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--- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| CORALINE |  | POETRY |  | CREATIVE WRITING |  |\n| Students will study Neil Gaiman’s Coraline , focusing on themes of courage, family, and the contrast between reality and fantasy. They will explore explicit and implicit meanings, as well as how Gaiman uses language and structure to create tension and atmosphere. | AO1 (Lit): Develop critical reading by identifying key themes and ideas in the text, using quotations to support personal interpretations.\u003Cbr>AO1 (Lang): Identify and interpret both explicit and implicit information (e.g. , Coraline’s fears and the symbolism of the“Other Mother”). AO2 (Lit & Lang):\u003Cbr>Analyze how Gaiman’s language (e.g. , adjectives, imagery) and structure (e.g., pacing, cliffhangers) affect readers. Introduce key literary and linguistic terminology.\u003Cbr>AO3 (Lit): Explore Gothic influences and the role of fantasy literature in reflecting human fears and desires.\u003Cbr>AO4 (Lit & Lang): Encourage critical evaluation of Coraline's themes, such as independence and bravery, supported by textual evidence. AO6: Practice accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar (SPaG) in written responses. | A selection of poems exploring themes like identity, nature, and emotions. Poets might include William Blake, Carol\u003Cbr>Ann Duffy, and Maya Angelou. Students will compare ideas and analyze how poetic devices convey meaning. | AO1 (Lit & Lang): Interpret themes and perspectives in poetry, synthesizing evidence from different poems for comparative analysis.\u003Cbr>AO2 (Lit & Lang): Analyze how language and structure (e.g., enjambment, metaphors) create tone and meaning.\u003Cbr>AO3 (Lit): Explore how historical and cultural contexts (e.g. , Romanticism or personal experiences) influence the poets’ideas and style.\u003Cbr>AO4 (Lang): Evaluate how effectively poets convey their ideas and emotions, using precise textual evidence.\u003Cbr>AO5: Develop imaginative and clear responses to poetry in creative tasks (e.g. , writing their own poems inspired by studied works) . AO6: Refine SPaG while interpreting poetry or creating original pieces. | Students will write their own creative pieces, such as short stories or descriptive writing, inspired by prior texts (Coraline , poetry) . Emphasis will be on creating mood, character, and setting. | AO5: Craft imaginative and structured narratives, adapting tone and style to fit audience and purpose.\u003Cbr>AO2 (Lang): Use descriptive language techniques (e.g. , similes, sensory details) and structural features (e.g., paragraphs, cliffhangers) to influence readers.\u003Cbr>AO6: Ensure accurate SPaG, focusing on advanced vocabulary and varied sentence structures. 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AO2 (Lang): Analyze the rhetorical devices and structural elements writers use to persuade and inform.\u003Cbr>AO3 (Lang): Compare how writers present their ideas and perspectives on similar issues (e.g., two articles on climate change) .\u003Cbr>AO5: Write effectively and coherently, tailoring tone and register for different audiences and purposes (e.g. , formal letters vs. opinion articles).\u003Cbr>AO6: Emphasize accuracy in SPaG and coherence in organizing ideas. | Students will ","cbCaiiANYATp70rG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiANYATp70rG","pdf",167341,"English","# Year 7 Topic Overview\n## Autumn 1\n## Autumn 2\n## Spring 1\n## Spring 2\n## Summer 1\n## Summer 2\n# Year 8 Topic Overview\n## Autumn 1\n## Autumn 2\n## Spring 1","[{\"question\":\"What texts and writing areas are covered in the Year 7 English overview?\",\"answer\":\"Year 7 includes Coraline, a range of poems, non-fiction texts, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and creative writing tasks, alongside spoken presentations.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the learning objectives approach reading and interpretation?\",\"answer\":\"The objectives focus on identifying explicit and implicit ideas, selecting quotes as evidence, and analyzing how language and structure shape themes, tone, and atmosphere.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are emphasized in writing and assessment preparation?\",\"answer\":\"Students practice accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar, develop clear and coherent responses, and adapt tone and register for different audiences and purposes.\"}]","Year 7-11 Topic Overview - English | PDF",1790654335,28]