The English Department

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YEAR 7

Pupils in Year 7 will complete a number of core modules throughout the year. These modules are designed to widen pupils' knowledge and skills within English. Each module has an Assessment Focus (AF), which will determine what level pupils are on.

YEAR 8

In Year 8 pupils will be required to study an array of texts in order to broaden their bredth of knowledege and understanding of different text types. Pupils will study newspapers, a play, a novel and poetry and will be given a variety of tasks to complete and will continue to be assessed with a specific focus for each piece; an Assessment Focus (AF), which will determine what level pupils are on.

YEAR 9

In Year 9 pupils are encouraged to start to prepare for their GCSE in English. The core modules are designed to teach pupils to study the language used in a variety of texts (letters, novels, newspapers, plays, etc.) and to write both imaginatively and creatively.

KEY STAGE FOUR

In KS4 English this year some pupils will be preparing to sit the examination for the new specification and other pupils will be continuing to work on the old specification. Pupils will be notified about which one they will be sitting from their English Teacher.

One of the main differences between the new specification and old specification is that pupils will be required to complete their GCSE coursework under controlled conditions.

GCSE MEDIA STUDIES

During the AQA GCSE Media Studies course pupils will be introduced to a variety of different types of media (print and broadcast) and they will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how Media is used and analyse its effectiveness.  

Previously, pupils studying Media Studies have completed their practical projects with EON and Chamber TV. These have proven to be highly successful.