Welcome to the Primary 7 Curriculum Evening.

Welcome to 7A Frank Burns

Purpose of tonight… Meet your child’s teacher – again! Meet other parents See your child’s classroom Be more aware of some the strategies we use to help your child learn

Our classroom Seated in mixed ability groupings Active approach to learning Whiteboard Personal whiteboards- ‘show me’ Work on display to celebrate achievement

Celebrating Achievement Star Writer Bricks of Achievement Diary- home –school communication Assemblies Out of school achievements

Reading Reciprocal reading strategies: Higher Order Whole class and group tasks Literacy World Fiction and Non-Fiction Book study Comprehension tasks

Writing Encourage pride in presentation Grammar activities Big Writing strategies- VCOP Planning with partners, groups and whole class Scaffolding by teacher Encouraged to ‘Have a Go!’

Numeracy Active approach- partners, group work Whole class mental activities Mental maths strategies Ability groupings Problem Solving Heinemann/ Maths in Action/ TeeJay core resources See school website for help!

Religious and Moral Bible stories Active approach Cross curricular (Art/ Language/ Drama) Confirmation God’s Loving Plan

Other Areas Topics- Term 1 China Term 2-WW2, Home Front Term 3-Holocaust Art- Linked to topic where possible Health- Substance misuse, healthy eating and mental well being

Primary 7 Confirmation P2 Buddy Activities Monitoring Isobel Mair St. Ninian’s transition Community Unity… Kilt walk Outward Bound… Lockerbie Provost’s Debate

Homework After 30 minutes of full effort, STOP!!! Please sign Reading, mental maths, spelling May be asked to research for a project/ presentation

Organisation Pencil, ruler, sharpener and rubber PE Kit: Check your diary! Homework for Friday morning Check bags for letters

Finally Pupils should not be worried about coming to school Any problems please let us know

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