Overall Curriculum Goals

Half Term 1

Half Term 2

Half Term 3

Half Term 4

Half Term 5

Half Term 6

Topic Title: 

The Supernatural

Topic Title: 

The Supernatural

Topic Title: 

Subversion and Rebellion

Gothic - Frankenstein, The Raven, Monkey's Paw, 

Night

Romeo and Juliet

Topic Intent:

This topic is designed to appeal to their sense of wonder and imagination as their growth in maturity enables them to appreciate complex themes. Through the development of reading strategies, students will explore a wide range of literature that centres around the theme of supernatural, including Gothic Literature and the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Alongside their reading of supernatural texts, students will be developing their skills in writing imaginatively and will adopt many stylistic techniques they have studied in the art of story-telling. Furthermore, students will be learning about the origins and the oral tradition of story telling in preparation for a speaking and listening presentation in which they read aloud a supernatural tale of their own. We hope this will develop confidence in our students as we give them an opportunity to have their voices heard and engage others with the power of their own imaginations.

Topic Intent: 

Students will be able to understand the importance of story-telling as well as articulating their experiences in life. This topic will encourage our students to share their own experiences with others. In this topic, we want students to learn to empathise with one another and recognise that everyone endure difficulties at some stage of their life. We also want students to appreciate story-telling and learn to share their own stories with one another. Through the study of Night by Elie Wiesel, students will gain an insight into the harrowing reality of the Holocaust experiencing it through the eyes of Elie Wiesel. Students will understand how historical events have shaped our present world and learn to respect differences and accept diversity. Alongside this text, students will write for a range of purposes and they will have the opportunity to articulate their ideas preparing them for GCSE studies. We want students to be able to articulate their thoughts and ideas independently encouraging them to lead discussions.

Topic Intent:

Students in Year 9 will study Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. This is his only play that places young people at the centre of the action and it is perhaps one of the more accessible ways for our young people to engage with challenges of Shakespeare. The activities and ideas will enable students to develop a close understanding of a text, explore its social, cultural and historical contexts, consider Shakespeare’s intentions and staging options, and analyse his use of language and structure. They will also investigate Shakespeare’s dramatic form through an exploration of how characters are pushed to the very limits to make choices however rash, because of conflict borne out of: love, hatred, friendship and rivalry, reputation, honour, loyalty, revenge and prejudice. Our students will have opportunities to consider a wide range of issues both within the play and in 21st Century and the ways people behave. They will also consider the different ways Shakespeare crafts his play and the ways he fully engages his audiences through highly dramatic situations and dilemmas played out by his characters.

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Assessment: READING

How does Daphne Du Maurier depict the supernatural in the description of the narrator’s dream in Rebecca? 80 marks, completed in October

Assessment: WRITING

Create a Gothic description of a nightmare based on the images provided, 80 marks, completed in December

Assessment: READING

How does Wiesel use language to explore the idea of internal conflict 80 marks, completed in February

Assessment: WRITING

Writing to inform, 80 marks, completed in April

Assessment: READING

How does Shakspeare use language to explore… 80 marks, completed in May

Assessment: WRITING

Home Learning:

Weekly homework tasks either on a sheet or in their workbooks

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