God. (Atheist

views)

Disagree:

• The community of the Church help and guide you.

• Sacraments allow you to develop your faith, e.g. Confirmation gives you the

gifts of the Holy Spirit as a guide.

• Love of neighbour is simply being respectful; it is not difficult.

• Human beings are intelligent enough to

understand right from wrong.

• Jesus’ message is simple – love.

Spanish

School Subjects

El inglés – English

El español – Spanish

El dibujo – Art

El teatro – Drama

La música – Music

La educación física – PE

La religión – RE

La tecnología – Technology

Las ciencias – Science

Las matemáticas – Maths

Los trabajos manuales - DT

Adjectives

Aburrido – Boring

Interestante – Interesting

Divertido – Fun

Importante – Important

Útil – Useful

Inutil – Useless

Fácil – Easy

Dificil - Difficult

Key verbs

Hay – There is

Tenemos – We have

No hay – There isn’t

No tenemos – We don’t have

Me gusta – I like

Me encanta – I love

Odio – I hate

Facilities

Un campo de futbol – A

football pitch

Una piscina – A swimming

pool

Un gimnasio – A gym

Un laboratorio – A laboratory

Una cantina – A canteen

Un patio – A playground

Un campo artificial – An

atroturf

Music

The assessment will be completed over a number of weeks and you will need to show an understanding and mastery of each section listed below.

1.

Knowledge - know the Kodaly hand signs for Doh – top Doh.

2.

Knowledge – be able to name and understand the elements of music.

3.

Knowledge – Have a basic understanding of Medieval Music.

4.

Performing – Sing an extract of plainsong music.

5.

Performing – can perform a part within a piece of music for a dance. This could be the melody or accompaniment.

6.

Performing - can observe rests within a piece of music.

7.

Knowledge – understand key vocabulary linked to medieval music. Phrase, accompaniment, modal, ostinato, harmony, drone, binary form, rhythm and repeat.

8.

Composing - use imagination to compose a simple tune for a dance that moves by step (conjunct).

9,

Composing - can compose simple rhythms for drum and tambourine using crotchets and quavers.

10.

Appraising – appraise performance and link this to the elements of music.

Drama- half term three

You will need to understand these dramatic techniques to create a successful

performance and evaluation in drama.

• Sound scape – a build-up of sound to create tension.

• Thought tunnel – a tunnel that looks at the alternative thoughts a

character may have. This builds tension but also gives the audience an

insight into their conscience.

• Conscience –a character’s thoughts on what is right and wrong.

• Role on the wall – brainstorming a character on paper –

considering their appearance, personality, facts about

the character.

• Narration – telling the audience part of the story.

• Protagonist – the main character in a performance.

• Antagonist – the character who opposes the main character in a

performance.

• Linear structure – a story line that runs from beginning to the middle to

the end.

• Cross cutting – a story line that does not follow a linear structure and

therefore, may go back and forth in time.

Drama- half term four

You will need to understand these dramatic techniques to create a successful

performance and evaluation in drama:

• Split scene – two scenes are taking place on stage but whilst one is

acting, the other has to mime or freeze.

• Alternative points of view – looking into both sides of the character and

the reasons for their motivations (positives and negatives).

• Thought tracking – a spoken thought of something that your character

would say and in the tone they would say it in.

• Tableau – showing your character clearly with the use of body language

and facial expressions while frozen.

• Expression – the emotion you show through voice, movement and facial

expressions.

• Sensitivity – showing a mature understanding and appreciation of your

character’s emotions and their relationships.

• Body language - consider what your body is doing to show how you are

feeling.

Physical Education

Boys- Gymnastics

1. Warming up/preparing the body for exercise - pulse raising activity,

dynamic and static stretching

2. Safety and procedures for gym lessons – safe carrying and use of

equipment.

3. The basic gymnastic shapes are; star, straight, pike, tuck, straddle, dish,

arch.

4. Higher levels of gymnastics shapes are; splits, shoulder stand, bridge,

levers, v-sit.

5. You should hold a balance for 3-5 seconds with good quality movement.

6. Quality of movement includes; body tension, pointed toes, extension,

clarity of shape.

7. A sequence will the performer to have a starting and finishing position

(held for 3-5 seconds).

8. A sequence needs to flow, using a variety of linking movements.

9. During a sequence, a gymnast should change pathways/direction to

include; sideways, forwards, backwards and diagonally.

10. Evaluate own and others performances should state WWW - what went

well, what you liked and why and EBI - even better if, how could the

performance be improved.

Girls- Health, fitness and well-being

1. Warming up/preparing the body for exercise - pulse raising activity,

dynamic and static stretching

2. Safety and procedures for fitness lessons – safe procedures for exercises.

3. Heart rates – Carotid and radial pulse points.

4. Healthily diet and lifestyle - in order to meet the energy requirements of

different activities and levels of performance.

5. Short term effects of fitness training on the body – Red face, sweating,

increased body temperature, increased heart rate, increased breathing

rate.

6. Long term effects of fitness training on the body – Increased muscle size

and strength, Larger and more efficient heart and lungs, more flexible

joints.

7. Perform different methods of fitness training – circuits, continuous and

interval.

8. What is the recognised fitness test for Cardiovascular and Muscular

Endurance – The bleep test and the sit up bleep test.

9. Where do we see cardiovascular and muscular endurance in sport –

examples from netball, athletics events, gymnastics.

10. Evaluate own and others performances should state WWW - what went

well, what you liked and why and EBI - even better if, how could the

performance be improved.

History

The Norman Conquest:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zsjnb9q/revision

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/bt.html

Using the websites revise the following topics for your test on the Norman

Conquest.

1) Who were the rivals to the thrown in 1066?

2) Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?

3) What did the Normans do to take control?

4) What does the Bayeux Tapestry tell us?

5) What was the Feudal system?

6) Why did the Normans build Castles?

7) What was the Domesday book?

Geography

Settlement assessment

The next assessment for you will take the form of a speech, that you will

perform to your class. Below are some tips on what makes a good speech.

Design Technology- Product Design

ACCESS FM

AESTHETICS

Does the product look attractive? THINK shape, form, materials, size, beauty,

ugliness

Where did the designer get his or her inspiration for the design?

COST

What is the estimated cost of production?

Is the product affordable?

CUSTOMER

Who is the product designed for?

How and where would they use it?

How is the product promoted to attract its customer?

ENVIRONMENT

What is the product’s impact on the environment? THINK batteries, rethink,

refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, life cycle.

THINK about its manufacture, general use, distribution and final disposal when

it is no longer needed.

SAFETY

How has the designer considered safety issues when designing the product?

THINK about the way the product is used and how different parts have been

joined together.

SIZE

What size is it? THINK in millimetres and anything else that can be measured e.g.

volts, weight, area, volume, density etc.

Is the product comfortable to use? THINK anthropometrics or ergonomics.

FUNCTION

How well does the product work?

How could it be improved?

MATERIALS

What is the product made from?

Would another type of material work better?

Sustainability

Designers need to take responsibility for their designs and be more than just

aware of the need to protect our environment and raw materials from being

used up.

The Six Rs of sustainability help designers think about designs and designing in

the following way:

RETHINK - our current lifestyles and the way we design and make.

REFUSE - to buy materials and products that are unsustainable.

REDUCE - the amount of energy and materials used to manufacture a product.

REUSE - the product for something else so you don't need to throw it away.

REPAIR - the product so you don't need to throw it away.

RECYCLE - finally take the product apart and categorise the parts ready for

being converted into another product. This uses a lot of energy.

Spellings

Oscillating motion

Reciprocal motion

Rotational motion

Linear motion

Pivot point

Fulcrum

Key Words

Try Square – Used to mark a line perpendicular to a side

Metal Rule – Used to measure and mark out in millimetres

Vice – Used to clamp your work whilst working on it

Bench Hook – Used to assist you whilst cutting with a Tenon Saw

Tenon Saw – Used to cut straight lines in wood

Coping Saw – Used to cut detailed designs in wood or plastic

Hand File – Used to smoothen out rough sections of material

Pillar Drill – Used to drill a hole into wood or plastic

Design Technology- Food

Design Technology- Textiles

Fabric paint- A type of paint designed to be used on fabrics, clothes, or textiles.

When properly applied, fabric paint will withstand wear, washing, and general

use.

Velcro- A fastening consisting of two strips of nylon fabric, one

having tiny hooked threads and the other a coarse surface, that form

a strong bond when pressed together

Dye- To dye a material is to change its colour by soaking it in a coloured

solution.

Embroider- To embroider a fabric is to decorate it with coloured thread or silk

worked in various stitches or patterns.

Appliqué - Appliqué is a technique in which fabric shapes are cut out and sewn

onto a larger cloth background.

Sewing Machine- A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and

other materials together with thread.

Target Market- A target market is a group of customers that the business has

decided to aim its product at.

Thread- A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres used in sewing or

weaving.

No-sew fusible web- A sheet-type adhesive used to bond layers of fabric

without sewing.

Felt- A type of thick, soft cloth made from a pressed mass of wool and hair.

Mood Board- A board used by designers on which samples of various colours

and textures are mounted to help in deciding which

elements complement each other.

Sustainability- Sustainability of textiles refers to any method used to try to

make the production of textiles more environmentally friendly.

Art - Facts on how to write an informal letter to Vincent Van Gogh’s brother

Theo. Y7 half term 3

Marks will be awarded for punctuation and grammar; facts can be used from

your homework on “Starry Night” to assist in your letter.

• Address required on the right hand side of the paper - Saint Paul’s

Asylum, Saint Remy, SR10 SP3

• Date underneath the address – June 18th 1889

• Dear Theo, – placed on the left hand side of the letter

• Opening sentences – Hope your well dear brother, I have painted “Starry

Night” etc.

• Paragraph 1 – Describe the background of the painting (sky) what you

see, include colours, texture, movement, meaning

• Paragraph 2 – Describe the middle ground of the painting (village) what

you see, include colours, texture, movement, meaning

• Paragraph 3 – Describe the fore ground of the painting (Cyprus tree)

what you see, include colours, texture, movement, meaning

• Paragraph 4 – conclusion, why did you paint the landscape? Thank your

brother Theo for his support etc.

• End letter with “Yours faithfully” Vincent Van Gogh

Yr 7 half term 4. Facts about “Op Art”

• Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art

that uses optical illusions.

• Op art works are abstract, with many better known

pieces created in black and white.

• Op art gives the viewer the impression of

movement, hidden images, flashing and vibrating

patterns, or of swelling or warping.

• Op art was a major development of painting in the 1960s that used

geometric forms to create optical effects

• Victor Vasarely a Hungarian artist, was perhaps the first to use this style

of art regularly, in the 1930s

• In the 1960s, Bridget Riley became one of the world's best-known

English op artists.

• Bridget Riley (1931 – present) specialized in the effects produced by

closely fitted lines.

Digital Skills- Software Skills Revision Tips

Searching Tips

http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/22562913

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/dida/using_ict/webresearchrev2.shtml

Some searches can produce hundreds of results pages linking to websites that are not

relevant to your search. To avoid this happening, be careful when choosing your

search words. The more specific your words are, the better your search results will be.

Follow the tips below to improve your search results.

A phrase or words that appear together

Use quotation marks to search for a phrase of several words together. Here's an example:

Searching for more than one word

Eliminating non-essential words

Avoid using words that are not relevant in your searches. Don't use words like 'how, and, in, to or as' in a search. Only use the names of people, places or things that you want to find.

Do not include unnecessary words in your search

Only include the important words - Oxford museums

More than one key word

Use the + sign to search for webpages with more than one key word

Use the + sign to search for webpages with more than one key word. Adding a plus to your search will ensure that all your results include the key words. For example, if you wanted to find out about recycling paper in Cardiff, you can improve your search by typing:

Removing words

Include a -sign against words you don't want included in search results

Put a - sign in front of any words that you don't want to be included in your search results. For example, you might want to search for information about the place Wimbledon, but not not about tennis.

Word Processing Formatting Hints & Tips

Practice using the formatting features of the Home Tab

Italic Underline

Increase &

Decrease font size

Change

CASE

Font

Colour

This text is formatted

using the styles

Title

Heading 1

Alignment (Left,

Centre, Right &

Justified)

• Bullet

Points

1. Numbering Indents

(Increase &

Decrease)

Line

Spacing

Fill

Colour

Borders

Font & Font Size

Bold

Presentation Software Tips

Inserting Pictures- To insert a picture from your documents in PowerPoint presentation software:

Click Insert -->Select Picture --> Choose the location of your saved image --> Select the image --> Click Insert

To insert a picture from the internet:

Click Insert -->Select Online Pictures --> Search for your image --> Select the check box on your chosen image --> Click Insert

When a picture is selected the formatting menu appears

allowing changes to made to the image.

Transitions

animate the

slide

Animations

animate the

objects NOT the

slide

Spreadsheet Software Tips

Cell Merging –

multiple cells are

merged together

Formula used to

calculate the

percentage

Remember a formula

always starts with = and uses

these mathematical operators

in ICT

+ Add

- Subtract

* Multiply/Times

/ Divide

Column header

Row header

Data – numbers in

a spreadsheet

Label – text that

tells you what the

data is about

Insert tab – used to create

graphs/charts

Sort – this is used

to organise data

into alphabetical

order.

4 Bold - This makes the

font bold

2 Fill Colour - Fills the

selected cells with colour

5 Merge & Centre – This merges

multiple selected cells together.

3 Decrease font size – makes your font

smaller

1 Font style - Changes

the font style