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George, 11
George is 11 and fascinated by predators. With this project, he hoped to provide other young enthusiasts with a useful source of information on the subject. George opted for the podcast route and together we decided upon which areas of learning would be useful.
Music: Under Earth - ‘Breaking Free’
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Read and discuss non-fiction and reference books or textbooks.
Reading for different purposes – information gathering.
Summarising the main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph, identifying key details.
Retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction.
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Identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing.
Précising longer passages.
Using organisational devices to structure text.
Distinguishing between the language of speech and writing.
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Using expanded noun phrases to convey complicated information concisely.
Using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity in writing.
Using a colon to introduce a list.
The use of synonyms and pronouns to avoid repetition in text.
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Participate in discussions and presentations.
Listen and respond appropriately.
Articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions.
Give well-structured descriptions, explanations
Participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and responding to comments.
Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English.
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Science
Identify how animals are adapted to suit their environment.
Research animals and decide where they belong in the classification system.
Computing
Select and use a variety of software to design and create content.
Use search technologies effectively.
Presenting data and information using a variety of software and programs.
Music
Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes (sound effects).
Citizenship
Developing confidence to talk and write about opinions and views.
Tom, 11
Tom is in Year 7 and a reluctant writer. Our aim was to increase his enthusiasm through a purposeful project that spoke to him. A history fanatic, Tom chose WW2 fighting machines as his learning vessel; creating a fact-filled website that would appeal to audiences of all ages.
Music: Cushy - ‘Skullcrusher’
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Read and discuss an increasingly wide range of non-fiction texts.
Reading for different purposes – information gathering.
Summarising and identifying key details.
Retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction.
Demonstrating understanding through presentations.
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Identifying the audience for and purpose of writing.
Selecting the appropriate form and using other writing as models for their own.
Noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research where necessary.
Précising longer passages.
Using organisational and presentational devices to structure text and to guide the reader.
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Using passive verbs to affect the presentation of information.
Using expanded noun phrases to convey complicated information concisely.
Using relative clauses to connect ideas.
Using appropriate punctuation to avoid ambiguity in text and mark boundaries between clauses.
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Participate in discussions and presentations.
Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English.
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History
Significant turning points in British and World history.
Geography
Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe.
Computing
Select and use a variety of software to design and create content.
Use search technologies effectively.
Presenting data and information using a variety of software and programs.
Technology
Understand how key events in D&T have helped shape the world.
Investigate and analyse a range of existing products.
Citizenship
Developing confidence to talk and write about opinions and views.
To realise the consequences of aggressive behaviours.
Reilly, 11
Reilly loves mystery stories and wanted to share this passion with others. For this project, she decided to write and record an audiobook extract for her friends; A perfect opportunity to tackle some of those Year 6 English objectives. Listener discretion is advised!
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Increasing familiarity with a wide range of books (modern fiction).
Discussing, understanding and exploring vocabulary in context.
Drawing inferences, e.g. characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives.
Discussing and evaluating the impact of language choices.
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Identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing.
Using other similar writing as models for their own.
Describing settings, characters and atmosphere.
Ensuring the consistent and correct use of tense.
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Using the perfect form of verbs to mark relationships of time and cause.
Using passive verbs to affect the presentation of information.
The use of devises to build cohesion within paragraphs.
Use of the semi-colon to mark the boundary between independent clauses.
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Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
Participate in presentations and performances
Gain and maintain the interest of the listener.
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Citizenship
Understanding what the law allows and does not allow.
Understand the wider legal implications of decisions we make.
Music
Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes.
Computing
Select and use a variety of software to design and create content.
Use search technologies effectively.
Bella, 10
Dancing is Bella’s hobby and ballet is her passion. Not many people that she knows share this interest, so she wanted to raise awareness of just how cool ballet can be! Having found some amazing clips, she chose the voiceover route to put her message across.
Videos: Pressmaster & Taryn Elliott
Music: Forever Sunset – ‘Neon Lights, Neon Dreams’
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Reading for different purposes – information gathering.
Retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction.
Discussing, understanding and exploring vocabulary.
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Identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing.
Using organisational devices to structure text.
Distinguishing between the language of speech and writing.
In narratives, describing settings, characters and atmosphere.
Using a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs.
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Use of the semi-colon, colon and dash to mark the boundary between independent clauses.
Linking ideas across paragraphs using a wider range of cohesive devices.
The use of synonyms and pronouns to avoid repetition in writing.
The use of ellipsis to add suspense.
The use of parenthesis to add further detail or explanation.
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Participate in presentations.
Articulate personal opinions.
Give well-structured descriptions.
Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English.
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Science
Recognise the impact of exercise on the way their bodies function
Music
Listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of genres.
Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes
Computing
Select and use a variety of software to design and create content.
Use search technologies effectively.
Presenting data and information using a variety of software and programs.
Citizenship
To recognise the benefits of exercise.
Sage, 7
Sage is crazy about cuisine and has aspirations of being a You-tuber. By combining her two passions, she hoped to encourage others to cook using healthy ingredients. Grammar was our main focus but curricular crossovers were inevitable. Bon Appétit!
Videos: Taryn Elliott
Music: John Runefelt – ‘I Can’t Let You Go’
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Preparing scripts to read aloud and to perform.
Showing understanding through intonation, tone, volume and action.
Retrieve and record information from non-fiction.
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Discussing writing similar to that which they are planning to write.
Discussing and recording ideas.
Composing and rehearsing sentences orally.
Using simple organisational devices in writing.
Assessing and improving the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing.
Read aloud their own writing using appropriate intonation, tone and volume.
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Extending the range of sentences with more than one clause.
Using conjunctions, adverbs and prepositions to express time and cause.
The use of fronted adverbials.
The use of pronouns to avoid repetition.
Consideration for the relevant Year 3/ 4 spelling rules.
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Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes.
Maintain attention and stay on topic.
Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English.
Participate in presentations and role play.
Gain and maintain the interest of the listener.
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Computing
Understanding the internet and the opportunities it offers for communication
Design & Technology
Understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet
Familiarity with and or experience using a range of cooking techniques
Geography
locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe
Understand geographical similarities and differences between a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country (Italy).
Human Geography including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources such as food.
Citizenship
To understand how they can develop skills to contribution to their own future
To understand what makes a healthy lifestyle, including the benefits of healthy eating
Huey, 11
Huey is an avid boxing fan and has started training at his local club. Sold on the idea of creating a rap track, he worked with his tutor to generate a meaningful outcome. Together they decided to highlight the emotional/ mental pressures that athletes face.
Videos: Cottonbro Studio
Music: Damma Beatz - ‘Go Slower’
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Preparing poems and plays to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone and volume.
Evaluate how poets/ artists use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader.
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Using other similar writing as models for their own.
Consistent use of the first person.
In narratives, describing settings and atmosphere.
Using a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs.
Selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
Performing their own compositions, using appropriate intonation, volume, and movement.
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Knowing and understanding the differences between spoken and written language.
The concise use of new vocabulary in writing, as well as synonyms and pronouns to avoid repetition.
The use of modal verbs and adverbs.
Using the perfect form of verbs to mark relationships of time and cause.
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Improvising, rehearsing and performing.
Using intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action to add impact.
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Computing:
Use search technologies effectively.
Music:
Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes (sound effects, backing track).
RSE:
Recognising what is normal and what is an issue in themselves and others
When issues arise, know how to seek support as early as possible from appropriate sources.
Reduce stigma attached to health issues, in particular those to do with mental wellbeing.
Recognising steps to protect and support their own and others’ health and wellbeing.
George, 11
George has dreams of visiting Japan, a place he’s been captivated by from a young age. He felt that Tokyo would provide the perfect setting for some fictional writing, which he wanted to present in voiceover form. The purpose of this project? To entertain you!
Videos: Cottonbro, Yaroslav Shurarv & Kampus
Music: Dylan Sittz - Steak Frites
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Increasing their familiarity and taking inspiration from a range of books, including modern fiction.
Retrieving, recording and presenting information from non-fiction (online sources).
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In writing narratives, considering how authors develop characters and settings.
In narratives, describing settings, characters and atmosphere.
Using a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs.
Writing accurately, fluently, effectively and at length through stories and scripts.
Considering how their writing impacts the purpose for which it was intended.
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Applying the spelling patterns and rules set from KS1& 2.
Knowing and understanding the differences between spoken and written language.
The concise use of new vocabulary in writing.
The use of adverbials and ellipsis to link ideas across paragraphs.
Using brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis.
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Improvising, rehearsing and performing scripts.
Using intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action to add impact.
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Geography:
Extending locational knowledge of the world’s countries using maps of the world including major cities.
Understanding geographical similarities, differences and links between places
Human geography relating to: population and urbanisation.
Computing:
Using search technologies effectively.
Presenting data and information using a variety of software and programs.
Music:
Improvising and composing music for a range of purposes (sound effects).
Charlie, 11
Charlie is 11 and creative writing is his thing! He saw this project as an opportunity for his writing to be heard by a wider audience and a means for non-readers to access good quality story-telling. We packed so much meaningful learning into this one! Enjoy!
Videos: Mart Production & ‘Kelly’
Music: ‘The Evil Rises’ - Shadows and Echoes
‘Horror Intro’ - The Mountain
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Increasing their familiarity and taking inspiration from a range of books, including modern fiction.
Preparing scripts to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone and volume.
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Using other similar writing as models for their own.
In narratives, describing settings and atmosphere.
Using a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs.
Selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
Performing their own compositions, using appropriate intonation, volume, and movement.
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The concise use of new vocabulary in writing, as well as synonyms and pronouns to avoid repetition.
To differentiate between and make use of the active and passive voice in writing for variation and effect.
The use of adverbials and ellipsis to link ideas across paragraphs.
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Improvising, rehearsing and performing.
Using intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action to add impact.
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Music:
Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes (sound effects, backing track).
Computing:
Presenting data and information using a variety of software and programs.