Schemes of Work

1

Recount and Autobiography

Getting to know each other

Analysing various styles of recount text; evaluating ingredients of successful recounts

Writing own entertaining piece

2

Poetry

Reading and evaluating the use of figurative language in various styles of poetry

Writing own poetry for enjoyment

Comparative essay

3

Novel

Using a reading log to track the development of a novel and record personal thoughts

Writing to review/analyse/ comment: Characters, setting, plot, author’s language

4

Non-fiction

Revising the main text types: purpose(s), audience(s), features.

Writing for various purposes and audiences.

Preparing for Assessment Test.

5

Narrative

Exploring and experimenting with different story ingredients and styles of writing

Expressing preferences

Structuring a story with an arresting opening, clear sense of development and satisfying ending

6

Private Reading

Reading a wide range of good quality fiction for enjoyment

Evaluating texts and justifying preferences both orally and in written forms.

1

Media

Analysing and commenting on a variety of film trailers using appropriate media terms

Studying and using the language of reviews

2

The Poetry of Blake

Reading and responding to a number of poems written by the same author

Writing a comparative essay

3

Novel

Assessment Test

Reading and responding to a novel: theme and author’s style

Using a variety of evidence to justify opinions and evaluation