Year 7
Throughout the year, pupils will be exploring a range of fiction and non-fiction texts. This will include reading a whole novel as well as short extracts from both contemporary writers and pre-twentieth century fiction. In writing, pupils will be given opportunities to write creatively and for a range of audiences. Non-fiction writing will include letter writing, travel writing, exploring newspaper and magazine articles and speeches.
• Year 7 English Language Curriculum Overview
Year 8
Throughout the year, pupils will be exploring a range of fiction and non-fiction texts. This will include reading a whole novel as well as short extracts from both contemporary writers and pre-twentieth century fiction. In writing, pupils will be given opportunities to write creatively and for a range of audiences. Non-fiction writing will include letter writing, travel writing, exploring newspaper and magazine articles and speeches.
• Year 8 English Language Curriculum Overview
Year 9
This year’s study will enable students of all abilities to develop the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century time periods as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures.
The GCSE Literature course encourages students to develop knowledge and skills in reading, writing and critical thinking. Through literature, students have a chance to develop culturally and acquire knowledge of the best that has been thought and written. Studying GCSE English Literature should encourage students to read widely for pleasure, and as a preparation for studying literature at a higher level.
• Year 9 English Language Curriculum Overview
• Year 9 English Literature Curriculum Overview
Year 10
This year’s study will enable students of all abilities to develop the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century time periods as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures.
This GCSE Literature course encourages students to develop knowledge and skills in reading, writing and critical thinking. Through literature, students have a chance to develop culturally and acquire knowledge of the best that has been thought and written. Studying GCSE English Literature should encourage students to read widely for pleasure, and as a preparation for studying literature at a higher level.
• Year 10 English Language Curriculum Overview
• Year 10 English Literature Curriculum Overview
Year 11
In year 11 students will consolidate reading and writing skills through a variety of unseen texts. Through their writing, they will explore a range of real-life issues that allow them to develop their own voice and perspectives; they are encouraged to respond creatively and imaginatively to written tasks and develop ideas through discussion and debate.
In year 11 literature students will consolidate reading and writing skills through a variety of taught texts. They will explore a range of relevant topics such as the inequality of women, the impact of war and the Great Depression and respond to the issues and themes raised. They will develop a solid understanding of characters and themes and develop evaluative and analytical skills when exploring patterns of language, context and characters.