KS4
Curriculum Overview
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
Introduction to modern drama - Blood Brothers/An Inspector Calls to understand the plot and have a secure knowledge of key characters. |
In depth revision of DNA*/An Inspector Calls From September 2022* Blood Brothers replaces DNA |
19th Century Text |
Preparation for whole school exams - English Language Papers one and two |
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - reading of novel Introduction of key themes/characters |
In depth revision - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde |
English Language Paper 2 focusing on Q5 viewpoints; leads on to Speaking and Listening 8700C of GCSE Language exam assessment. In-depth study of themes, characters, historical context, writers intentions. 2-week Introduction of AQA Power and Conflict poetry/unseen. |
Departmental Lit Mocks - An Inspector Calls/DNA, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Literature Paper 1) In depth revision of Macbeth and Unseen Poetry (Literature Paper 2) - Exam style mock - in class Literature Paper 2 |
Macbeth - reading of play Introduction of key themes/characters |
Whole school full mock exams Revision of all papers English Language papers 1 and 2 English Literature papers 1 and 2 |
Revise English Lit papers 1 and 2 - short assessment of all texts. English Language Paper 1 |
Final speaking and listening presentations English Language 8700C Personalised class revision of all texts and language papers based on mock exam data External GCSE exams begin |
English Language Paper 2 Official end of year Mocks English Language Paper 1 and 2. |
External GCSE Exams End of GCSE two-year course. A level English Literature taster day. |
Power and Conflict AQA anthology |