the welsh department
Half-Term 1 Learning Journey
Opportunities to be part of group discussions, listen actively and showing empathy.
Understanding how to give advice and instructions whilst using the correct verbs.
An opportunity to be creative - creating their 'ideal school'.
Understanding how to use language effectively to portray their ideas in writing and during oral presentations.
Learners will develop:
collaboration skills e.g. communicating clearly and confidently by asking questions and listening to others with empathy.
reading and understanding skills.
an understanding of the correct use of verbs for their target audience.
grammatical accuracy in their written work e.g. punctuation, spelling and mutations.
the ability to present their ideas clearly and confidently during an oral presentation
Experiences
An opportunity to develop confidence whilst speaking in a group or during presentations.
Celebrating diwrnod ‘Shwmae, Sumae?
Take part in the Welsh Club activities.
How can I help during this journey?
Encourage independent reading as often as possible at home.
A list of books of will be available shortly.
Join the Urdd : www.urdd.cymru.
Use ‘Cysill ar lein’ to check vocabulary and spelling: https://www.cysgliad.com/cysill/arlein
The English department
Term 1 Learning Journey
Develop reading and understanding skills.
Studying the novel Boy by Roald Dahl, (following the programme 'Just Read').
Learning how to construct an opinion.
Understanding how to convey an opinion verbally within a group.
Understanding how to convey an opinion in writing with increasing confidence and sophistication.
Learners will develop knowledge and skills in respect of:
How to construct opinion whilst understanding the difference between fact and opinion.
Group work etiquette - questioning and cooperating verbally.
Speaking with purpose, clarity, confidence, and awareness of language.
Listening for meaning, understanding and developing use of language.
Writing with focus on spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and grammar.
Experiences
Reading Club (during lunchtime).
Creative writing competitions.
Discussions around various stimulus material (e.g. punishment in schools - from the novel, Boy).
How can I help during this journey?
Useful Apps: Spellbee, Word Connect, Words of Wonders, Spelling Shed, Reading Eggs, Wordoid.
Websites:
International languages - french
Term 1 Learning Journey
Learn French pronunciation rules in order to develop an accurate French accent.
Develop a bank of French vocabulary in order to discuss personal information.
Study and recognise similarities between languages in order to develop not only their knowledge of French but Welsh and English too.
Learners will...
Develop an understanding of French pronunciation rules
Learn about parts of speech and types of words, e.g. adjectives, verbs.
Learn how to break words apart and compare them with other languages in order to work out their meaning.
Experiences
Meet Simon for the first time in our first story
Create a Monstre character
How can I help during this journey?
Help with learning vocabulary – e.g. placing post it notes on items around the house
Online French Dictionary - Linguee