Class 11 Learning Journey Summer 1 - 2022/23

In LIRA this half-term, we worked really hard in preparation for Sats.

We read a variety of past SATs test papers and practised answering a variety of challenging comprehension questions.

In literacy, We watched a scene from The Greatest Showman and discussed how the characters felt at that particular moment. We then analysed the lyrics of the song that played during the scene – identifying all the figurative language that was used and discussing the impact it has. We then wrote a flashback based on this scene from the film. Check out our final outcomes.

Class 11 returned from one lunch to find a selection of clues (primary and secondary sources of information) arranged around the walls of their classroom. They had to work in partners to investigate multiple lines of enquiry on ‘The Plague’ and its impact on the village of Eyam(1665-1666) and share their findings on Padlet.

The pupils were challenged to become experts in order to create a quiz on ‘THE BLACK DEATH’ that would help to` see if the adults of Mapplewell are smarter than a 10-year-old.

They then looked into how the plague spread, the different effects on rich and poor, symptoms and outcomes, methods of avoidance, wider impacts, attempts to stop the spread and the influence on modern practices.

Class 10 then worked on achieving the outcome for their ‘The Black Death’ history topic. Each of them, using what they had covered over half-term to create a quiz about the plague. They were sure to run product testing of the quizzes in order to allow for feedback to be given and improvements to be made.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 10 YEAR OLD?

A link to each child's quiz has been made available on SeeSaw for you to play at home. Please share the photos or videos of your games on Twitter or SeeSaw!

I've been really impressed me with Class 11's cricket skills. I've started to see a range of shots and strokes being taken. And developing an awareness of when to claim runs.

Bowling technique is something Class 10 found trickier. But kept on working at resisting the urge to throw rather than bowl.

We are extremely proud of the effort of ALL of the children in Class 11 during SATs week.

The levels of resilience and maturity shown was impressive.

But not as impressive as the amount of toast that was eaten during breakfast club that week!

Members of Class 11 also had the opportunity to represent Mapplewell in competing against other schools!!!