Spring Content Overview HALF TERM 1 HALF TERM 2 Writing WRITING SPRING Writing to Argue Word Classes Rhetorical Devices Grammar skills Argument and Counter-argument Punctuation Revision Letter Format Accuracy Accuracy READING READING Reading skills based on reading of Social and historical context of ability specific novel/play Shakespeare (Whole text exploration) Heritage text opportunity Study: Shakespeare play (NOT ASSESSED ON TRACKER THIS (Suggested: Macbeth not Romeo TERM) – and Juliet) Skills: Synthesise material Regardless of ability, pupils must Writer’s craft study at least 2 extracts in Critical opinion Shakespearian language Structure Enrichment Enrichment Shakespeare symphony Grammar Orienteering COHESIVE Writing: Writing to argue letter Writing: Grammar and Punctuation – ASSESSMENT (TASK PRE-SET) Test Reading: Shakespeare analysis (To be moderated) using extract (TEACHER SET)
Spring Content Overview HALF TERM 1 HALF TERM 2 SPRING Writing Writing to Argue Rhetorical Devices Argument and Counter-argument Letter Format Accuracy READING Social and historical context of Shakespeare Study: Shakespeare play (Suggested: Macbeth – not Romeo and Juliet) Regardless of ability, pupils must study at least 2 extracts in Shakespearian language Enrichment Shakespeare symphony WRITING Word Classes Grammar skills Punctuation Revision Accuracy READING Reading skills based on reading of ability specific novel/play (Whole text exploration) Heritage text opportunity (NOT ASSESSED ON TRACKER THIS TERM) Skills: Synthesise material Writer’s craft Critical opinion Structure Enrichment Grammar Orienteering COHESIVE ASSESSMENT (To be moderated) Writing: Writing to argue – letter (TASK PRE-SET) Reading: Shakespeare analysis using extract (TEACHER SET) Writing: Grammar and Punctuation Test
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