English

Pupils are introduced to a range of texts (fiction and non-fiction) in a similar model to the GCSE syllabus.  There are about four modules in each term, developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  Learning is enhanced through regular use of ICT.  Pupils prepare for SATs, and in 2005 80% attained level 5 or above.  As the paper is geared to levels 4 –7 only, a few pupils who could not attain the required standard are exempted and receive teacher assessment instead.  We hope to continue to meet the present high standards, and are concentrating on ensuring sound progression to Key Stage 4.

Key Stage 3 Course Structure

  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Aims Autobiography unit

Class novel

Poetic structures pre 1914

Media - brochures
 Information texts
Media – moving image

Thematic poetry study post 1914

Pre 1914 Short stories

Citizenship Unit – animal rights
 Media – Print based
Post 1914 Drama

Poetry – Other cultures

Post 1914 Novel
Literary Non Fiction: accounts and viewpoints
Learning Outcomes      
Coursework      
Assessment Examination / Coursework Weighting Book Review Leaflet

Play Script

Year 8 examinations

 
  Term 4 Term 5 Term 6
Aims Literary Non Fiction: Travel Writing/Natural World/Diaries

Class Novel

Study of a poet pre 1914

Media: Advertising
 Shakespeare: SATs
SATs preparation: Reading and Writing

Pre 1914 Prose: novel or short stories, including reference texts
 Post 1914 prose: Other cultures

Media/Citizenship: Representation
Post 1914 Drama
Post 1914 Poetry
Learning Outcomes      
Coursework      
Assessment Examination / Coursework Weighting Writing task: Inform/Explain/
Describe
 Mock SATs exam Writing task:
Narrative writing