Year 7 English Curriculum
Topic | Further details about the topic | |
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Autumn Term | ||
1 | Introduction to the Novel: Animal Farm by George Orwell OR The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame |
Students will engage with a novel at the start of the year to promote a ‘love of reading’ culture at King’s. |
2 | Introduction to Non-Fiction Writing | Students will engage with and respond to a range of non-fiction texts. |
Spring Term | ||
1 | Introduction to Poetry |
Students will engage with a wide range of different poems. |
2 |
Introduction to Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet OR Introduction to Modern Drama |
Students will engage with and respond to a Shakespearean tragedy. |
Summer Term | ||
1 |
Introduction to Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet OR Introduction to Modern Drama |
Students will engage with and respond to a Shakespearean tragedy. |
2 | A History of English Literature |
Students will engage with a wide range of different literary texts from different periods. |
Assessment
Apart from the initial writing exercise to establish realistic writing levels, boys will be assessed each term on reading (which includes a vocabulary and grammar element) and writing. There is also a separate grammar test which is sent home to be pre-prepared. For the reading tests we have selected passages that we hope will engage the students’ interest to such an extent that they will wish to read the books from which they are taken.
Topic | Type of Assessment | |
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CAT 1 | Initial Writing Test | Written test |
CAT 2 |
Reading |
End of Year Exam |
Main Resources
Resource | Details | Term |
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Set texts | As above | All |
Recommended Reading |
Recommended reading list provided on school website, a hard copy of which was distributed at the year 6 parents’ evening. |
All |
Recommended Websites | How You Can Help Your Son Succeed in Year 7 (school website) | |
Equipment | Writing pen, glue, scissors and highlighters. |
Enrichment opportunities
Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
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Theatre visits, visiting authors, and attending poetry readings are dependent on what is available when. |
As appropriate |
Extra English Sessions are available. Please speak with your class teacher to find out details. |
As appropriate |
For KS3 there are reading mentors to help those who are under-confident in reading aloud. |
Daily |
There are opportunities to take part in public speaking and mock trials competitions |