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