Modern novel/play (Lit Paper 1 section B)
19th Century fiction extracts
(Lang Paper 1 Sec A) and Creative Writing (Lang, Paper 1 sec B
Aim: Introduction to the course, enthusing students about English Introduction to Literature – what is makes a text “literary”? Begin An Inspector Calls with a focus on understanding plot and symbolism, the presentation of characters, themes and the context in which it was written.
Also practise responding to unseen passages for creative exploration of writers’ style.
1. Students consider the presentation of a character/theme, paying close attention to the writer’s use of language and structure, based upon an extract selected by the teacher, from within the novel, as they would be expected to do so in the final exam
2. Imaginative writing task
Making inferences of a text to analyse the deeper meaning
Use of words within a text
Use of structural devices within a text
The shape of a text
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills developed. Develop the individual: Students will consider a range of non-fiction literary forms. They will learn how to approach an unseen text, focusing on language, form and structure, which will in turn feed into their GCSE study. Students will be asked to use empathy skills in order to appreciate the context of the texts they read. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills developed. Develop the individual: Students will consider a range of non-fiction literary forms. They will learn how to approach an unseen text, focusing on language, form and structure, which will in turn feed into their GCSE study. Students will be asked to use empathy skills in order to appreciate the context of the texts they read. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.
Modern novel/play (Lit Paper 1 section B)
19th Century fiction extracts
(Lang Paper 2 Sec A and B)
Aim: To develop reading and analysis skills, and familiarise with older literary texts’ styles.
Read and respond to a range of 19th Century texts in order to develop students’ ability to write independently applying the principles of planning, drafting and revising their work.
1. Essay question requiring students to respond to two unseen poems. Students will carry out a comparison of these two poems, based on themes as well as use of language and structure
2. Mock Exams: November & December 2017 Language Paper 1,Language Paper 2
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills developed. Develop the individual: Students will consider a range of non-fiction literary forms. They will learn how to approach an unseen text, focusing on language, form and structure, which will in turn feed into their GCSE study. Students will be asked to use empathy skills in order to appreciate the context of the texts they read. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.
Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.
Preparation for second Mock examinations (Literature Paper 1, Language Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Aim: To develop students’ ability to study, respond to and write fiction pieces, with a focus on audience, purpose, genre and tone.
Aim: To develop students’ understanding of, and responses to, poetry, including skills of comparison.
1. Essay questions based on Romeo and Juliet (extract based)
2. Essay questions based on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
3. Essay questions based on An Inspector Calls
4. Imaginative & Transactional writing practice tasks
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills developed. Develop the individual: Students will consider a range of non-fiction literary forms. They will learn how to approach an unseen text, focusing on language, form and structure, which will in turn feed into their GCSE study. Students will be asked to use empathy skills in order to appreciate the context of the texts they read. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way. Developing the community: Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.
Literature Paper 1 and 2. Language Paper 1 and 2.
Aim: To develop students’ ability to study, respond to focus on audience, purpose, genre and tone.
1. Essay questions based on Romeo and Juliet (extract based)
2. Essay questions based on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
3. Essay questions based on An Inspector Calls
4. Imaginative & Transactional writing practice tasks
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills developed. Develop the individual: Students will consider a range of non-fiction literary forms. They will learn how to approach an unseen text, focusing on language, form and structure, which will in turn feed into their GCSE study. Students will be asked to use empathy skills in order to appreciate the context of the texts they read. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way. Developing the community: Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.
Mock preparation,
and Year 11 preparation
Spoken Language
Preparation for end of year exam –Literature Paper 1.
Begin research 19th Century text – opportunity for 2nd Spoken Lang. task.
1. Timed essay questions based on the various sections of each of the exam papers.
Preparation - Read a 19th Century set text as advised by teacher.
1. Timed essay questions based on the various sections of each of the exam papers.
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills developed. Develop the individual: Students will consider a range of non-fiction literary forms. They will learn how to approach an unseen text, focusing on language, form and structure, which will in turn feed into their GCSE study. Students will be asked to use empathy skills in order to appreciate the context of the texts they read. Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way. Developing the community: Students will explore their ideas together, developing listening and appreciation skills. They will learn to share ideas and different interpretations about the texts in a safe and respectful way.