English

Overview

Studying English will allow students to become proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening. All of which are needed in the wider world and work life. Students will also gain valuable skills that will allow them to communicate effectively in a number of ways.

KS3:All three year groups in KS3 follow a curriculum path which prepares them for their GCSE’s. Each half-term has a scheme of work that culminates in an assessment in both reading and writing. Work is based on extracts from both fiction and non-fiction spread across the centuries.

GCSE: These two year groups are following different paths. Year 11 will take part in a series of mock exams in October, December and February. Booster/support sessions are available on Thursdays after school. There will be a speaking and listening exam during the Spring Term.

Course Structure

Year 7 to 9 Year 10 Year 11

Year 7 to 9

20th Century Literature, 19th Century Literature, Poetry, non-fiction and novel study. This the same for all KS3 years. Each year group will work to a specific theme e.g. childhood and family and conflict and gangs. The novels include; Boy, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

Year 10

100% exam…no coursework or controlled assessments.

Paper 1: 19^th Century Novel and Shakespeare (Literature)

Paper 2: Modern texts and Poetry (Literature)

Language paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing (Language)

Language paper 2: Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives (Language)

Speaking and Listening presentation; Certificated (not part of overall grade)

Year 11