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Year 7
Spring 1 Knowledge Organiser
Rebecca Adlington
Rebecca Adlington, OBE (born 17 February 1989) is a British former competitive swimmer who
specialised in freestyle events in international competition. She won two gold medals at the 2008
Summer Olympics in the 400(metre freestyle and 800-metre freestyle, breaking the 19-year-old world
record of Janet Evans in the 800-metre final. Adlington was Britain's first Olympic swimming champion
since 1988, and the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals since 1908. She won bronze
medals in both the women's 400-metre and 800-metre freestyle events in the 2012 Summer Olympics
in London.
Adlington was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where she attended The Brunts School. She started
swimming with Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club, and was selected for the Nottinghamshire County
Elite Squad (Nova Centurion Swimming Club). She swam in local swimming leagues for Nottingham
Leander Swimming Club, having taken part in the National Speedo 'B' Final in May 2010. Adlington's
great-uncle was former Derby County goalkeeper Terry Adlington, and she is a keen Derby supporter.
On 5 February 2013, Adlington retired from all competitive swimming, at the age of 23. Since retiring
House Colour: Blue as a competitor, she has worked for BBC TV as a swimming pundit at the Olympic Games and World
Aquatics Championships, and made various other media appearances.
“I'm the type of person that it doesn't
get me down if I have a bad swim, I just
get more motivated. I'm quite resilient
in that way.”
Morris Samuels Alan Sillitoe Ada Lovelace
House Colour: Red House Colour: Yellow House Colour: Green
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Contents
Instructions for how to use your Knowledge Organiser 4 Subject: Geography 23
Timetable 5 Subject: History 24
Reading Log 6 Subject: Spanish 25
Principal’s Reading w/b 8th Jan 7 Subject: ICT 26
Principal’s Reading w/b 14th Jan 8 Subject: Graphics 27
Principal’s Reading w/b 21st Jan 9-10 Subject: Resistant Material 28
Principal’s Reading w/b 28th Jan 11-12 Subject: Food Technology 29
Principal’s Reading w/b 4th Feb 13-14 Subject: Art and Design 30
Principal’s Reading w/b 11th Feb 15 Subject: Music 31
200 Word Challenges 16 Subject: Drama 32
Subject: English 18
Subject: Maths 19
Subject: Science 20
Subject: Science 21
Subject: Science 22
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Instructions for how to use your Knowledge Organiser Achieve at BBA
Read, Cover, Write Mind mapping Explaining a diagram Putting new words into sentences
Foreboding A feeling that
something bad
will happen.
There was a sense of foreboding
through the reference to the
‘shadows that followed’
Step 1: Read the part of the section you
want to remember.
Step 2: Read it again.
Step 3: Read it aloud. Step 1: Read the part of the section you Step 1: Read, cover, write the new words
Step 1: Read, cover and write the diagram.
want to remember. and their definitions .
Step 2: Write a sentence that includes the
Step 4: Cover the part you are remembering Step 2: Write a paragraph explaining what is new word in a real context, just as you
Step 2: Draw a mind map with the key
with your book. happening in the diagram and give would use it in a lesson/exam question.
information.
specific examples.
Step 5: Write as much as you can remember Step 3: Add any extra information that Step 3: Check your answer with a friend or
in your exercise book. Step 3: Check your answers using your class
provides more detail about the topic. ask your teacher to check you have used
notes or ask your teacher to check in your
Step 4: Check your answers using the them correctly.
next lesson.
Step 6: Check your answers with a tick for information in all three sections of the
correct answers or a cross if incorrect. Knowledge Organiser.
Step 4: Correct any mistakes.
Step 4: Correct any mistakes.
Step 5: Correct any mistakes.
Step 7: Correct your mistakes with the
information from that section.
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Timetable Achieve at BBA
Year 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
w/b 8th January English History/Geography Science Maths Spanish
Section 1: Vocabulary
Power Writing Plan Annotate Principal’s
Read, Cover, Write Drama/Music D&T ICT
(200 word challenge) Reading
w/b 14th January English History/Geography Science Maths Spanish
Section 2: Key Facts
Power Writing Plan Annotate Principal’s
Mind mapping Drama/Music D&T ICT
(200 word challenge) Reading
w/b 21st January English History/Geography Science Maths Spanish
Section 3: Diagrams/pictures
Power Writing Plan Annotate Principal’s
As instructed Drama/Music D&T ICT
(200 word challenge) Reading
w/b 28th January English History/Geography Science Maths Spanish
Section 1: Vocabulary
Power Writing Plan Annotate Principal’s
Put the words into new sentences Drama/Music D&T ICT
(200 word challenge) Reading
w/b 4th February English History/Geography Science Maths Spanish
Section 2: Key facts
Power Writing Plan Annotate Principal’s
Read, Cover, Write Drama/Music D&T ICT
(200 word challenge) Reading
w/b 11th February English History/Geography Science Maths Spanish
Section 3: Diagrams/pictures
Power Writing Plan Annotate Principal’s
Explain the diagrams in words Drama/Music D&T ICT
(200 word challenge) Reading
20 mins reading of your own 20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your 20 mins reading of your
ALL WEEKS book own book own book own book own book
(record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log) (record on Reading Log)
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Reading Log Achieve at BBA
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
January
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
February
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Read: Read: Read: Read: Read:
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For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes For: _________ minutes
February
Signed:__________________ Signed:________________ Signed:_________________ Signed:__________________ Signed:________________
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Principal’s Reading w/b 8th Jan Achieve at BBA
How the world is waking up to palm oil in the wake of banned Iceland orang-utan advert
in the past 20 years those forests have been red and killing fish. Deforestation of what is, largely,
decimated by logging crews. In Indonesia, a football peat jungle releases vast quantities of trapped carbon
pitch-sized space is cleared every 25 seconds. into the air, accelerating global warming.
Ads such as Iceland’s can only help, says Rewcastle
“It feels sometimes, when you drive through
Brown. “It plugs into grassroots shoppers and gets
Indonesian Borneo, like the whole island is now one
that message across that we have a choice over what
massive palm oil plantation and timber estate,” says
we buy,” she says. “And the publicity’s great. I’ve
Dr Galdikas, a primatologist who had studied orang-
been banging on about this for 10 years but I had to
utans since 1971. Her study site, Camp Leakey in
get a story that overthrew a government before I
central Borneo, still rescues orang-utans from the pet
could get anywhere.”
trade, and those whose habitat has been destroyed
by business. The ad itself has proven controversial. On November
9, Iceland Foods tweeted: “You won’t see our
Iceland’s “Rang-tan” advert, depicting an animated “The longer one spends with them, the longer one
Christmas advert on TV this year because it was
orang-utan sheltering in a child’s bedroom from realises that the three percent difference in DNA
banned. But we want to share Rang-tan’s story…” It
loggers destroying its habitat in Borneo, is on course between humans and orang-utans actually doesn’t
wasn’t actually banned, just judged unfit, yet the
to be the most popular Christmas advertisement to explain who they are,” says Galdikas. “They’re more
furore sent it viral. James Corden shared the video,
date. The video has already been watched more than like humans than anyone could imagine. Their
tweeting: “This commercial was banned from TV for
30 million times, despite not appearing once on motions are similar, their intellects are similar”
being too political. Everyone should see it.”
television. Galdikas says we can make a difference. “Try to
The business move away from palm oils will cost
Palm oil is highly saturated, making it versatile and, avoid palm oil as much as possible, in food and
Iceland £5 million but generated generous publicity
crucially, cheaper than animal fat. As a result, it is in detergents that you use, and toothpaste.” I’d
for the plight of the orang-utan.
up to 50 percent of supermarket products, from bread recommend reading supermarket labels, product
to chocolate, cereal and even toothpaste. Sir David labels and staying away from the wrong oils.” That
Attenborough has explained how this cheap fix is can be tricky.
(Orginal article: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/
ruining natural habitats. She says the plight of the orang-utan is emblematic of world/how-the-world-is-waking-up-to-palm-oil-in-the-
The World Wide Fund for Nature estimates that there wider devastation in the region. “I’ve met the tribal wake-of-banned-iceland-orangutan-advert-
are only 14,700 Bornean, 13,846 Sumatran and 800 people whose lands have been taken from them,by a3992311.html)
Tapanuli orang-utans left in the wild, a sharp decline brute force in many cases, by the big logging gangs
from around 230,000 a century ago (now classifying going in.” She recalls palm oil plantations where
them as “critically endangered”). Their common “tractors were lined up in a row to bring the jungle
name, orang-utan, is derived from the Malay and down as quickly as possible”. The loss of tree roots
Indonesian words meaning “man of the forests”, but sees the soil drain into the rivers, turning the waters
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Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah Chapter 1
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Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone Chapter 1
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Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone Chapter 1 continued
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Shine by Candy Gourlay Chapter 1
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Shine by Candy Gourlay Chapter 1 continued
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Car-Jacked by Ali Sparkes Chapter 1
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The History of Valentine’s Day
Every February 14, gifts are exchanged that he be put to death. well as to the Roman founders Romulus and
between loved ones, all in the name of Saint Remus.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may
Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint,have been killed for attempting to help Valentine’s Day: A Day of Romance
and where did these traditions come from? Christians escape harsh Roman prisons,
Find out about the history of this centuries- During the Middle Ages, it was commonly
where they were often beaten and tortured.
old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to believed in France and England that
According to one legend, an imprisoned
the customs of Victorian England. February 14 was the beginning of birds’
Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” mating season, which added to the idea that
The Legend of Saint Valentine greeting himself after he fell in love with a the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a
young girl (possibly his jailer’s daughter)
The history of Valentine’s Day (and the day for romance. Valentine greetings were
who visited him during his confinement.
story of its patron saint) is shrouded in popular as far back as the Middle Ages,
mystery. We do know that February has long Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to
her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an
been celebrated as a month of romance, and appear until after 1400. The oldest known
expression that is still in use today.
that Saint Valentine’s Day, as we know it valentine still in existence today was a poem
today, contains parts of both Christian and Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Festival written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans,
ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint in February to his wife while he was imprisoned in the
Valentine, and how did he become associated While some believe that Valentine’s Day is Tower of London following his capture at
with this ancient rite? the Battle of Agincourt.
celebrated in the middle of February to
One legend contends that Valentine was a commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s
priest who served during the third century death or burial (which probably occurred
in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided around A.D. 270) others claim that the
that single men made better soldiers than Christian church may have decided to place
those with wives and families, he outlawed Saint Valentine’s feast day in the middle of
marriage for young men. Valentine, realising February in an effort to “Christianise” the
the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated
and continued to perform marriages for at the ides of February, or February 15,
young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated
actions were discovered, Claudius ordered to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as
15200 Word Challenges Achieve at BBA
Task Vocabulary to include: Plan your response to take the thinking out of the writing process.
This will allow you to focus on how well you are writing, rather
than what you are writing.
The new year is a time for new beginnings. Resolutions
W/b 8th Jan
Write about your hopes and goals for 2019. Optimism Power 1—your main idea
Power 2—3 supporting ideas
Power 3—details for each supporting idea
Using your Attitude to Learning grades, explain Descriptors Power Plus—interesting vocabulary, devices,
W/b 14th Jan how you have improved your approach to
lessons since the beginning of the year. Resilience
Choose an existing product, or invent a new Revolutionary
W/b 21st Jan
one, and write the text for a radio advert Essential
Power 1
Chinese New Year happens on the first full
moon of the year. 2019 is the year of the pig; Power 2 Power 2 Power 2
some think this is an unlucky year in the zodiac Zodiac
W/b 28th Jan
cycle. Research the year you were born and Characteristics
explain how you are similar or different to that
animal and their characteristics. Power 3 Power 3 Power 3
Give your opinion on a current news story. Affairs
W/b 4th Feb
. Coverage
Power Plus
Write about a person you admire and explain Admiration
W/b 11th Feb
why. Role models
16Knowledge Organiser
Subjects
17Subject: English Topic: Poetry Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Use LIPS to analyse poetry:
Language (n) Identifying words, phrases, sentences What is a ballad? A poem that narrates a song
and devices. What is context? The background and knowledge the
L = language
A writing technique which visually poet uses to form their poetry. I = imagery
Imagery (n)
describes. Paints a picture in the What is a sonnet? A poem using 14 lines and a rhyming
reader’s mind. scheme
P = punctuation
Punctuation (n) A tool kit of signs in writing to help What is culture? The ideas, beliefs and lifestyle of S = structure
guide reading and writing. particular groups all over the world. How to annotate with
Structure (n) The order and physical layout of a Why do poems rhyme? To connect the reader to particular LIPS Language
piece of text. feeling and emotion. To enable the
Imagery The adjective “enthralling”
Conventions (n) A categorised group of expectations poem to be easily read and
suggests how much the
for a particular theme or genre. remembered. The simile illustrates
children admire the books.
Narrative (n) A spoken or written account of events What is an anthology? A collection of short stories or poems the desire the
within a story. in one book. students have for
Effect (v) To show a result or reaction. Why is culture relevant to Culture is different communities and their learning.
(of a word) imply or suggest (an idea poetry? beliefs around the world and poetry
Connotation (v)
or feeling) in addition to the literal or helps to express emotions and
primary meaning. celebrations of differences.
Analyse (v) To examine in detail. What is a poet? A person who writes poems.
What is a theme? A feeling, idea or action present in a
Stanza (n) A break between lines in a poem.
piece of text.
Looks like a paragraph.
What is the mood? The response and feeling of the
Devices (n) A collection of writing techniques that
audience after they have read/
craft and connect ideas between the
experienced something.
reader and writer.
What is tone? The thoughts and feelings of the
Annotations (v) To write academic and opinionated
writer/poet.
notes around a piece of text which
develops understanding. What is atmosphere? Using setting and background to
influence the mood.
Metaphor (n) A writing device which describes Punctuation Structure
Why is context important? To understand influences,
something exactly as something else
experience and cultural reference. Use of full stop The structure is narrative.
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition shows confirms how It helps to describe the
What is a simile A device to show similarities Mrs Tilscher felt/ story of their experience.
Cultured (adj) Describes a well-educated and
between two things.
experienced individual.
Indicative (adj) Giving an indication (sign) What is perspective? An individual’s point of view.
18Subject: Maths Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition
What is the missing angle x? Angles on a straight line add up Angles a and d are equal. They
polygon Any 2D shape formed with to 180, so are vertically opposite.
straight lines
Triangle A polygon made of 3 sides x + 130 = 180 Angles b and c are equal/ They
x = 50° are vertically opposite
Isosceles triangle A triangle with two equal sides
Work out the value of x 60 + 75 = 135
Equilateral triangle A triangle with all sides equal in
The angles in a triangle sum to
length
180, sp
Quadrilateral A polygon made of 4 sides
180—135 = 45°
Parallelogram A quadrilateral with opposite
sides that are parallel
Trapezium A quadrilateral with one pair of Find the missing angle a = 45° because vertically oppo- In an isosceles triangle, the angles that are the same are
parallel sides site angles are equal found at the ends of the lines that are the same length.
Vertically opposite The angles opposite each other
when two lines cross.
Exterior angle The angle formed by a polygon
and the extension of its adjacent What is the size of each an- 180 ÷ 3 = 60° each
side gle in an equilateral triangle?
Interior angle An angle inside a polygon Find the missing angles Angle k = 180 - 55 - 47 = 78°
Because angles in a triangle add
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
up to 180°.
Vertex The point where two lines meet Angle m = 180-47 = 133°
Because angles on a straight line
Vertices The plural of vertex
add up to 180°.
Parallel Two lines the same distance apart
that never touch Work out the value of b 126 + 59 + 64 = 249
The angles in a quadrilateral sum Each picture has one pair of angles that are equal. Copy the
Tessellation A pattern made of one or more pictures and put a circle around the letters or numbers that
to 360, so
shapes which fit together are in equal angles.
360—249 = 111°
perfectly
Draw your own isosceles triangle and mark on the equal
Congruent Exactly equal in size and shape
angles
19Subject: Science Topic: Cells and Respiration Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Copy and label
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition
1. What is the job of the 1. It contains genetic material which
Cell The smallest structural and Animal cell Plant cell
nucleus in a cell? controls the cell.
functional unit of an organism.
Cytoplasm Where most of the chemical 2. Which cell structures are 2. Cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuole
reactions take place in the cell. only found in plant cells?
Cell Membrane Controls movement of substances into and
3. What is the role of the 3. It contains chlorophyll which
out of the cell.
Mitochondria Where most of the energy is chloroplast? absorbs light for photosynthesis.
released by respiration. 4. What is a stem cell? 4. An undifferentiated cell which is
Cell Wall A tough layer outside the cell membrane that capable of becoming various
strengthens the cell. different cells.
Vacuole Filled with cell sap and helps to keep the cell
turgid. 5. What is meant by the term 5. Cells that are adapted for a
specialised cells? particular function.
Chloroplast Contains chlorophyll which
absorbs light for photosynthesis. 6. What is the role of root hair 6. Root hair cells absorb water from the
Organelle The name given to the structures found in cells and what special feature soil. They are special because they
plant and animal cells. do they have? increase the surface area of the root.
Breathing The process of moving air into and out of the
lungs for gaseous exchange. 7. How are cells and 7. Cells with a similar structure and
organs linked? function form tissues. Organs are a
Respiration A chemical reaction that happens in all living
collection of tissues that work
cells. It releases energy from glucose.
together for a particular function.
Aerobic respiration:
Aerobic Respiration that requires oxygen. Water, 8. Describe the difference 8. Eukaryotic cells contain Glucose + Oxygen Carbon dioxide + water + energy
respiration carbon dioxide and energy are released. between a eukaryotic and membrane bound organelles whereas C6H12O6 + 6O2 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
Anaerobic Respiration that occurs in the absence of prokaryotic cell. prokaryotic cells do not.
Anaerobic respiration:
respiration oxygen. Lactic acid is released.
9. Explain how a sperm cell is 9. It has a long tail so it can swim to the Glucose Lactic acid + energy
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition adapted for its function. egg and Lots of mitochondria for energy. C6H12O6 C3H6O3 + energy
Specialised cells Cells adapted for a specific It also has a streamlined head which
function. releases an enzyme to help penetrate
Nucleus (Cell) Contains genetic material which controls the the egg.
cell.
10. What route does 10. Nose/mouth trachea
Organ Organs are a collection of tissues that work
oxygen take to get to the bronchi bronchiole alveolus
together to perform a particular function.
bloodstream?
Tissue Cells with a similar structure and function 11. How does oxygen 11. By diffusion, from a high
form tissues. enter cells? concentration to a low concentration
20Subject: Science Topic: Energy and Electrical Circuits Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Learn these key diagrams/processes
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition 1. How does the current 1. The current is the same in all
Potential difference The difference in potential between two change in a series circuit? places of a series circuit.
(voltage) points on a circuit.
2. How does the current 2. In a parallel circuit, the current is split
Electric current The flow of electric charge. change in a parallel circuit? across the branches of the
How difficult it is to pass a current through circuit.
Electrical resistance
a conductor. 3 Describe the voltage in 3. It is shared by the components in the
A measure of how quickly electrical energy Series circuit Parallel circuit
a series circuit. circuit.
Electric power is transferred to an appliance.
4. Describe the voltage in 4. The voltage is the same on all
Energy The potential to do work. a parallel circuit. branches of the circuit.
A circuit where the current can only flow 5. What happens to the 5. Resistance increases as a wire gets
Series circuit
through one path. resistance as the wire gets thinner.
A circuit where the current can flow thinner?
Parallel circuit through two or more different paths.
6. Name three fossil fuels. 6. Coal, Oil, Gas.
An apparatus for reducing or
Transformer increasing the voltage of an 7. Name 3 renewable 7. Wind power, Solar power, Tidal
alternating current. energy sources. power, Hydroelectric power,
Energy from a source that is not depleted Geothermal power.
Renewable energy when used, such as wind or solar power. 8. What is the difference 8. Coal was formed from dead
Energy from a resource that does not between coal, crude oil and plants. Crude oil and gas were formed
Non-renewable gas? from dead plants and
renew itself quick enough and will
energy animals that once lived in the sea.
eventually run out.
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
9. What is the link 9. A cell is a single electrical energy
Deplete To use up (past tense depleted). between a cell and a battery? source which uses chemical reactions to
Stationary, not moving. produce a current but a battery is when
Static
more than one cell is connected
How hard it is for electricity to flow together.
Resistance
through something.
10. What must happen to 10. A magnet must rotate within a coil of
Battery A source of electricity.
generate electricity? wire.
A cell is a single electrical energy source
which uses chemical 11. What are some of the 11. Paint spraying, Photocopiers
Cell
reactions to produce a current. uses of static electricity?
Fuels that were formed 12. Explain why electrical 12. Water and electrical appliances can
underground from living organisms over appliances should not be used result in electric shocks for the user.
Fossil fuel
millions of years. next to the sink.
21Subject: Science Topic: Particles and Chemical Reactions Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Copy and label
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition 1. What happens to the 1. The particles gain thermal energy
State of matter The forms a substance can take. Either particles in a liquid when and vibrate faster.
solid, liquid or gas. it is heated?
Evaporation/ The process of turning a liquid into a gas.
2. What is happening in 2. The bonds between the
Boiling
a solid when the solid particles become weaker and the
Condensation The process of turning a gas into a liquid.
begins to melt? particles move around each other.
Combustion The scientific name for burning.
3. What is a fuel? 3. Any kind of combustible
Sublimation When a substance changes from a solid material (something that burns).
to a gas without ever passing through a
4. What is the test for 4. Bubble the gas through limewater.
liquid phase.
carbon dioxide, CO2? If the limewater goes cloudy then the
Soluble When something is able to be dissolved.
gas is carbon dioxide.
Solvent The liquid that a soluble
5. What is the test for 5. Place a glowing splint in the gas.
substance dissolves in.
oxygen, O2? The gas is oxygen if the splint
Compressed When something is squeezed or flattened re-lights.
by pressure.
6. What is the test for 6. Place a lit splint in the gas. If the
Diffusion The random movement of
hydrogen, H2? splint goes out with a squeaky pop,
particles from an area of high
the gas is hydrogen.
concentration to an area of low
concentration. 7. Why can a gas be 7. There is space between the
Chemical A reaction where the atoms are compressed (squashed) particles in a gas. Compressing the gas
reaction rearranged and new products are but a solid can’t? moves the particles closer together.
formed. There is no space between particles in
Physical reaction A reaction where the molecules are not a solid.
changed and no new products are made. 8. Why does the flame 8. The candle cannot stay alight once
The result may be a change in state. go out when a beaker is the oxygen in the beaker has been
placed over a lit candle? used up. Oxygen is needed for Metal + acid salt + hydrogen
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
Melting The process of turning a solid into a
9. Explain why a liquid 9. Liquids flow and do not have a
liquid.
Freezing The process of turning a liquid into a can be poured and takes fixed shape. The particles in a liquid
solid. the shape of the are able to move over each other and
Dissolve When a solid is mixed with a container. take the shape of the container they
liquid to create a solution are in.
22Subject: Geography Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Development The use of resources to improve 1. What are megacities? 1. Cities with a population of more
than 1 million.
the standard of living of a nation.
Sustainable Meeting the needs of the present 2. Where is the city of Lagos 2. Lagos is found in West Africa, in
located? the south west of Nigeria. To the
without compromising (limiting)
south you find the Gulf of Guinea.
the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs. 3. Why is the city of Lagos im- 3. Lagos is the largest city in Africa. It
portant? is a financial centre, has one of the
Slum A spontaneous settlement, often
busiest ports and makes more mon-
built illegally on unused land ey than any other African city.
along roadsides or on the edge of
4. How many people live in 4. 21 million (2016) 1. What are the good and
a city.
Lagos? bad things about living in
Population density A measurement of the number of Lagos? Use the photographs
people living in one area 5. What causes the city of La- 5. People moving from the rural
and your own knowledge to
gos to grow so rapidly? areas of Nigeria in the search for
Physical features Natural features, e.g. rivers, create a table.
better jobs and livelihoods.
beaches and waterfalls.
6. What is Nollywood? 6. The name of the Nigerian film
Human features Man made features, e.g. buildings
industry based in Lagos. It makes 2. Using the map, describe the location of the Horn of
and statues.
more films than Hollywood annually.
Africa.
Migration The movement of people. 7. What is the Megacity Pro- 7. A project aimed at improving the
ject? city of Lagos. The work is carried out
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
by a task force.
Poverty When you have to live without
8. What are the negatives (bad 8. People’s houses are knocked
the basic rights and conditions
things) of the Megacity Pro- down & small businesses are de-
enjoyed by the majority.
ject? stroyed. The Task Force workers can
Exploited When someone is unfairly taken be violent.
advantage of. 9. What happens on Sanitation 9. Once a month on a Sunday the
Scavenger A person who searches for and Day? people of Lagos are expected to
collects rubbish so that they can clean their local area. If not clean
the residents face a fine.
sell it.
Population The amount of people in one ar- 10. How many countries make 10. 4—Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti,
ea. up the Horn of Africa? Somalia
Colonialism Takes place when a country or 11. What is the population of 11. 122 million (2016)
nation takes control of another. the Horn of Africa?
23Subject: History Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Which family became the royal The Tudors.
Divine Right Belief that the King/Queen is
family of England in 1485?
chosen by God
Dissolution of the Closing down of monasteries
When did Henry VIII become 1509.
monasteries
King?
The Reformation The changes made in England that
took England from being Catholic Who was his first wife? Catherine of Aragon.
to Protestant—see below.
Who refused to let Henry The Pope.
Succession When the King or Queen dies and
divorce Catherine?
is replaced
Why did Henry close the For money and land.
The Poor Law Introduced in 1601 to prevent
monasteries?
beggars Henry accused them of breaking the
rules of a monk.
Roundheads Soldiers that fought for
Why did Elizabeth I never To show her commitment to her
Parliament in the English Civil War
marry people/country
Royalists Supporters of King Charles I
Didn’t want to share power with a
during the English Civil War
husband.
Interregnum The period of history in England What name is given to the The Spanish Armada Study the maps above. Explain who is gradually
without a monarch. fleet of ships that attempted winning. Describe the progress made in the English
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition to invade England in 1588? Civil War by Parliament.
Pope The leader of the Roman Catholic
Church. What event sparked the Charles attempting to arrest 5
Protestant Type of Christian that is separate English Civil War? Members of Parliament
from the Roman Catholic Church What is Parliament? A building in London where
politicians discuss how to run the
Follows the Roman Catholic
Catholic country.
Church, led by the Pope
Monastery Where monks live and work What was the name of The New Model Army
Parliament’s army?
Monk A person that works for the
Who ruled England during the Oliver Cromwell
Church and commits their life to Interregnum? This is a painting of the execution of Charles I in 1649.
it. Follows strict rules.
Name one thing Cromwell Christmas, football, dancing, pubs,
Explain why this would have been so shocking at the
Annulment A marriage is declared illegal and
banned make-up and lots more! time. HINT—see first Tier 3 vocabulary
to have never existed
24Subject: Spanish Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Questions Section 3
Español Definition Questions: Answers:
¿Te gusta….) Es / Son…
¿Qué estudias?
Estudio I study
aburrido/a (boring)
¿Qué hay en tu instituto?
ciencias science difícil (difficult)
divertido/a (fun) ¿Cómo son tus profesores?
dibujo art fácil (easy)
importante
educación física PE
interesante
geografía geography práctico/a (practical)
útil (useful)
historia history
¿Cómo es tu El professor / la profesora es…
informática ICT profesor/a? raro/a (odd)
opinions
Mi profesor
severo/a (strict)
inglés English
paciente (patient)
matemáticas maths amable (friendly)
es...
¿Qué haces durante el recreo? Como…
En mi instituto...
música music
un bocadillo (sandwich)
Time phrases, connectives,
impressive vocabulary etc
religión RE unos caramelos (sweets)
opinions
chicle (chewing gum)
Hay...
teatro drama una chocolatina
fruta (fruit)
tecnología DT
unas patatas fritas (crisps)
Bebo…
un campo de fútbol a football field
agua (water)
un comedor a dining hall un refresco (a fizzy drink)
Estudio...
opinions
un zumo (juice)
un gimnasio a gymnasium
Leo mis SMS (I read my texts)
un patio a playground
Escribo SMS (I send texts)
una biblioteca a library Hago mis deberes (I do my H/W)
Hablo con mis amigos (I talk to
una piscina a swimming pool my friends)
Escucho música (I listen to music)
unos laboratorios some laboratories Juego al fútbol (I play football)
25Subject: ICT Topic: Programming Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Key Facts Section 3
Tier 3 Vocabulary Definition Questions: Answers:
Pseudocode A way of writing an algorithm that is close to What is a string? A string is a type of variable that hold
actual programming language, using coding- data values made up of ordered
style constructs such as IF…THEN…ELSE, loops sequences of characters.
and array notation as appropriate. What is the difference 2 is an integer, "2" is a character.
between the data values 2
Iteration Where a program will execute a group of
and "2"?
instructions zero or more times based on a
What can the arithmetic Add, subtract, multiply, divide, integer
condition. FOR loops will execute instructions
operations do? division (DIV) and modulus (MOD)
a specific number of times, REPEAT…UNTIL
loops for one or more times and WHILE…DO
What is an algorithm? An algorithm is a list of rules to follow Explain what is happening in the
loops for zero or more times.
in order to solve a problem. flowchart.
Sequences The order that commands are executed by a
What are the different logical AND, OR, NOT
computer, allows us to carry out tasks that
operators?
have multiple steps.
Algorithms An algorithm is a step by step method of How do algorithms decide Algorithms use control flow to make
solving a problem. It is commonly used for which order to do things in? decisions about which order to do
data processing, calculation and other related things.
computer and mathematical operations. Which programming Iteration is the process of repeating
Language A syntactically allowable part of a program construct allows an algorithm instructions within a program.
Constructs that may be formed from one or more lexical to repeat instructions?
What is Flowol? Programming visually with a flowchart Describe what each symbol is and how they work together
tokens in accordance with the rules of a
allows the student to focus on the in a flow chart.
programming language. In simpler terms, it is
logic of their solution rather than the
the syntax/way a programming language is Using the symbols above, create a flowchart to make a cup
syntax of a written program. Flowol
written. of tea.
Decomposition Is one of the four cornerstones of Computer supports many programming
Science. It involves breaking down a complex elements: sequences of instructions.
problem or system into smaller parts that are branching using decisions, loops
more manageable and easier to understand. (infinite, or based on a condition or
count).
Tier 2 Vocabulary Definition What are flowcharts A flow hart is a graphical or symbolic
Data Types A formal description of the type of data being representation of a process. Each step
stored in a variable. It defines the amount of in the process is represented by a
memory required and the type of operations different symbol and contains a short
that can be performed on that variable. description of the process step. The
Selection A decision within a computer program when flowchart symbols are linked together
the program decides to move on based on the with arrows showing the process flow
Describe what each symbol is and how they work
results of an event. direction.
together in a flow chart.
26Subject: Graphics Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important Ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 Vocabulary Definition 1. What is typography? 1. Creative artistic lettering.
Two -dimensional An object that is flat so that it has width Study the Creative Typography below. Look how
and height but no thickness 2. What happens to an 2. The object gets smaller in the designer has used lots of little junk foods to
Three – A solid rather than a flat object 3D object as it moves farther appearance. make up each of the letters of the word FOOD.
dimensional into the distance?
The other examples have taken the subject of the
Perspective The art of representing three dimensional 3. How does an object 3. The object appears bigger. word and used imagery to represent them.
objects on a two dimensional surface. appear when it’s moving
Illusion Something that is false or not real but closer to you?
seems to be true or real. 4. What does perspective 4. Perspective creates an illusion
Horizon The viewers eye line. create? of space.
Vanishing point A point on the horizon into which all
5. How do you create one 5. By creating one vanishing
objects vanish.
point perspective? point.
Converging Lines Lines that meet at the vanishing point.
Typography The style, arrangement, or appearance of
6. How do you create two 6. By creating two vanishing
printed letters on a page Task: Create your name in creative typography?
point perspective in a points
Tier 2 Vocabulary Definition drawing? Think about using images which best represent
you.
Distance The length and space of two points. 7. What does orthographic 7. Front view, side view and plan
Surface The surface of something is the flat top drawing usually consist of? view.
part of it or the outside of it
Height The measurement of someone or 8. Explain the technique of 9. Tone is the lightness or
something from head to foot or from base sketching. darkness of something. This could
to top. be a shade or how dark or light a
colour appears.
Width The measurement or extent of something
from side to side; the lesser of two or the 9. When drawing an 9. Tone is the lightness or
least of three dimensions of a body. object what is tone? darkness of something. This could
be a shade or how dark or light a
Depth The distance from the top or surface to the colour appears.
bottom of something. 10. What is form? 10. Form is a three dimensional
shape, such as a cube, sphere or
Object A material thing that can be seen and
cone.
touched.
27Subject: Resistant Material Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important Ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 Vocabulary Definition 1. Which kind of saw would A tenon saw
Aesthetics The study of the shape or form of everyday products; as you use for cutting wood
in, “That product is aesthetically pleasing” straight?
Analysis Looking in detail at the design problem, what the 2. Which kind of saw would A junior Hacksaw
problem involves, what needs to be looked at you use for cutting metal and
(researched), and who needs to be consulted for advice. plastic straight?
Client A person whom the designer is making the product for,
and they may be different to the end user or consumer. 3. Which kind of saw would A coping Saw
For example designing clothes for Monsoon, Marks and you use for cutting curves in
Spencer etc. wood?
Consumer A person who buys products and uses them for their 4. Most trimming is done Cross-Filing
intended purpose. by ....... with a file.
Design Brief A single sentence that states exactly what the design
problem is 5. Which method of filing Draw-Filing
Evaluation The process of recording the good and bad features of would you use to obtain a
the final design/product, what other people think of it good finish?
and what you would change if you were to repeat the 6. Small pieces of wood and A belt sander
design task. plastics can be trimmed on
Model An attempt to build a version of your design to see if it what kind of machine?
works, if it is the right size or if it looks good. This could 7. What is tolerance? When we describe the word
be done using CAD. tolerance we are really defining how Task: Draw out the tools/equipment and make sure
Planning The process of sorting out how the design work will be much variation from a precise size they are labelled correctly. Describe what each is
done, how the product will be made, which processes specification can be allowed. used for during your practical lessons.
get done first and the time needed for all of these 8. What is QC? Quality Control (QC) is a technique
activities. used in all areas of manufacturing. It
Quality The guarantee a company can give that their product is a technique used to check quality
Assurance will be reliable based upon the results of the tests against a set standard or
carried out when the product was made. specification. It may be used to
Quality Individual tests carried out to check the product is being
check the dimensions of a product
Control assembled correctly during production.
or component.
Repair Repair the product, don’t throw it away. Graphics – 9. How do we ensure good Quality Control requires constant
facelift. Systems – fix it. Design for disassembly so parts QC? inspection throughout the CROSS-FILING
are not thrown away. manufacturing process in order to
Strength The ability of a material to resist pressure/loads.
detect products which are not up to
Function What the product is used for the required standard.
Testing The process of trying out a product to see if it does its 10. What tool would you use A try square
job or to see if it is strong enough or durable enough. to mark out or find out a 90 -
Environment Where the product would be used degree angle? DRAW-FILING
28Subject: Food Technology Topic: Being Healthy Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important Ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 Vocabulary Definition 1.What are the causes of 1.The multiplication of harmful Copy the diagrams and label them:
Obesity The state of being grossly overweight food poisoning? bacteria
Vitamins Required in small quantities in the diet because
2.What demonstrates a 2.The Eatwell Guide
they cannot be produced by the body
balanced diet?
Minerals Substances necessary for the maintenance of good
health. 3.How do our bones and 3. Food high in calcium, dairy,
Macronutrient A type of food (e.g. fat, protein, carbohydrate) teeth stay strong and cheese, butter, milk
required in large amounts in the diet. support our growth?
Micronutrient Substance required in small amounts for normal
4. What does protein do for 4. It helps with the growth and
growth and development (vitamins and minerals)
the body? repair of skin tissue and muscle
Calcium A mineral needed for the growth of bones. Sources
of calcium: dairy foods and some leafy green 5. What helps to build the 5. Fruits and vegetables help to build
Answer the questions, draw and label the diagrams :
vegetables. body’s immune system? our defences against disease and
Why do we use the bridge and claw method ?
Protein Found in meat, milk, eggs, and beans, made up of viruses.
amino acids, essential for growth and repair. 6. How can we maintain 6. Follow the Eatwell Guide using
good health through diet? the section to help with portion
Iron Known as the blood mineral. Deficiency of iron is a
sizes.
common cause of anaemia. Food sources of iron:
7. What are the 7. Malnutrition, obesity, diabetes,
meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables and cereals.
consequences of not heart disease, high cholesterol, high
High cholesterol Associated with an increased risk of coronary heart following a balanced diet? blood pressure.
disease. 8. What are the results of 8. Rickets from a lack of calcium, Green for good Amber for ok Red for bad
Fats A natural oily substance occurring in animal deficient in nutrients? anorexia from a lack of calories,
products, junk foods and ready meals anaemia from a lack of iron
Dietary Fibre Indigestible portion of food from plants which helps 9.What is the safest 9.The bridge and claw method
digestion
method of cutting an
Diet The foods that a person regularly eats
onion?
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition 10.How are bacteria killed? 10. hot soapy water, using
Nutrients Provide nourishment essential for the maintenance disinfectant or cook the food to a
of life and for growth core temperature of 72 degrees
Calories A type of energy, consumed through food and 11.What are things to 11. 5 fruit and vegetables a day, eat
drink.
change in your diet to be less fat, salt and sugar, drink more
Appearance How a product or dish looks
more healthy? water, don’t snack between meals
Evaluate Form an idea of the value or assess, the quality or 12. What is the cause of 12. High cholesterol, which can lead GDA: Guided daily allowance
effectiveness of a piece of work. blocked arteries? to strokes.
29Subject: Art and Design Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3:
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Colour Theory Colour Wheel
1 Name the 3 primary 1. Red, Yellow, Blue
Primary colour A colour that is pure and can not be made by colours
other colours
Secondary colour A colour made by mixing two primary colours
2. Name the 3 secondary 2. Green , Orange, Purple
Tertiary colour Three primary colours mixed together to creates colours
brown tones
Harmonious colours Colours next to each other on the colour wheel 3. What are the 3 sets of 3. Red and green, purple and yellow ,
complementary colours? blue and orange
Complementary Colours that are opposite on the colour wheel
colours
Blending Using two colours and applying one over the top
4.What is a good blending 4. To apply or blend colours all in one
to create a new colour, eg red /orange
technique when using direction and where pencil crayon is
Shades Adding black to a colour
colouring crayons? applied evenly while leaving no gaps
Tints Adding white to a colour
Tones Adding grey to a colour 5. What colour should you 5. The lightest colours first as you
use first? can always go darker
Hatching Colouring in one direction
6. What colours do you 6. Black; as you will not pollute any
add last and why? of your colours or it can be used to
Cross hatching Colouring in two different directions to create a
outline or neaten edges.
cross formation
Symmetrical The same shape and size on both sides of an 7. How do you use tracing 7.Trace your image, turn tracing
object paper? paper over, then trace over image
Bright A colour that stands out again in the position you want it on
your paper
Repeat pattern An image made up of repeated shapes in order
8. How do you make 8.Red + Yellow = Orange
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition
orange?
Design plan A sheet of ideas that show variations for a final
design
Apply To use 9. How do you make 9. Red + Blue = Purple
Techniques A skilful or efficient way of doing something purple?
Application The action of applying something to a surface 10.How do you make 10.Yellow + Blue = Green
green?
30Subject: Music Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas Section 3: Facts/Context/Historical
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition relevance/dates
Bateria A Portuguese and Spanish word meaning 1. What is samba music 1. Samba music is used most commonly
drum kit. It is the term used to refer to commonly used for? for carnivals. It is loud and vibrant music
the set of drums used in Samba music. that helps create the carnival
atmosphere.
Apito A whistle. It is used by the leader to 2. Where does samba 2. Samba music is from Brazil. It
signal transitions. These transitions originate from? developed in the late 19th and early Caixa
could include changes in timbre or
20th centuries in the favelas or
rhythmic pattern.
slums, of Rio de Janeiro. Its roots
Surdo
Call and response One person plays (or sings) a musical come from old Bahian (a state in
phrase which is then responded to by a Brazil) music and dance styles which
group. They may copy the call or
connect back to the African slaves.
perform a different phrase, like a
musical conversation. 3. What part of the music 3. The surdo plays the beat. This helps
does the surdo play? keep everyone else together. Chocalho Repenique
Polyrhythm The use of several rhythms performed
4. What happens during the 4. This is where different sections of the
simultaneously, often overlapping to
musical break? band have an opportunity to show off
create a thick, polyrhythmic texture.
their skills. Some sections will be silent.
Syncopation A way of changing a rhythm by making This is often improvised.
some notes sound a bit early, often so
5. What are the 5. Batucada is characterised by
that they cross over the main beat of the
characteristics of batucada? repetitive rhythms and a fast pace. Agogo bells
music, emphasising the weak or off
beats. Tambourim
6. What other form of 6. Samba is also a form of dance. It is a
Cyclic rhythm A rhythm which is repeated over and Performing Arts is samba? dance that involves rapid steps and
over again. swaying.
Ostinato A rhythm that is played over and over
7. What is a samba school? 7. It is a club or group. They practice
again. A repeated pattern.
and often perform in huge square- Ganza
Groove The main ostinato that is heard most of compounds devoted to practising and
the way through a piece of samba music.
Pandeiro
exhibiting samba. The schools (which are
structured more like a guild) have a
Tier 2 vocabulary Definition Learn the names of the in-
strong community basis and are
Simultaneously At the same time. struments and how to spell
traditionally associated with a particular
them.
Transition Changing from one section to another. neighbourhood.
A passage that links two musical ideas. 8. What does the master 8. The master drummer leads the call
Apito
drummer do> and response. They usually have the
Integral Necessary to make a whole complete; apito and decide when the sections
essential or fundamental. need to move on.
31Subject: Drama Year: 7 Term: Spring 1 Achieve at BBA
Section 3: Facts/Context/Historical
Section 1: Key Vocabulary Section 2: Important ideas
relevance/dates
Tier 3 vocabulary Definition 1. In Role Writing is used to develop
1. What is In Role Writing? Hot-Seating
Hot Seating Hot Seating is a technique used to a character. The actor puts
develop a character. Actors sit in the Hot themselves in their character’s
Seat and answer questions in role from shoes to write either a diary entry,
other actors/characters. The aim is to blog or text message from their
deepen role understanding. character’s point of view.
In Role Writing In Role Writing is used to develop a 2. What is Hot Seating? 2. Hot Seating is a technique used
character. The actor puts themselves in to develop a character. Actors sit in
their character’s shoes to write either a the Hot Seat and answer questions
diary entry, blog or text message from in role from other actors/
their character’s point of view. characters.
Role on the Wall A Role on the Wall is used to develop a 3.Why would an actor use a 3. To develop their character
character. It is an outline figure of a referring to events in the play and
Role on the Wall? Hot-Seating is a rehearsal techniques used to explore and
person that an actor uses to think about how they would make the character
how the events in the play affect the develop characters.
feel.
character and their feelings/moods.
Think about the role that you are currently playing. Write
4. Why would an actor use 4. To explore what you would do if out 5 key questions that you would ask your character and
What if? What If is also known as the ‘Magic If’.
the What If technique? you put yourself in the character’s
This technique means that the actor puts write the answer for each question.
situation
themselves into the characters situation
and asks what they would do if they were
in the same situation. 5. How can an actor create a 5. By thinking about and developing To extend your character development, can you now put
character? their movements, vocals and yourself in your characters shoes and write a personal diary
Character A Character is the way an actor plays a reactions to events in the play.
role, using their acting skills to create a entry that reveals your characters true thoughts and
character in drama. You can show a emotions. You may want to consider the following:
character in the way you walk and move 1. What is happening to your character in your play?
6. How is Hot Seating used 6. Hot Seating is used by the actor to
(body language), in the way you speak
by an actor? deepen character understanding.
(vocal qualities) and in your reaction to 2. What do others think about your character?
events in the drama.
3. What is, or could be, happening to your character
7. Why is developing a 7. Developing a character is behind the scenes?
Tier 2 Vocabulary Definition
character important? important so that the audience
Ensemble An Ensemble cast is made up of cast 4. What is motivating your character? Do they want
believes the role that you are
members in which the principal actors something?
playing and so that you understand
and performers are assigned roughly
the character well enough to make 5. What does your character feel?
equal roles.
them believable.
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