Year 7 and 8 Home Learning

Home Learning set for our year 7 and 8 students
English
1 hour
Daily reading 20 minutes
Writing task 30 minutes
Spellings to learn 20-30 minutes
Maths
2 x 30 minutes
Hegarty Maths – watch video, take notes (in revision book) and answer quiz in book and online – book check on Friday (or Thursday if no lesson on Friday)
Science
2 x 30 minutes
Weekly Knowledge Organiser Literacy Task
Task 1: 30 Minutes
– Learn spellings, and definitions of topic key words from knowledge organiser/concept maps.
Spelling Test: Every Monday.
– Write the key words into sentences to show understanding.
Half Termly – Topic Engagement Task
Task 2: 30 Minutes
– Creative task to showcase knowledge and understanding of the science topic.
French
2 x 20 minutes
Vocabulary quizzing (Quizlet) and mixed skills tasks on Google Classroom
Vocabulary Self Quizzing using Quizlet and Self-Quizzing documents to develop accuracy in spoken language (pronunciation) and written language (spelling)
Reading / Listening / Application of grammar points / Writing tasks set via Google Classroom and self-marking (via Forms)
RS/ Citizenship
Year 7 – 30 minutes
Students will study one subject per half term.
Key terms quiz/exam style questions/research activities
Year 8 – 20 minutes each
Key terms quiz/exam style questions/research activities
PSHE & Careers
15 minutes
Consolidate learning via Knowledge Organiser.
Computer Science
20 minutes
Online – / Quizlet Quizizz / Google Classroom
Using flashcards / quizzes to pre-learn or recap
Using Video and forms in GC
Art
20 minutes
Google Classroom task/activity
Design
30 minutes
Google Classroom – Project based
Fresh Start/ Accelerated reading
20 minutes
Students have a copy of the phonics card
Performing Arts
20 minutes
Google Classroom task/activity