| Term 1 | Term 1 & 2: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde– R.L. Stevenson OR A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens. Anthology Poetry. | |
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| Pupils will read a Victorian novel to consolidate their skills in interpreting and analysing not only Victorian literature, but also the crafting of a “classic novel”. As well as exploring the rich language, students will also consider a range of themes such as society, identity, and what it means to be human. By further delving into these novels, students can deepen their understanding of how a work of art is rooted in the time, place and space in which it is created; considering which of the issues explored are still relevant today. Students will also study and revise a range of anthology poetry ("Belonging" - see Y10). These skills are vital for GCSE English literature papers 1 & 2, and are transferable to language content. |
| Assessment: GCSE English literature paper 2: December / January mocks. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 2 | Term 1 & 2: Writer’s craft: range of English language reading and writing skills. | |
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| Students will revise and revisit the full suite of English language skills: comprehension, analysing language and structure, evaluation, comparison, transactional and creative writing, across fiction and non-fiction texts. |
| Assessment: GCSE English language papers 1 & 2: December / January mocks. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 3 | Term 3 & 4: Literature and language revision for mock exams. | |
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| Pupils will revise and revisit Macbeth and An Inspector Calls, as well as the full suite of English language skills to prepare for their second set of mocks. |
| Assessment: GCSE English literature paper 2: March mocks.
GCSE English language papers 1 & 2: March mocks. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 4 | Term 5: Final revision. | |
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| Pupils will revise and revisit all GCSE content, based on areas for development from their mocks. |
| Assessment: Final GCSE examinations:
GCSE English language papers 1 & 2
GCSE English literature papers 1 & 2 | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 5 | GCSE Exams! The Final Countdown! | |
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| Teaching Focus: One week on each section of the paper.
Peer assessment and marking around the room. |
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