1. Y9 – Speaking and Listening Homework
Term 6

2. Week One
In preparation for next lesson, you will need to research animal testing.
Find at least 10 facts about animal testing.
Challenge Task:
Make a list of the pros and cons of animal testing.

3. Week Two Challenge Task: Define the term idiolect and sociolect.
Make a list of at least 5 different jobs/ careers. For example: Policeman, Doctor, Teacher, Sales Assistant…
Find examples of the types of sentences that these professionals would say.
E.G: Policeman: You’re under arrest.
Challenge Task:
Define the term idiolect and sociolect.

4. Week Three Challenge Task: Make a list of the sentence forms used:
Watch the news and a soap opera of your choice.
Make a note of the different ways the presenters and the characters speak.
Write down the sentences they say.
Next to the sentences, make a comment on the formal or informal use of language. Which uses Standard English?
Challenge Task: Make a list of the sentence forms used:
Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory or imperative.