KS3 English
All students will do a reading, writing and speaking and listening assessment within each unit of work.
These will be assessed by either the teacher, a peer or the student on a rotational basis, with teacher assessments specified below.
Year 7 Unit - Conflict
Transition Unit
A piece of creative writing inspired by some challenging literature.
Assessment: Writing.
Private Peaceful and War Poetry
A reading of this text with focus on characters, plot and style. Some war poetry is also covered.
Assessment: Reading.
Persuasive Writing
Designed to build on the novel and poetry work, students explore the linguistic power of propaganda.
Assessment: Speaking and Listening.
Angels
A close study of this modern play, including some spoken language work.
Teacher Focus Assessment: Speaking and Listening.
Myths and Legends
A pacey creative unit engaging with literary heritage and looking at how it can influence our writing.
Assessment: Writing.
Year 8 Unit - Complexities of Relationships
Much Ado About Nothing
Close study of the plot, characters, and structure of this Shakespeare play. An additional, creative project adds context.
Assessment: Reading.
Gothic Literature
An exploration of 19th century texts and beyond, considering context and tone ahead of GCSE studies.
Assessment: Writing.
Media - Advertising
Exploring how language, imagery and representation are used in order to communicate effectively with an audience.
Assessment: Speaking and Listening.
Poetry
A range of GCSE standard poetry about the nature of human relationships is explored and analysed.
Assessment: Writing.
The Dark Lady
A long and, at times, challenging novel is explored in detail.
Assessment: Reading.
Year 9 Unit - Civil Rights, Prejudices and Respect
Of Mice and Men
The close study of ‘Of Mice and Men’, building up GCSE Literature skills and exploring American context.
Assessment: Reading.
Media - Representation in the Media
An exploration of representation and bias in the modern media.
Assessment: Speaking and Listening.
Merchant of Venice
Another, more complex Shakespeare play is studied in Year 9.
Assessment: Writing.
Poetry from Different Cultures
More demanding GCSE standard poetry is explored, continuing to challenge students’ perspectives.
Assessment: Reading and Writing.
Civil Rights Reportage and Creative Task
Non-fiction texts explored in anticipation of GCSE Language study and a creative piece consolidates the year’s learning.
Assessment: Writing.