English

Objectives

In English, learners are encouraged to be creative, original and imaginative in their composition of texts. They are taught to critically analyse texts. We facilitate the exploration of cultures through poetry, and character through drama and role play. They are empowered to become confident speakers, listeners, readers and writers. We enable them to understand how writers work in relation to their literary tradition and introduce them to current affairs and the world around them through debate and discussion.

Throughout the year there are opportunities for learners to participate in poetry and writing competitions.  Our aim is for all learners to become independent, take charge of their own learning and have a myriad of opportunities open to them when they leave school.

Subject Content

• KS3 - Learners study Novels, Drama, Poetry, Shakespeare and learn to analyse a range of Non Fiction texts. They write in a variety of forms for an array of audiences and for varying purposes.
• KS4 - Learners follow the AQA specification.

Assessment

• KS3 – learners are assessed using the DCSF APP framework on Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening at the end of each unit.
• KS4 – In line with the New GCSE guidelines for the English and the English Language and English Literature courses, learners have Controlled Assessment during years 10 and 11. They also have written mock exams at end of year 10 and at the end of the autumn term in Year 11. At the end of the course they take their final examinations in both subjects.