Beyond English KS3 Curriculum Plan - Year 8

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Dystopian Fiction Sinister Stories Black American Experiences in Literature

The Picture of Dorian Gray KS3 Non-Fiction: News Writing Poisonous Poetry READING SEMINAL WORLD LITERATURE Blood Brothers
Unit of Work WRITING FICTION READING FICTION
READING PRE-20TH CENTURY FICTION WRITING NON-FICTION READING PRE-20TH CENTURY POETRY A unit of work exploring acclaimed contemporary novels including Roll of READING 20TH CENTURY PLAY
+ Description A three-lesson unit of work focussing on A 12-lesson scheme of work focusing on three
Thunder, Hear My Cry, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings and The Hate
A twelve-lesson unit of work focussing on non-fiction writing skills
contemporary fiction. Each lesson is extensive and contemporary short stories to practise key A 21-lesson unit of work on Wilde’s classic novel. A 15-lesson scheme of work covering a variety of poetic forms and genres. A six-lesson scheme of work, with additional resources available.
including writing to report, inform, persuade, advise and instruct. U Give. This unit has been written and will be available soon: due to recent
would cover more than one session. reading skills. events in the news we are seeking further advice on cultural sensitivity.

NC Reading 2a, 2b, 3a, 3c 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a; 3c 1ai; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a; 3b; 3c; 3d; 3e; 3f 1ai; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a; 3b; 3c; 3e; 3f; 1ai; 1aiii; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a; 3c 1ai; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a; 3b; 3c; 3d

NC Writing 1ai, 1aii, 1c, 1d, 2a 1aii; 1b; 1c; 1d; 2a; 2b 1ai; 1aii; 1aiii; 1aiv; 1b; 1c; 1d; 2a; 2b; 2c 1aiii, 1aiv, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c 1ai; 1b 1ai; 1aii; 1b; 1d; 2a; 2b 1aii; 1b; 1d

Grammar and Vocabulary 1b, 1c, 1e, 1f 1a; 1b; 1e; 1f 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e; 1f 1b; 1d; 1f N/A 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e; 1f

NC Spoken English 1a 1a 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d 1a 1a; 1d 1a; 1c; 1d

Dystopian Fiction End of Unit

Assessment Differentiated Reading Assessment Pack The Picture of Dorian Gray End of Unit Reading Assessment Non-Fiction Writing End of Unit Assessment Reading Assessment: Lesson 15 Assessment Pack Reading Assessment: Blood Brothers
Writing Assessment

Accompanying SPaG SPaGtacular Starters Activity Pack SPaGtacular Starters Activity Pack SPaG focus: Spelling SPaG focus: Punctuation SPaG focus: Grammar SPaG focus: Sentences

Accompanying Library Units Comprehensions Old Favourites Pre-20th Century Short Stories Exploring Sports Reading for Pleasure

Halloween: Literary Monsters Activity Pack

Roald Dahl Day: Roald Dahl Differentiated Reading Comprehension
Remembrance Day: Diarists of the Second World War Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day Around the World World Book Day: Tales With a Twist Worksheet
Optional Seasonal Activities Black History Month: Civil Rights Protest Song Worksheet N/A End of Term: School’s Out for Summer Quiz
Differentiated Reading Comprehension Differentiated Reading Comprehension Easter: Easter Idioms Lesson Pack
National Poetry Day: An Introduction to Ballads Lesson Pack
Christmas: The Toy of the Year Christmas Lesson Pack