English
Our aim is to develop the love of the written word and to prepare students for their transition into KS4 and beyond.
Year 7
Term 1
A Christmas Carol:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Character Analysis
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Language Focus:
Writing Creatively
Use of Language Devices
Use of a Variety of Punctuation
Term 2
WW1 Poetry:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Language Focus:
Analytical Reading of a text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Term 3
The Hunger Games:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Character Analysis
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Language Focus:
Analytical Reading of a text
Summarising Key Information in a text
Term 4
The Hunger Games:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Character Analysis
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Language Focus:
Analytical Reading of a text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Presenting an Opinion in response to a question/ text
Term 5
End Of Year Exam Preparation:
Identifying Information from a text
Analytical Reading of a text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Presenting an Opinion in response to a question/ text
Writing Creatively
Use of Language Devices
Use of a Variety of Punctuation
Term 6
Language Focus:
Creative Response to a Statement
Writing Non-Fiction
Use of Language Devices
Use of a Variety of Punctuation
Assessment
Assessment in Class and Homework Assessment
Year 8
Term 1
Romeo and Juliet:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Character Analysis
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to an Extract and Question
Language Focus:
Analytical Reading of a text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Term 2
Love and Relationship Poetry Comparison:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question Comparative Writing
Language Focus:
Analytical Reading of a text
Summarising Key Information in a text
Term 3
Of Mice and Men:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text
Character Analysis
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question Language Focus:
Analytical Reading of a text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Presenting an Opinion in response to a question/ text
Term 4
Of Mice and Men:
Historical Context of the novel
Analytical Reading of the text Character
Analysis
Structural Analysis of the text
Analytical Writing in response to a question Language Focus:
Creative Response to a Statement
Writing Non-Fiction
Use of Language Devices
Use of a Variety of Punctuation
Term 5
End Of Year Exam Preparation:
Identifying Information
Summarising Key Information from a text
Analytical Reading of a text
Analytical Writing in response to a question
Creative Response to a Statement
Writing Non-Fiction
Use of Language Devices
Use of a Variety of Punctuation
Term 6
Language Focus:
Creative Response to a Statement
Writing Non-Fiction
Use of Language Devices
Use of a Variety of Punctuation
Assessment
Assessment in Class and Homework Assessment
What will I gain from studying English?
· A love and passion for the written word and reading widely.
· Key Skills to use in GCSE studies of both English Literature and English Language.
Knowledge of how to:
· Analyse a text
· Analytically respond to a text
· Present an Opinion in response to a text/ statement
· Write Analytically in response to a text/ question
· Identify key information from a text
· Summarise key information from a text
· Write creatively
· Write Non-fiction texts
· Use a variety of language devices to suit audience, purpose, and form
· Use a variety of punctuation
Pathways this course can lead to
· GCSE English Literature
· GCSE English Language
· A Level English Literature
Extra curricular opportunities
· Poetry Competitions
· Creative Writing Competitions
· Revision
· Subject Excursions