English Language and Literature Y7-13
Subject Aims
The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written language, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. The national curriculum for English aims to ensure that all pupils:
- read easily, fluently and with good understanding
- develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
- acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
- appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
- write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
- use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
- are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate
Curriculum Statement
Staff
Mrs D Glynn-Cobbett
Mrs J Archer
Mr A Matheson
Mrs L Wynne-Jones
Miss E Harris
Mrs D Lovatt
Miss S Jackson
Curriculum Overview
KS3 - Year 7-9
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
Through the Rabbit hole Themes gender through childhood Theme of good vs. evil 20th century |
Tales with a Twist Theme: Gender (Subversing the stereotype)
20th century |
From Ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Theme: conflict and love
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Romantic Poetry Theme of childhood Poverty |
Novel Study Dependant on the text |
Non-fiction Theme Poverty
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Year 8 |
Gothic Themes of inner conflict |
Men and Women for Others (Non-Fiction) Theme of injustice and human rights |
Detective Fiction Theme of good vs. evil |
Disturbed Voices (Poetry) Themes of inner conflict |
Novel Study |
Modern Drama |
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Year 9 |
Dystopian Fiction Theme of conflict |
Novel Study |
Novel study |
Romeo and Juliet Themes of love and conflict
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Poetry from Around the World (Needs to be adapted for cohort) Theme of injustice and human rights |
Journalism (New Scheme in the process of being written) |
KS4 - Year 10-11
Exam Board at GCSE - AQA
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
Blood Brothers Theme Theme of injustice and human rights gender Poverty
Paper 1 Language |
A Christmas Carol Paper 2 Language |
Macbeth Themes of inner conflict Love Language paper 1 |
Macbeth Theme of good vs. evil Language paper 2 |
Love and Relationships Childhood Love Language Paper 1 |
Love and Relationships Love Language Paper 2 |
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Year 11 |
Revision Blood Brothers gender Love Essay writing skills Paper 1 Language |
Revision A Christmas Carol Love Essay writing skills Paper 2 Language |
Revision Macbeth Theme of good vs. evil Love Essay writing skills Paper 1 Language |
Revision Love and Relationships Gender Love Essay writing skills Paper 2 Language |
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KS5 – Year 12 – 13
Exam Board at A Level - AQA A Level Literature
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 12 |
Othello Love through the Ages Love |
Othello Themes of inner conflict Conflict Love Love through the Ages Childhood Love Unseen Poetry |
Handmaid’s Tale Gender Love The Great Gatsby/Rebecca Unseen Prose Love Poverty
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Handmaid’s Tale Gender The Great Gatsby Love Poverty |
NEA
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Year 13 |
Feminine Gospels Gender A Street Car Named Desire Gender |
Feminine Gospels Conflict Gender A Street Car Named Desire Gender |
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Useful Websites
Ace Your Exams with Miss W
Miss Hanna Loves Grammar
GCSEPod - Literature Revision
Literature Texts Studied:
A Christmas Carol
Blood Brothers
Love and Relationships
Macbeth
Extra-Curricular
Homework help - Monday and Tuesday - C6 at lunchtime
GCSE revision - Monday - Period 6 (after-school) - C6
