INTRODUCTION TO KEY STAGE 3 ENGLISH
The study of English in Years 7, 8 and 9 follows the National Framework and the National Curriculum orders for English. In years 7 & 8, work is divided into a number of units, which ensure coverage of the framework objectives for English. Each of the units has a different focus such as the media, Shakespeare or travel writing. Pupils will learn how to write in a variety of styles. They will also read a range of texts from fairy tales to pre-1914 poetry. At the end of Year 8 pupils begin preparing for SATs with an introduction to the SATs Shakespeare text.
In Year 9 pupils work on units which are specifically designed to prepare them for their SATs. They study one Shakespeare play and finely tune their reading and writing skills in preparation for their exams. Following the SATs all Year 9 students begin their GCSE coursework.
Word Level:
· Spelling
· Spelling strategies
· Vocabulary
Sentence Level:
· Sentence construction
· Punctuation
· Paragraphing and cohesion
· Stylistic conventions of non-fiction
Text Level—Reading
· Research and study skills
· Reading for meaning
· Understanding the author’s craft
· Study of literacy texts
Text Level—Writing
Plan, draft and present
Writing to imagine, explore, entertain
Writing to inform, explain, describe
Writing to persuade, argue, advise
Writing to analyse, review, comment
Assessment
Pupils’ classwork and homework is marked and assessed on a regular basis. Formal assessment takes place twice yearly. An assessment level will be based on classwork and one end of year examination. In Year 9 pupils sit the national SATs test. Students are awarded a speaking and listening level every term.
What you can do for us
You can help your child, and us by:
Ensuring your child has appropriate equipment, e.g. pen, pencil, ruler etc.
Checking that homework is completed on time.
Encourage your child to read a range of texts.
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