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Year : 7 Subject: English Overview of the year: Students study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, exploring different genres and time periods. They are introduced to important literary texts and read modern fiction to understand how contexts influence writing. Responses will be in a range of formats to cover reading, writing and speaking and listening. Comparison and extended essay writing are included to prepare students for later study. Ways to consolidate and extend your learning in English: Reading and researching other texts within literary genres Developing analytical skill through exploring language in depth Considering writers choices Half term Objectives/ enquiry questions Content Skills Assessment 1 3 weeks What are the features of autobiographical writing? Telling stories and autobiographical writing Speak confidently and effectively in informal contexts and presentations How do we use language to make recount interesting? Write accurately, fluently, effectively through use of vocabulary, grammar and structure Speaking assessment: oral recount assessment: autobiographical extract 4 weeks 2 7 weeks What is the significance of Shakespeare s context? How does Shakespeare use language to create different effects? How are dramatic techniques used to make plays interesting? What are the key themes and ideas behind the novel? How can novels be used to reflect social issues? How does the writer create an interesting narrative? 3 What are the different features of broadsheet and tabloid news? Shakespeare Read Shakespearean plays Read critically, exploring how Shakespeare uses staging to evoke a range of possible interpretations Speak confidently and effectively when rehearsing and performing plays The novel Boy Overboard Read whole contemporary novels Understand increasingly challenging texts through learning and understanding new vocabulary, making inferences and referring to evidence Non-fiction news, features, media texts Read a wide range of non-fiction forms Understand texts by exploring purpose, Speaking assessment: role play Reading assessment: analysis of novel Speaking assessment: news bulletin Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 1
6 weeks How do writers structure news articles? How do writers adapt language to suit purpose? How do written news stories differ from televised news bulletins? 4 6 weeks 5 6 weeks 6 7 weeks What are the features of form? How do writers create interesting stories? How do writers structure whole texts? How do different cultures influence the ideas and attitudes of poets? What are the features of different forms? How can poets use language to create different effects? How can we use dramatic techniques to bring poetry to life? What are the different features of the supernatural genre? How do writers use language to create fear? How do Supernatural texts explore different social issues? What are the similarities and differences between the presentations of a character in two of the texts? audience and context Speak confidently and effectively, in formal contexts and presentations, using Intonation and tone Write for a variety of purposes, audiences and contexts Know and understand the differences between spoken and written language, including level of formality and use of Standard English Myths and Legends Read short stories from around the world Write short stories accurately, fluently and effectively through use of grammar and whole text structure World Poetry Read seminal world poetry Read critically, exploring poetic conventions and figurative language Write poetry accurately, fluently and effectively Speak confidently and effectively when rehearsing and performing poetry The supernatural reading Frankenstein through script & novel extracts, short stories Read short stories, poems, and plays from specific genres Understand increasingly challenging texts by making inferences and referring to evidence Read critically, exploring the use of figurative language Write formal essays accurately, fluently, and effectively by planning, drafting, editing and proof-reading assessment: news story Reading assessment: Tseng and the Holy Man assessment: creative response to poetry Speaking assessment: performing poetry Reading assessment: Comparative essay Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 2
Year : 8 Subject: English Overview of the year: Students study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, exploring different genres and time periods. They are introduced to important literary texts and read modern fiction to understand how contexts influence writing. Responses will be in a range of formats to cover reading, writing and speaking and listening. Comparison, extended essay writing and opportunities to evaluate are included to prepare students for later study. Units build on the knowledge and skills covered in Year 7. Ways to consolidate and extend your learning in English: Reading and researching other texts within literary genres Developing analytical skill through exploring language in depth Considering writers choices Half Objectives/ enquiry term questions 1 How does the writer convey his themes and ideas? What are the key features of allegorical writing? How does context influence a text? How do we evaluate writers attitudes and ideas? 2 What are the key features of form? How do writers use language and structure to create Content Skills Assessment Animal Farm A Journey Through Time: literary non-fiction from the 19 th, 20 th and 21 st century Reading Read a variety of whole books that cover historical periods and different authors Understand inferences, how to refer to evidence and the importance of context Respond critically to aspects of plot and characterisation Speaking Reading Plan and write well-structured formal expository essays, supporting ideas and arguments with any necessary factual detail Speak confidently and effectively through informal contexts such as discussion and debates Read a wide range of non-fiction texts from different genres and historical periods including pre-1914 and the present Understand the importance of purpose and Reading assessment: discuss who you think is most to blame for the downfall of society on the farm assessment: journey recount Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 1
interesting non-fiction narratives? How does literary nonfiction differ from fiction? How do we structure our writing to create interest? 3 What are the key features of the genre? How do writers structure whole texts? How is language used to create atmosphere? How do we write in a specific genre? 4 What are the key features of form? What is the significance of bias in non-fiction writing? How do writers use language to show perspective? What are the key structural features employed in broadsheet journalism? Detective Fiction: short stories Broadsheet Journalism audience Draft imaginative writing for different audiences and purposes including personal and formal letters Use a range of literary and rhetorical devices and vocabulary Reading Read short stories by different authors Understand inferences, the importance of purpose and how to refer to evidence Develop a critical understanding of vocabulary choice, grammar, text structure, organisational features, setting and plot Draft imaginative writing for different audiences and purposes Use a range of literary and rhetorical devices and vocabulary Plan, draft, edit and proofread arguments through summarising and organising material, supporting ideas and arguments with any necessary factual detail Use accurate punctuation and spelling Speaking Speak confidently and effectively, including through formal contexts such as short speeches and presentations the opening of a detective story using generic conventions. assessment: write an opinion piece about a topical issue. 5 How are different The Unusual Suspects: Reading Reading assessment: compare how Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 2
forms of poetry employed to create effects? How is language used to create interesting characters? What role does voice play in shaping meaning? How do we make links between poems? 6 How do writers use dramatic features to create an interesting narrative? How do contexts influence texts? How do we comment on the effects of a text? How do we construct an effective dramatic opening? characters and voices in poetry from across the centuries Of Mice and Men Read a range of poems including those by Shakespeare and from different times and places, including contemporary and pre-1914 Understand increasingly challenging vocabulary, inferences and use evidence when responding Respond critically to aspects of poetry such as figurative language, vocabulary choice, poetic conventions, characterisation Make critical comparisons across texts Speaking Improvising, rehearsing and performing poetry Role play Mood Reading Read a contemporary novel Understand how text structure, grammar and purpose link to meaning Respond critically to vocabulary choice, grammar, text structure and organisational features Consider use of vocabulary and text structure Consider how difference between speech and writing is shown through formal and informal registers, Standard English and other varieties of English Speaking Speak confidently and fluently in role play, using intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action character/voice is created in two poems Year 8 Exam: Reading section: extract based question/whole text question section: write the opening to a script Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 3
Year : 9 Subject: English Overview of the year: Students study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, exploring different genres and time periods. They are introduced to important literary texts and read modern fiction to understand how contexts influence writing. Responses will be in a range of formats to cover reading, writing and speaking and listening. Comparison, extended essay writing and opportunities to evaluate are included to prepare students for later study. Units build on the knowledge and skills covered in Year 7 and 8 as well as addressing some of the key features of GCSE study.. Ways to consolidate and extend your learning in English: Reading and researching other texts within literary genres Developing analytical skill through exploring language in depth Considering writers choices Half term Objectives/ enquiry questions Content Skills Assessment 1 How are different emotions presented within the play? How is the play structured as a whole? How does Shakespeare use language to create different effects? What are different possible ways that the play could be staged? 2 What are the key features of the genre? How do writers use language to create effects? How are effective openings structured? Romeo and Juliet Read a play by Shakespeare Understand the play by making inferences, referring to evidence and considering audience Read critically, exploring figurative language, vocabulary choices, plot and staging Write essays and arguments accurately, fluently and effectively Speak confidently and effectively, when rehearsing and performing plays, considering tone, mood, stillness and action Dystopian Fiction: narrative Read a range of texts within a genre and descriptive writing Understand texts by learning new vocabulary, making inferences and referring to evidence Write story openings accurately, fluently, effectively, using vocabulary, grammar Reading assessment: essay exploring a thematic aspect of the text Speaking and listening: performance of a scene assessment: opening to a piece of dystopian fiction Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 1
3 What are the key themes and ideas across the novel? What are the significant contextual factors and how are they relevant? In what ways does the writer create interesting characters? How do we make evaluative comments about texts? 4 What are the differences between literary fiction and non-fiction? How do writers make use of figurative language? How do different writers create different effects? How do we write within this style? 5 What are the key skills needed for the exam? How do writers use linguistic and structural features within non-fiction texts? How do we make comparisons between texts? How do we demonstrate a point of view in our writing? 6 3 weeks What are some of the features of structure and form that poets employ? How can language be used to reflect themes and ideas? Modern novel: Noughts and Crosses and literary devices, and planning and editing work Read a contemporary whole text Understand the text by reading critically, making inferences, referring to evidence and considering context Write a fluent, well-structured formal expository essay Literary non-fiction Read a wide variety of non-fiction texts from around the world Understand texts in relation to their purpose, audience and context Read critically, exploring grammar, use of figurative language, vocabulary choices, structure and organisational features Exam Preparation for Unit 2: Read a range of contemporary nonfiction Understand texts by learning new vocabulary, making inferences, referring to evidence and considering context, audience and purpose Read critically by exploring vocabulary, language choices, grammar and text structure Write imaginative pieces accurately, fluently and effectively by considering vocabulary, grammar and structure Poetry: Telling Tales Read a range of poetry from different historical periods Understand poems through learning new vocabulary, making inferences and Reading assessment: evaluative essay on an aspect of the text in relation to its context Exam-style reading assessment Unit 2 exam reading and writing Speaking and Listening: Performance Poetry Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 2
referring to evidence Read critically through exploring figurative language, vocabulary and poetic conventions Speak confidently and fluently in role play, using intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action 4 weeks What are the key themes and ideas behind the play? How is a sense of mystery created? What role does the context of the text play? Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde The Play Read a modern play Understand the play by making inferences, referring to evidence and considering audience Read critically, exploring figurative language, vocabulary choices, plot and staging Write essays and arguments accurately, fluently and effectively Reading assessment: formal essay Making a positive difference to students achievements and experiences, maintaining the highest expectations and inspiring self belief. 3