An Introduction to 21st Century Literature - Animal Farm.
Students will begin year 8 by reading and studying George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. They will focus on the theme of power and other contextual aspects of the novel. Following this students will plan for and take part in 'The Great Debate'. This is a lively and engaging activity that students really enjoy taking part in.
Students will begin year 8 by reading and studying George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. They will focus on the theme of power and other contextual aspects of the novel. Following this students will plan for and take part in 'The Great Debate'. This is a lively and engaging activity that students really enjoy taking part in.
The Romantics to the Modern Day - Conflict Literature
One of the key aims of key stage 3 in English is to give students a grounding in as broad a range of texts, genre and form as possible. The spring term will focus on introducing students to a range of poetry starting with the Romantics and ending with the modern day; all around the theme of 'Conflict'.
One of the key aims of key stage 3 in English is to give students a grounding in as broad a range of texts, genre and form as possible. The spring term will focus on introducing students to a range of poetry starting with the Romantics and ending with the modern day; all around the theme of 'Conflict'.
The Renaissance - Richard III or Macbeth
Following their introduction to Shakespeare in year 7 students will now have an opportunity to study one of Shakespeare's more challenging plays. either Richard III or Macbeth. They will consider how the characters are presented and the key themes and context that underpin the text.
Following their introduction to Shakespeare in year 7 students will now have an opportunity to study one of Shakespeare's more challenging plays. either Richard III or Macbeth. They will consider how the characters are presented and the key themes and context that underpin the text.
Writing Lessons
Once a fortnight students will have a writing lesson with their English teacher. The purpose of this is to help students work on their writing skills and also to enjoy the creative process of crafting a piece of writing independently.
Once a fortnight students will have a writing lesson with their English teacher. The purpose of this is to help students work on their writing skills and also to enjoy the creative process of crafting a piece of writing independently.
Home Learning & Extended Enquiries
Our home learning centres around the students working independently on producing a project in response to an extended enquiry topic (please see below). As a department we also encourage students to undertake at least thirty minutes private reading a week and are happy to help them choose a book or provide ideas for what they could read next.
Our home learning centres around the students working independently on producing a project in response to an extended enquiry topic (please see below). As a department we also encourage students to undertake at least thirty minutes private reading a week and are happy to help them choose a book or provide ideas for what they could read next.
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Useful Websites
https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/english-spelling spelling games
http://www.slimekids.com/games/spelling-games/ - spelling games
https://www.theguardian.com/books/childrens-books-8-12-years - Guardian reviews from children and adults
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/ - book suggestions, often with opening chapter 'tasters'
https://www.goodreads.com/genres/childrens - book suggestions
http://www.cool-reads.co.uk/ - book suggestions
https://thereaderteacher.com - reading blog created by a primary teacher
http://thebookaddictedgirl.blogspot.com/ - reading blog created by a young reader
https://bookzone4boys.blogspot.com/ - reading blog focusing on boys
http://www.bigbooklittlebook.com/ - family reading blog
http://wesatdown.blogspot.com/ - family reading blog
https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/english-spelling spelling games
http://www.slimekids.com/games/spelling-games/ - spelling games
https://www.theguardian.com/books/childrens-books-8-12-years - Guardian reviews from children and adults
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/ - book suggestions, often with opening chapter 'tasters'
https://www.goodreads.com/genres/childrens - book suggestions
http://www.cool-reads.co.uk/ - book suggestions
https://thereaderteacher.com - reading blog created by a primary teacher
http://thebookaddictedgirl.blogspot.com/ - reading blog created by a young reader
https://bookzone4boys.blogspot.com/ - reading blog focusing on boys
http://www.bigbooklittlebook.com/ - family reading blog
http://wesatdown.blogspot.com/ - family reading blog