English Department: Year 7 Programme of Study 2015/2016 Sept Oct Monster Madness The unit encompasses a variety of fiction and nofiction texts all exploring the theme of monsters. Pupils will examine texts about: monsters of the sea, mythical monsters, monsters in 19th century literature. They will have opportunities to explore the language, structure and themes within them. Reading: Werewolf Reading Test Writing: A Werewolf Survival Guide (writing to advise) Speaking and Listening: Werewolf in Warrington Nov-Dec Novel Through the study of a class novel pupils will explore: Reading: Boy in Striped Pyjamas reading paper How narratives are structured How themes are developed How characters are presented The writer s language choices Writing: Pupils produce a piece of descriptive writing which is thematically linked to the novel Speaking and Listening: Hotseat the character about a decision they have made e.g. Darren s decision to steal the spider in Cirque Du Freak Feb Growing Pains Pupils will study a range of different poems which are linked thematically growing up. The unit aims to develop and consolidate pupils understanding of poetic devices and how meaning is communicated through poetry. Reading: Growing Pains reading paper Writing: Using Timothy Winters as a stimulus, write the text of an advert, persuading people to donate money to the NSPCC Speaking and Listening: My Growing Pains a presentation on life experiences to date. April May Animal Welfare Pupils will study a wide range of non fiction / fiction texts all linked to the theme of Animal Welfare These will include: Poems, play-scripts, newspaper reports, advertisements leaflets, magazine articles, poems, etc. The unit will give pupils the Reading: Just Like Us reading paper Writing: Writing to argue: Zoos Speaking and Listening: The Great Debate: To Zoo Or Not To Zoo? June July Introduction to Shakespeare This unit will focus upon introducing pupils to Shakespeare and giving them an opportunity to explore some key scenes from his most famous plays (Macbeth, Tempest, A Midsummer Night s Dream, Richard III, King Lear, etc. Pupils will explore how Shakespeare uses dramatic techniques to create tension in Romeo and Juliet,how the theme of love is explored in A Midsummer Night s Dream as well as many other themes and ideas within these plays. Reading: Shakespeare reading Paper Writing: Write the newspaper report informing the people of Messina that Hero has been JILTED (writing to inform) Speaking and listening: Dramatise the opening scene from Macbeth
English Department: Year 8 Programme of Study 2015/2016 Sept Oct Travel and Adventure The focus of this unit is to give pupils opportunities to examine different writing styles and experiment with the techniques for each genre. Pupils will practise writing for different purposes and audiences Inform, explain, describe and Argue, persuade, advise Reading: Facing the Challenge reading Assessment Writing: A refund please! Write a formal letter arguing for a refund after experiencing a holiday from hell. Speaking and Listening: Persuade an audience of potential holiday makers why Warrington is the perfect destination Nov-Dec Caught in Conflict Pupils will engage with a wide range of texts which are all linked to the theme of war and conflict. Pupils will examine poetry, prose and non fiction texts which are both pre and post 19th century. Reading: A Soldier s Life Reading Paper Writing: Bombing Incident a description of war torn London, using the poem as a stimulus Speaking and Listening: Pupils are given a series of statements about war and asked to discuss: Is it right and honourable to die for your country? Jan March Novel Pupils will read a whole text and will focus upon: Reading: Reading Assessment based on taught novel e.g. The Edge, Caught in the Crossfire etc Importance of setting Creating tension Portraying character Language and style Structure of text Writing: Write a review aimed at a teen audience to be posted on the Good Reads website Speaking and Listening: Write a persuasive pitch to be given to the local council, urging them to invest more money into facilities for young people. April May Other Cultures Pupils will engage with a wide range of texts which will heighten their understanding of different cultures and traditions. Pupils will explore a range of different texts Reading: Honrin Water Aid. How does the writer use language to persuade the reader to donate? Writing: Produce an advertisement which encourages readers to sponsor a child in Syria Speaking and Listening: Night of the Scorpion news report June July Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Pupils read Romeo and Juliet and engage in a range of activities that will develop their understanding of the themes, characters and events in Shakespeare s tragic tale of star crossed lovers. Reading: How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Juliet and her father in Act 3, Scene 5? Writing: Tabloid Tales a newspaper report on a significant event from the play e.g. Capulet Ball Speaking and Listening: Interview the guests on the red carpet about Lord Capulet s bash
English Department: Year 9 Programme of Study 2015/2016 Sept Dec Jan Mar April-July A Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens Pupils will study this 19th century prose text in detail. They will focus on developing an understanding of the social, historical and cultural context of the novel and consider how this has shaped and influenced Dickens narrative. Pupils will also explore the themes, characters and the techniques the writer uses to convey his ideas and be taught how to respond to GCSE style questions on the text. Macbeth Pupils will engage in a detailed study of Shakespeare s most bloodiest tragedy: Macbeth. They will analyse the language, form and structure used by the playwright to create meanings. They will develop an understanding of the themes, ideas and relationships between characters and explore the impact of the contexts in which the play was written. Pupils will be taught how to construct GCSE style responses to the text using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect. Pupils will also be given opportunities to reflect on their spelling and punctuation. Poetry Pupils will explore a range of poetry which focuses on the theme of Love and relationships. Pupils will analyse the writer s methods, explore ideas, perspectives as well as contextual factors. They will make links between poems and use textual evidence to support their interpretations. Pupils will study: Mother Any Distance, Before You Were Mine, Follower, Climbing My Grandfather and Eden Rock Reading: How does Dickens present Scrooge in the opening of the novel? Writing: Write a description of a memorable Christmas Speaking and Listening: Is money the root of all evil? Discuss in relation to the novel and given sources. Reading: How does the writer use language and punctuation to reflect the positive change in Scrooge s character? Writing: Write Scrooge s obituary Speaking and Listening: Has Christmas become too commercialised? (Links to Black Friday) Reading: How does Shakespeare present the character of Lady Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5? Writing: Write a report for the Scottish Herald informing the country about the murder of King Duncan Speaking and Listening: Crimewatch reconstruction of the murder of King Duncan. Reading: How does Shakespeare create tension and suspense in the banquet scene? Writing: Write a monologue for Lady Macbeth based on Act 5, scene 1 Speaking and Listening: Group discussion and presentation: who is the biggest villain in Shakespeare s Macbeth Reading: Compare how poets present attitudes towards a parent in Follower and in one other poem from Love and relationships. Writing: Write the text of a letter persuading parents to give you teenagers more freedom and allow them to make their own decisions/mistakes. Speaking and Listening: Poetry Out Loud. Pupils perform a dramatisation of a poem of their choice that explores the theme of Love and Relationships Reading: Compare how poets present relationships between parents and children in Mother any Distance and one other. Writing: Using Eden Rock as a stimulus write a description of a precious memory you have. Speaking and Listening: work collaboratively to critically two unseen poems based on the theme of Love and Relationships (Brothers and Sister Maude)
English Department: Year 10 Programme of Study 2014/2015 Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan March Blood Brothers Pupils will study the play by Willy Russell in detail. They will: Develop critical and informed responses to the text Use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate their interpretations. Analyse the language, form and structure used by the writer to create meanings and effects Explore the significance of the context in which the text was written Let s Get Creative Pupils will be given opportunities to write to describe and narrate. They will focus on: Opening and concluding a narrative Creating character The significance of setting Developing a plot Structural devices (Sentence construction, paragraphs, cohesion, varied punctuation) Figurative language and imaginative vocabulary choices Read and Write All About It Pupils will read a wide variety of non fiction texts from the 19th and the 21st century which are thematically linked. They will explore how writers communicate meaning and make comparisons between the texts Pupils will be given opportunities to create their own non-fiction texts. They will focus on developing their skills in transactional and discursive writing. 1. How does Russell use the characters of Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons in Blood Brothers to explore ideas about class? Write about: how Russell presents Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons how Russell uses these characters to explore ideas about class. 2. How does Willy Russell present childhood and growing up in Blood Brothers? Write about: the ways particular characters change as they grow up how Russell presents childhood and growing up by the ways he writes. Write 450-600 words. Pupil complete TWO of the following : Either, (a) Making a Difference. Or, (b) The Choice. Or, (c) Write about a time when you were at a children s party. Or, (d) Write a story which begins: I didn t know if I had the courage to do this Pupils will complete the exemplar Eduqas exam paper on A Frugal Housewife and Waste Not Want Not Write 300 400 words 1.Your school/college is keen to reduce waste. (Write a report for the Headteacher/Principal suggesting ways this might be done. 2. A proposal has been made to hold a motorcycle race on the roads in your area. You have decided to write an article for your community magazine to share your views on this proposal. You could write in favour or against this proposal. Write a lively article for the magazine giving your views. April May Jun-July Love and Relationships Poetry In this unit pupils will take a skills-based approach to poetry, learning how to make an informed personal response to a range of poems. They will be expected to respond to: Ideas, themes and issues Form and structure and language (including sound and imagery) They will study in-depth 15 poems which are all linked to the theme of relationships. Unseen Poetry students will experience a wide range of poetry in order to develop their ability to closely analyse unseen poems. They will focus on analysing and comparing key features such as their content, theme, structure and use of language. 1. Compare how poets present attitudes towards a parent in Follower and in one other poem from Love and relationships. 2. Compare how poets present attitudes to women in The Farmer s Bride and one other poem from Love and Relationships. Pupils will complete the exemplar AQA exam paper on unseen poetry. Pupils will also complete another unseen poetry assessment. July Spoken Language Presentation Pupils will complete a formal presentation or speech and respond to a series of questions or feedback.
English Department: Year 11 Programme of Study 2015/2016 Sept Oct Extended Reading Heroes and villains: Explore the ways sympathy for and/or dislike of a character is created in the text you have studied. How does Steinbeck encourage his readers to respond to the character of Curley s wife? Is she a villain or a victim? Nov Dec Producing Creative Texts (Task 2) Re-creations Taking a text and turning it into another. Use a line of poetry as the title of a piece of writing. There never is enough water Use this line of poetry as the title of a persuasive piece of writing for WaterAid. Or Jan Feb March April Spoken Language Explore the ways your own spoken language is adapted in different situations and how the attitudes of other people influence these adaptations. Reading Non-fiction Pupils will read and understand a wide range of texts, selecting material appropriate to purpose, collating from different sources and making comparisons and cross-references between them. Pupils will also focus on evaluating how writers use linguistic, grammatical, structural and presentational features to achieve effects and engage and influence the reader, supporting their comments with detailed textual references. Use another line of poetry as the title of a piece of writing. Explore the way you speak in different contexts: at home, at school and in the company of friends. GCSE English Language Unit 1 June 2014 GCSE English Language Unit 1 November 2013 GCSE English Language Unit 1 June 2013 May-June Writing Non- fiction Pupils will focus on how to: AO3(i): Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, using and adapting forms and selecting vocabulary appropriate to task and purpose in ways which engage the reader. AO3(ii): Organise information and ideas into structured and sequenced sentences, paragraphs and whole texts, using a variety of linguistic and structural features to support cohesion and overall coherence. AO3(iii): Use a range of sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate punctuation and spelling. GCSE English Language Unit 1 June 2014 GCSE English Language Unit 1 November 2013 GCSE English Language Unit 1 June 2013 FINAL EXAMINATION