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Introduction
Our department is characterised by a strong sense of collaboration and enthusiasm for our subject areas and our pupils. We enjoy an excellent working relationship with staff from other departments both at our school and at others. The department’s main aim is to achieve the highest possible standards for all of our pupils. We hope that pupils will enjoy their work in English and strive to ensure that our curriculum offers a rich and diverse range of learning experiences.
Key Stage 3
YEAR 8
Unit 1: Myself
Unit 2: Halloween/Ghostscapes
Unit3: Non-Fiction (Recount/Report/Explanation)
Unit 4: Poetry
Unit 5: Novel
Unit 6: Moving Image
YEAR 9
Unit 1: Poetry
Unit 2: Novel
Unit 3: Creative Writing
Unit 4: Moving Image
Unit 5: Climate Change (Non-Fiction)
Year 10
Unit 1: Novel
Unit 2: Creative Writing
Unit 3: Reading Non-Fiction
Unit 4: Reading Fiction (Short stories)
Unit 5: Persuasive writing (Functional writing)
Unit 6: Film Studies (Multi-modal texts)
Key Stage 4
At GCSE Level we study CCEA Scheme of work in both Foundation and Higher level areas.
Exam Structure:
60% Controlled Assessment
• TASK 1: The Study of Spoken Language (10%) • TASK 2: The study of written language (15%) • TASK 3: Creative writing (15%) • TASK 4: Speaking and Listening (20%)
40% Exam
• Unit 1:
Reading Multi modal texts
Personal Writing
• Unit 2:
Functional writing
Reading Non-Fiction
Extra Curricular
Year 8: Trip to the Ulster American Folk Park
Year 9: Poetry Workshop
Year 11: Revision classes
Year 12: Revision classes