English

What topics will my child study in year 7 and 8?

English Language Students will explore a range of fiction and non-fiction texts such as In the Sea there are Crocodiles by Fabio Geda and Animal Farm by George Orwell. English Literature Students will explore texts such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare in addition to a selection of poetry and a range of 19 th century novels

What topics will my child study in year 9, 10 and 11?

English Language Students will explore a range of fiction and non-fiction texts to help prepare them for English Language Paper 1 and English Language Paper 2. English Literature Students will learn, revise and consolidate the analysis of the following GCSE texts: Macbeth by William Shakespeare Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley Conflict and Power Poetry Cluster by AQA

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

In addition to the GCSE texts outlined above, the following 19 th century novels/texts are also recommended: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Dracula by Bram Stoker. How can I help my child to excel in this subject? Encourage independent and age ability appropriate reading – these can be sought in the school library or from your child’s English teacher

How can I help my child to excel in this subject?

Test your child on memorisation of key quotes being learnt in English. Check they are completing their homework in a quiet and calm environment with no distractions.

Are there any online resources?

Language: https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/examspecs/zcbchv4

Literature: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/ https://www.youtube.com/user/mrbruff/videos

Macbeth: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/macbeth/

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/jekyll/

An Inspector Calls: http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/an-inspector-calls/

Do you offer any interventions or clubs my child can attend?

Mondays: Year 11 exam skills after school Mornings: Excellence lectures 7.45am -8.15 various teachers are available to go over homework and independent revision KS4 MAS club at lunchtimes (date TBC) Lunchtimes: Homework help with subject teachers available

Are there any important dates for me to be aware of in your subject?

End of term assessments are completed in weeks 4-6 of every half term.

How will my child be assessed at the end of the course?

English Language:

Paper 1- Explorations in Creative Writing

Paper 2- Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives

English Literature:

Paper 1- Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel

Paper 2- Modern Texts and Poetry