English
Key Stage 3 (Programme Of Study)
English in Year 7 aims to develop the pupils' language potential in its four modes - speaking, listening, reading and writing. In speaking and listening, the work is geared to building confidence in speaking in a variety of situations to different audiences and to developing listening and concentration skills. The pupils experience a wide range of reading materials, both for pleasure and for research. They are given practice in different types of writing, including poems, stories, reports, plays, descriptions and letters. Emphasis is also given to spelling, punctuation and handwriting skills. The Year 7 course incorporates the National Framework for Teaching English at Key Stage 3. Homework will be set regularly and may consist of reading, research tasks or written work. Pupils are grouped by ability to allow them to progress at the best rate.
In Year 8 we continue to develop the pupils' potential in the four modes of language - speaking, listening, reading and writing. In speaking and listening, we work on cooperation and problem-solving in a variety of situations. Pupils are encouraged to broaden their skills as readers by working through a wide range of materials, both for pleasure and research. They practise many different types of writing, including stories, poems, plays, reports and letters. Emphasis is also given to spelling, punctuation and hand-writing skills. The Year 8 course incorporates the National Framework for Teaching English at Key Stage 3. Homework will be set regularly and may consist of reading, research tasks or written work. Pupils are grouped by ability to allow them to progress at the best rate.
In Year 9 we continue to develop the pupils' potential in the four modes of language - speaking, listening, reading and writing. In speaking and listening, we aim to develop the pupils' skills in co-operation and problem-solving, encouraging them to take part as speakers in more formal situations.
Pupils read a wide range of texts, both for pleasure and research, and study a Shakespeare play. They practise many types of writing, such as stories, poems, plays, reports, speeches and letters. Emphasis continues to be given to punctuation, spelling and hand-writing skills.
During Year 9 pupils are prepared for their end of Key Stage 3 tests. They are tested formally on their reading and writing skills, their use of grammar and their understanding of a Shakespeare text. Pupils are grouped by ability to enable them to progress at the best rate.
Key Stage 4 (Programme Of Study)
English at Key Stage 4 assists in the preparation for life after school and employment by developing confidence and vital communication skills. It will also provide each student with the opportunity to gain one, perhaps two, GCSE qualifications.
Students will study aspects of the English Language and will read a range of literature. Assessment will be by written and oral coursework (40%) and by end of course examination (60%). Coursework will include a range of types of writing, reading and responding to literature and speaking and listening tasks. At the end of the course, students will sit two examination papers at one of two tiers:
Higher: grades A*-D
Foundation: grades C - G
More able students will also take English Literature. This involves the study of prose, poetry and drama. Assessment will be by written coursework (30%) and examination paper (70%).
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