English
English is a key facilitating subject. The ability to read and write successfully is essential to success in all subjects and is also a hugely important life skill. We aim to equip all students with the skills that they need to succeed.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Content
Students are provided with the skills needed at GCSE, whilst being introduced to a range of text types and literature.
Topics covered include novels, non-fiction writing, poetry, and Shakespeare.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Content - English Language
Students will study towards their GCSE and sit 2 examinations at the end of the course. Bradfield follows the AQA specification.
Paper 1 – Explorations in creative reading and writing
· Reading and Evaluating Fiction Texts
· Creative Writing
Paper 2 – Writers viewpoints and perspectives
· Reading and Comparing non-fiction texts
· Writing non-fiction
Controlled Assessment
This unit requires students to produce a short presentation.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Content - English Literature
Students will study towards their GCSE and sit 2 examinations at the end of the course. Bradfield follows the AQA specification.
Paper 1 – Shakespeare and the 19th century novel
· Macbeth
· The Sign of Four
Paper 2 – Modern texts and poetry
· DNA
· Power and Conflict in Poetry
· Unseen Poetry.