What will I learn?
Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3, pupils have three English lessons a week, studying a wide range of texts and subject matter. Texts are frequently updated so that pupils experience material that is fresh, dynamic and relevant to the world around them. The KS3 curriculum also exposes pupils to many of the skills required for success at GCSE. They explore and produce different types of writing and in all tasks, pupils are encouraged to develop a broader vocabulary which should equip them for the demands of both the KS4 syllabus and for their life as an adult.
Typically, each year, pupils will be exposed to a variety of literature. They will study a class novel, analyse a range of poetry, read and analyse pre-1914 prose and study a Shakespeare play. They will also read and analyse a variety of non-fiction texts and learn how to write for a variety of audiences and purposes.