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Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
Subject Topic Objectives
English
Core
Speech writing
Read aloud
Listening as a class, in groups and in pairs
Drama study, ‘2 weeks with the Queen’
Personal Reading of literature..
Learn/ revise, basic grammatical/spelling
errors.
Paragraphing.
Subject Topic Objectives
English
Int
Texts: The Thieves of Ostia and Boy
Comprehension and Analysis activities
Students can write a speech and deliver it effectively, engaging
the audience with tone of voice, eye contact and appropriate
animations.
Students can confidently read out loud, reasonably fluently and
discuss the meaning of the book.
They can express their opinion and discuss the author’s
opinion.
Students can reflect upon setting, plot, character and theme.
Students can apply the following grammar correctly: full stops,
adjectives, nouns, verbs, adverbs, tense and commas.
Students can write a story on various topics with a beginning,
middle and end and interesting vocabulary
They can effectively describe setting, characters and objects.
Homophones: There/ Their were/ where to/ too
Study of autobiographical writing: letters and diaries;
summaries and literary analysis; research of historical context
and techniques using the Big 6. Individual reading.
Writing activities
Oral activities
Introduction to poetry
Empathic and creative: letter, diary and story writing.
Persuasive skills and techniques: speeches, leaflets, posters and
letters. Book reports, blurbs and reviews.
Group and Individual speeches, dramatisations and
presentations
Haiku and acrostic
Language activities
Subject Topic Objectives
English
Adv
Texts: Boy - Autobiography and The Thieves
of Ostia
Research Project – Ancient Rome
Focus on general skills as well as parts of speech; sentence and
paragraph structure; spelling and punctuation rules.
Study of autobiographical writing: letters and diaries.
Research of historical context and relevance for the Roman
mystery.
Study of autobiographical writing: letters and diaries. Devices used in
Empathic and creative: letter, diary, news reports (use of ICT)
and story writing. Persuasive and Informative: speeches,
leaflets, brochures (use of ICT) and letters. Assessment:
Autobiography, Empathic and Analytical creative: letter essay and diary Speech writing. Persuasive skills and
Devices used in persuasive writing and delivery techniques for
speeches. – International Speech Competition
Focus on general skills as well as parts of speech; sentence and
paragraph structure; spelling and punctuation rules.

Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
Subject Topic Objectives
Music
An introduction to
Classical Music
Learning how to notate music on the treble clef
Recognising instruments of the orchestra
Comparing traditional and modern recordings of classical music
Learning about classical composers
Playing piano, 2 hands together
*Assessment will be through listening and performing during this trimester
Subject Topic Objectives
Art
How and Why Do We
Create?
Understanding how and why human beings create. Knowing how to use the
creative process and how this process applies to all areas of life. Introduction to
the Investigation Workbook.
The Elements and
Principles of Art: What
did the Romans Teach
Us?
Exploring the Elements and Principles of Art through a design project based on
contemporary Mosaics. Comparisons will be made between modern artists such
as Niki de Saint Phalle and the Romans.
Subject Topic Objectives
Drama
Drama is serious fun.
Students will address the
following questions:
What is Drama? What
skills will help me in
drama? What can we
learn from drama?
They will learn that
imagination and
conviction heighten the
experience of making
drama.
Students will know:
what is meant by "Drama is serious fun"
that a "willingness to engage" is more important than 'talent'
understand what is meant by 'a safe environment' in this context.
some of the basic individual and group skills essential for successful
drama including listening, focusing, effort, respect, feedback, supporting
the group
Students will be able to:
sustain concentration
work co operatively outside friendship groups
work individually
work in small groups
follow a series of instructions
translate instructions into action
work with a sense of common purpose
work with sensitivity to the needs of others
begin to overcome physical inhibitions and reserve
to reflect on individual strengths and weaknesses and to give constructive
feedback

Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
demonstrate the skills identified
Subject Topic Objectives
Science
1)Cells
Describe the properties of plant and animal cells.
Describe the position and function of major human organs and organ parts.
Use microscopes to look at cells.
Describe the main features of plants and how plants reproduce.
2) Chemical Reactions
3) Energy Resources
Trip to Nimes
Recognise and describe chemical reactions.
Distinguish between physical and chemical changes.
Use the words reactants, products, oxides and fuels correctly.
Perform the limewater test.
Understand fires and safety issues related to them.
Understand the importance of our energy supply and some of the issues
surrounding it.
Use the terms fossil fuel, renewable and non-renewable fuel correctly
Describe and evaluate other energy resources.
Be aware that chemical energy is stored in food
Research how bridges were built in terms of forces – Pond du Gard
Subject Topic Objectives
Writing
Process
Reading comprehension:
factual and fictional
Writing for different
purposes
Comprehension texts and exercises. Projects: Sport and the Olympic Games,
Planets fact files, short stories based on Mythology. Spelling, Punctuation and
Grammar reinforcement.
Subject Topic Objectives
I.C.T Magazines To write, illustrate and publish a magazine for the middle school community
To include:
- To select information for a task from a range of sources and be aware of
the relative strengths and weaknesses of these sources
- To acknowledge sources and recognize copyright
- To recognise the common layouts and conventions used in different
types of communication and how these address intended and familiar
audience needs
Subject Topic Objectives
Maths
Extended and
Maths Core
Whole numbers and
decimals
Coordinates
Whole number, squares, cubes, square roots, factors and primes, negative
integers, decimals, rounding, significant figures, scientific notation, the 4
operations and their vocabulary
Coordinates in 4 quadrants

Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
Ratio and proportion
Fractions and
Percentages
Ratios, unitary ratios, direct and inverse proportion
Calculating and using percentages, equivalent fractions and mixed numbers, the 4
operations with fractions
Subject Topic Objectives
Social Studies Roman Empire To understand how Rome developed as an Empire
To understand the influence of the Roman Empire
To understand how Rome maintained control of its Empire
To understand key Historical figures
To understand what the Romans did for us
Subject Topic Objectives
Physical
Education
Cycle 1: Beach volley
Cycle 2: Wrestling
C1: to play as a team and use physical, technical and tactical skills learned during
the cycle.
C2: to enter in a fight, respecting the rules and not putting the opponent in
danger, using the techniques learned during the cycle.
Subject Topic Objectives
DT Typography & Print To create and film a stop-motion animation
To include:
- To evaluate which hand and machine tools, equipment and computeraided
design/manufacture (CAD/CAM) facilities are the most
appropriate to use
- To explore the impact of ideas, design decisions and technological
advances and how these provide opportunities for new design solutions
- To work with designers and makers where possible to develop an
understanding of the product design process
Subject Topic Objectives
Spanish
Mi familia y mis
amigos: alphabet,
numbers, days of the
week. Questions and
negatives.
Mi colegio y mi casa:
school subjects,
timetable. The time.
The numbers 1-199.
How to use informal and formal greetings.
How to say the date: months, dates, days of the week.
How to build questions and negatives.
Writing basic information about themselves and their families.
How to tell and ask the time. Timetables.
How to express likes and dislikes.

Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
Likes and dislikes.
Subject Topic Objectives
Russian
Русская народная сказка;
«Иван-царевич и серый
волк».
Авторская сказка;
А.С.Пушкин. «Сказка о
мёртвой царевне и о
семи богатырях».
В. Астафьев «Васюткино
озеро»
Основные орфограммы.
Словосочетание
Знакомство с географией
России.
Arles et Nîmes trip
Subject Topic Objectives
Italian
La favola
La fiaba
Определить жанр произведения, уметь говорить о сказках.
Читать и понимать поэтический текст.
Отвечать на вопросы по тексту.
Составить план сочинения.
Творческие работы – описание героя,
сочинение сказки.
“Romans” vocabulary in Russian
Leggere ed analizzare i testi narrativi più semplici: la favola e la fiaba.
Inventare una favola, una fiaba. Descrivere oggetti, animali, ambienti.
Il racconto fantastico
Lo schema narrativo
Il ruolo dei personaggi
I luoghi e i tempi
Storia d’Italia: gli Etruschi, la
Magna Graecia.
Geografia d’Italia.
Narrare esperienze personali.
Riconoscere la struttura narrativa di un testo. Progettare e scrivere un testo.
Saper distinguere i personaggi in base al loro ruolo nella storia.
Saper raccontare un episodio vissuto da protagonista o di cui si è stati
testimoni (raccontare un’esperienza interessante durante la gita scolastica a
Carcassonne).
Conoscere l’Italia preromana.
Conoscere i vari tipi di paesaggio presenti in Italia: la montagna, la pianura, la
collina, i laghi, le coste.

Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
Subject Topic Objectives
German
Literatur:
Fabeln, Sagen,
Märchen
- Definition von Fabel, Sage, Märchen
- Textsortenspezifische Merkmale erkennen
- Verschiedene Fabeln, Sagen und Märchen lesen und verstehen
Schreiben:
- Verfassen von eigenen Texten (Fabeln, Sagen, Märchen)
Grammatik:
Die Wortarten (Nomen,
Artikel, Pronomen,
Adjektive)
- Deklination von Nomen
- Der Unterschied zwischen bestimmtem und unbestimmtem Artikel
- Die Funktion von Pronomen im Satz
- Verwendung und Steigerung von Adjektiven

Curriculum Bulletin Class 7 Trimester 1 2012-13
Subject Topic Objectives
French (Beg) Encore Tricolore 1
Chapitres 1à 4.
Ch.1-Bonjour
Ch 1) Introducing oneself, giving /asking name and age, numbers up to 20,
introduction of masculine and feminine, introduction to verbs être and avoir, basic
questions, simple conversation , classroom object ,repeat and differentiate French
sounds
Subject
French (Int)
Ch. 2-J`habite ici
Ch. 3-Chez moi
Ch.4- Les animaux
Ch. 1 Communiquer
Ch. 2 Découvrir les mots
Ch. 3 Donner un nom
Le présent
l’accord sujet/verbe,
les verbes expressifs,
les synonymes et les
contraires.
L’accord des adjectifs.
Ch 2) Say/ask about where you live, discover a French town, talk about
countries/nationalities, use numbers up to 30 , introduction to the plural form of
nouns, listening comprehension activities, verbs être and avoir , adjectives
Ch 3) Talk/write about family and home, locating objects, speak/ recognize/spell
days of the week, say the date in different ways ,use numbers up to 69, use “le, la,
les, un, une, des” , ask/answer questions, use “mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes », continue to
use verbes « être et avoir », listening comprehension activities,
Ch 4) Talk/write about pets and animals, express likes and dislikes, learn French
alphabet, spell words aloud using French alphabet, write/ask questions with “est-ce
que”
Bien comprendre les consignes. /Que dit le tableau ?
Jeux de mots. / Les mots et l’image
Nommer les lieux, les personnages, les choses
Ecrire des textes simples au présent en respectant les accords.
Utiliser un dictionnaire pour trouver le sens des mots
Décrire une image de façon précise avec des verbes expressifs
Présentation sur des villes Ecrire un texte documentaire sur une ville.
d’Arles et d’Avignon
Subject Topic Objectives
French (Adv)
Les jeunes au cœur de la
communication
Tradition et modernité
des contes merveilleux
Les contes merveilleux
(lecture dirigée)
Les contes du pourquoi
et du comment
Orthographe, grammaire,
conjugaison
Lire/définir la situation de communication. Comprendre un texte écrit et la
nécessité de respecter un code.
Ecrire/ Prendre en compte le destinataire. Distinguer les registres de la langue.
Oral/ Savoir utiliser le niveau de langue approprié et utiliser les éléments de la
présentation orale : diction, intonation…
Lire/ Comprendre et connaitre ce genre littéraire.
Ecrire/Ecrire un conte à partir de la situation initiale. Ecrire une comparaison
entre le film et le livre « Cendrillon ».
Oral / Débats
Comprendre le sens des contes. Répondre aux questions sur le contenu, les
personnages…Différencier le bien et le mal, trouver la morale.
Lire/Différencier et comprendre le texte explicatif et le texte narratif. Distinguer
les niveaux de sens.
Ecrire/Exprimer une attente de lecteur. Ecrire un conte pour expliquer un
phénomène naturel.
Oral/Présenter oralement une lecture.
Orthographe grammaticale, ou/où…Accords sujet/ verbe ;
nom/adjectif…Présent des 3 groupes, futur et imparfait

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Projet/Voyage/L’impact des
Romains sur notre
civilisation.
Livre :L’affaire Caïllus + Big 6’’ project’’sur l’Impact des Romains sur notre Civilisaton