No Pens Day Wednesday lesson plans matrix

We have developed a large number of lesson plans. You may wish to use these are they are during your No Pens Day Wednesday or you might prefer to take the ideas from them and build your own plan.

This document shows at a quick glance the speaking and listening objectives you will achieve by using the lesson plans provided.

Secondary school lesson plans

Year 7 lesson plans

Year / Lesson and subject title / Speaking and listening objective
7 / English - spelling /
  • To identify and sequence sounds in words
  • To perceive the syllable structure in words

7 / Maths- unit revision lesson /
  • Explaining calculation strategies
  • Talking about mathematical expressions using. mathematical and non-mathematical language
  • Presenting findings to others

7 / Science (Chemistry): What are chemical reactions? / Explain the sequence of events in a simple but accurate way, using appropriate terminology
7 / Art: Colourful Klee / To use objective and clear “dictionary type” definitions of the words primary, secondary and tertiary
7 / Citizenship: Laws and Crimes / See someone else’s point of view when ‘arguing’, whilst being able to present clear argument from a different perspective
7 / Drama: Mime and Characterisation / Follow spoken directions which are quite complex – so a possible combination of longer sentences with more information, maybe new vocabulary and more complex grammar
7 / Design and Technology (Textiles): Fibres and Fabric Constructions / Talk using sentences of around 7-11 words
7 / English: Folk Tales and Fairy Stories / Follow spoken directions which are quite complex – so a possible combination of longer sentences with more information, maybe new vocabulary and more complex grammar
7 / Geography: GPS / Explain a sequence of events in a simple but accurate way
7 / History: How did William of Normandy grasp control of England? / Explain a sequence of events in a simple but accurate way
7 / ICT: E-safety assembly /
  • Change the style of their language to suit the situation and the listener
  • Be aware when someone doesn’t understand, and try another way to get information across

7 / Maths: Ordering / Pick up new vocabulary and use in context within the lesson
7 / Music: Identifying instruments / Pick up new vocabulary and use in context within the lesson
7 / PHSE: Bullying / Use different ways to help discussions move forward, including summarising the main points, reviewing what has been said and clarifying main points
7 / Religious Education: Wants versus needs / Present a clear argument and see someone else’s point of view when ‘arguing’
7 / Spanish* : Months and birthdays / Pick up new vocabulary needed for specific topic areas

*Can be adapted for all modern foreign languages

Year 8 lesson plans

Year / Lesson and subject title / Speaking and listening objective
8 / Maths - Pythagoras theorem /
  • To use mathematical language
  • To understand the concept of the theorem
  • To explain the method

8 / Science- chemical formulae /
  • Understand subject specific vocabulary
  • Use subject specific vocabulary to label
  • Working with others

8 / English- speaking and listening team work /
  • Active listening and responding
  • Building sentences and narratives

8 / MFL- oral spelling /
  • To identify and sequence sounds in words
  • To perceive the syllable structure in words

8 / Geography – Moving in and out: Migration /
  • Learn and use new vocabulary in context;
  • Active listening and responding;
  • Sharing views and explanation;
  • Give oral feedback on group views

8 / PSHE – It’s a risk! /
  • Share opinions and views
  • Listen carefully to others and respond respectfully
  • Prepare role play

Year 9 lesson plans

Year / Lesson and subject title / Speaking and listening objective
9 / Algebra – problem solving revision /
  • Explore concepts
  • Identify relevant information
  • Explain reasoning with clarity
  • Rehearse ideas

9 / English - To Kill a Mockingbird / Contribute to discussions in different ways such as promoting, opposing, exploring and questioning.
9 / Science (Chemistry): Introduction to conductivity, voltage and current / Explain the sequence of events in a simple but accurate way, using appropriate terminology.
9 / Art: Graffiti / To clearly express an opinion on urban art.
9 / Citizenship: Power of advertising / Identify the underlying implied meaning.
9 / Drama: Thought tracking / To use spoken language to describe inner thoughts and feelings.
9 / Design and Technology: Bridge building / Use language to hypothesise, share ideas and problem solve.
9 / English: Animal testing / To Identify the underlying themes, implications and issues raised by a reading.
9 / Geography: World trade /
  • Active listening to learn key information; communicate opinions and justify reasons
  • Use oral language skills to work cooperatively and problem solve.

9 / History: Women at work / Describing, reporting, presenting information.
9 / Maths: Murder mystery /
  • Reasoning skills; justifying opinions
  • Active listening within a group

9 / Modern Foreign Languages:Preposition carousel / Learn and use vocabulary.

Year 10 lesson plans

Year / Lesson and subject title / Speaking and listening objective
10 / English - Most deserving... /
  • Use persuasive language
  • Group discussion skills – listening and responding

10 / Maths- Practising functional skills /
  • Identify relevant information
  • Explain calculation strategies
  • Talk about methods

10 / Science – energy and energy sources revision /
  • Understanding and use of subject specific terms
  • Understanding of subject specific concepts
  • Asking questions
  • Using understanding of categories
  • Constructing formulated sentences from key words

10 / Geography- water poverty /
  • Understanding of cause and effect in water poverty
  • Analyse information to identify advantages/ disadvantages
  • Make judgements

10 / English or Humanities- teaching or revision of subject specific spelling /
  • To identify and sequence sounds in words
  • To perceive the syllable structure in words

10 / PHSE – moral dilemmas /
  • Listen and respond appropriately to others’ points of view;
  • Respond to criticism and respond constructively;
  • Support opinions and arguments with evidence.

10 / History – The few /
  • Retell events
  • Use language to share information

Year 11 lesson plans

Year / Lesson and subject title / Speaking and listening objective
11 / English - Point, Evidence, Explain, Link to Language (PEE+L) /
  • Make clear and relevant contributions
  • Formulate and interpret information

11 / Maths - speed dating revision activity /
  • Describe visualisations
  • Explain calculation strategies
  • Justify answer
  • Use mathematical expressions and concepts

11 / History – WW1 perspectives /
  • To pick out themes and understand perspectives
  • Clearly explain views and support reasons with evidence

11 / PSHE- e-cigarettes /
  • Read and analyse information
  • Consider points of view
  • Evaluate evidence
  • Clearly express a view and justify from evidence

11 / Geography – Flood Management /
  • Verbal reasoning, thinking skills;
  • Listen and think;
  • Listen and respond to argument;
  • Making connections.

11 / Science – friction forces /
  • To make a commentary for a presentation or video;
  • use correct technical vocabulary;
  • give a clear explanation.