English > Key Stage 3

Access the table below for a more detailed breakdown of the skills and activities in each unit

	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
Winter 1	Dreadful Tales Explore how writers structure of a stories and develop character and setting.	Playing with words Explore how language changes over time.	WWI Poetry
Winter 2	Ways with words Explore how writers use language for a number of purposes.	Crafting Writing Explore a range of writing techniques used for effect.	Shakespeare Text
Spring 1	Exploring Poetry Study a range of poetic techniques.	Influence and argument Study a range of persuasive texts.	Writing Skills
Spring 2	Capture the moment Explore language techniques used to recount events.	Creating Structures Explore the organisation and presentation of texts.	Reading Skills
Summer 1	Top Tips Writing to persuade and advise.	Assessing Evidence Explore how writers' attitudes are expressed in texts.	Media Project
Summer 2	Fantastic Fiction Explore language techniques used in fiction.	Scripts and sketches Introduction to Shakespeare