Category Archives: Class 2.2

Literacy Star of the Month

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If writing stories for fun is something that you enjoy, then take part in the ‘Literacy Star of the Month’ competition run in the English department.

Each month you will be given a different genre, title or style of writing to use and we will be looking for the best piece of writing to win the award. Pieces should be no longer than 247 words and should be submitted to Miss Douglas by the end of the month. Winners will have their stories framed and displayed and will also receive a certificate and prize!

So what are you waiting for…get writing!

Newsround Project

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After studying Across the Barricades the class asked if they could present the news themselves which I thought was an excellent idea! So we…

  • Worked in News Teams: World news; UK news; sports & showbiz; weather
  • Researched current news stories using a variety of websites
  • Created news scripts
  • Recorded their newsround programme live in class!

The class can’t wait to watch their Newsround Project (and hilarious bloopers too!).

Across the Barricades by Joan Lingard

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A poignant love story set in Belfast during the Troubles. Kevin is Catholic. Sadie is Protestant. In Belfast they are supposed to be enemies – so what chance do they have when they fall in love?
 
Pupils…
  • Participated in class discussion and debate
  • Researched relevant historical, political and geographical information
  • Wrote an Imaginative Letter

Time Bomb by Nigel Hinton

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BLURB

‘The bomb was our strength. Our secret weapon. Set in post-war Britain, the story follows 11-year-old Andy and his three friends as they experience a growing-up summer before going on to secondary school. A misunderstanding on the last day at primary school, which results in a terrible injustice, sparks off anger and frustration in the four boys which, after the discovery of an unexploded bomb, leads to an awful life-changing decision.

The class have…

  • Read aloud and participated in class discussion/debate
  • Written a Critical Essay