Our Year 9 pupils are following a KS4 Curriculum that prepares them for
the new GCSE in English Language and Literature
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AUTUMN term
CONSPIRACIES
REVAMPED FOR 2026, The conspiracies booklet PART 1 delves into the biggest mysteries of mankind. In this scheme of learning, you will encounter: Aliens at Roswell, Area 51, Human Mind Control, Interdimensional Travel and Time Warping. You'll also see hoW these Conspiracies and more have influence the TV show, Stranger Things!
The conspiracies booklet PART 2 examines are rooted in some of the biggest socio-cultural conspiracies that have affected the Western World. In this unit, you will boost your understanding of technical accuracy and linguistics through studying a choice of: Donald Trump's Assassination Attempt; The JFK Assassination; The Death of Princess Diana; The 9/11 Attacks on the Twin Towers; or The Loch Ness Monster! In addition, you will also study Shakespeare and the conspiracies around his work: was he all that he seemed? You will end the term by tying together all of your work from your Conspiracies Organiser into an Exposition Essay on whether we can trust those in power to keep us safe.
Conspiracies HT1 25-26.pdfConspiracies HT2 25-26 - JFK.pdfSPRING term
ROOM 101
New for 2026, the Room 101 scheme of work builds on the content presented in the Conspriacies theme of work and asks the big question: Can Those in Power be Trusted to Keep Us Safe? Learners choose one item, idea, or institution they believe should be banished to Room 101 because it fails to keep us safe or abuses its power. They must present a compelling, well-researched case to a panel (teachers, peers, or guest judges), using digital media, persuasive language, and critical thinking.
As part of this scheme of work, learners will study the tv show Room 101 and its structure and format, in addition to history of the TV show and its relationship with George Orwell's 1984. Learners will use this contextual frame as a springboard to study persuasive writing and deliver a paired presentation on the focus question.
Room 101 - HT3+4 - 2026.pdfSummer term
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Was it just a bump in the night or was there something more sinister causing the noise at Eel Marsh House, where Arthur Kipps waited alone in the dark? As part of this scheme of work, you will study Susan Hill's Gothic masterpiece, 'The Woman in Black', in readiness for your Unit 2: Belonging NEA Coursework Task A in September 2026.
Building on the knowledge you will have already gained from reading the book and watching the film, you will study the context of the novel to understand Hill's intentions when writing the book, as well as the Gothic genre to understand how the text fits in with the wider Gothic tradition. You will revise word classes in order to develop your close analysis of linguistic features when analysing and put this to the test when you complete an Impressions extract from the early stages of the book.
TWIB HT5+6 2026.pdfYEAR 9 NRTS
These tests can be found under the KS3 HOMEWORK TAB on the left hand side.
[There is also a link to this directly below and to the right]
As part of the National Literacy and Numeracy Framework, all KS3 pupils (Y7, Y8 & Y9) in Wales will be expected to do one reading and two numeracy tests. Previous years’ tests are available to download below. The results of the tests will be communicated to you at a later date. If your child does not sit a test, they will score zero. Please contact us if you have any queries about the arrangements for these tests.
Want to get ahead?
Have a look at our booklets for TERM ONE of YEAR 10!
TWIB - KS4 - U2 - Booklet 2026.pdfKS4 - U2 - IRP - Booklet 2026.pdfPage updated
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