KS3 Writing Competition – May

By Miss A Chapman10th May 2018

Calling all KS3 students! 

On May 22nd 1859, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born. He went on to become a world renowned author. His most notable stories were those about the adventures of a certain
genius detective; Sherlock Holmes.

To celebrate his life and work the English department is holding a creative writing
competition.

Write a detective story no longer than two sides of A4.

Entries should be submitted to Ms Norton in the Brookvale Library.

Deadline for entries is Monday 4th June.

The competition will be judged by the English, Media and Literacy department and a prize linked to the anniversary will be awarded to the winner.

Good luck!

Word of the Week – 30th Apr-4th May

By Miss A Chapman30th April 2018

Clarity

(noun) when something is clear and easy to understand

Synonyms: clearness, coherence, plainness, simplicity, explicitness.

Examples

To analyse:  The writer describes the setting with clarity, telling the reader exactly what is in the room so that they can form a clear picture in their mind.

To describe:  All my friends were angry at me, but I didn’t know why. There was no clarity and no explanation; the whole situation was one big mess.

Last week’s Word Warrior was Brandon Burns, 7JBN. Find Miss Chapman in G1 to get your chocolate bar.

YEAR 11 LIFESKILLS LESSONS

By Mrs E Dawson26th April 2018

As we move forward into exam territory , individual students may wish to complete particular tasks within faculty areas rather than in their Lifeskills classroom. This is okay provided that all students have gone to their Lifeskills room to REGISTER and then have been given permission from their teacher and from the teacher that they are going to, to do so. Students MAY NOT just take themselves off to the LRC and if one student has permission it doesn’t mean that all their mates also have permission!

This is a safeguarding issue – we must know where you are and you will be challenged if you do not follow procedure.

Word of the Week – 23-27 April

By Miss A Chapman20th April 2018

Word of the Week is a weekly competition for all KS3 and KS4 students.

Write a sentence using this word, put your name on it and put it in the post box outside G1 for a chance to be this week’s Word Warrior and win a chocolate bar.

Judicious

(adj) when something is done/chosen with great consideration and judgement

Synonyms: sensible, well thought out, well chosen, informed, intelligent, thoughtful

Examples

To analyse: The writer’s use of judicious facts and statistics help to highlight their point of view and support their argument.

To describe: He stared at the buffet table and his belly rumbled. If he was only allowed one plateful, he had to be judicious.

 

The Word Warrior for last week’s word – Nuance – is Tom Harrison 9MWO.
See Miss Chapman at break or lunch in room G1 or the English office for your prize.

Yr 11 Revision

By Mrs E Dawson20th April 2018

YEAR 11 Lifeskills lessons have been designated as revision sessions as we approach the exams. However, there are still one or two students who are unable to organise themselves with something sensible and worthwhile to do. Be prepared for your lesson please !

Word of the Week

By Miss A Chapman16th April 2018

Word of the Week is a weekly competition for all KS3 and KS4 students.

Write a sentence using this word, put your name on it and put it in the post box outside G1 for a chance to be this week’s Word Warrior and win a chocolate bar.

Nuance
(noun) a subtle difference in meaning, expression or sound

Synonyms: variation, subtle distinction

Examples

To analyse: Through dialect the writer represents the nuances of the local accent.

To describe:  She gazed out of the window and noticed the nuance of colour in the Autumn leaves.

Last week’s Word Warrior is Elizabeth Papworth (7IKN). Please find Miss Chapman in room G1 during Tuesday break to receive your prize.