year 9 hl -summer

7/30/2019 Year 9 HL -Summer

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Yr 9 Curriculm Information


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Frequency of Home Learning Activities 2013/2014Year 9

Frequency of Home LearningActivities

Subjects

Weekly Maths Science

Fortnightly Geography French/Spanish L4L PE

Half-Termly[ Extended Writing/Project

Work]

Art Design & Technology English History ICTRE

Note: In addition to the above arrangements, subject teachers reserve the right to

set extra pieces of home learning activities when the need arises

Home Learning Expectations

Students Parents/Carers To listen carefully to the Home

Learning activity instructions in class. Copy down the Home Learning activity

and deadline date into your planner Ensure that all Home Learning

activities are completed and handed inon time

Attempt all Home Learning activities tothe best of your ability, paying attentionto your subjects Minimum andChallenge Targets.

Take care of your work presentation. Inform your Subject Teacher of any

difficulties before the lesson so thatfurther support can be given.

Provide a table, chair and a quiet place towork.

Negotiate when Home Learning activities

are to be done. Check the time spent on individual

activity. Ensure that outside clubs do not affect

the quality of work produced Check the presentation and content of all

Home Learning activities being returnedto school.

Sign the planner each week. Provide the school with information about

any problems through the studentplanner or by contacting the appropriate

Subject Teacher/Achievement Leaderdirectly.

Subject Teachers

Set Home Learning activities according to the Home Learning timetable. Give full and comprehensive instructions and ensure that students record home learning

activities in planners. Set deadlines for completed work and ensure that they are met. Mark and return all Home Learning activities promptly. Provide help and support.


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What will be studied this termYR 9 will study non-fiction texts including adverts and argumentative essays/speeches.Forreading:

Students will be able to discuss a range of texts, identify different layers of meaning and comment on theirsignificance and effect. They should be able to give personal responses to non-fiction texts, referring toaspects of language, structure and content justifying their views, and making connections with real lifeissues which affect teenagers.

Some students will be able to summarise a range of information from different sources. and makecomparisons between texts.

Forwriting: Students will be able to write fluently and often engage and sustain the readers

interest. They will show some adaptation of style and register to different forms, including using animpersonal style where appropriate. Students will experiment with a range of sentence structures andvaried vocabulary to create effects. Spelling, including that of irregular words, should be generallyaccurate. Handwriting is neat and legible.

Some students will be able to show a range of punctuation that is used correctly to clarify meaning, and allideas are organised into well-developed, linked paragraphs.

How will work be assessed During the summer term, students will complete a series of activities and unit tests. which may include an

argumentative essay, script or analysis of adverts depending on the needs of the group. During the unit,your child will complete at least one controlled assessment to track their progress. There will beopportunities to improve the controlled assessment level when appropriate.

Assessment activities and the controlled assessment will be marked according to the schoolsassessment and feedback policy and also the criteria outlined above.

What needs to be done at home Differentiated skills based tasks will be given according to the needs of the groups that include: reading,

research of issues, preparation for a spoken assessment. Home Learning tasks and resources are available via the facultys website, BeENGspired, which can be

found through the school website.What Key Language will be developed

Persuasive language used within advertisements. Colloquial language used within play text.

Encouraging students to use and understand more ambitious vocabulary relating to the text.

Language skills such as: Infer and deduce, analyse, explore, explain. Key words include (and not exclusive to): structure, language, dialogue, script, select, quotation,

interpret, presentation, features, purpose, context, masthead, audience, caption, opinion, fact,image, tone, representation, bias, slogan, logo, alliteration, adjectives, adverbs, puns

Where can extra help come from Library BeENGspired Home reading Debate Mate (spoken skills) Bite size The Media

Year 9 English


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What will be studied this termDuring the summer term students in Year 9 will learn the following topics. Those following the Foundation

pathway Processing and interpreting statistics using a variety of diagrams, tables, figures and

graphs. Included are computations to find the average of a sample.

Sequences recognise and continue a numeric linear sequence by deriving the nth term rule asan equation. Sequences can be depicted as a diagram or a number pattern

Perimeter & area of 2D shapes measure and calculate both perimeter and area of common2D shapes and combinations of shapes leading to use of formula and solving problems.

Those following the Higher pathway

Graphs basic graphical techniques including use of axes and plotting points in 4 quadrants in both

2D and 3D. Derive and interpret equation of straight line, properties of gradient, solution of reallife applications. Distance-time graphs Ratio and proportion. Use ratio applied to real-life problems and applications. Divide a quantity

in a given ratio. Examine quantities that vary in direct or inverse proportion use both analytical andgraphical methods

How will work be assessed During the summer term students will complete a series of assessment activities and module tests. At

the end of each term, your child will complete a controlled assessment to assess their progress.

Assessment activities and the controlled assessment will be marked according to the Schoolsassessment and feedback policy.

What needs to be done at home

Home learning activities will vary across the department and will be issued by the class teacher. The school also has a subscription to the website MyMaths your child can get the login details from

their Maths teacher.

You can also purchase a KS3 MathsWatch CDROM from the school this has lots of videos ofMaths techniques and skills. It costs 3.

What Key Language will be developed

Co-ordinate quadrant geometric line segment midpoint gradient y=mx+c linear parallel perpendicular

Where can extra help come from

Internet www.mymaths.co.uk

www.bitesize.co.uk

www.youtube.co.uk

Revision guides and workbooks are available for students to purchase (4 in total) at either theFoundation or Higher tiers. These will be invaluable resources for homework and revision prior toassessments as well as continuous learning along with lessons.

All students are welcome to attend Maths workshops which run every day from 8am, in addition tomost breaktimes and lunchtimes. We also run revision sessions during the holidays! Please contactyour Maths teacher for information.

Year 9 Maths
http://www.mymaths.co.uk/http://www.bitesize.co.uk/http://www.youtube.co.uk/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=math&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=math&sc=8-4&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=math&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=math&sc=8-4&sp=1&sk=http://www.youtube.co.uk/http://www.bitesize.co.uk/http://www.mymaths.co.uk/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=math&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=math&sc=8-4&sp=1&sk=


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What will be studied this term

Photosynthesis

Selective breeding

Fit and healthy

How will work be assessed

Exam questions throughout the unit

End of unit test The assessmentswill be marked according to the schools assessment and feedback policy. Identified pieces of home learning activities will be marked according to the schools

assessment and feedback policy and students will be made aware of this.


Additional exam questions

Worksheets

Research/presentation

Revision and preparation for end of unit test


Nutrients, malnutrition, breathing, respiration, circulation, heart rate, skeleton, hinge joint,antagonistic, nerve, drugs, carcinogen, variation, inheritance, DNA, genes, chromosomes,

selective breeding, genetic engineering, photosynthesis, glucose, stomata


KS3/GCSE Bitesize

Revision guides which can be purchased from large book shops

The school library stocks many relevant books, see the read, return and recommend poster inthe Science department

Year 8 Science
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=science&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=science&sc=8-7&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=science&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=science&sc=8-7&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=science&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=science&sc=8-7&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=science&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=science&sc=8-7&sp=1&sk=


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What will be studied this termAbstract Art

During this term you will gain an understanding of how to improve your Art level and some of the requirementsof the GCSE course (very important for those who have opted for an Art and Design based course at GCSE).

To develop a knowledge of the Abstract Art movement and a variety of artists

Fully recognise what makes a successful Abstract pieces of artwork

You will assess and evaluate your own and each others work, and make changes in response

You will develop an understanding of what elements of the project have worked well and plan howthey are going to develop your personal skills further.


You will be given continuous verbal feedback and also given the opportunity to both self and peerassess. Formal major written feedback will be given on a half termly basis.

All work will be marked in accordance with the schools assessment and feedback policy and studentswill be made aware of this.


As a dedicated Art student you should be creating artwork and refining your skills all the times.

The more time an artist spends on honing their craft the more successful the work they produce will

become. Even when homework is not set students should be working on extending their portfolio further.

General homework will be set every other week at present and it will relate to the starter activity thathas been set in the lesson.


Contextual Contemporary Exploration Media Analytical Annotation


Internet:

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-art-and-design-suite-j160-j167-from-2012/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/

http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

http://www.youtube.com/

It is also worth looking thought the many creative web sites available on the world wide web includingGallery sites and image sharing sites such as Flickr, Deviantart and many others. I would also suggestwatching TV programmes based on art especially Sky Arts if possible.

Year 9 Art
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-art-and-design-suite-j160-j167-from-2012/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modernhttp://www.youtube.com/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=art&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=art&sc=8-3&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=art&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=art&sc=8-3&sp=1&sk=http://www.youtube.com/http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modernhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-art-and-design-suite-j160-j167-from-2012/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=art&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=art&sc=8-3&sp=1&sk=


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ALL GENRE PERFORMANCE

Year 9 students will recap the genres they have covered in key stage 3.

These will include Stagecraft, Naturalism, Melodrama, Comedy, Murder Mystery, Horror,Teachers and Stylised Theatre. Students will use a combination of the conventions of thegenres to create a final performance.


Students are formally assessed at the end of each term through a process of teacher, peerand self-assessment.

Key pieces of class work will be marked according to the schools assessment and feedbackpolicy.

All performances are filmed for moderation purposes.


Students need to revise the work that they have covered previously. This can be supported bywatching relevant television programmes and films appropriate to the genre/s they want toconcentrate on for assessment.


Stagecraft, Naturalism, Melodrama, Comedy, Murder Mystery, Horror, Teachers And StylisedTheatre.


Parents/carers and students should watch quality television drama and documentaries andnews programmes and encourage your child to read as much as possible.

Parents/Carers and students should visit the theatre and/or watch performance work in other

spaces/venues. Parents should encourage their child to participate in extra-curricular activities such as the

school show, drama and dance clubs.

Students should complete all homework set by the given deadline.

Theatre

Television

Film

Local Library

Kingsbury Drama Department

Useful websites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama

Year 9 Drama
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/dramahttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama


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Cest o? (Around town)

Places around town

Directions

Locations

Transport

Students will continue to develop the key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.


During the topic students will complete a number of short assessment tasks in addition to theirregular classroom activities.

The assessments will be marked according to the schools assessment and feedback policy.

Identified pieces of home learning activities will be marked according to the schoolsassessment feedback policy and students will be made aware of this.


Students need to continue to learn key vocabulary and revise the main grammar points.

A home learning project to reinforce the work covered in class will also be set.


Main Grammar points

Prepositions

The imperative/command form

Negatives

Revision of the present tense (particularly -ir and -re verbs)

Developing more complex sentences and developing texts


www.linguascope.com (username and password available from MFL department)

www.atantot.com (username and password available from MFL department)

www.languagesonline.org.uk

French magazines are available for students to borrow to help their reading skills - See MrsChapman in Room 21.

The MFL staff are also available after school Wednesday - Friday to offer any extra supportneeded.

Year 9 French
http://www.linguascope.com/http://www.atantot.com/http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=french+symbols&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=french+sy&sc=8-9&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=french+symbols&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=french+sy&sc=8-9&sp=1&sk=http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/http://www.atantot.com/http://www.linguascope.com/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=french+symbols&qs=IM&form=QBIR&pq=french+sy&sc=8-9&sp=1&sk=


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What will be studied this term Plate tectonics

o Continental drift: structure of the eartho Plate boundaries: Types of plateso Earthquakes: Causes, effects, preparation, responseso Volcanoes: Causes, effects, preparation, responseso Relevant case Studies

Throughout the topic these key skills will be developed:o Communication skillso Graphical and cartographical skillso Technological skills including ICT and GISo Interpersonal skills through debate and discussiono Literacy and Numeracyo Problem solvingo Entrepreneurial and awareness of career opportunitieso Personalised and independent learning

How will work be assessed Student progress will be measured using a range of assessments that will be held at the end

of each topic studied.

This piece of work is levelled and shared with the student to track and monitor their progress,in line with their MT (minimum target) and CT (challenge target).

Within lessons the teacher will also use a variety of AfL (assessment for learning strategies)that will ensure the teacher is adapting activities to cater to the needs of all students andmake sure progress is being made within individual lessons.

What needs to be done at homeTypes of home study that will be set:

Project based activities that compliment learning in school and the classwork whichencourages the development of research skills and independent enquiry.


Convection currents: Crust, Mantle, core, inner core, oceanic, continental, fault, plateboundary, Destructive, Constructive, conservative, collision, subduction zone, fold mountains,magma, lava, volcanic arcs, igneous rock, seismic waves, focus, epicentre, retrofitting


AQA B- Geography Website http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/geo_landt/new/geography_b_overview.php

Bite size Geography

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/S-Cool: Revision Website

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geographyLearn on the net: Revision

http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/revision.html

Year 9 Geography
http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/geo_landt/new/geography_b_overview.phphttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geographyhttp://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/revision.htmlhttp://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/revision.htmlhttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=geography&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=ge&sc=8-2&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=geography&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=ge&sc=8-2&sp=1&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=geography&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=ge&sc=8-2&sp=1&sk=http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/revision.htmlhttp://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geographyhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/geo_landt/new/geography_b_overview.phphttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=geography&qs=HS&form=QBIR&pq=ge&sc=8-2&sp=1&sk=


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The Twentieth Century Word: World War 1

Europe in 1900 and the long term causes of World War 1.

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand and outbreak of WW1.

The Schlieffen Plan.

Trench Warfare.

The Treaty of Versaille.


Essay focusing on who was to blame for the start of the Great War.

Students will write an extended letter from the trenches which will be levelled and markedaccording to the schools assessment and feedback policy.


A home learning project to cover all the role of women in World War 1.

Project to be marked according to schools assessment and feedback policy.


Militarism, Imperialism, Nationalism, alliances, Trenches, Schlieffen Plan, Modern Warfare,Conscription, Propaganda, Censorship


There are many Hollywood films about the Great War including War horse which will give abetter understanding to students about this conflict.

Also YouTube is an excellent media resources which has documentaries and clips focusingon the conflicts of the Great.

A selection of Y9 students have had the opportunity to visit the trenches and battlefields of

World War 1 in France and Belgium

Useful websites

schoolhistory.co.uk

www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/schools

www.learningcurve.gov.uk

www.iwm.org.uk

www.historymad.com

Year 9 History


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Students will be completing a project looking at The Impact on Society of ICT.

This project will look at the effect that the introduction of computers had in the 1980s and1990s as well as how they are affecting our working lives in the present day.


The work will be assessed via circulation and assistance, peer-assessment, self-assessment.

Once the final work has been produced, it will then be teacher assessed against Key Stage 3

levels.




A Home-Based Independent Learning workbook (HBIL) will be issued on the first lesson of

the unit. This supports the keywords introduced in this unit, and the gets students use them to explain

what they have done in the unit.


Communications, Entertainment, Publishing, Commerce, Banking, Automated Trading, Jobs,CCTV


Practicing with the above packages, especially the RMAP on Kingsbury Smart, at home wouldalso be beneficial (as an additional home learning activity).

Year 9 ICT


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Cricket / Rounders / Athletics / Softball

Perform at maximum levels in relation to height, speed and distance.

Select and apply key skills that can be applied in various sporting situations (bowling, striking,fielding techniques).

Learn how to observe and analyse performers identifying areas of strength and areas fordevelopment.

To understand how to warm up effectively and the impact living a healthy life can have on thebody.

To plan, organise and lead practices in order to help others improve.

To understand how the different components of fitness affect performance.


During the first week of each activity your child will be given a baseline line assessment oftheir current grade.

Your son or daughter will then be assessed at the end of each unit and hopefully have madethe required two sub levels progress (i.e start grade of 4a and an end grade of 5b for thatsport).



To attain higher grade students will have to apply tactical knowledge in a game situation.Students are directed towards the library to read the rules, regulations and scoring systemsfor each sport.

By simply watching games of cricket or athletics events will help students to understand therequirements of each sport and can see what the specific skills look like.


Muscular Endurance Accuracy Understanding StrengthBody Composition Fluency Performance Flexibility

Cardiovascular Fitness Consistently Power

Techniques Analyse SpeedWhere can extra help come from

School Library

Home: Watch live games, highlights of appropriate events.

Internet:

www.englandathletics.org/

www.roundersengland.co.uk

www.ecb.co.uk

www.basu.org.uk

Year 9 PE
http://www.englandathletics.org/http://www.roundersengland.co.uk/http://www.ecb.co.uk/http://www.basu.org.uk/http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=DZTEIuBOrSOF2M&tbnid=9K2pHk0BVx9GrM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://depositphotos.com/2860809/stock-photo-Athletics.html&ei=YBB5UYyAH8mm0QWEhICYDw&bvm=bv.45645796,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNGNQENTIBRUKC_SgNTksOk5R5dQCA&ust=1366974699743652http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=DZTEIuBOrSOF2M&tbnid=9K2pHk0BVx9GrM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://depositphotos.com/2860809/stock-photo-Athletics.html&ei=YBB5UYyAH8mm0QWEhICYDw&bvm=bv.45645796,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNGNQENTIBRUKC_SgNTksOk5R5dQCA&ust=1366974699743652http://www.basu.org.uk/http://www.ecb.co.uk/http://www.roundersengland.co.uk/http://www.englandathletics.org/http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=DZTEIuBOrSOF2M&tbnid=9K2pHk0BVx9GrM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://depositphotos.com/2860809/stock-photo-Athletics.html&ei=YBB5UYyAH8mm0QWEhICYDw&bvm=bv.45645796,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNGNQENTIBRUKC_SgNTksOk5R5dQCA&ust=1366974699743652


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What will be studied this termWho am I?

Students will explore issues of identity and the role religion plays in affecting identity. They will study the forming of the Sikh Khalsa and the Five Ks, different religious marriage

ceremonies and Jewish food laws.


Written assessments each half term.

These will be marked according to the schools assessment and feedback policy.

Students progress will be discussed with them verbally as well as in the form of written

feedback.


A project based home learning activity will be issued.

Students will have a choice of task.

Students will be expected to record their homework in their planners.


Identity, Khalsa, Kirpan, Kesh, Kacha, Kangha, Kara, Vows, Commitment, Kosher


http://old.reonline.org.uk/ks3/indexx.php

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/customs/fiveks.shtml

http://www.sikhs.org/khalsa.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/kosher-foods/7467.html

Year 9 ReligiousEducation
http://old.reonline.org.uk/ks3/indexx.phphttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/customs/fiveks.shtmlhttp://www.sikhs.org/khalsa.htmhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/kosher-foods/7467.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/kosher-foods/7467.htmlhttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=religious+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=religiou%20symbols&sc=8-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=religious+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=religiou%20symbols&sc=8-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=religious+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=religiou%20symbols&sc=8-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/kosher-foods/7467.htmlhttp://www.sikhs.org/khalsa.htmhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/sikhism/customs/fiveks.shtmlhttp://old.reonline.org.uk/ks3/indexx.phphttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=religious+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=religiou%20symbols&sc=8-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=


14/15


La Ropa (Clothes/fashion)

Describing items of clothing

Discussing clothes for different occasions

Describing what you wore

Shopping for clothes

Students will continue to develop the key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.


During the topic students will complete a number of short assessment tasks in addition to theirregular classroom activities.




Students need to continue to learn key vocabulary and revise the main grammar points. A home learning project to reinforce the work covered in class will also be set.


Main Grammar points

Revision of adjectives

Reflexive verbs Past tense of llevar - to wear


www.linguascope.com(username and password available from MFL department)

www.atantot.com(username and password available from MFL department)

www.languagesonline.org.uk

Spanish magazines are available for students to borrow to help their reading skills.

The MFL staff are also available after school Wednesday - Friday to offer any extra support needed.

Year 9 S anish
http://www.linguascope.com/http://www.linguascope.com/http://www.atantot.com/http://www.atantot.com/http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=spanish+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=spainish%20symbols&sc=2-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=spanish+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=spainish%20symbols&sc=2-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=spanish+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=spainish%20symbols&sc=2-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/http://www.atantot.com/http://www.linguascope.com/http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=spanish+symbols&qs=SC&sk=&FORM=QBIR&pq=spainish%20symbols&sc=2-16&sp=1&qs=SC&sk=


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year 9 hl -summer

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