The English Department
Within the academy we strive to create a learning environment, curriculum, experiences and relationships in which all individuals can find expression, be nourished and developed. The academy commits itself to creating an environment for everyone that is characterised by our core values of Truth, Justice, Forgiveness, Generosity and Respect.
English teachers aim to ensure that all students learn:
- to communicate effectively in speech and writing,
- to understand and respond imaginatively and critically to what they hear,
- to read and experience a variety of media
- to enjoy both modern and classical literature in all its forms
The aim is that the students should acquire regular habits of reading, writing and taking part in speaking and listening activities. Through this work they will be helped to develop their skills in these areas. We hope they will also enjoy their lessons and their homework.
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show that they can understand what they have read
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take part in class and group discussion activities
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produce a range of different types of writing, e.g. stories, poems, plays, letters and opinion writing
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plan their writing
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write clearly and accurately
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learn to check and edit their writing
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use ICT as a tool for research and to enhance writing skills
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develop their note taking skills
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give a short talk to the class
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take part in some problem based learning and develop their research and organisational skills.
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reading and commenting on students’ written work
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listening to students reading aloud from their library book
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discussing the books that are brought home
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helping students to learn their individual spelling lists.
English KS4
STUDENTS WILL STUDY:
AQA GCSE English Language
Curriculum Progress Leader: Mrs Jardine
GCSE 9-1 2 exams 1 Non-Examination Assessment
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading & Writing (50%) 1 hour 45 minute written exam
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints & Perspectives (50%) 1 hour 45 minute written exam
Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language
Links to further information:
English Language and GCSE English language and GCSE English literature
AQA GCSE English Literature
Curriculum Progress Leader: Mrs Jardine
GCSE 9-1 2 exams
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel (40%) 1 hour 45 minute written exam
Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry (60%) 2 hour 15 minute written exam
Links to further information:
English Literature and GCSE English language and GCSE English literature