Year 8 Homework
Year 8 Homework
Introduction Dear Parents/Carers and Students Following positive feedback regarding the homework booklet from last year, we can now provide you with the Year 8 homework booklet explaining details of subject tasks for the autumn term 2014. Research has shown that students who support their in-school learning with regular homework tasks are more likely to reach their full potential and will make the most significant progress gains. We believe that the role of parents/carers is central to this process and ask that they encourage, engage in and monitor their child’s homework so that they can develop organisation and independent learning skills to support their academic studies. Please be aware that it is not possible to provide a list of precise dates for every homework task. However, it is our intention that the booklet will provide the basis for discussion and regular dialogue between parents/carers, students and teachers. It provides advance notice of the tasks and activities, which will be used to support and extend learning at school. In this booklet you will find:
A helpful hints and advice page for parents The homework timetable Individual subject pages with aims for homework and where necessary, key deadline dates
A separate booklet is provided for each year group in Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9).
Mr J Kellett Assistant Headteacher
Year 8 Homework
How to support as a parent 1. Support your child to develop a daily routine after school, setting aside time for homework to be completed. 2. As often as possible, sit with your child to plan homework tasks in advance to avoid any last minute rush. 3. Talk to your child about their homework, read through their work or ask them to read it to you. Ask them what they have learnt - you may have an interest or an experience which can help with a particular task. 4. Provide a place at home where homework can be completed, away from distractions such as television or personal devices etc. 5. Remain positive and supportive about the process, offer encouragement wherever possible. 6. Encourage good presentation and advise your child to proof read their work when completed. 7. When carrying out a research task, support your child to use the internet and also to use the public library for resources. 8. Encourage your child to make use of the after school homework club, Monday to Thursday 3.15- 4.30. 9. Use your child’s planner to monitor homework is being set and to communicate with teachers about homework tasks if you have further questions. 10. Use the email system to make contact with subject leaders if you have specific questions about homework. Guidelines Year 8 students can expect to receive a maximum of 2 subjects per night with individual tasks averaging 30-45 minutes to complete. Some tasks may be set as a longer term project and will take several sessions to complete. A copy of this booklet and the published timetable can be found on the school website at www.grainville.sch.je Parents are encouraged to visit the website regularly for information. Students will find support materials on the website through the VLE. Useful Websites www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.linguascope.com
Year 8 Homework
Homework Timetable Autumn 2014
Homework timetable Autumn 2014
Additional information
Monday Music 8.1 History 8.1/8.2 RE
Guideline for timings Purpose of Homework
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
ICT French 8.3 Geog 8.4/8.5 RE DT
Maths English
Art French 8.3/8.5 History 8.4/8.5 Geog
Science 8.1/8.2 Geog 8.2/8.4 History 8.3 RE
Music and art will set project based homework which matches the curriculum content. Information Technology will set half termly projects – details of content and deadline can also be found on the VLE Design Technology – students will receive design technology homework and either Food or Textiles homework. Modern Foreign Languages will only be set once a week depending on which day the student has these subjects
30 – 45 minutes per subject The school believes that homework is central to the learning process. It aids coverage of the curriculum and can help raise achievement. Homework improves students’ study skills, independence in learning and consolidates and extends the work covered in the classroom. It also enables staff to check that students have understood the work. Homework also provides a foundation for successful independent life long learning. Assessment of homework will form an important part of the overall assessment recording and reporting policy.
Year 8 Homework
English Teacher in charge of subject: Mrs V. Orr
email: v.orr@grainville.sch.je
Homework tasks in English are primarily set as a consolidation of classroom learning and to enhance appreciation of given texts or topics. It also aims to improve writing, reading and revision skills. Sometimes the tasks will be module specific and sometimes they will be generic English or literacy related tasks. The order in which the students complete the modules will differ depending on their teacher but all modules will be covered by the end of the academic year. The modules students will focus on this autumn term are: The Novel and Media Study: Writing to inform/explain/review The homework tasks will only change from those stated if, due to unforeseen learning needs or circumstances, the teacher has had to significantly modify the plans. Novel Due date if applicable Wednesday Research the author of the novel you are studying in class Friday 17 September Notes should be written in your own words. 19 September Wednesday Learn Language Features in preparation for a test. Friday 24 September 26 September Wednesday Identify and annotate Language Features from extract Friday 1 October given. 3 October Wednesday Complete P.B.D’s on character. (Point, Back-up, Discuss) Friday 8 October 10 October Wednesday Revise and prepare notes for assessment. Friday 15 October 17 October Wednesday Complete the SPAG worksheet set by your teacher. Friday 22 October (Spellings/Punctuation/Grammar) 24 October Date
Instructions
Media Study: Writing to inform/explain/review Date
Instructions
Wednesday Write a detailed summary of a film of your choice, 5 November including what you liked and disliked about the film. Wednesday Research a proper film review, highlight positive and 12 November negative comments. Annotate using Language Features. Wednesday Learn key terminology spellings for a test. 19 November Wednesday To practise writing sections of your film review in 26 November preparation for assessment. Wednesday Revise and plan notes for assessment on A4 sheet of 3 December paper. Wednesday Complete the SPAG worksheet set by your teacher. 10 December (Spellings/Punctuation/Grammar)
Due date if applicable Friday 7 November Friday 14 November Friday 21 November Friday 28 November Friday 5 December Friday 12 December
Year 8 Homework
Mathematics Teacher in charge of subject: Mr J. Cheeseborough
email: j.cheeseborough@grainville.sch.je
Year 8 homework is usually set on www.mymaths.co.uk. The topic will be chosen from the Unit being studied at that time but on occasion worksheets may be used instead. Students can access the website using: Login: Grainville Password: shape Students then have their unique login which enables staff to track the their progress.
Date Week beginning
15 September 22 September 29 September 06 October 13 October 03 November 10 November 17 November 24 November 01 December
Instructions Mental Calculations Operations of number (Including decimals) Graphs Averages from tables Properties of Number Powers and Roots Algebra – Substitution Sequences Angle Properties Angles in 2D shapes
Year 8 Homework
Science Teacher in charge of subject: Ms K. Howell
email: k.howell@grainville.sch.je
Students are set homework booklets for each topic they are doing in Key Stage 3. The names of the topics are shown in the tables below and the order in which they are completed Each booklet is made up of a maximum of 15 tasks with increasing levels of difficulty. Students will be clearly told how many tasks they are expected to complete. Deadlines are issued to students and written in planners. These deadlines are also clearly displayed in labs. Detentions will be issued to those students who do not meet their deadlines. Parents will be informed when students are not meeting deadlines or not completing the tasks set in the booklets to the best of their ability. There is a feedback sheet at the front of each booklet where parents have the opportunity to sign and write their own comments. Grainville Pence are awarded for all tasks completed and homework rewards will be issued at the end of the year to students who complete all tasks set fully and on time. Teaching Group Set 1 Mr Gallagher’s group
Set 2 Ms Howell’s group
Set 3 Mrs Grocott’s group
Set 4 Mr Bennett’s group
Set 5 Miss Ramsay’s group
Topics in the order in which they are completed. Species at War Studio Magic Electromancer Live & Kicking Pyrotechnics Studio Magic Species at War Live & Kicking Pyrotechnics Electromancer Live & Kicking Pyrotechnics Species at War Electromancer Studio Magic Electromancer Live & Kicking Studio Magic Species at War Pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics Electromancer Live & Kicking Studio Magic Species at War
Year 8 Homework
Art Teacher in charge of subject: Miss S. Walker
email: s.walker@grainville.sch.je
Aims of the homework tasks in this subject: All students need to understand the artists studied in class and extend their knowledge and learning by researching and annotating their thoughts about the style of work. Date Set
Instructions
Date Due
Week beginning 8th Sept
Students must complete (page 1&2 of homework booklet) Recording Ideas – Collecting source material. Students must select A,B or C and present their work in the booklet.
Week beginning 22nd Sept
Week beginning 22nd Sept
Students must complete (page 3 of homework booklet) Developing Ideas – Artist Research. Students must aim to answer all the questions using the internet or books. Students must complete (page 4 of homework booklet) Developing Ideas – Artist Research. Students must aim to copy/draw and colour 2 paintings by Jasper Johns. Students must complete (page 5 of homework booklet) Refining Ideas – Experimenting with ideas and materials. Students must aim to develop 2 drawings from Recording Ideas and paint/colour them in the style of Jasper Johns. Students must complete (page 6 of homework booklet) Refining Ideas – Experimenting with ideas and materials. Students must annotate their own work. 2 stars and a wish. Students read page 7 of the homework booklet Personal Response – Presenting a final piece. Students must draw/paint/colour their best piece of work and frame/present it on card/paper/wood.
Week beginning 29th Sept
Week beginning 29th Sept Week beginning 20th Oct
Week beginning 10th Nov Week beginning 17th Nov
Week beginning 20th Oct Week beginning 10th Nov
Week beginning 17th Nov Week beginning 8th Dec
Year 8 Homework
Design Technology Teacher in charge of subject: Mrs M. Lloyd-Edwards
email: m.lloydedwards@grainville.sch.je
Students will be expected to complete the booklet assignments below by completing tasks on a regular basis in order to enhance learning in the lesson and ensure the booklet is finished for the due date. Week beginning 15 September
Instructions Mechanisms booklet assignment
Due week beginning by Oct half term
3 November
2d and 3D drawing assignment
to be completed by Xmas
Design Technology - Food Teacher in charge of subject: Mrs V. Day
email: v.day@grainville.sch.je
The aims of the homework tasks in this subject are to prepare for practical lessons and evaluate the practical work once it has been completed.
Task Preparation
Evaluation
Instructions Students will be given a recipe one week in advance of a practical lesson. They will be expected to show the recipe to whoever does the shopping well in advance of the lesson. The night before the lesson STUDENTS will be expected to prepare their ingredients for the following day. Students must complete an evaluation of their practical work assessing the work completed in school and including any feedback from family members or friends.
Due date The day of their food lesson.
The next food lesson.
Year 8 Homework
Design Technology - Textiles Teacher in charge of subject: Mrs M. Lloyd-Edwards
email: m.lloydedwards@grainville.sch.je
Follow the instructions below. All worksheets are differentiated to suit individual needs within each group.
Week Set 1
Instructions Research into different types of pencil cases that are on the market, annotating and giving reasons for like/dislike.
2
Illustrated flow chart to show the sequence followed when tie dying.
3 4 5
Opportunity to catch up/complete scans at lunchtime Opportunity to catch up/complete scans at lunchtime
6 7 8
Revise for test. Bring in a soft toy to disassemble Money to buy fabric or bring in own fabric to make Hippo or Teddy Fibre and fabric research project – 3/5 weeks. Should cover research into one natural and one man-made fibre. All criteria on the sheet should be covered.
9
10
Design specification worksheet.
Draw a picture of your bedroom and label ever thing that is some sort of Textile – worksheet
Due A week following the date set
Year 8 Homework
Humanities – Geography Teacher in charge of subject: Miss E. Grant-Pearce
email: egp@grainville.sch.je
Homework is an important part of the learning cycle and is set regularly within the Humanities department, where appropriate. The subjects of geography, history and RE are studied on a termly rotation of classes. Homework tasks will be set in line with the progress and learning needs of each individual class. As a result there may be occasions when homework is not set until it is appropriate to extend, support and reinforce learning taking place in the classroom.
Students are set tasks in a homework booklet. The tasks are set each week on the day the student has geography and are due to be handed in a week later. The day is shown on the homework timetable depending on their class.
Week beginning 1 Sept – 22 September 22 September to 8 December 8 December to 9 February 9 February to 13 April 13 April to 11 May 11 May to 22 May 1 June to 10 July
Topic Geographical skills and map work Climate change topic Rivers and flooding topic Earthquakes Topic Transport fieldwork project. Students will have tasks to complete based on work completed in class. Revision for KS3 Exams Industry and globalisation
Year 8 Homework
Humanities- Religious Education Teacher in charge of subject: Mr M. De Gruchy
email: m.degruchy@grainville.sch.je
Homework is set weekly to support each of the topics which are studied in Year 8. The school development plan has also highlighted the importance for all students to be able to demonstrate good literacy skills. To support this initiative, every three weeks students will also be required to learn the spelling and meaning of another ten key words; mainly subject specific but with the addition of some general vocabulary as well. Depending on the group Homework activities will be differentiated for students less able and gifted alike, but follow the general scheme below. Parents are encouraged to give feedback at the end of each homework either via e-mail, see above, or in the planner about the work the student is doing. This will improve teacher/parent dialogue.
Topic/Lesson
Description
1 Creating Community
Create a collage of signs and symbols around your title page. Vocab sheet 1.
15th Sept
2 Creating Community
Discover the origin and meaning of your name, and why you were given that name. Make up an acrostic taking each letter of your forename as the initial letter of words to describe your personality and interests. Draw up a table of rites & rituals in the correct chronological order of someone’s life. Interview parents about your birth. Describe the event and explain why you are special to them. Vocab sheet 2 Imagine your own life symbolised as a candle. Add annotated drawings to show what you believe in, what your hopes and plans are for the future. Write your own Baptismal letter to Mrs Gods-a-Joke, explaining what happens at a Christening & what it stands for. Hymns and events sheet by pairing up and writing down each Christian event and the first line of the corresponding hymn. OR Write a poem to a soldier of World war One. Vocab sheet 3 Using the source sheet explain what Christians believe about Jesus and why he is important to them. Research into pagan origins of Christmas.
22nd Sept
Essay on the commercial and pagan origins of Christmas discussing if the true meaning has been lost. Vocab sheet 4 Design a leaflet advertising the work of the Shelter trust at Christmas time. Bring in a food or drink which would be appropriate for a Christian festival. Include a passage explaining the relevance of your choice.
24th Nov
3 Rites of passage Birth 4 Rites of passage Birth 5 Rites of passage Birth 6 Rites of Passage Birth 7 Christian Festivals
8 Christian Festivals 9 Christian Festivals 10 Christian Festivals 11 Christian Festivals 12 Christian Festivals
Due Week Beg.
29th Sept 6th Oct 13th Oct 20th Oct 3rd Nov
10th Nov 17th Nov
1st Dec 8th Dec
Year 8 Homework
Humanities - History Teacher in charge of subject: Mrs P. Hobson
email: p.hobson@grainville.sch.je
Aims of the homework tasks in this subject: Homework is set to support the following topics which are studied in Year 8. Throughout the year students will also receive spellings and meanings of historical key words to learn. This is to extend their knowledge and understanding of key terminology. Homework activities are differentiated for students but follow the general scheme below.
Date or Week or Task no or Topic Topic 1 – Research Module Topic 1 – Research Module Topic 1 – Research Module Topic 2 – Native Americans Topic 2 – Native Americans Topic 2 – Native Americans Topic 2 – Native Americans Topic 2 – Native Americans
Instructions
Due date if applicable
Choosing a research topic, writing a Key Question and selecting research materials. Research and note taking.
September 2014
Research and preparation for timed write up.
September 2014
How Indians settled chart work.
October 2014
Buffalo Hunt newspaper write up
October 2014
Life of the Native American Indians Project - supports inclass learning. Life of the Native American Indians Project - supports inclass learning. Life of the Native American Indians Project - supports inclass learning.
November 2014
September 2014
November 2014 December 2014
Year 8 Homework
ICT Teacher in charge of subject: Mr J. Ponomarenko
Date
email: j.ponomarenko@grainville.sch.je
Instructions
Due date if applicable
15 September
Complete a project on the history of computers. Research the lives and works of famous computer scientists, ground breaking computers, or trace the development of a company (eg Apple or Microsoft) or a combination of any.
24 Oct 2014
3 November
Complete a project on the way technology has changed the ways we communicate. Research the ways people have communicated in the past and how they are likely to in the future.
16 December
Music Teacher in charge of subject: Mr M. Goffee-White
Week beginning 15 September
Instructions
email: m.goffeewhite@grainville.sch.je
Due week beginning
Once a term every student in KS3 will be 8 December expected to perform in front of his or her class during lesson time. The performance can be on any instrument (including voice) and can be a performance of existing music or an original composition. The students can perform individually or in a small group however they must take an individual part. The performance will be levelled and will help assess student progress. The homework is to prepare for that terms performance. The Music Department will be open on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes if students wish to come and prepare for their performances then.
Year 8 Homework
Modern Foreign Languages – French Teacher in charge of subject: Miss C. Jackson
email: c.jackson@grainville.sch.je
Our aim is to reinforce and support the learning of French that is taking place in the classroom and to broaden students’ cultural knowledge. Students will be issued with a homework booklet each half term, and below is a guide to support students in completing the booklet. French groups 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 Week beginning
1 September 2014 8 September 2014 15 September 2014 22 September 2014 29 September 2014 6 October 2014 13 October 2014 20 October 2014 3 November 2014 10 November 2014 17 November 2014 24 November 2014 1 December 2014 8 December 2014
Instructions
Cover exercise book in a French theme. Complete page 3. Complete page 4. Complete page 5. Complete page 6. Complete page 7. Complete pages 8 and 9. Revise for end of unit test. Complete page 13. Complete page 14. Complete page 15. Complete page 16. Complete page 17. Complete pages 18 and 19.
Due week beginning
20 October 2014
8 December 2014
8.5 – Miss Retrosi’s Group Week beginning
1 September 2014 8 September 2014 15 September 2014 22 September 2014 29 September 2014 6 October 2014 13 October 2014 20 October 2014 3 November 2014 10 November 2014 17 November 2014 24 November 2014 1 December 2014 8 December 2014
Instructions Cover exercise book in a French theme. Crack the code ‘comment tu t’appelles?’. Linguascope worksheet ‘dans ma trousse’. Linguascope worksheet ‘les nombres.’ Poster on the months of the year. Linguascope worksheet – ‘Les couleurs’. Revision worksheet. Revise for end of unit test. Linguascope activities ‘les pays’. Linguascope activities ‘les nationalités’. Complete worksheet ‘as-tu des frères et des sœurs?’ Linguascope activities ‘les animaux’. Linguascope activities ‘le visage’. Linguascope activities ‘la description du visage’.
Due week beginning
20 October 2014
8 December 2014
Year 8 Homework