English
Curriculum Intent
Curriculum Overview
HT1 | HT2 | HT3 | HT4 | HT5 | HT6 | |
Y7 Stories and storytelling |
Baseline Writing & Reading tests
Ancient Origins Extract focus: Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, Greek mythology, creation myths, Homer’s Odyssey, Simon Armitage, Extracts from the Iliad Study of myths and epic to introduce students to core literary principles such as the hero, narrative techniques, metaphor; they will make explicit links to context and the importance of myth and epic in Western thought. HT1 – Analytical reading focus |
Heroes & Villains HT3/4 Text focus: ‘Clockwork’ by Phillip Pullman, plus extracts from Paradise Lost / Dr Faustus/ Richard III / Othello Study of the hero and villain archetype, plus exploration of narrative structure, metanarrative. |
Magic, Mayhem & Morals HT5 - Text focus: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by William Shakespeare Study of the play through key scenes and dramatic approaches. Developing understanding of plot, character and imagery. Assessments will be reading analysis focused.
HT6 – Text Focus: ‘Goblin Market’ by Christina Rosetti |
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Y8 Power and control |
The Power of Persuasion HT1 – Text focus: ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell Reading and understanding the plot, with a key focus on how the characters are manipulated / manipulative. Understanding of political allegory.
HT2 – The Power of Rhetoric Understanding rhetoric, looking at key political speeches, developing own speech writing skills in response to the issue of climate change. |
Victorian Gothic HT3 - Extract focus: Dracula / Frankenstein / Poe / + extracts/poetry of teacher’s choosing. Focusing on understanding the gothic genre, exploring descriptions of setting, creation of tension, pathetic fallacy, literary anxieties, character analysis.
HT4: The influence of the gothic . |
Crime and punishment Text focus: ‘A Scandal in Bohemia’ by Arthur Conan Doyle. Exploring the detective genre, developing understanding of the Victorian context. Analysis of Sherlock as a stereotypical detective. Linked study of Crime poems, and assessment on how criminals are portrayed. |
The short film Developing knowledge of media language, with a focus on narrative structure and character through exploring a range of short films. Assessment will be focused on creating own narratives, developing description of setting, and scriptwriting. |
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Y9 Finding your identity |
Modern Drama Text focus: ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller |
Perspectives on Gender Study of poetry on the theme of masculinity, leading into study of perspectives on
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FOR 22/23 ONLY (2023 onwards: Study of a Shakespeare play) Victorian Gothic HT3 - Extract focus: Dracula / Frankenstein / Poe / + extracts/poetry of teacher’s choosing. Focusing on understanding the gothic genre (foundations for ACC), exploring descriptions of setting, creation of tension, pathetic fallacy, literary anxieties, character analysis. Linked non-fiction.
HT4: The influence of the gothic |
Iridescent Adolescent
Short story scheme focusing on young peoples’ experiences. |
Raise Your Voice
Speech scheme looking at rhetoric, analysis of non-fiction speeches focused on politics and protest and leading to writing a speech on a topic that students are passionate about. GCSE Language paper 2 writing skills
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Year 10
HT1 - 7 (28 lessons) | HT2 - 7 weeks (28 lessons) | HT3 - 6 Weeks (24 lessons) | HT4 - 6 weeks (24 lessons) Mocks: Language paper 1, Literature: Power and Conflict poetry/AIC | HT5 - 7 weeks (28 lessons) | HT6 - 6 weeks (24 lessons) | |
Y10 22/23
Literature week 1 |
‘A Christmas Carol’ – Charles Dickens
‘Checking Out me History’ by John Agard (To coincide with Black History Month)
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Power and Conflict poetry
Focus on the misuse of power in:
‘A Christmas Carol’
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‘An Inspector Calls’ – J.B. Priestley
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Power and Conflict poetry
Focus on the portrayal of war in:
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‘An Inspector Calls’
In depth character focus |
Power and Conflict poetry
Focus on the power of nature in:
Exploring the theme of social responsibility across the Literature texts
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Language week 2 |
Language Paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing
Focusing on the theme of discrimination and oppression in a series of short stories and extracts including:
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Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
Focusing on the theme of social responsibility through a range of non-fiction texts including work by Charles Dickens and George Orwell
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Language Paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing
Focusing on the theme of inner voices through a range of short stories and extracts including:
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Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
Focusing on the theme of personal experiences, mental health and wellbeing through a range of non-fiction texts. |
Language Paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing
Focusing on the genres of science fiction and dystopian fiction through a range of short stories and extracts including:
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Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
Focusing on the themes of adventure and interacting with the environment through a range of non-fiction autobiographical writing and documentaries.
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Year 11
HT1 - 7 weeks (28 lessons)
Mock prep: Language paper 2: Writers' viewpoints and Perspectives Literature paper 2: 'An Inspector Calls', Power and Conflict poetry, Unseen poetry |
HT2 - 7 weeks (28 lessons)
Mock prep: Language paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing Literature Paper 1: 'Romeo and Juliet', 'A Christmas Carol' |
HT3 - 6 weeks (24 lessons) | HT4 - 6 weeks (24 lessons) | HT5 - 7 weeks (28 lessons) |
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Y10 22/23
Literature (Week 1)
Intervention= Week 1 Thursday: Literature focus |
‘An Inspector Calls’ by J.B. Priestley Revision of plot, characters, theme and context.
AQA Power & Conflict Poetry Cluster 4: The Natural World |
‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens Revision of plot, characters, theme and context.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare Revision of plot, characters, themes and context.
AQA Power & Conflict Poetry ‘Tissue’ by Imtiaz Dharker and ‘The Emigree’ by Carol Rumens
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‘An Inspector Calls’ by J.B. Priestley
Revision of plot, characters, theme and context .
Focus on exam technique and improving analysis. |
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Revision of plot, characters, themes and context.
Focus on exam technique and improving analysis.
‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’
Revision with a focus on the themes of the supernatural, the passing of time, class.
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GCSE Literature papers 1 and 2
Exam practice
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Y11
Language (Week 2) |
GCSE Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives.
Revision of the skills needed for each reading question.
Development of non-fiction writing skills.
Focus on exam technique. |
GCSE Language Paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing.
Revision of the skills needed for each reading question.
Development of creative writing skills.
Focus on exam technique. |
GCSE Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives.
Revision of the skills needed for each reading question.
Development of non-fiction writing skills.
Focus on exam technique. |
GCSE Language Paper 1: Creative Reading and Writing.
Revision of the skills needed for each reading question.
Development of creative writing skills.
Focus on exam technique.
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GCSE Language papers 1 and 2
Exam practice
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Medium Term Plans