tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21973408423742843562024-03-19T22:19:02.641-07:00Mrs. Keen and Mrs. Higginbottom's BlogA place to find literacy revision sites, worksheets and apps. Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-16306064600437180422016-06-15T06:54:00.001-07:002016-06-15T06:54:57.256-07:008Y3 Homework due Tuesday 21st June<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hi year 8.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is your first homework for the Beast Of Boster module:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Write a newspaper article on a paranormal event in your area.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Include similes and metaphors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Include statistics and quotations from experts to prove that it took place.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is very important to finish this homework in time as we will be using it in Tuesday's lesson.</span></div>
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Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-59246297687885750312016-02-26T04:51:00.000-08:002016-02-26T04:51:12.648-08:008Y3 Homework due 1st March<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Year 8,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you remember , homework is always 20 minutes reading 5 times per week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On top of this you need to use our homework grid to choose your homework each week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Homework runs Tuesday to Tuesday and points will be awarded for effort and quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have emailed all of you the homework so that you can remember what is required and you can show your parents/guardians at home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you need help with homework I am in the L2L every Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime, you can also always get hold of me via email: lkeen@thecooperschool.co.uk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mrs Keen :)</span>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-73779044484176210682016-01-19T07:37:00.000-08:002016-01-19T07:37:37.835-08:008y2 Homework due 26th JanuaryHomework due for 26th January.<br />
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Using the poem Daffodils:<br />
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<li>Create a poster in your work books using a double page spread.</li>
<li>Identify the similes and metaphors and explain their effect.</li>
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Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-17602170879105368812015-11-20T03:47:00.002-08:002015-11-20T03:47:29.564-08:008y2 Homework due Tuesday 24th November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Year 8,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your homework for this week is to complete your info-graphic which explains the facts you found out about your campaign.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have added an illustration above to help you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to seeing them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mrs Keen :) </span>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-40301183928341831192015-11-13T04:32:00.002-08:002015-11-13T04:32:53.287-08:00Homework 8y2 Due 18th November<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello year 8.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Your homework for this week is as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Read for 40 minutes over the weekend. In your red reading journal, please have an adult sign to say you have completed your reading.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. Under this post in the comment box, write down the title of the book you are reading and give one example of why you are enjoying it. </span>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-50952806868084131622015-11-04T04:28:00.000-08:002015-11-04T04:28:05.942-08:008Y2 Homework Friday 6th November.<span style="font-size: large;">Hello year 8,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your homework is to write about things you would change in the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You need to choose 3 things and write a paragraph about each.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Write about how you would change things.</span></li>
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Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-5593930444515909352015-09-11T05:21:00.000-07:002015-09-11T05:21:27.202-07:0011th September.Homework for 8y2<span style="font-size: large;">Hi 8y2,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your homework for over the weekend is to read for 40 minutes.Once you have completed the homework, write down the title of the book or chosen text and ask a parent or guardian to sign it as proof.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be checking your red journals the first lesson next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great weekend.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mrs Keen</span>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-42795921264588279282015-06-05T06:22:00.001-07:002015-06-05T06:23:59.593-07:00Top Tips for Parents when Encouraging Reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKfOeX2uTjUHsjJTm8rlfvJ9m3ZLXWAF0NjAELCtLxzwKkG5ltIR5azEnkyYZokKD4oNxTXBcTfoSXS1V402QEz7LrzxqT_o85qYYGMUdl-i8zk_sC5DuYIjjGG2t3Pwts41BzK_KaRI/s1600/top+tips+for+parents+encouraging+reading.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKfOeX2uTjUHsjJTm8rlfvJ9m3ZLXWAF0NjAELCtLxzwKkG5ltIR5azEnkyYZokKD4oNxTXBcTfoSXS1V402QEz7LrzxqT_o85qYYGMUdl-i8zk_sC5DuYIjjGG2t3Pwts41BzK_KaRI/s400/top+tips+for+parents+encouraging+reading.jpg" /></a></div>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-8145649653137960952015-06-05T04:18:00.000-07:002015-06-05T04:18:09.797-07:008y3 Homework for Tuesday 9th June.Hi Everyone,<br />
Your homework is to look up 5 or more facts that you can use in your persuasive letter.<br />
These can be facts about your chosen campaign or about another issue you feel strongly about.<br />
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Mrs. KeenMrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-22434915198249638832014-11-21T02:45:00.000-08:002014-11-21T02:50:17.975-08:00Apostrophe Revision and Practice<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Click on the links below to revise the use of Apostrophes and then use the worksheet to practice them.</span><br />
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<br />Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-75095528688705907452014-11-20T06:58:00.002-08:002014-11-20T07:01:30.227-08:00Compound and complex sentence worksheet.<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Test your knowledge of compound and complex sentences with this printable worksheet and answer sheet .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.k12reader.com/sentence-structure/Gr1-3_Complex_vs_Compound.pdf">http://www.k12reader.com/sentence-structure/Gr1-3_Complex_vs_Compound.pdf</a></span>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-5421376849730631142014-11-20T06:56:00.000-08:002014-11-20T06:56:01.098-08:00Sentence structure.<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Try these games to check how you structure your sentences</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-going-to-work-with-commas"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-going-to-work-with-commas</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en30stru-game-spot-the-sentence"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en30stru-game-spot-the-sentence</span></a>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-86977403697380586512014-11-20T06:39:00.002-08:002014-11-20T06:39:44.468-08:00Punctuation Games<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Try some of these games to help with your punctuation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-beat-the-clock-apostrophes">http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-beat-the-clock-apostrophes</a></span><br />
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<br />Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-57266024903085140232014-11-20T04:15:00.001-08:002014-11-20T04:15:44.182-08:00Worksheet on Commas<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you would like to practice commas, tap on the link below.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This worksheet can be printed off.Your English teacher will happily mark this for you or bring it to Mrs.Keen or Mrs. Higginbottom.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Commas.pdf">http://www.englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Commas.pdf</a>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-11388725253178998512014-11-19T02:18:00.000-08:002014-11-19T02:18:22.646-08:00Constructing sentences, punctuation and speech marks.<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are 3 clips to help with sentence structure.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The first one is a little tricky, listen carefully, it tells you clever things to do when writing to describe.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The second clip is a humorous look at punctuation !</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The third clip is a quick reminder of how to use speech marks.</span></li>
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z8bd7ty (copy and paste this link to watch the clips)Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2197340842374284356.post-41701116834011339862014-11-19T01:55:00.000-08:002014-11-19T01:55:29.896-08:00Welcome<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Welcome to our Blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We will be posting games, websites and worksheets to help you with many aspects of writing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you want any help. do not hesitate to comment and we will add resources that will help you.</span>Mrs. Keenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049153737082567361noreply@blogger.com0