ENGLISH LANGUAGE CURRICULUM

Reading comprehension (fiction and non-fiction texts, identifying themes, summarizing)

Writing (paragraph structure, descriptive writing, narrative techniques)

Grammar & punctuation (basic sentence structures, capital letters, full stops, commas)

Vocabulary development (spelling strategies, word meanings, synonyms/antonyms)

Reading comprehension (poetry, figurative language, inference)

Writing (persuasive and argumentative writing, letter/email formats)

Grammar & punctuation (compound and complex sentences, apostrophes, speech marks)

Vocabulary & word choice (expanding academic vocabulary, context clues)

Reading comprehension (novels, plays, extracting meaning, critical analysis)

Writing (essay writing, structured responses, creative writing)

Speaking & listening (presentations, group discussions, debating skills)

Revision & problem solving (mixed skills practice, comprehension exercises, exam-style tasks)

Reading Comprehension (longer fiction texts, identifying narrative techniques)

Writing (storytelling, characterisation, setting description)

Grammar & Punctuation (tenses, clauses, conjunctions)

Vocabulary (prefixes, suffixes, word families)

Reading Comprehension (non-fiction, analysis of arguments, evaluation of writers’ techniques)

Writing (persuasive essays, formal letters, reports)

Grammar & Punctuation (advanced sentence structures, punctuation for effect)

Speaking & Listening (debates, presentations, audience awareness)

Reading Comprehension (poetry, plays, novels, comparing texts)

Writing (extended narratives, essays, analytical responses)

Revision & Exam Preparation (comprehension exercises, timed writing tasks, vocabulary consolidation)

Reading Comprehension (detailed analysis of fiction and non-fiction, critical thinking)

Writing (analytical essays, narrative writing with sophisticated techniques)

Grammar & Punctuation (advanced sentence structures, formal and informal styles)

Vocabulary Development (idioms, figurative language, subject-specific terminology)

Reading Comprehension (Shakespeare, modern plays, poetry, literary devices)

Writing (persuasive essays, argument essays, narrative writing)

Speaking & Listening (presentations, group discussions, drama performance)

Revision & Exam Preparation (practice papers, timed reading and writing)

Reading Comprehension (GCSE-style texts, unseen analysis, comparing texts)

Writing (extended essay writing, creative writing, formal reports)

Speaking & Listening (debates, discussion, speech writing)

Consolidation & Problem Solving (mixed skills, exam-style questions, revision)

Reading Comprehension (GCSE texts, poetry, plays, critical analysis)

Writing (exam-style essays, narrative and descriptive writing, analytical writing)

Grammar & Vocabulary (advanced punctuation, word choice, sentence variation)

Speaking & Listening (presentations, debates, discussion)

Reading Comprehension (Shakespeare, modern texts, unseen poetry, comparative analysis)

Writing (argumentative essays, creative writing, structured responses)

Speaking & Listening (evaluating spoken language, presenting arguments, audience engagement)

Exam Preparation (timed writing, comprehension practice, revision strategies)

Revision & Problem Solving (mixed texts, exam-style questions, timed assessments)

Speaking & Listening (mock presentations, group discussions, debates)

Vocabulary & Grammar (final consolidation, context-based practice)

Final Assessments (exam-style papers, comprehension, writing tasks)

Literature Revision (Shakespeare, modern texts, poetry anthology)  

Language Skills (reading comprehension, inference, analysis, structure)  

Writing Skills (descriptive, narrative, transactional writing)  

Exam Practice (past papers, timed essays, analysis techniques)  

Grammar & Vocabulary (advanced punctuation, sentence structure, stylistic devices)  

Speaking & Listening (presentations, discussion skills, evaluation) 

Revision & Problem Solving (mixed topics, exam-style questions, exam strategies)  

Independent Study (research, comparative essays, extended writing)  

Preparation for Next Stage (transition to post-16 English, study skills)

Reading Skills (basic comprehension, understanding texts, key ideas)  

Writing Skills (simple sentences, punctuation, paragraphing)  

Speaking & Listening (expressing ideas clearly, basic discussion skills)  

Grammar & Vocabulary (sentence structure, tenses, word choice)  

Practical Literacy (reading signs, forms, instructions, emails)  

Creative Writing (simple stories, letters, personal recounts)  

Revision & Consolidation (all prior topics, targeted practice)  

Functional English (workplace and everyday literacy)  

Preparation for Next Stage (transition to GCSE or vocational courses)

Advanced Literature (Shakespeare, modern novels, poetry, critical theory)  

Language Analysis (syntactic, lexical, stylistic analysis, discourse)  

Writing Skills (essay writing, extended analytical responses, research skills)  

 Exam Preparation (past papers, timed essays, comparative tasks)  

Critical Thinking (evaluating texts, argument construction, debate skills)  

Independent Study (extended essays, presentations, research projects)  

Revision & Problem Solving (mixed texts, exam-style questions)  

Study Skills & Applications (note-taking, planning, summarising complex texts)  

Preparation for University & Careers (academic writing, communication skills)