Students can chose to start at the top of the learning map and work their way chronologically down the list which will help with memory retention or go to an area directed by their teacher.
Autumn Term Sep – Dec
Topic: Animal Farm and Non-Fiction
- Pupils will study the text Animal Farm to develop their ability to understand characterisation and themes within a novel. Pupils will develop their inference and deduction skills, whilst reading for meaning. Whole class reading and studies will provide opportunities to develop de-coding skills
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Spring Term Jan – Apr
Topic: Frankenstein and Creative Writing
- An abridged version of the 19th Century novel Frankenstein will be used as the stimulus for students to study the conventions of gothic literature and 19th Century fiction. Pupils will be encouraged to develop their ability to decode and have exposure to new vocabulary. Contextual factors linked to the novel will also be analysed to improve a pupil’s ability to analyse a writer’s intention and influences.
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Summer Term 1 Apr – July
Topic: Romeo and Juliet and Poetry
- Pupils will study an abridged version/extracts of the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The main aim of this unit will be to familiarise pupils with the conventions of Shakespeare’s writing, including common themes and styles. Pupils will also develop their contextual understanding, to strengthen their analytical skills.
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