Year 8 English
We believe that students deserve a broad and ambitious English curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity and prepares them well for future learning or employment. Our English curriculum will give students the opportunity to:
- read complex passages confidently and methodically, in order to breakdown the language and structure to establish and analyse meaning;
- demonstrate mastery of reading through discussion and writing;
- enjoy a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts which help them to connect with the world around them;
- develop cultural capital that will help remove barriers to achievement in school, future learning and the world of work;
- write clearly, fluently and accurately in plain English, showing flair and creativity where appropriate;
- develop detailed ideas in writing, adapting language to audience and purpose;
- use a wide range of appropriate and ambitious vocabulary with precision;
- produce ‘beautiful work’ of which they can be proud;
- in talk, articulate and express their ideas, views and opinions about a wide range of topics clearly, confidently and respectfully;
- develop their character, including resilience, confidence and independence, so that they contribute positively to the life of the school, the community and the wider environment.
In Year 8 students will study the following books
- Animal Farm – George Orwell
- I am Malala – Malala Yousafzai
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time – Mark Haddon
Our Year 8 Curriculum Content
The image below explains what our Year 8 students will be learning throughout the year. To view this in more detail, please click the Year 8 Curriculum Content document below. To ensure our curriculum is impactful, all our curriculum content is related to our 6 Key Themes.
Cultural Capital
As part of our curriculum, we ensure that we provide our students the opportunities to broaden their learning through various subject based cultural opportunities. These vary for each subject but provide an array of activities for both students and families to engage with. These are divided into half term learning opportunities and can be found in the documents below.
