Year 9 Scheme of Work for English Autumn Term 2012

Topic Main Aims Main Activities Resources Time Links to Allocation other and subjects Assessment
16 lessons plus 3 homework ICT IDS Media Studies Drama

Differentiation

Reading Literature class novel

To read and explore ideas in Holes by Louis Sacher

Read the novel aloud as a group in the form of shared reading. Pupils to read one page aloud per lesson Pupils to produce a mini book report on the novel which will be displayed in class.

Copies of novel Booklet of activities for discussing and writing issues raised in the novel downloaded from www.teachit.co.uk

Differentiated aims (three per lesson) Reluctant readers encouraged to participate by reading as little as half a page. Writing frames designed with open questions for able pupils. Worksheets with structured tasks and checklists for pupils who need them. ICT / Laptops to be used by pupils who find it difficult to write their ideas down. Assessment in both listening and speaking as well as writing. Individual help given

Holes

To write an obituary (based on Kissin Kates life).

Kissin Kates Obituary. Pairwork and group work activities discussing well documented examples of miscarriages of justice pupils to research, discuss and present their findings and views. Laptops, newspaper and magazine articles, internet access.

Listening and speaking assessment in accordance with KS3 Attainment Levels

To creatively write a letter and a story.

Dear Mom, Dear Stanley. Write one of Madam Zeronis amazing stories.

Writing to be assessed to KS3 Attainment Levels

To be aware of and explain the techniques that Louis Sacher uses in Holes and the effects

Showing and Telling examine Sachers simple telling style of writing. Explaining characters in Holes

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that they create using evidence from a text. An analysis of Camp Green Lakes effect on Stanley. Reading Assessment for KS3 Attainment Levels to all (teacher).

Stereotypes Experiences of School Speaking and Listening To prepare and deliver a presentation on a key theme. To talk confidently and fluently in a group and whole class discussion. Pupils will research a theme and will deliver a 5 minute presentation on their subject. They will also have 5 minutes to answer questions. Letts English KS3 Classbook by George Kulbacki Year 9 Units 5 - 8 14 lessons plus 5 homework Presentations to be assessed in accordance with KS3 Attainment levels ICT Drama IDS Art Differentiated aims (three per lesson) Targeted questions Writing frames designed with open questions for able pupils. Worksheets with structured tasks and checklists for pupils who need them. ICT / Laptops to be used by pupils who find it difficult to write their ideas down. Appropriate spelling

Pupils will present their opinions on the use of corporal punishment in schools.

Heinemann Essential nonfiction The Heinemann English Programme by John Seely and David Kitchen

Reading

To comment on how writers from another culture view their community and peoples perceptions of that community.

Read the poem Stereotype by John Agard and describe the stereotypical West Indian portrayed in the poem. Pupils will write their own poem inspired by this (classroom display).

Oxford English Homework copymasters by Michael Temple

Written work will be marked and feedback given to pupils with targets of how they can make progress.

Year 9 Scheme of Work for English Autumn Term 2012

To examine how the cultural background of a writer influences language, style and themes. To gather together and synthesise information from a variety of sources. Unit 5 Various worksheets and resources from www.teachit.co.uk Assessment piece to be marked in accordance with KS3 attainment levels. Tasks to be confirmed. lists to be given to pupils based on their ability. Spelling revision sheets for pupils whose preferred learning style is writing. Acting out stories from the perspective of the teacher and pupils, based on the information from Experiences of School. This is to benefit pupils whose preferred learning style is kinaesthetic. Peer support through seating plan and pair or group work

To examine how authors portray life in different historical and social contexts. To compare the work of two major writers from different times and cultural contexts. (Jane Eyre and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry)

Reading and editorial from a womans magazine and identify the arguments both in favour and against school uniforms.

Writing

To organise ideas coherently into a formal essay written in standard English

Writing a formal essay (timed) on a choice of topics.

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Write an essay comparing and contrasting own experiences of school with that of the school on Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

Writing frames for essay to be structured for extra guidance for pupils who need extra support. High achieving pupils to be given more challenging targets on their task sheets.

Creative writing task related to experiences of school.

Skills Common spelling errors

To recognise strengths and weaknesses when spelling. To spell high frequency words accurately. To improve knowledge of common errors made when writing and to practice avoiding them.

Interactive PowerPoint presentations for pupils to learn the rules in context, with examples. This will be followed by practice (pairwork and individually). A variety of worksheet activities designed to improve use of singular and plural agreement, verbs, comparatives and double negatives and miscellaneous common mistakes.

Oxford English Homework Copymasters by Michael Temple Unit 5 Spelling Starter Activities by Clare Bamford

Year 9 Scheme of Work for English Autumn Term 2012