TERM |
PROGRAMME OF STUDY | ASSESSMENT TASKS |
AUTUMN |
Novel study (Trash) Students will learn
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Analysis of character and writer’s language use. Speaking and listening opportunities including P4C, hot seating and discussions. |
SPRING |
Survival non-fiction unit
Language Study
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Descriptive and narrative, persuasive and advice writing Speaking and listening – group discussion, role-play, presentation on the history of English. Cambridge Progression test covering key skills learnt. |
SUMMER |
Poetry Structure and language study of a variety of poetry from different cultures/time periods
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Analysis of a variety of poems, including a comparative piece; focus on language, structure, personal response; writing own poems. Analytical writing, sensory writing, personal writing, persuasive speech/letter writing. Speaking and listening opportunities including poetry performance, group discussion, P4C, hot-seating. |
Year 8 - English
