SECTION FOUR Long-Term Plans 1
Year 9 Long Term Plan (schemes uploaded to FROG) Year 9 English Autumn 2012 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 7 7 7 6 5 7 Teaching and Learning Literature Text Analysis SPaG Creative writing What makes a good story? Weekly development to look at building plot, theme, character, setting etc. Introduction to analysing text content Structure Language devices Silent reading Parts of speech and sentence types. Poetry students will be introduced to a variety of poetry. This range will include both contemporary work and examples from pre-1914. Speaking and listening opportunities included. Develop skills of analysis and critical thinking. Students will be taught to recognise a range of poetic conventions and understand how these have been used. Silent reading Weekly spelling and vocabulary development linked to technical terms used to discuss and analyse poetry. Study of a complete Novel OMAM An exploration of character and theme. Students will also look at the connection between text and social /historical context. Analysis of a range of non-fiction articles to understand the context and importance of the Great depression. Lessons explicitly show students how to annotate and analyse a text. Silent reading Emphasis on paragraphs and punctuation to enhance meaning and fluency in own writing. Common spelling mistakes to be addressed. PEE and PEEA revisited. Study of a complete Shakespeare Play- MAAN Students will read and discuss the text in full. Points can be emphasised by watching the play via digitaltheatreplus.com but this should not replace reading and discussing the play. Skills of analysis and interpretation to be developed. The Text Analysis lessons are linked closely to the literature lessons and in some cases sections of text are used in both lessons. First half term looks at the language of Shakespeare. Second half term uses skills from the first half but relates to extracts from MAAN. Silent reading Shakespeare spelling and language changes. Commonly misunderstood words and apostrophe use a lot / alot Silent reading Revision to look at areas noted as problematic for specific students /classes Assessment Speaking and listening Urban Myth Write own original story. Marked using DCHS Grid (Wk7+) DIT task to follow up teacher marking. Response to Havisham Marked using DCHS Grids. DIT task as follow up to teacher marking. (WK 5+) Essay style response to a passage about Crooks. Marked using DCHS grids. DIT follow up to teacher marking. (Wk 6+) Essay response: Steinbeck shows us the life of an itinerant worker as bleak. Do you agree? Marked using DCHS Grid. DIT task after marking. (Wk 10+) Mock style assessment. 3 questions regarding relationships between central characters. Marked using DCHS reading grid. DIT task after marking (WK6+). Assessment based on an extract from MAAN. Taken from old K3 SATs. Marked with DCHS Grid. DIT task after marking. is identified in purple on the Literature page each week but will include Speaking and listening task prep. Students will use their developing knowledge of literary and rhetorical devices from their reading and listening to enhance the impact of their own writing to produce an original anthology of poems. is identified in purple on the Literature page each week. is identified in purple on the Literature page each week. is identified in purple on the Literature page each week. is identified in purple on the Literature page each week.
Yr 10/11-AQA GCSE English Lang and Lit Long Term Plan 2016-2017 (Linear & New) Autumn 1, Yr 10 (2015) Autumn 2, Yr 10 (2015) Spring 1, Yr 10 (2013) Spring 2, Yr 10 (2013) Summer 1, Yr 10 (2013) Summer 2, Yr 10 (2013) UNIT(S) An Inspector Calls Drama Speaking and Listening Assessment (8 ) An Inspector Calls (7 ) Romeo + Juliet + 1 (6 ) Romeo + Juliet (5 ) Relationships Poetry + Group Speaking and Listening Assessment ( 7 ) Relationships Poetry See FROG See FROG See FROG See FROG See FROG See FROG EXAMPLE TASK(S) See FROG See FROG See FROG See FROG ENTRY
Autumn 1, Yr 11 (2016) Autumn 2, Yr 11 (2016) Spring 1, Yr 11 (2017) Spring 2, Yr 11 (2017) Summer 1, Yr 11 (2017) Summer 2, Yr 11 (20147 UNIT(S) English Literature paper 1: A Christmas Carol (7 ) Preparation for English Language and English Literature mocks papers 1 and 2. Exam technique and practice. (6 ) Revising content from year 10: AIC (1 week) Revising content from year 10 AIC (1 week) Poetry (2 ) Romeo and Juliet (2 ) Revision/teaching will be specifically tailored to weaknesses found in Mock exams in December English Language teaching 2 lessons a week English Language teaching 2 lessons a week (revision specially tailored to classes needs) English Literature teaching 2 lessons a week (revision specially tailored to classes needs) English Language teaching 2 lessons a week( revision specially tailored to classes needs) English Literature teaching 2 lessons a week (revision specially tailored to classes needs) English Literature teaching 2 lessons a week 6.5 week half term 6 week half term 5 week half term 7 week half term 7 week half term Mock exams - specimen papers provided by AQA ENTRY EXAMPLE TASK(S) All Units- Assessed in Summer 2014-2015
Subject: GCSE Drama Year: 10 (2016-2017) Teaching & Learning GCSE Year 10 Drama Scheme AQA Autumn 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 7 7 7 6 5 7 Understanding of explorative strategies and devised performance developed through the theme of conflict Understanding how to respond to a Component 1, Section 3, live performance. Continuing work from previous half term, students will complete a full Component 2 devised performance on the theme of conflict. Workshop school play (spend a day with the cast & design crew, then watch the school play) option of streaming Read The Crucible and apply understanding of explorative strategies from Autumn Term. Prepare performance of 2 Extracts from The Crucible while reading (though final exam of Component 3 will be on Blood Brothers, skills are transferable) Read The Crucible and apply understanding of explorative strategies from Autumn Term. Prepare performance of 2 Extracts from The Crucible while reading (though final exam of Component 3 will be on Blood Brothers, skills are transferable) Workshop musical (spend a day with the cast & design crew, then watch the musical) option of streaming Read Blood Brothers and apply understanding of explorative strategies. Prepare performance of 2 Extracts from Blood Brothers while reading Read Blood Brothers and apply understanding of explorative strategies. Prepare performance of 2 Extracts from Blood Brothers while reading
Assessment: Marked progressively, moving towards an EoY10 Target Component 1, Section A (4 marks): Multiple choice, key terms assessment Component 2, Devised Performance (20 marks): Practical soliloquy assessment Component 1, Section C (32 marks): Teacher directed response to a live performance Component 2, Devised performance (20 marks) and Devising Log (60 marks) and DIT to improve Component 3, Performance of 2 Extracts (40 marks) from The Crucible Component 1, Section B (44 marks) Mock Exam Q2 on The Crucible Component 1, Section C (32 marks): Response to Exam Question 3, response to a live performance Component 1 (80 marks) Full Mock Exam on The Crucible Component 3, Performance of 2 Extracts (40 marks) from Blood Brothers (first half of play) Component 2, Devising Log (60 marks) in response to performed extracts. Use filming to support log writing. Component 3, Performance of 2 Extracts (40 marks) from Blood Brothers (second half of play) Component 1 (80 marks) Full Mock Exam on Blood Brothers Digital Theatre marked for ATL Digital Theatre marked for ATL Digital Theatre marked for ATL Digital Theatre marked for ATL Digital Theatre marked for ATL Digital Theatre marked for ATL (Over Summer) Mock Component 1, Section 3, response to a live performance due Autumn 2017
Subject: GCSE Drama Year: 11 (2017-2018) Autumn 2017 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 Teaching & Learning Review explorative strategies on the theme of power. Watch a liver performance and review how to respond. Complete Component 2 on the theme of power. Film and utilise film to support log. Review The Crucible and apply understanding of exam strategies. Watch a live performance and review how to respond. Review Blood Brothers and apply understanding of explorative strategies. Prepare performance of 2 extracts from Blood Brothers. Review Blood Brothers and The Crucible, apply understanding of explorative strategies. Prepare performance of 2 extracts from Blood Brothers while reading
Assessment: Not-progressive, All Assessments at EoY 11 Target Mock Component 1, Section A (4 marks) (extended multiple choice of all key terms) Mock Component 1, Section C (32 marks): Response to a live performance or streamed (For GCSE) Component 2: Devised Performance (20 marks) (For GCSE) Component 2: Devising Log (60 Marks) Component 1, Section B or C (44 or 32 Marks) on The Crucible and live performance Component 1, Full Mock Exam (80 Marks) Component 3, film Performance of 2 Extracts (40 marks) from Blood Brothers (improve upon previous work with whole class filmed critique) Component 3, Performance of 2 Extracts (40 marks) from Blood Brothers Component 1, Full Mock Exam (80 Marks) (improve upon previous work with whole class filmed critique) Component 3, Performance of 2 Extracts (40 marks) from Blood Brothers Digital Theatre marked for ATL (Over Summer) Mock Component 1, Section 3, response to a live performance due Autumn 2017 Drafts of Devising Log for teacher assessment Mock essay questions for teacher assessment After school group extract practice Mock essay questions for teacher assessment and after school group extract practice
* Subject: GCSE Drama Year: 11 (2016-2017) Autumn 1, Yr 11 (2015) 8 Unit 2- Study of Timberlake Wertenbaker s Our Country s Good completing Act 1 and focusing on Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2. Autumn 2, Yr 11 (2015) 7 Unit 2 Our Country s Good - complete exploring Act 2. Workshop and complete controlled assessment for OCG (1000 words) and live performance (2000 words). Spring 1, Yr 11 (2065) 6 Unit 3 Practical Performance- Play selection, editing and the process of learning lines begins and rehearsing chosen piece. Spring 2, Yr 11 (2016) 6 Unit 3 Practical Performance blocking and rehearsals running to the exam which usually occurs in May. Summer 1, Yr 11 (2016) 4 Examination takes place in May and course concludes. Summer 2, Yr 11 (2016) 6 Units
IGCSE Year 12 Re-sitters Autumn 1, Yr 12 (2016) Autumn 2, Yr 12 (2016) Spring 1, Yr 12 (2017) Spring 2, Yr 12 (2017) Summer 1, Yr 12 (2017) Summer 2, Yr 12 (2017) 1 week basic literacy skills. Enjoying reading and writing and speaking and listening. Aim: to build confidence and selfesteem. Exam questions practise in preparation for November Entry. After November exam: Completing CW tasks (see frog) 3 : Completing course work 3 Speaking and listening assessments completed 6 Paper 1: Reading preparation Preparing for the examination Exam questions practise in preparation for June entry The IGCSE exam is very early so this may only be 1 or 2 UNIT(S) 2-3 speaking and listening tasks completed 2-3 Preparation for Reading Paper 1 and Writing Paper 3 ENTRY November entry for Paper 1: Reading Paper (50% ) and Paper 3: Writing Paper (50%) All students will do Core (C-G) June Entry for student who still haven t got a C grade. Paper 1: Reading Paper (50% ) and Paper 3: Writing Paper (50%) All students will do Core (C-G)
NEW A-LEVEL DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES 2016-2017 CO-TEACHABLE AS LEVEL LONG TERM PLANING AUTUMN YR 12 (1) AUTUMN YR 12 (2) SPRING YR 12 (1) SPRING YR 12 (2) SUMMER YR 12 (1) SUMMER YR 12 (2) 2 lessons per week Hedda Gabler- Component 1- Interp Drama + Selection of Live Performances Seen Hedda Gabler- Component 1- Interp Drama + Selection of Live Performance Seen Hedda Gabler- Component 1- Interp Drama + Selection of Live Performance Seen Revision for Component 1- Interp Drama + Live Performance Seen Nick Hytner- Component C2 at A-Level)- Practical theory for devising Devising Process & Updating of Working Notebook 3 lessons per week Component 2 (C3 A- Level) Katie Mitchell- (Practitioner Theory) Component 2 (C3 A-Level) Play 1- Workshop + Performance + Write ½ supporting Notes for AS Component 2 (C3 A- Level) Play 2- Workshop + Performance + Write ½ supporting notes for AS Revision for Component 1 Complete Supporting Notes- Component 2 Devising Process & Updating of Working Notebook Devising Process & Updating of Working Notebook AUTUMN YR 13 (1) AUTUMN YR 13 (2) SPRING YR 13 (1) SPRING YR 13 (2) SUMMER YR 13 (1) SUMMER YR 13 (2) 2 lessons per week Component 2 (C3 A- Level) Katie Mitchell- (Practitioner Theory) Our Country s Good- Component 1- for A2 Our Country s Good Component 1- Interpretation Theatre OCG+ Hedda Gabbler + Live Performance Seen Revision- Component 1 3 lessons per week Completion of Working Notebook & Devising Performance for Component 2 Component 2 now C3- Making Theatre-Play 3 Component 2 now C3- Making Theatre-Play 3 Official Assessment of Component 3 Making Theatre Visiting AQA Moderator Revision for Component 1
AQA A2 DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES LONG TERM PLAN 2017-2018 UNIT(S) Autumn 1, Yr 12 (2013) 8 The Seagull completed analysis focusing on establishing a creative overview of the play related to directors and design (and possible consolidation of acting) Introduction to devising skills and analysis of Theatrical Styles DRAM 4 Autumn 2, Yr 12 (2013) 7 View from a Bridge completed analysis focusing on social, cultural and historical issues and shaping meanings for an audience Begin devising preparation for Examination in May 2015 DRAM4 Spring 1, Yr 12 (2014) 6 View from a Bridge analysis of the full play focusing on how it can be brought to the stage in : Complete stage realisation, K+U of Drama (Pg 12 of syllabus) Supporting Notes and Devised rehearsals continue for DRAM 4 Spring 2, Yr 12 (2014) 6 Dram 4 Preparation 2 lessons in JTT classes DRAM 3 1 lesson revision and consolidation DRAM 4 Final Preparation and completion of Supporting Notes Summer 1, Yr 12 (2014) 4 Revision for DRAM 3 Examination in all lessons Final DRAM 3 Examination is 15 th June 2015 Summer 2, Yr 12 (2014) ENTRY DRAMA 4 Entry to AQA by Christmas
A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2015-2017 Teaching and Learning Year 12 English Language Assessment: marked progressively, moving towards an EoY12 TG 3 lessons RMB 2 lessons SE 3 lessons 2 lessons Autumn 2012 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 7 7 7 6 5 7 Language levels Mode, formality, genre Political and elections texts Chapter 1 Text varieties Audience, purpose, genre Chapter 2 Political writing text analysis Regular, mini terminology test(s) Health and wellbeing text analysis Terminology test(s) DITs - Intro - Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 Levels continued (resources on FROG) Critical Discourses Animals texts Chapter 2 Full terminology test Unseen paper 2 Animal themed text analysis as Paper 1 test (guided) Chapter 2 DITs - Chapter 2 Language and social groups Language and region Views and opinions of language issues (social, region) Chapter 3 Formal essay Non-fiction writing opinion article Academic essay DITs - Chapter 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 Language and occupation Language and gender Views and opinions of language issues (occupation, gender) Chapter 3 Formal essay Non-fiction opinion article Summary of views and opinions DITs Exam preparation and completion (Paper 2) Exam preparation and completion (Paper 1) Paper 2 preparation Paper 1 preparation DITs Paper 2 preparation Ethnicity Investigation preparation Formal essay Non-fiction writing opinion article Ethnicity essay/opinion article Investigation preparation - Chapter 3.5
Teaching and Learning Year 13 English Language Assessment: marked progressively, moving towards an EoY12 TG Hwk 3 lessons LR, CR 2 lessons RMB, JTT 3 lessons 2 lessons A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2015-2017 Autumn 2012 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 7 7 7 6 5 7 Power of Persuasion Power of Information Power of Storytelling Commentaries Working on NEA Language Investigation Complete original writing (750 words) and commentary (750 words) Complete Investigation (2000 words) DITs Language Change With media and topical perspectives Chapter 5 Children s language, spoken and multimodal Chapter 4.1 Change task (Q3 of specimen paper 2) Opinion article (Q4 of specimen paper 2) Children s Language: spoken task (Q4 of specimen paper 1) Children s language task multi-modal (tbc) DITs Language in the World Revision of Ethnicity as relevant Chapter 6 Children s language, reading and writing Chapter 4.2 World task (tbc) Ethnicity/World task (tbc) Children s language reading task (tbc) Children s language task (Q5 of specimen paper 1) DITs Paper 2 Revision -Essay writing -Text analysis -Attitudes -Directed writing tasks Revision Paper 1 -Older and modern texts for analysis and comparison -Discursive essay writing Paper 2 preparation (Q1 and 2 of specimen paper 2) (tbc, tasks on occupation, region and social groups) Paper 1 preparation (Q1, 2, 3 of specimen paper 1) Exam preparation and completion (Paper 2) Exam preparation and completion (Paper 1) Paper 2 preparation (tbc, tasks on Language in the World and Language Change) Paper 1 preparation (tbc, tasks on Children s Language) Revision
A-LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE 2015-2017 CO-TEACHABLE AS LEVEL LONG TERM PLANING AUTUMN YR 12 (1) AUTUMN YR 12 (2) SPRING YR 12 (1) SPRING YR 12 (2) SUMMER YR 12 (1) SUMMER YR 12 (2) 3 lessons per week Intro to Tragedy Othello (Exam 1A at AS & 1A at A Level) 2 lessons per week Aspects of Tragedy for Lit Genres Prose and Poetry The Remains of the Day (Exam 2A at AS only + available for NEA at A Level) Othello continues focused on Lit. Genres: Drama (1A at AS and 1A at A-Level) Aspects of Tragedy for Lit Genres Prose and Poetry The Remains of the Day(Exam 2A at AS only + available for NEA at A Level) Lit Genres: Death of a Salesman (1A at AS and 1A at A Level) Aspects of Tragedy for Lit Genres Prose and Poetry. Exam 2a at AS and 1A at A- Level) John Keats Collection: Lamia, Isabella or The Pot of Basil, La Belle Dame Sans Merci, The Eve of St Agnes Lit Genres: DOAS complete and revise Othello for AS-Exam (1A at AS) Aspects of Tragedy for Lit Genres Prose and Poetry complete Keats and prepare for exam through revision. (AS Exam 2A) Revision for examination Literary Genres: Drama (1A) Revision for AS Exam 2A Literary Genres: Prose and Poetry NEA preparation on poetry (War/Sonnetts) linked to Critical Anthology NEA preparation on The Remains of the Day linked to Critical Anthology Note: 2 essays need to be completed 1200-1500 words- 1 prose, 1 poetry. Tasks and focus on Critical anthology must offer variety of choice. AUTUMN YR 13 (1) AUTUMN YR 13 (2) SPRING YR 13 (1) SPRING YR 13 (2) SUMMER YR 13 (1) SUMMER YR 13 (2) 3 lessons per week Political and Social Protest Writing Intro- A Doll s House (A2 Paper 2B). Political and Social Protest Writing Intro- A Doll s House (A2 Paper 2B). Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy- Revision of Othello, DOAS and Keats as well as elements of Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy- Revision of Othello, DOAS and Keats in relation to paper Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy- Revision of Othello, DOAS and Keats in relation to paper Students have left tragedy reminders in relation 1A of the A-Level. 1A of the A-Level. to paper 1A of the A-Level. NEA- War/Sonnets Independently Completed by Half term 2 lessons per week Intro to Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing- The Kite Runner (A2 Paper 2B NEA independent work on The Remains of the Day linked to Critical Anthology completed by half term Political and Social Protest Writing- The Kite Runner (A2 Paper 2B) Introduction to Unseen Element of the A2 Paper 2B examination- Focus on commenting on elements of political protest writing in extracts. Complete Unseen Element of the A2 Paper 2B examination. Begin Blake s Song of Innocence and Experience Paper 2B A-Level Blake s Song of Innocence and Experience Paper 2B A-Level Begin Revision for Paper 2B A-Level incorporating The Kite Runner, A Doll s House & Blake s Songs of Innocence and Experience Revision for Paper 2B A- Level incorporating The Kite Runner, A Doll s House & Blake s Songs of Innocence and Experience. Include Unseen also and ensure focus on elements of political and social protest writing. Students have left
SECTION FIVE Examination Timetable 2016-2017
English and Drama Department Examination Timetable 2016-2017 Subject Date Time GCSE English Language U1 1st November 2016 9am (Resit) Drama & Theatre Studies 1 A (AS) Drama & Theatre Studies 1B (AS) Drama & Theatre (New AS) English Literature B (New) Paper 1A English Literature B (New) Paper 2A igcse English Language (8705) GCSE English Literature Shakespeare & the 19 th Century Novel 15 th May 2017 15 TH May 2017 15 th May 2017 19 th May 2017 24 th May 2017 5 th January 2017 12 th January 2017 22nd May 2017 9am 9am 9am 9am (1hr 30mins) 1.30pm (1hr 30 mins) Paper 1 (2hrs) Paper 2 (2hrs) 9am (1hr 45 mins) GCSE English Literature Modern Texts & Poetry 26 th May 2017 9am (2hrs 15 mins) GCSE English Language P1- Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing P2- Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives 6th June2017 12 th June 2017 9am (1hr 45 mins) 9am (1hr 45 mins) English Language (New) Paper 1 (AS) English Language (New) Paper 2 (AS) English Literature(A Level)- Tragedy English Literature (Alevel)- Social & Political Drama & Theatres Studies U3 (A2) English Language (A- Level)-Paper 1 English Language (A- Level)- Paper 2 22 nd May 2017 26th May 2017 15 th June 2017 22 nd June 2017 23rd June 2017 14 th June 2017 20 th June 2017 9am (1hr 30mins) 9am (1hr 30 mins) 9am (2hrs 30 mins) 9am (3 hrs) 9am (2hrs) 9am (2hrs 30mins) 9am (2hrs 30 mins) Other Key Dates 15 th May 2017- Deadline for all Coursework Optems to AQA and Moderator