Download Curriculum Guide Greek – Summer Term Year 7S / 8S Teacher: Mrs

Curriculum Guide
Greek – Summer Term
Year 7S / 8S
Teacher:
Lessons:
Homework:
Mrs. S. Effendowicz
1 x 40min
1 x 40min
Introduction:
Year 8. Research topics for the Hampton interview will be discussed at the end of the term. Past papers are
used elsewhere.
Key Objectives:
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To engage and maintain both interest and curiosity about the Greek world
To continue to introduce boys to aspects of the Greek alphabet and language including
comprehension and translation skills
To provide a stimulating environment for the development of skills related to the learning of
Greek
To establish links between the Greek language and other languages, including English
To promote a range of successful learning experiences through varied teaching strategies and set
tasks
These key objectives will be covered alongside others in the units of work in each term. The topic
areas to be covered for the Summer Term are as follows:
Year 8
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Revision of vocabulary
Interview practice
Revision of syntax
Past papers
Year 7
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Introduction to the alphabet
Writing in Greek
Pronunciation
The definite article
Regular verb forms – present tense
Resources:
All boys must bring the following equipment to all lessons:
Pen, Pencil, Rubber, Highlighter Pens.
All boys have been issued with a textbook ‘Athenaze’ Book 1 by M. Balme and G. Lawall