ACS Cobham High School English English 9 Scheme of Work

Our Philosophy We believe our English programme should be: student-centred ready to meet the needs of all students admitted to the school up-to-date and relevant to contemporary educational contexts enjoyable and motivating for our students based on high standards of achievement and performance. Strands and Objectives Six strands run through our High School English courses, within each of which we seek to develop a number of core objectives. 1. Textual Understanding and Analysis Students will learn to understand and analyse a wide variety of written and oral texts in from different periods, styles and genres develop their understanding of how writers and speakers choices are influenced by audience, purpose, text type and context develop their understanding of the relationship of form and content in texts develop their knowledge of persuasive and rhetorical strategies in speech and writing develop an interest in and enjoyment of language and literature appreciate and understand the literary traditions of English speaking cultures but remain open to the

perspectives, values and traditions of other communities

2. Textual Process Students willDevelop effective skills and habits for producing written and oral texts. These will include Note taking Organising class materials Brainstorming and generating ideas Finding and using evidence Planning/Outlining Drafting Editing Understanding and applying assessment criteria

3. Textual Production Written Students will develop their abilities to write effectively in a wide variety of contexts and genres think critically and construct coherent arguments based on well-chosen evidence express themselves in writing clearly and effectively for a wide range of audiences and purposes

4. Textual Production Oral

Students will develop their abilities to speak clearly and effectively for a wide range of audiences and purposes understand the importance of structure, delivery and non verbal cues in speaking effectively to an audienc 5. Vocabulary, Grammar, Mechanics Students will increase their general vocabularies, developing a wider knowledge of words and their correct use develop vocabulary-related comprehension skills (e.g. contextual guessing) acquire a solid grasp of the vocabulary of textual analysis develop their command of English grammar, punctuation and syntax improve the accuracy and appropriacy of their writing and speaking

6. Skills for Learning Students will develop effective study habits both individually and collaborating in groups, becoming accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view be reflective learners who give thoughtful consideration to their own learning learn to manage their time effectively and meet deadlines develop formal test taking skills where necessary develop their research skills, learning to organise their material and document their sources.

Period Quarter 1

Theme The Journey [Essential Questions: ??]

Strands/Objectiv es 1, 2 3

Activities & Resources

Travel Writing Exploring text types, audience, pupose Bill Bryson brochure, guidebook Jonathan Raban Comparison & comprehension writing & discussion

Assessment
Comparison/Comprehen sion Assignments Four Modes paragraph writing

Notes

4 2,3 1,2,3

Brochure vs Review oral presentation Writing: Personal Narrative/Travel Writing -Wales Trip

Literary Analysis Selected short stories (on journey theme) Vocabulary Vocabulary Workshop Unit 1

Writing: POV exercise

Vocabulary test

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