SCHEME OF WORK - YEAR 7 - LESSON PLANNER

Created by Carys Davies

TIME/ACTIVITY

BREAKDOWN

RESOURCES

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HOMEWORK

Lesson 1

Greek Myths and Legends � Pandora and Prometheus

  • Introduce the Greek myths and background.
  • Read chapter.
  • In pairs summarise your impression of the gods.
  • If you had a secret box would you open it?
  • What do you think would be in it?
  • What do you think is the message / moral behind the story?
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    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION

     

    Lesson 2

    Greek Myths and Legends � Persephone and Pomegranates

  • Read chapter.
  • In pairs summarise story
  • Discuss the purpose of the story � the Greeks trying to rationalise the idea and reason for the Seasons changing.
  • Write down your own fable for summer and winter.
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    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION
    AT3 CREATIVE WRITING OF A MYTH

    Finish for homework

    Lesson 3

    Greek Myths and Legends � Daedalus and Icarus. Report writing

  • Read chapter.
  • In pairs summarise story
  • Discuss why you think that Icarus was punished? Too proud? Or is it Daedalus who is?
  • Write a list of what you saw as Minos.
  • As Minos tell the Captain what you saw � choose some improvised pairs.
  • Think about how you would feel.
  • Write your version of the story as a report.
  • Greek Myths and Legends

    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION
    AT3 CREATIVE WRITING FOR A PURPOSE

    Finish for homework

    Lesson 4

    Greek Myths and Legends � Arachne

  • Read chapter.
  • Give your opinion of the gods� actions here.
  • What message is being conveyed about people and their traits.
  • What would you say is your worst flaw � swap with your partner? Discuss as a class.
  • Write secretly what you think would be a fitting punishment for your partner�s bad flaw. Discuss.
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    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION
    AT3 CREATIVE WRITING

     

    Lesson 5

    Greek Myths and Legends � Midas

  • Read chapter.
  • Have you ever had a secret that you shared or was told and absolutely couldn�t keep? Discuss anecdotes.
  • If you could have any wish what would it be? Decide in groups of three and give reasons for decision. Look at how careful you have to be.
  • Did Midas deserve his fate?
  • Greek Myths and Legends

    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION

     

    Lesson 6

    Greek Myths and Legends � Perseus Creative monster description

  • Read chapter.
  • Recap on events as a story line in pairs.
  • Focus on Medussa. Try to think of another terrible mythical creature. What would it look like? What special powers would it have to terrorise men?
  • Discuss in class.
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    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION AT3 TIME LINES AS A PLAN. CREATIVE WRITING � RECAP ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS

     

    Lesson 7 & 8

    Greek Myths and Legends � Theseus and the Minotaur

  • Read chapter.
  • Recap on events in a flow chart.
  • Draw out impressions of Theseus.
  • Draw out a map of the maze, a description of the minotaur and a set of directions from Ariadne just in case he loses the string
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    Plain paper?

    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION
    AT3 PLAN PLOT WRITING FOR A PURPOSE - SET OF INSTRUCTIONS

     

    Lesson 9 & 10

    Greek Myths and Legends � Jason and the argonauts

  • Read chapter.
  • Recap on events. Write a spidergram of how Jason is feeling before and after he reaches the dragon.
  • Write a letter home from Jason after he has acquired the fleece. Talk about his adventures and his feelings. Better mention that he�s getting married.
  • Greek Myths and Legends

    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION
    AT3 PLAN PLOT WRITING A FRIENDLY LETTER

    Finish for homework.

    Lesson 11

    Greek Myths and Legends � Orpheus and Eurydice

  • Read chapter.
  • Recap on events.
  • What is the message behind this myth? Death�s finality.
  • Why do you think the myth has a happy ending?
  • Write a description of Pluto by Orpheus to put out as a poster and a warning to others not to trust him � maybe talk of Persephone
  • Greek Myths and Legends

    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS / COMPREHENSION
    AT3 POSTER AND COMPREHENSION

    Finish for homework.

    Lesson 12

    Greek Myths and Legends � Troy

  • Read chapter.
  • Recap on events.
  • Imagine that you were one of the soldiers in the wooden horse. Describe your adventure and the part you played in the fall of Troy.
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    Check library for Hercules information

    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS /
    AT3 COMPREHENSION / CREATIVE WRITING
    AT2 RESEARCH

    Research the story of Hercules or Heracles � find out what were his 12 labours.

    Lesson 13, 14, 15, 16

    Greek Myths and Legends � Odysseus � story book

    Lesson 1

  • Read chapter.
  • Recap on events.
  • Plot out each adventure carefully.

    Lesson 2 & 3

  • Write the stories for a children�s book with illustrations.
  • Discuss the issue of the year spent with Circe. Write down your impressions of Odysseus in terms of the relationship he has with Penelope.
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    AT1 PAIRED AND CLASS DISCUSSION
    AT2 READING � GREEK MYTHS /
    AT3 COMPREHENSION / CREATIVE WRITING FOR A SPECIFIED AUDIENCE / OPINION WRITING

    Finish off story book

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