Subject leader:
Mr A Stevenson A.Stevenson@beverleygrammar.co.uk
KS coordinators:
Mrs H Kerins H.Kerins@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Mrs C Ward C.Ward@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Teachers:
Miss A Barnes A.Barnes@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Miss E Hall E.Hall@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Mrs C Hardy C.Hardy@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Mr G Lomotey G.Lomotey@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Mr M Richardson M.Richardson@beverleygrammar.co.uk
Subject content
KS3
Curriculum Content |
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Term 1 |
Novel- Trash or similar. Focus- Inspire and engage in reading for pleasure and develop moral consciousness. Non Fiction. Language exploration. |
Aspects of the modern Novel: wider contexts, genre and different viewpoints. Exploring poetry and approaching ‘unseen texts’. An exploration of a variety of forms and methods with a focus upon cultural diversity and ethics.This unit is key in developing subject specific terminology. |
The 19th Century Extracts including Frankenstein, Great Expectations, Pride and Prej. or the study of a whole 19th century text eg.War of The Worlds, Oliver Twist. Exploring Creative Writing through Ray Bradbury Illustrated Man (sci-fi). |
Term 2 |
Short Stories- A 19th Century Perspective. Develop a varied vocabulary, exposure to entertaining and enlightening ‘heritage’ writers. Classic Poetry. Language and Performance. |
Introduction to Shakespeare (Link to Drama). Introduction to the main plot, characters, themes. English Language appreciation and the celebration of words! |
Poetry – A wider appreciation. How do we read and why do we read? Develop a rich appreciation of the different ways in which we read both fiction and non-fiction texts. |
Term 3 |
English Language appreciation and the celebration of words. Creative Writing exploration. |
Viewpoints and perspectives- exploring non- fiction texts (Media links). Challenging Ideas. Power of the media, why we need journalism, fake news, the power of the celebrity. Shakespeare |
Whole text Shakespeare- Detailed study of Romeo and Juliet. Heritage – By The Tides of the Humber |
Range of texts |
Trash, Millions, stormbreaker, Point Blanc, Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Skellig, Treasure Island. |
Creepers, Private Peaceful, Holes, The Machine Gunners, War Horse. |
Hunger Games, Stone Cold, Skarrs, Abomination, Naughts and Crosses, Heroes, Illustrated Man |
KS4
Careers information
Click the links below to see LMI (Labour Market Information) for sectors that are related to English
Useful websites
- English Student Google Drive
- English Twitter feed
- The British Library – www.bl.uk/discovering-literature
- Shakespeare – www.shakespeare-navigators .com
- Internet public Library – www.ipl.org
- Past papers – www.aqa.org.uk
- “Trash” – www.andymulligantrash.wordpress.com