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English

Aims

English is the core subject that allows students to access all other subjects in the curriculum. At Palm Global Academy, our English programme at Key Stage 3 aims to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping students with a strong command of spoken and written skills. The English programme at Key Stage 3 ensures that all students:

  • Read easily and develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information.
  • Acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.
  • Write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences.
  • Use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas.
  • Are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.

Content Summary

English at Key Stage 3 is split into four categories.

Reading

We aim to develop an appreciation and love of reading and include a wide range of fiction and non-fiction in our courses from whole books, short stories, poems and plays from a variety of genres, historical periods, forms and authors

Writing

In their written work, students are supported to write accurately, fluently, effectively and at length, for a range of purposes and audiences, including:

–          Essays

–          Stories, scripts, poetry and other imaginative writing

–          Notes and scripts for talks and presentations

–          A range of other texts, including arguments, and personal and formal letters.

Speaking and Listening

Students will be taught to speak confidently and effectively through using Standard English confidently in a range of formal and informal contexts including classroom discussions. Students will be encouraged to give short speeches, participate in debates and create presentations on a range of topics.

Grammar and vocabulary

Throughout years 7 to 9, students will have opportunities to consolidate their knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary through the following approaches to learning.

  • Analysing more challenging texts.
  • Studying the effectiveness and impact of the grammatical features of the texts they read.
  • Acquiring new vocabulary and grammatical tools from literature and texts.
  • Understanding the differences between written and spoken English.
  • Using Standard English in their written and spoken work.
  • Using linguistic and literary terminology to discuss text.

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