WORK DONE – GRADE 7-IG

SEMESTER 1 (04 Apr 2018 to 24 Aug 2018)

SEMESTER 1 – PART 1 (04 Apr 2018 to 16 May 2018)

Sentence Structure
Basic Sentence Structure (WORKSHEET)
Types of Sentences based on Structure (WORKSHEET)
o Simple
o Complex (WORKSHEET)
o Compound (WORKSHEET)
Types of Sentences based on function (WORKSHEET)
o Declarative
o Interrogative
o Imperative
o Exclamatory
Fragment, Run On sentences, Comma Splice (WORKSHEET)
7 Ways to Start a sentence (Writing 7-line stories) (HANDOUT)

Punctuation & Homophones (WORKSHEET)

Capitalisation
Comma
Full Stop
Apostrophe

Earth Day
Letter to a friend – based on Madhu Ma’am’s “Earth Day” session (HOMEWORK)
Reading an extract from “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson

Book Report
Writing a book report on “Silver Sword” by Ian Serraillier (HOMEWORK)
The book analysed during the Summer Break as Holiday Homework

News Report
Basic features of a news report (2 HANDOUTS)
Writing a News Report on the death of Dr Grimesby Roylott (from The Speckled Band by
Arthur Conan Doyle done in Grade VI) (CLASS ASSIGNMENT)
Editing & Re-writing the News Report (also identifying Simple, Complex & Compound
sentences in the report) (CLASS ASSIGNMENT)

Mini-sagas (Course Book Unit 2 pg 19 to 21)

Analysing Mini-sagas (WORKSHEET)
Writing a Mini-saga (HANDOUT)

Workbook Stage 7 (Yellow) – Unit 5 (pg 29 to 36) (CLASS ASSIGNMENT)

Putting subheadings to summarise paragraph content
Writing phrases in your own words
Joining phrases to form compound sentences and sentences using present participles
Summary Writing
o “Tornadoes”
o “Hang Gliding”
o “Lightening”
Vocabulary Building – Strength of Meaning of word used
Punctuation
o Full Stops, Capitalisation, Comma
o Pairs of Commas to show parts of sentences that are removable
SUMMER BREAK (17 May 2018 to 02 Jul 2018)

Stage 7 Workbook (Yellow)

Week 1 (20 May – 26 May) Week 4 (10 Jun – 16 Jun)

Page 6 Ex 6, 7 Page 40 Ex 5
Page 7 Ex 8, 9a, 9b Page 41 Ex 6, 7
Page 42 Ex 8
Week 2 (27 May – 02Jun) Page 43 Ex 1
Page 12 Ex 6 Page 44 Ex 2
Page 15 Ex 1a, 1b
Page 18 Ex 5 Week 5 (17 Jun – 23 Jun)
Page 19 Ex 6a, 6b Page 44 Ex 3
Page 47 Ex 5
Week 3 (03 Jun – 09 Jun) Page 48 Ex 6a
Page 19 Ex 7 Page 49 Ex 6b, 7
Page 21 Ex 1 Page 50 Ex 1
Page 25 Ex 6
Page 26 Ex 7 Week 6 (24 Jun – 30 Jun)
Page 27 Ex 8, 9, 10 Page 55 Ex 8, 9
Page 56 Ex 1, 2
Page 68 Ex 11
Page 72 Ex 4, 5a, 5b
Page 73 Ex 6

PROJECT – The Silver Sword – Ian Serrallier

Week 1 & 2 (Jan’s Character). Re-read the book (E-Book attached) and concentrate on Jan’s
Character. Based on the example worked out in the Handout (attached), fill in the Worksheet
(attached)
E-Book – The Silver Sword – Ian Serraillier – PDF
Handout – The Silver Sword Quotation Cards - Jan's Character - Example
Worksheet – The Silver Sword Quotation Cards - Jan's Character

Week 3. Re-read chapters 22 & 23 and fill in the Worksheet (attached)

Worksheet – The Silver Sword Chapters 22 & 23 - Positive & Negative Forces

Week 4. Re-read chapter 13 (Frozen Journey) and fill in the Worksheet (attached)
Worksheet – The Silver Sword - Chap 13 - True or False

Week 5. Language that Builds Tension

Worksheet – The Silver Sword - Language that builds tension

Week 6. Diary Writing Exercise

Worksheet – The Silver Sword - The Burgomaster's Diary
SEMESTER 1 – PART 2 (03 Jul 2018 to 24 Aug 2018)

Introduction to Genres of Writing

Autobiography & Biography
Horror, Mystery & Suspense
o Features of Gothic Horror – Introduction (HANDOUT to be given)
Science Fiction

Short Stories for reading

Father’s Help – RK Narayan (HANDOUT)
The Death of Selden ( ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’) – Arthur Conan Doyle (HANDOUT)
The Fun They Had – Isaac Asimov

Analysis of an extract from ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ by Arthur Conan Doyle
(pg 22-23, Coursebook-7)
Understanding & Identifying typical features of horror texts that are used to create suspense
in the story (WORKSHEET)
o Setting & Time of Day
o Type of Characters
o Speed of Action
o Language – Sentence length, Use of Repetition, Sense of Sound & Sight, Vocabulary,
Punctuation and Imagery
Use of dialogue for dramatic effect
Vocabulary Chart (Words from the text)
Analysis of an extract from ‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl (pg 48-49, Coursebook-7)
Words with positive connotations
Words with negative connotations
How the writer uses contrast to create setting and atmosphere
Details that help making a place pleasant or unpleasant
Analysis of an extract from ‘Cider with Rosie’ by Laurie Lee (pg 44, Coursebook-7)
How the writer uses vocabulary to build up tension/ excitement in a piece of writing
Looking at vocabulary and figurative language used to create vivid imagery
Analysis of the poem ‘First Day at School’ by Roger McGough (pg 47, Coursebook-7)
Understanding Point of View
Style & Content of Writing from a child’s point of view – features (WORKSHEET)
Writing your own poem ‘First Day at School’ incorporating all the features of a piece of writing
written from a child’s point of view

Grammar
Use of Apostrophes (WORKSHEET)
o To show possession
o To show omission of letters
On-going revision of punctuation
o Use of commas, full stops and capitalisation
o Use of exclamation marks & question marks

Workbook - Stage 7 (Yellow)

Spelling Patterns (pg 6, Workbook-7)
Summary Writing (pg 7, Workbook-7)
Highlighting important points in a passage (pg 8, Workbook-7)
Making Compound Sentences (pg 12, Workbook-7)
Using the Present Participle to make sentences (pg 13, Workbook-7)

Revision Paper (WORKSHEET)

Fiction Reading Comprehension Exercise (“The Extincts”)
Informal letter writing