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Pupils study a broad range of texts in preparations for their examination in Year 9.
- Twentieth century prose
'Holes', which has been made into a successful film, was one recent success with our students.
- Pre-1914 prose
'Sherlock Holmes' is a popular choice
- A variety of short stories
Both pre and post 1914 work is included
- A Shakespeare play
For example 'Macbeth'
- A selection of poetry
Study will include analysis and comparison
- Media and non-fiction texts
Newspaper articles, reviews, travel writing, autobiographies, diaries, advertisements
- Oracy exercises
The opportunity to discuss ideas or, perhaps, take on a role.
- Literacy programmes
To enhance spelling, punctuation, grammar and sentence construction
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