English: Year 9

What am I learning?

• Language, structure and punctuation techniques

• Key skills: Analysis, evaluation, critical essay writing

•  Imaginative writing (monologue, description, narrative)

• Transactional writing (speech, letter, article, blog, report, information guide)

• Spelling and grammar

How do I develop my knowledge?

• Key terminology and vocabulary:  

  • Term 1: Diverse Shorts (Evaluation)

  • Term 2: Ugly Dogs Don't Cry (Analysis)

  • Term 3: What do I care about? (Transactional Writing)

  • Term 4: Poetry: Conflict (Poetry Analysis)

  • Term 5: The Tempest

• Reading Lists:

  • World Book Day recommendations 

  • Diverse authors recommendations

• Writing prompts:

  • Transactional writing

  • Creative writing

How do I expand my knowledge beyond the curriculum?

• Ted Talks

• Read widely: News websites, blogs, biographies, fictional novels

Still need help?

• Speak to or email your classroom teacher

• Speak to Mr Collett at s.collett@westminsteracademy.org.uk