Complete Your Year 9 English Weekly Homework with Ease

Enhance your English skills with guided weekly homework grids covering spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and language techniques. Learn to identify homophones, correct spelling errors, understand word meanings, and more through engaging tasks. Challenge yourself with transformation and connection exercises to expand your comprehension. Utilize the provided instructions and examples to excel in your English studies.

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1. Weekly Homework Grids YEAR 9 BOOKLET Summer Part 1 Grid Comment 1.1 Name: _____________________________ Teacher: ____________________________ Room: ______________________________ 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

2. How to complete the homework grids (Tasks 1-3) 1. Spelling 2. Grammar and punctuation 3. Vocabulary Pupils will see two words: one spelled correctly, the other is a common way of misspelling it. They should circle or highlight the correct spelling. This task will check pupils general knowledge of how to proof-read and correctly structure sentences. They might need to add missing capital letters and punctuation, or create sentences using key words. Tasks may also focus on securing grammatical terms. Pupils will be asked to find out the definition of a word. This word will be linked to the topic being studied in English. They can copy a definition from the dictionary or write it in their own words. Example: Key terms: Example: A complex sentence has a major and minor clause or part. The minor clause won't make sense without the major clause. As you can see from the example below, pupils must state the word type as well as the defintion: School Although it was raining, Laura didn't put her hood up. Education noun Skool A compound sentence is when two clauses are joined by a connective. These do make sense on their own. This means the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university, in order to learn. Laura brought her umbrella so she didn't need to wear her hood.

3. How to complete the homework grids (Tasks 4-6) and the revision grids 4. Reading Comprehension 5. Technique Pupils will be given a brief sentence or quote from a familiar text studied in class. The will need to work out what language technique has been used in the sentence/quote and write this in the space provided. 6. Challenge This final homework task will require pupils to complete a random task aimed at stretching and challenging them this is not optional. This term s comprehension tasks are focused on ensuring pupils are securing an understanding of common idioms. The challenge task will require them to think about what is suggested by the technique and explain what it helps them to imagine or feel. (Please note: challenge tasks are NOT compulsory). Transformation turn a piece of text into a simple image/turn an image into a description. Connections Map make links between the given words and explain how they link. Key terms: Example: The cat fell heavily onto the mat. Idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative (not real), non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Triangle rank order the given subject from best to worst, first to last, etc. What is this technique? adverb Challenge: what is the effect? The word heavily makes me imagine a very tired cat, who cannot walk any further. The fact that the cat fell, rather than sat or lay, suggests that it had no control over lowering its body, and the word heavily reinforces this lack of control. Revising the Curriculum: Pupils have 3 tasks that are closely linked to securing the knowledge from their Knowledge Books. Knowledge Book pages are specified to go with the task.

4. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.1 1. Select the correct homophone: a) (Were/Where) are you going? b) The cowboy (rode/road) off into the sunset. c) That (pear/pair/pare) is lovely and juicy. d) (Witch/Which) is the brightest star in the sky? Spelling: plurals 2. Grammar and punctuation Add the apostrophes and explain their use: 3. Vocabulary What is the meaning of this word? Nationalism Definition ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Does it have positive or negative connotations?_________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Theres a lot to do for Anthonys wedding. 1. ____________________________ ________________________________ 2. ______________________________ ________________________________ 4. Reading Comprehension Understanding idioms. Read the following idiom and explain what you think it means. 5. Technique 6. Challenge: List 3 things you know or have learned about the 1930s America? (Of Mice and Men) He had herculean strength. Cat got your tongue? What is this technique? ____________ 1.___________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ 2.___________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ 3.___________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Challenge: what is the effect? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

5. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.1 Revising the curriculum During your 19th Century study you learnt the word destitute . (P.53) When you read Of Mice and Men , you learnt that Steinbeck uses a cyclical structure to his narrative. (P.21) When you were learning about writing speeches, you learnt about Aristotle s three pillars of persuasion. (P.26) Complete the following tasks: Complete the following tasks: Complete the following task: What is the meaning of the word destitute ? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Explain what is a cyclical structure: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Who was Aristotle: ________________________________ ________________________________ What type of word is destitute ? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Name Aristotle s three pillars of persuasion and give a brief explanation of what they mean: 1. _____________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 2. _____________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 3. _____________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Based on your 19th Century literature study, who would be described as destitute? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Explain the effect of the cyclical structure what meaning does it create: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Think of a 19th Century text you have read in Year 7 or Year 8 or this year and describe who is destitute in that text. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

6. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.2 1. Circle the correct spelling cemmentery cemetery suces success official official mm Write a sentence using one of the words above: _____________________________ _____________________________ Spelling 2. Grammar and punctuation Highlight the proper nouns in the following sentences: e.g. The boy threw the ball to his dog, Wilson. 3. Vocabulary What is the meaning of this word? Cowardice a) b) c) I d like you to meet my friend Jeremy. We ll be vacationing in Aspen this year. My second grade teacher was Mrs. Gilbert, an old battle-axe. We went to Smith s Furniture and bought a new couch to replace our old one. Do you think the Dolphins will win the game? Transform the word into an image: Definition ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ d) e) 4. Reading Comprehension Understanding idioms. Read the following idiom and explain what you think it means. 5. Technique 6. Challenge: Transform the technique epiphora into an image: The sun smiled at the world below. Going the extra mile. What is this technique? ____________ Challenge: what is the effect? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Define: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________________________________

7. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.2 Revising the curriculum In your grammar lessons and Do Now tasks you have looked at three types of sentence structures. (P.3) When you looked at story writing, you would have discussed narrative structures. (P.14) You have done a lot of language analysis this term. On page 11 of your KB, it tells you how to put a PETAL paragraph together. Complete the following tasks: Complete the following task: Complete the following tasks: Name the three types of sentence structures: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Stories start with an exposition what is an exposition? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Which two aspects of PETAL focus on language analysis? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Write an example for each sentence type and label the subject/s and verb/s in the sentences: 1.____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 2.____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ What strategy can you use to help you develop your analysis of language? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Describe the exposition (what happens at the start) of a text you have read this year. Explain the significance. ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Name 2 language techniques and write their definitions (P.9 and 10): _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

8. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.3 1. Select the correct homophone: a) There was a big (sale/sail) at the shopping mall. b) The (bare/bear) scared the campers. c) What time have you (meet/meat) your friends? d) A (hare/hair) is much larger than a rabbit. Spelling 2. Grammar and punctuation Highlight the common nouns in the following sentences: e.g. While cats are social animals, some may seem like solitary creatures. 3. Vocabulary What is the meaning of this word? Alliance Transform the word into and image: a) b) A cat may scratch you if it is teased too much. Seriously, you should watch yourself around Fluffy. Ray likes to hike in the mountains. A girl rang the doorbell this afternoon while you were out. The letter finally arrived. Definition ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ c) d) e) 4. Reading Comprehension Understanding idioms. Read the following idiom and explain what you think it means. 5. Technique 6. Challenge: List 3 things you know or have learned about the Russian Revolution? (Animal Farm) Do you want longer lasting lashes? To go down in flames. What is this technique? ____________ 1.___________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ 2.___________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ 3.___________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Challenge: what is the effect? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________________________________

9. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.3 Revising the curriculum Using the plot description of 'Of Mice and Men' on page 18 of your KB. Explain how the description matches the section of a narrative structure (P.21). Writers use rhetorical devices to persuade their readers. Can you remember the following techniques (P.24 and 25): During your Genre study, you looked at Greek tragedies. (P. 34) Complete the following tasks: Complete the following task: Complete the following tasks: What is a tragic hero? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Exposition: Ch1 - Introduction of George and Lennie _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ What happens in the reversal? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ What does the character experience in the moment of recognition? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Climax: Ch5 - Curley's Wife dies _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Think of any text you have read that is fiction can you identify any characteristic of Greek tragedies in them. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Resolution: Ch6 - Lennie dies _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

10. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.4 1. Spelling Circle the correct spelling aceptable acceptable reference reference exiliarated exhilarated 2. Grammar and punctuation Highlight the proper nouns and underline the common nouns in the following sentences: e.g. I want to be a writer like Chimamanda Ngozi. 3. Vocabulary What is the meaning of this word? Nostalgia Type of word _______ a) b) Oreos are the best biscuits- ever! I am not sure whether Pluto is a star or a planet. In the library there are many books, files and important documents. Widlest Dreams is one of my favourite songs. Write a sentence using one of the words above: ________________________________ ________________________________ Definition ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ c) d) 4. Reading Comprehension Understanding idioms. Read the following idiom and explain what you think it means. 5. Technique The below sentence uses an allusion: 6. Challenge Transform this image into a short description (5 sentences minimum) : _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ (You can write a full version for We Are Writers) Carrot cake is my Achilles' heel. Once in a blue moon. Who is the cake being compared to? ____________________________________ Who was Achillies? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________________________________ What does the allusion tell you? _____________________________________ _____________________________________

11. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.4 Revising the curriculum When you were studying the Genre study, you looked at different types of texts. (from P. 35) Writers use rhetorical devices to persuade their readers. Can you remember the following techniques (P.24 and 25): During your reading of 'Of Mice and Men' you learnt the word marginalised . (P.17) Complete the following tasks: Complete the following tasks: Complete the following task: What is the meaning of the word marginalised ? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Name a text that fits the genre and explain why it belongs to that genre: Tragedy:_____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ What type of word is marginalised ? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Dystopia: ____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Based on your study of 'Of Mice and Men', who would be described as marginalised? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Gothic:______________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Think of any text you have read in Year 7 or Year 8 or this year and describe who is marginalised in that text. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

12. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.5 2. Grammar and punctuation Highlight the collective nouns in the following sentences: 1. Spelling Change the following verbs to the past tense: 3. Vocabulary What is the meaning of this word? e.g. The flock of birds swept down to earth from the sky. Dystopia a) Our class took a field trip to the natural history museum. The herd of bison ran across the prairie, leaving a massive dust cloud in its wake. We waited anxiously for the jury to come to a verdict. Napoleon s army was finally defeated at Waterloo. The town council has approved plans to create a new park. e.g. to catch I caught To buy - ______________________ To think -______________________ To be - _______________________ To feel - ______________________ Type of word _______ b) c) d) e) Definition ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 4. Create a connections map for the following words linking them to topics you have studied explain your links on the lines provided: destitution gender equality _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ capitalism futility welfare misogyny legislation

13. Year 9 English Weekly Homework Summer 1.5 Revising the curriculum When studying different genres of text, you looked at conventions of a genre. (P.37) When studying different genres of text, you looked at conventions of a genre. (P.38) When you were learning about writing speeches, you learnt about Aristotle s three pillars of persuasion. (P.26) Complete the following tasks: Complete the following tasks: Complete the following task: Explain the following conventions/tropes of a dystopian text and give an example: Explain the following conventions/tropes of a gothic/horror text and give an example: Think of rhetorical device that would help you achieve one of Aristotle's pillars explain your answer (you may also need pages 24 and 25). SURVEILLANCE:________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ISOLATED PLACES:______________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Logos:_______________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ OPPRESSION:__________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ SUPERNATURAL:_______________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Ethos:_______________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ INEQUALITY:__________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ VILLAIN:______________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Pathos:______________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________