Teachers of English
- Mr P Bergin
- Miss R Chambers
- Mrs A Clark
- Mrs B Donovan
- Miss D Frangiamore
- Miss H Hammond
- Ms T Hanrahan
- Mr D Kaye
- Mrs C McLaughlin (Curriculum Leader)
- Miss H Macmillan
- Miss L Mobbs
- Miss S Renn
- Mr S Rowan
- Miss F Ruffle
- Miss I Turner
Our Vision for English
Students at SJB study English because it defines our reality – from the way that we think, to the words that we speak, to the way that we write. Language enriches students’ minds with an understanding, respect and empathy for different voices from across time and cultures. By studying English, students will engage with the world outside of the classroom, become more confident in their self-expression, and develop an appreciation of language in all its forms.
Key Stage 3
Year 7 Storytelling
Term 1: Modern Novel
The Graveyard Book by N. Gaiman OR Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Term 2: Diverse Voices
Why do we tell fictional and non-fictional stories?
Term 3: Poetry and Drama
Poetry Through Time
AND
The Tempest by W. Shakespeare
Students will build upon their primary school skills of creating and writing accurately, and will also be introduced to the new skill of formally analysing literature. All three skills are assessed throughout the year.
English Yr 7 Assessment Frameworks
Year 8: Conflict
Term 1: Novels (Modern and Victorian)
The Wall by W. Sutcliffe OR Private Peaceful by M. Morpurgo
AND
Great Expectations by C. Dickens
Term 2: Power and Perspectives
Language and Power: A range of non-fiction extracts exploring the use of language to express viewpoints
AND
Dr Faustus OR Frankenstein
Term 3: Drama and Poetry
Macbeth by W. Shakespeare
AND
Poetry of War
Students will continue to develop the skills of analysing, creating and writing accurately, and be assessed on them throughout the year.
English Yr8 Assessment Frameworks
Year 9: Identity and Power
Term 1: American Novel and Language and Power
Of Mice and Men by J. Steinbeck
AND
Language and Power: A range of non-fiction extracts exploring the use of language to express viewpoints
Term 2: Early Modern Fiction and Poetry
Gothic Writing
AND
Poetry of war
Term 3: GCSE Literature
Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare
Students will continue to develop the skills of analysing, creating and writing accurately, and be assessed on them throughout the year in preparation for GCSE study.
English Yr9 Assessment Frameworks
Key Stage 4
Qualification: GCSE English Language
Exam Board: AQA
Exam: 100%
Exam Structure: 2 x 1 hour 45 minute exams sat at the end of Year 11
Link to specification:
GCSE English Language
Course Overview:
Students will study a range of fiction and non-fiction from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. They will critically engage with a wide range of ideas and analyse how they are communicated. Students will also develop their own writing skills of both fiction and non-fiction, writing for a range of different purposes and audiences.
Each English Language exam consists of a Reading Section and a Writing Section, both of which are weighted equally.
Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing
Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives
Qualification: GCSE English Literature
Exam Board: AQA
Exam: 100%
Exam Structure: 1 x 1 hour 45 minute exam and 1 x 2 hour 15 minute exams sat at the end of Year 11
Link to specification: GCSE English Literature
Course Overview:
Students will study the following core texts:
Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by R. L. Stevenson
An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley
Love and Relationships AQA Anthology
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel
Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry