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Koya-San – Historic Pilgramage Site in Japan
Koya-San, located on a secluded plateau in Japan's Kii Peninsula, is a historic Buddhist pilgrimage site founded in 816 A.D. by Kobo Daishi. Its iconic Danjo Garan Complex, with 20 temple buildings including a striking red pagoda,...
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Leon - Medieval City in North East Spain
León, an ancient city founded by the Roman legion, is known for its Gothic Santa Maria De Regla Cathedral, which began construction in the 13th century and features intricate sculptures depicting the Last Judgement. The city, with...
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Understanding what makes a persuasive speech
Pupil outcome: I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech. Key learning points: - Emma Watson adapts her tone and language to suit the audience and purpose of her speech. - Watson’s speech emphasises men’s involvement,...
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The humble pot
Pupil outcome: I can investigate pottery and experiment with different shapes and texture to create a pinch pot. Key learning points: - Pottery has been around for thousands of years and is a job within the creative industries. - Pottery...
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Create a concrete poem
Pupil outcome: I can design and create a concrete poem using words and images. Key learning points: - Concrete poems use the arrangement of words to convey meaning. - The shape of a concrete poem is as important as the words used. -...
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Combine elements and create a flower garden
Pupil outcome: I can combine the formal elements and curate my work. Key learning points: - Natural forms have shape. - Shapes can be joined and moulded to create forms. - Artists can show different textures with clay, using clay tools....
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Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through personal reflection
Pupil outcome: I can understand my reader identity by reflecting on my reading experiences. Key learning points: - Reader identity is a reflection on who you are as a reader and why you read. - Reading is a very personal experience; it...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 4 through personal reflection
Pupil outcome: I can understand my reader identity by reflecting on my reading experiences. Key learning points: - Reader identity is the process of reflecting on what you enjoy or do not enjoy reading - Reading can take many forms; it...
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Writing a poem about a place
Pupil outcome: I can write a poem about a place that has significance to me. Key learning points: - When writing a poem about a place, it’s important to paint a vivid picture of the setting through our description. - Sensory description...
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Developing understanding of 'Swallow's Kiss' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of ‘Swallow’s Kiss’. Key learning points: - 'Swallow's Kiss' is written in free verse. - Free verse is any form of poetry that does not rely on consistent patterns of rhyme and meter. - It is...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 4 by exploring a range of forms
Pupil outcome: I can develop my awareness of a range of forms. Key learning points: - Reading Non-Fiction can develop knowledge of the world around you and the people that inhabit it - Reading about other people's lives and cultures can...
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Developing an understanding of 'The Wild Robot' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of ‘The Wild Robot’. Key learning points: - ‘The Wild Robot’ follows the unexpected arrival of a robot on an island after its crate is washed ashore during a storm. - The robot, called Roz,...
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Developing understanding of 'Cloud Busting' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of 'Cloud Busting'. Key learning points: - ‘Cloud Busting’ focuses on the relationship between two ‘friends’: Davey and Sam. - The story is told as a verse novel. - ‘Cloud Busting’ uses both...
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Developing an understanding of 'Varjak Paw' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of ‘Varjak Paw’. Key learning points: - 'Varjak Paw' is in the form of an illustrated chapter book, combining words and illustration. - Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue Kitten and has never...
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Comparing texts about World War One using comparative topic sentences
Pupil outcome: I can write comparative topic sentences about two texts which focus on the same event - World War One. Key learning points: - Comparing one text to another can often help you evaluate it more clearly. - You can compare...
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Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through exploring a range of forms
Pupil outcome: I can develop my awareness of a range of forms. Key learning points: - Reading a range of poetry, from diverse poets, can develop our appreciation of the poetic form - Poetry can take many forms, including: haiku,...
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Planning an effective article
Pupil outcome: I can come up with a main argument as well as ideas for three main paragraphs as a plan for an effective article. Key learning points: - An opinion article is an article where writers present their perspective on a topic....
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Analysing effective opinion articles
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of effective opinion writing. Key learning points: - The form of a piece is the kind of writing it is. - The form of a piece informs the tone you use. - Opinion writing requires a strong sense...
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Form versus function fruit juicers
Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the form and function of existing products. Key learning points: - Different factors influence the form of products, including functionality, purpose, materials and aesthetics. - Different factors influence...
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2D into 3D
Pupil outcome: I can explore how pattern can express identity and be transformed from a 2D design into 3D forms. Key learning points: - The key elements of 2D design are the elements of art and these are important in creating 3D form. -...
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Analysing and emulating the use of sound in slam poetry
Pupil outcome: I can understand how a slam poet creates sound, and use this understanding to create my own refrain and stanza. Key learning points: - Sound is an important feature of slam poetry, it adds to the dynamic and energetic...
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Religion and Violence: How the Wari Conquered Their Rivals
The Wari spread their influence not just through diplomacy and feasting, but also with a powerful religious ideology centered on the staff deity, which legitimized their rule and appeared widely in their art. Their expansion often...
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Slope Intercept Form 2
How to write an equation in slope intercept form when given.... 1) a point and the slope 2) two points
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SImplifying Radicals with Division (VIDEO 2)
This video discusses how to simplify radical expressions involving fractions and/or division