English
Key Stage 3
At Key Stage Three, students study a range of engaging texts and topics to prepare them to be successful at Key Stage 4. A wide variety of literature texts are taught ranging from modern texts such as: My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece by Annabel Pitcher and Coraline by Neil Gaiman, as well as Shakespeare,19th Century, and literature from other cultures.
Students also have the opportunity to explore different genres including: Poetry, Gothic Literature, Greek Mythology, the Language of Protest, and Dystopian fiction. By studying a variety of different texts and genres this ensures students have a broad understanding of both historical and contemporary literature in a range of formats.
Students are supported and encouraged to develop a love of reading through timetabled library lessons in their English curriculum. Students are guided through engaging reading activities based around different texts to give students exploration of a range of genres. This enhances their learning in lessons because it enables students to develop their vocabulary skills. Our librarian supports students to find books that they enjoy reading whilst also encouraging students to progress in their reading skills.
Key Stage 4
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Subject |
Literature and Language |
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Qualification |
GCSE |
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Exam Board |
AQA |
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Course Leader |
Mrs H Crawley. KS3 Coordinator: Miss A Loakes. KS4 Coordinator: Miss H Smith |
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Course summary |
English Language: Students will develop skills which we have nurtured in KS3 which include the analysis of language, creative writing and writing to argue. We also introduce new skills such as critical analysis and analysis of structure. We support students in their ability to read texts for meaning and to critically develop their own ideas. Spoken Language: Students develop their oratory skills, and, at the end of Year 10, they complete their Speaking and Listening NEA unit which involves them presenting to the class on any topic they like for up to 5 minutes. They will then answer questions from their peers. At the end of this, they will be awarded either a pass, merit or distinction. English Literature: We study a wide range of texts, considering genre, form, characterisation, setting, narrative arc, the writer's intentions, the effect of context on the literature produces. We study the following texts for GCSE: Shakespeare: Macbeth. 19th Century: A Christmas Carol. Modern text: An Inspector Calls. Poetry Anthology: Power and Conflict Unseen poetry |
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What will students learn? |
Students will learn to analyse in depth and to seek other meanings in texts. They will learn to be inquisitive and to question. Students will also have the opportunity to hone their creativity and explore various ways of writing. When studying literature, students will learn how contextual factors affected writers and what/how they wrote as well as being able to read for deeper meaning, again learning to analyse language, form and structure. |
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How will students be assessed? |
The exam board used is AQA. English Language: This course is 100% exam based. NEA Spoken Language receives a Pass, Merit or Distinction separate to the Grade for Language. Students will sit two papers: Paper 1: Fiction – Creative Reading and Writing Paper 2: Non-Fiction – Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives Both papers consist of Section A reading and Section B writing. Both sections total 40 marks. English Literature: This course is 100% exam based. Students will sit two papers: Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century, which is out of 64 marks (4 Marks for SPaG) Paper 2: The Modern Text, Poetry Anthology, Unseen Poetry, and Unseen poetry comparison. This paper is out of 96 marks (4 marks for SPaG) |
Curriculum Maps:
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