Short Stories
Analysis of structure, comparison, creative writing to a given brief. Ongoing formative assessment of analytical reading skills and creative writing.
Multi-cultural Poetry
Skills for poetry analysis; exploring the poet’s identity and a sense of place and belonging; introduction to comparative skills. Ongoing formative assessment of analytical reading skills.
Gothic
Developing understanding of pre 20th century prose fiction, with links to modern fiction and 19th century non-fiction; analysis takes place through the investigation of genre, setting, and various non-fiction texts. Formative Universal Assessment: Gothic Reading Assessment
Viewpoints and Perspectives in Non-Fiction Writing
Sustained engagement and analysis of non-fiction works; planning non-fiction writing whilst investigating different use of language by non-fiction writers; opportunities for independent non-fiction writing. Formative Assessment: Writing – Non-Fiction.
Author Study
Sustained engagement and analysis of a longer fiction work; engagement with character’s viewpoint; introduction to context; exploration of ideas injustice and marginalisation; fictional opportunities for writing. Formative Assessment: reading – analysis of fictional language.
Shakespeare
Focus on dramatic form and genre (comedy); comparison of different interpretations using film stimuli; close, but playful analysis, of language in terms of character. Ongoing formative assessment of analytical reading skills.
Grammar and core skills
Grammar and core skills, for writing are taught throughout all units, with discrete lessons focussing upon elements at germane points in the curriculum; especial focus on paragraphing, topic sentences, clauses and comma usage. Assessment throughout the year including: Writing Hub pre and post module quizzes, biannual reading and spelling tests and regular teacher marking.