Year 7 Revision Booklet

Spring 2014

English

Year 7 Revision List 3 This year we have spent a great deal of time working on sentence structure and how words work within sentence; now we are going to invite you to put that knowledge into practice to show your understanding! Your test is going to be based on a poem that you will not have read in class – don’t worry; the questions will help you to unravel the meaning if at first it looks too difficult! This is what you will be expected to show that you can do:

Level 3 I make straightforward comments about the overall meaning of the poem. I point out one or two interesting uses of language – eg good verbs.I use a quotation. I can say whether I like or dislike the poem.

Level 4

I identify some of the main points in the poem. I identify three interesting uses of language features and talk about why they are used. I use quotation to show what I am talking about. I show that I understand how the writer is using language choices to express a viewpoint.

Level 5 I show that I understand what the writer has written this poem for. I identify at least five examples of language features and I explain why they are used. My selection of quotations is carefully made and I only include the relevant bits. I show an awareness of how these language choices affect the feelings and attitudes of the reader.

Level 6 I explore the poem to show how the writer makes language choices to convey a particular viewpoint. My quotations are embedded in the writing and I use correct terminology to identify language features at word and sentence level. My explanation is detailed and I develop my response to show how the language choices contribute to the overall effect on the reader.

How do I prepare? Practise on the poem below - then practise on any poem that you can find!

The Eagle (by Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

He clasps the crag with crooked hands; Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ring’d with the azure world, he stands.

The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls; He watches from his mountain walls, And like a thunderbolt he falls.

More importantly – tell me what Lord Tennyson is saying about this eagle using the

language features as examples. Make a POINT, use EVIDENCE, say what the TECHNIQUE is

and EXPLAIN what impression is given to the reader.

Spot the Language Features!!! Highlight verbs in green Highlight interesting adjectives and the nouns they qualify in yellow Put a circle around any words that you think are particularly interesting or unusual Underline any alliteration Put a loop around any similes Put a zigzag line around any metaphors 1) Put a squiggly line under personification

The poet is telling us that the eagle is like a King and all the way through the poem, the eagle sounds powerful and human. “He clasps the crag with crooked hands”” By using alliteration, we get an impression of his rocky surroundings and instead of talons, the poet uses personification describing him gripping the crag with “hands” The adjective “crooked” makes us think of how tight that grip is and also makes me think that he is old. This makes the reader imagine the eagle as immensely powerful , it’s as though he has always been there as part of the rock

Alliteration – when words that begin with the same sound are put close together to create a sound effect.

Eg. The blown ball bounced – if you say that out aloud, it imitates the noise of a ball bouncing!

Simile – a comparison using the words like or as. Eg. He stomped into the room like a gigantic bear.

Metaphor – a comparison that doesn’t use the word like or as and simply says something is something eg. The fields stretched out in a patchwork blanket of green.

Personification; when something that isn’t human is given human qualities. Eg. The car wouldn’t start this morning; she was a little bit grumpy!

You are also going to be asked a question about your wider reading. Make sure that you have read a book recently – especially if it has a teacher in it!

Maths

Year 7 - Set 1 & 2, Test 3, Revision List for January 2014

Percentages

Calculations with decimals ( 4 operations)

Long multiplications and division, including multiplying decimals

BIDMAS

Questionnaires and data collection sheets

Averages and statistical diagrams: bar charts, pie charts

Angles (on a line; in a triangle, in between parallel lines)

Shape properties

Coordinates

Simplifying algebra; expanding brackets;

Fractions (+; -; x; ÷; of amounts; equivalent; cancelling down)

Directed numbers

Rounding

Converting metric units

Maths

Year 7 - Set 3 & 4 Test 3, Revision List for January 2014

Percentages of amounts (10%; 15%; 35%) percentages increase and

decrease

Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages

Solving problems with proportions

Measuring and drawing angles; recognising reflex, acute; obtuse, right

angles.

Constructions including SAS and ASA triangles

Identify Shape properties of triangles and quadrilaterals

Square numbers and square roots

Triangle numbers

Rounding

Multiplication and division methods

Order of operations (BIDMAS)

Coordinates, sequences and graphs

Fractions (+; -; fraction of amounts; cancelling down)

Area and volume

Factors, multiples and primes

Divisibility rules

Science

HAZARD WARNING SYMBOLS AND RISKS IN THE LAB

SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES

CHANGES OF STATE

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SUBSTANCES

CHROMATOGRAPHY

FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION

SEPARATING MIXTURES

CELLS & SPECIALISED CELLS

ORGAN SYSTEMS AND DIFFUSION

SKELETAL SYSTEM

MUSCULAR SYSTEM

BALANCED DIET AND FOOD TESTS

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

ENZYMES

ICT

Guess Who

Students should understand:

• How to use Moodle.

• The importance of File Management.

• How to use basic formatting techniques within Desktop Publishing

software.

• How to create a basic logo using ICT.

• How to create a basic database.

• The benefits of a database.

• How to sort and filter in Excel.

• The benefits of filtering.

• How to plan a design effectively using a storyboard.

• How to create a Movie using Movie Maker.

• How to make an effective Moviemaker for their target audience.

• How to export their movies in a suitable file format.

Cartoon Factory

Students should understand how to:

• Evaluate existing animations.

• Effectively using a storyboard.

• Create a simple ‘stop- motion’ animation.

• Use video editing software.

• Evaluate completed work.

Geography

Year 7-Settlement Test

Factors which our ancestors thought about when choosing a place to settle in.

Reasons why some settlements grow larger.

Explain the settlement hierarchy is and can draw a diagram to show it.

Describe the patterns of land use which are found in a town or city.

Explain how and why these patterns of land use came about.

Recognise patterns of land use in a town or city from an OS map.

Understand what a sustainable way of life is, and can give examples.

RE

Revise:

To remind Christians that Jesus is the ‘light of the world’ used in many ceremonies like prayer, baptism, weddings etc.

Jesus died on this. The cross reminds Christians that God loved them so much that he sent them his only son.

This is a symbol for the Holy Spirit. During Jesus' baptism this animal flew down and rested on Jesus.

The three part of God (trinity) the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

The Cross

A crucifix makes Christians think about Jesus on the cross. People may wear a crucifix to remember Jesus.

An empty cross reminds Christians that Jesus did not stay on the cross. He is alive!

First and last letter of the Greek alphabet meaning that God is "the First and the Last” and everlasting.

Sign of purity. Used in baptism- liquid poured on head blessed by God or a priest.

The symbol may come from the miracles like Jesus multiplying the bread and fish…. Jesus’ disciples were known as the ‘fishers of men’.

Jesus is known as the Pascal Lamb who died once for the sins of all and opened the gates of Heaven so that we were all redeemed in His wonderful Light.

The Lamb

• John the Baptist: "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" in John 1:29 when he sees Jesus. John 10 in the bible story of the ‘Good Shepard’.

• Jesus is known as the Pascal Lamb who died once for the sins of all and opened the gates of Heaven so that we were all redeemed in His wonderful Light.

Holy Water

God made the water in the beginning (Genesis) and water in Noah’s ark to wash away evil. Water is a gift from God.

Blessing one’s self with holy water while making the sign of the cross recalls our baptism, obtains forgiveness for venial sins, and rededicates our life to God.

Alpha and Omega

• Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, signifying that God is "the beginning and the end," or eternal. The symbols were used in early Christianity and appear in the Roman catacombs.

• "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." (Rev 1:8, NIV)

The Candle

• Candles, lamps, light and flames represent the manifest presence of God as the Light of the World.

• John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

The Dove

• Peace symbol.

• Symbolises the Holy Spirit.

• When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist ....The Holy Ghost descended in bodily shape as a dove and a voice came from Heaven which said, "Thou are My beloved son in thee I am well pleased." Luke 3:22

The Trinity

Christian doctrine that God exists as a unity of three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of the persons is distinct from the other, yet identical in essence.

God the Father: the Creator, Lord, Father and Judge. God the Son: who had lived on earth amongst human

beings. God the Holy Spirit: who filled them with new life and

power.

The Fish

• In the Greek language the words ‘Jesus Christ, God’s son, Saviour’ start with the letters I,C,H,T,H,U,S. When you put the letters together they spell ICHTHUS which means fish.

• Christians sometimes wear the fish symbol on their clothes or belongings to let other Christians know that they believe in God too.

Hindu Shrine

Items in a Hindu shrine: • Image of God-Could be one God e.g. Vishnu or many. These

help Hindus to think about God when they worship. Hindus believe that they are showing devotion and love to God.

• Worshippers offer food (e.g. fruit and rice) and flowers at the shrine for the gods to bless. It is later eaten by the worshippers.

• Worshippers will ring the bell to let God know that they have come to worship and to invite him into the home.

• Flowers-Which provides fragrance and beauty to all living beings without discrimination. We should live our life like flowers with full of love and compassion towards all living beings.

Hindu Shrine

• Worshippers will light an incense stick and move it around the shrine in circles. This purifies the air and brings a pleasing aroma to the shrine for the gods.

• Worshippers will light the lamp and move it around in circles to bring light to the shrine. This light is a symbol of God’s presence.

• Beads- to count the prayers said. • Om or Aum presents the never ending Brahman, where all

forms of life exist. • Holy book, like the vedas, ramayana- symbolises the chants and

songs that are recited in puja.

Brahman: The Ultimate Reality

Brahman is part of everyone and everything. Brahman is a Sanskrit word referring to a power beyond the universe. Symbolised by the sacred symbol AUM.

Brahman: The One True God Brahman is the one true God. However, Brahman takes on different forms:

RRaammaa

SShhiivvaa GGaanneesshh LLaakksshhmmii

DDuurrggaa

BBrraahhmmaann aanndd tthhee TTrriimmuurrttii

TThhee OOnnee TTrruuee GGoodd aanndd tthhee nneevveerr eennddiinngg ppaatttteerrnn

BBrraahhmmaa

TThhee CCrreeaattoorr

VViisshhnnuu

TThhee PPrreesseerrvveerr

SShhiivvaa

TThhee DDeessttrrooyyeerr

TTrriimmuurrttii == TTrrii == TThhrreeee MMuurrttii == FFoorrmm

BBrraahhmmaa TThhee CCrreeaattoorr

TThhee ffiirrsstt iinn tthhee TTrriimmuurrttii,, BBrraahhmmaa’’ss jjoobb wwaass tthhee ccrreeaattiioonn

ooff tthhee wwoorrlldd aanndd aallll ccrreeaattuurreess..

HHiiss nnaammee sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee ccoonnffuusseedd wwiitthh BBrraahhmmaann..

BBrraahhmmaa iiss tthhee lleeaasstt wwoorrsshhiippppeedd ggoodd iinn HHiinndduuiissmm ttooddaayy..

Brahma is the creator god and the god of wisdom. He has four faces, so can look in every direction at once, showing that he knows and sees everything. He has four arms, symbolising the points of the compass, and showing that he made the universe. He carries a water jug, which represents the source of life, a spoon, which represents offerings at worship, prayer beads, which symbolise time and the sacred texts.

BBrraahhmmaa hhaass ffoouurr hheeaaddss aanndd iitt iiss bbeelliieevveedd tthhaatt ffrroomm tthheessee hheeaaddss ccaammee tthhee ffoouurr VVeeddaass

((mmoosstt aanncciieenntt rreelliiggiioouuss tteexxttss))..

HHee hhaass ffoouurr aarrmmss aanndd iiss uussuuaallllyy ppiiccttuurreedd wwiitthh aa bbeeaarrdd..

VViisshhnnuu TThhee PPrreesseerrvveerr

VViisshhnnuu iiss tthhee pprreesseerrvveerr aanndd pprrootteeccttoorr ooff tthhee wwoorrlldd..

HHiiss rroollee iiss ttoo mmaaiinnttaaiinn tthhee bbaallaannccee ooff ggoooodd aanndd eevviill..

HHiinndduuss bbeelliieevvee tthhaatt hhee hhaass ssoo ffaarr bbeeeenn iinnccaarrnnaatteedd

nniinnee ttiimmeess..

VViisshhnnuu iiss nnoorrmmaallllyy ppiiccttuurreedd wwiitthh bblluuee ccoolloouurreedd sskkiinn

aanndd ffoouurr aarrmmss..

Vishnu is known as the Preserver, or the protector of the world, and the god of goodness and mercy. He is often shown smiling, with sky blue skin, and wearing a high crown. He is everywhere and is everlasting. He has four hands, and carries a lotus flower, a conch-shell, a club and a wheel or discus. He comes to earth from time to time to save the world from danger.

HHee nnoorrmmaallllyy hhoollddss ffoouurr oobbjjeeccttss::

AA CCoonncchh –– mmaakkeess tthhee ssoouunndd ‘‘OOmm’’

AA CChhaakkrraa –– lliikkee aa ddiissccuuss,, ssyymmbboolliisseess tthhee mmiinndd

AA LLoottuuss FFlloowweerr –– aann eexxaammppllee ooff gglloorriioouuss eexxiisstteennccee aanndd lliibbeerraattiioonn

AA MMaaccee –– rreepprreesseennttiinngg mmeennttaall aanndd pphhyyssiiccaall ssttrreennggtthh

SShhiivvaa TThhee DDeessttrrooyyeerr

SShhiivvaa’’ss rroollee iiss ttoo ddeessttrrooyy tthhee wwoorrlldd iinn oorrddeerr ttoo rree--ccrreeaattee

iitt..

SShhiivvaa iiss aallssoo kknnoowwnn aass tthhee LLoorrdd ooff DDaannccee.. TThhee rrhhyytthhmm ooff

ddaannccee iiss aa mmeettaapphhoorr ffoorr tthhee bbaallaannccee iinn tthhee uunniivveerrssee..

EEvveenn tthhoouugghh SShhiivvaa iiss tthhee ddeessttrrooyyeerr hhee iiss uussuuaallllyy

rreepprreesseenntteedd aass ssmmiilliinngg aanndd ttrraannqquuiill..

Shiva is the destroyer of evil. He is depicted with two or sometimes four arms and is often shown holding a three-pronged fork, or trident, a symbol of destruction. He sometimes wears a cobra round his neck. On his forehead is an extra, all-seeing eye. Water, symbolising the River Ganges, flows through his hair. He is often shown dancing with a circle of flames surrounding him.

HHee iiss nnoorrmmaallllyy ppiiccttuurreedd wwiitthh::

AA TThhiirrdd EEyyee –– ffoorr wwiissddoomm aanndd iinnssiigghhtt

AA CCoobbrraa NNeecckkllaaccee -- ttoo sshhooww ppoowweerr ooff ddeessttrruuccttiioonn aanndd rreeccrreeaattiioonn

TThhee VViibbhhuuttii –– ttoo sshhooww ssuuppeerrhhuummaann ppoowweerr aanndd wweeaalltthh

AA TTrriiddeenntt -- rreepprreesseennttss tthhee tthhrreeee ffuunnccttiioonnss ooff tthhee TTrriimmuurrttii

Exempt Revision

Art – Students will use their gained knowledge and skills to do a one hour drawing exam in lesson.

History

PE

MFL

Design Technology