9 English
9ENG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. McKenzie-Downey.
The Year 9 English programme is designed to foster a love of reading and engagement with literature. Students will study the elements of literary texts and develop responses, both formally and creatively, using written, oral and visual skills. Students are assessed on their ability to understand ideas in texts, and to express ideas with accuracy in writing, speaking and visual presentations.
Content includes:
- Creative Writing
- Poetry
- Oral & Visual Presentations
- Novel study
- Introduction to Shakespeare
- Close Reading written and visual texts
- Essay Writing
Course Overview
Term 1
Language skills
Reading Programme
Short text study - short stories and poems
Written response to literature studied
Creative Writing
Term 2
Reading Programme
Close Reading skills
Novel study
Essay writing
Term 3
Shakespeare text study
Oral Presentation
Formal Writing response
Term 4
Close Reading and Language Skills revision
Short visual text study
Wide Reading
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
1B5 Exercise Book