QEGS English Language Curriculum Maps
In English Language, we QUESTION the texts we read to gain an understanding of their content and intent. We EXPLORE the meaning created by writers through their word, form and structural choices. We GIVE our own opinions and ideas within a variety of written forms and discussion. As a result, we SUCCEED in becoming wellrounded readers who can scrutinise texts for meaning and skillful writers who can communicate effectively for a variety of purposes.
QEGS Year 7 English Language Curriculum Map |
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| Focus | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topic | Harry Potter transition. | Coraline Novel | Coraline Novel | Creative Writing | 19th/ 20th century – Dahl/Holmes: Lamb to the Slaughter/ Holmes short stories. | 19th/ 20th century – Dahl/Holmes: Lamb to the Slaughter/ Holmes short stories. |
| Key concepts/ideas | Establish an understanding of the structures for analysis and creative writing. | Explore the elements of the gothic genre, characterisation, and the development of a narrative with its ability to engage a reader. | Explore the elements of the gothic genre, characterisation, and the development of a narrative with its ability to engage a reader. | Use language and structure to create imagery. | Exploring the vocabulary, language and syntaxial structures of 19th century texts. Understand the importance of context in understanding a text and the writer’s intentions. | Exploring the vocabulary, language and syntaxial structures of 19th century texts. Understand the importance of context in understanding a text and the writer’s intentions. |
| Key skills | Sentence structures – adding clauses Clarifying vocabulary & Inference Expanding vocabulary. Close reading. Comprehension. Reading for meaning. Inference skills. | Expanding sentences using brackets & signposting connectives/ improving nouns & verbs Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Expanding vocabulary. Close reading. Comprehension. Reading for meaning. Inference skills. | Expanding sentences using brackets & signposting connectives/ improving nouns & verbs Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Expanding vocabulary. Close reading. Comprehension. Reading for meaning. Inference skills. | Nouns/ Verbs and appositive clauses Summarise Using figurative language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | Expanding sentences, creating multi-clause sentences. Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Expanding vocabulary Close reading. Comprehension. Reading for meaning. Inference skills. Understanding genres. | Expanding sentences, creating multi-clause sentences. Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Expanding vocabulary Close reading. Comprehension. Reading for meaning. Inference skills. Understanding genres. |
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| Independent learning/wider reading | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities |
| Assessment | Harry Potter AO1/AO2 – extract comprehension and quote analysis. | Harry Potter AO1/AO2 – extract comprehension and quote analysis. | Harry Potter AO1/AO2 – extract comprehension and quote analysis. | Harry Potter AO1/AO2 – extract comprehension and quote analysis. | Harry Potter AO1/AO2 – extract comprehension and quote analysis. | Harry Potter AO1/AO2 – extract comprehension and quote analysis. |
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QEGS Year 8 English Language Curriculum Map |
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| Focus | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topic | Hunger Games + writing to present a POV | Hunger Games + writing to present a POV | Narrative/Descriptive Writing | Narrative/Descriptive Writing | Abridged Noughts and Crosses | Abridged Noughts and Crosses |
| Key concepts/ideas | Exploring the use of narrative perspective and characterisation. Use of language and structure to build tension and convey political meaning. Exploring the presentation of class divisions. | Exploring the use of narrative perspective and characterisation. Use of language and structure to build tension and convey political meaning. Exploring the presentation of class divisions. | Use of learning from the previous term to create narratives with perspective and crafting in mind. | Use of learning from the previous term to create narratives with perspective and crafting in mind. | Exploring the use of narrative perspective and characterisation. Use of language and structure to build tension and convey political meaning. Cultural capital – perspectives from different races. | Exploring the use of narrative perspective and characterisation. Use of language and structure to build tension and convey political meaning. Cultural capital – perspectives from different races. |
| Key skills | Analytical verbs/ Expanding sentences with a journalistic style Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Close analysis. Reading for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Choosing judicious evidence for analysis. | Analytical verbs/ Expanding sentences with a journalistic style Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Close analysis. Reading for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Choosing judicious evidence for analysis. | Expanding and reducing sentences/ Upscaling vocabulary/ Morphemes Predict and summarise Using figurative language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | Expanding and reducing sentences/ Upscaling vocabulary/ Morphemes Predict and summarise Using figurative language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | Evaluative connectives/modal verbs and analytical verbs Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Close analysis. Reading for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Choosing judicious evidence for analysis. | Evaluative connectives/modal verbs and analytical verbs Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise for comprehension and inference. Close analysis. Reading for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Choosing judicious evidence for analysis. |
| Key terms/vocab | Utopia, dystopia, rebellion, prejudice, equality | Utopia, dystopia, rebellion, prejudice, equality | Narrative, perspective, opening, shift, | Narrative, perspective, opening, shift, | Prejudice, equality, | Prejudice, equality, |
| Independent learning/wider reading | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities |
| Assessment | How has Katniss been introduced as a rebellious character? | Create a newspaper article for the day after the games has concluded. | Create a description using an image prompt. | Create a narrative with a circular structure. | Noughts and Crosses evaluation question. | Noughts and Crosses character analysis. |
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QEGS Year 9 English Language Curriculum Map |
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| Focus | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topic | Hear My Voice – Non-Fiction – Speeches | Of Mice and Men – allegory | Of Mice and Men – allegory | Short stories – Telling Tales | Animal Farm | Animal Farm |
| Key concepts/ideas | To engage with ‘voices’ and experiences from other times and cultures through speeches. | Explore the use of narratives and characters as allegories and metaphors. | Explore the use of narratives and characters as allegories and metaphors. | Explore the narrative structure of a short story. | Explore the use of narratives and characters as allegories and metaphors. | Explore the use of narratives and characters as allegories and metaphors. |
| Key skills | Multiclause sentences and signposts Clarify and Question Using figurative language for effect. Making use of language devices for effect. Understand the art of rhetoric. Reading for meaning. Inference skills. | Sequencing fronted adverbials/ 3 clause sentences & improving nouns and verbs Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise Reading for multiple meanings. Understanding different cultures and values. Inference skills. Close analysis. Reading for meaning. Understanding historical contexts. | Sequencing fronted adverbials/ 3 clause sentences & improving nouns and verbs Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise Reading for multiple meanings. Understanding different cultures and values. Inference skills. Close analysis. Reading for meaning. Understanding historical contexts. | Expanding sentences Predict and summarise Understanding different cultures and values. Inference skills. Close analysis. Understanding genres. | Crafting sentences for effect/ Modal verbs for multiple interpretations. Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise Reading for multiple meanings. Understanding different cultures and values. Inference skills. Close analysis. Reading for meaning. Understanding historical contexts. | Crafting sentences for effect/ Modal verbs for multiple interpretations. Predict, Clarify, Question, and Summarise Reading for multiple meanings. Understanding different cultures and values. Inference skills. Close analysis. Reading for meaning. Understanding historical contexts. |
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| Independent learning/wider reading | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities | Booklet/ Retrieval Activities |
| Assessment | Write a speech expressing your views on a topic from a list of options e.g. climate crisis, | How has the structure of the extract been used to interest the reader? (Opening Ch2) | Write a narrative where a character has a difficult decision to make. | How have the specific openings been used to create interest? | Write a speech within which you suggest a new set of rules for school. | How has Boxer been presented as sympathetic character? |
| Careers links/Future Learning | Law, Police, Administration, Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Researcher, Copywriter, PR, Advertising, Social Media, Theatre industry, Politics… | Law, Police, Administration, Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Researcher, Copywriter, PR, Advertising, Social Media, Theatre industry, Politics… | Law, Police, Administration, Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Researcher, Copywriter, PR, Advertising, Social Media, Theatre industry, Politics… | Law, Police, Administration, Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Researcher, Copywriter, PR, Advertising, Social Media, Theatre industry, Politics… | Law, Police, Administration, Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Researcher, Copywriter, PR, Advertising, Social Media, Theatre industry, Politics… | Law, Police, Administration, Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Researcher, Copywriter, PR, Advertising, Social Media, Theatre industry, Politics… |
QEGS Year 10 English Language Curriculum Map |
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| Focus | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topic | Paper 1 – Q 1,2,3&4: Short Stories (AO1,2,4) | Paper 1 – Q 1,2,3&4: Short Stories (AO1,2,4) | Paper 1 Q5/ (AO5&6) | Paper 2 - Q1,2,&3 | Paper 2 - Q4 | Paper 2 Q5/ S&L |
| Key concepts/ideas | Introducing students to the structure of the GCSE Paper 1 reading exam questions with a focus on a couple of short stories to support the acquisition of skills. | Introducing students to the structure of the GCSE Paper 1 reading exam questions with a focus on a couple of short stories to support the acquisition of skills. | Introducing students to the specific requirements of paper 1’s writing section. | Introducing students to the structure of the GCSE Paper 2 reading exam questions with a focus on a small selection of sources to support the acquisition of skills. | Introducing students to the structure of the GCSE Paper 2 reading exam questions with a focus on a small selection of sources to support the acquisition of skills. | Introducing students to the specific requirements of paper 2’s writing section. |
| Key skills | 3 clause sentences, analytical verbs and evaluative connectives Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Evaluation of perspectives | 3 clause sentences, analytical verbs and evaluative connectives Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Evaluation of perspectives | Expanding sentences/ variety Clarify & Question Using figurative language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | Comparative connectives/ analytical verbs Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Comparison of information and perspectives | Comparative connectives/ analytical verbs Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Comparison of information and perspectives | Sentence variation/ fronted adverbials Predict, clarify, and question. Using figurative/ persuasive language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. |
| Key terms/vocab | Identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, implicit, explicit | Identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, implicit, explicit | Narrative, description, focus, shift | Identify, explain, analyse, implicit, explicit, synthesise, compare | Identify, explain, analyse, implicit, explicit, synthesise, compare | Perspective, form |
| Independent learning/wider reading | Paper 1 reading booklet & menu sheet | Paper 1 reading booklet & menu sheet | Q5 booklet & menu sheet | Paper 2 reading booklet & menu sheet | Paper 2 reading booklet & menu sheet | Q5 booklet & menu sheet |
| Assessment | June ’17 P1 Q1-3 AO1&2 | June ’17 P1 Q4 AO4 | June ’17 P1Q5 AO5&6 | June ’17 P2 Q1-3 AO1&2 | June ’17 P2 Q4, AO3 | June ’17 P2 Q5 AO5 & AO6 |
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QEGS Year 11 English Language Curriculum Map |
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| Focus | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Topic | Reading AO1-AO4: Crime - Brighton Rock and Crime articles: Wilde/21st century | Reading AO1-AO4: Crime - Brighton Rock and Crime articles: Wilde/21st century | Writing: P1 & P2 Q5 | Practice questions | Revision | |
| Key concepts/ideas | Building on students’ knowledge of the question requirements to focus on the AOs and the connections in skills across the papers. | Building on students’ knowledge of the question requirements to focus on the AOs and the connections in skills across the papers. | Building on students’ knowledge of the question requirements to focus on the AOs and the connections in skills across the papers. | Refining practice and challenging performance | Refining practice and challenging performance | |
| Key skills | Expanding sentences, analytical verbs, comparative connectives, fronted adverbials Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Evaluation of perspectives. Synthesis of ideas and comparison of perspectives. | Expanding sentences, analytical verbs, comparative connectives, fronted adverbials Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Evaluation of perspectives. Synthesis of ideas and comparison of perspectives. | Expanding and reducing sentences Clarify & Question Using figurative/ persuasive language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | Signposting for each question Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Evaluation of perspectives. Synthesis of ideas and comparison of perspectives. Using figurative/ persuasive language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | Signposting for each question Predict, Clarify, Question & Summarise Comprehension Reading figurative language for multiple meanings. Inference skills. Close analysis. Evaluation of perspectives. Synthesis of ideas and comparison of perspectives. Using figurative/ persuasive language for effect. Sophisticated vocabulary. Effective sentencing and punctuation. | |
| Key terms/vocab | Identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, implicit, explicit, synthesise, compare | Identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, implicit, explicit, synthesise, compare | Narrative, description, focus, shift, perspective, form | Identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, implicit, explicit, synthesise, compare, narrative, description, focus, shift, perspective, form | Identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, implicit, explicit, synthesise, compare, narrative, description, focus, shift, perspective, form | |
| Independent learning/wider reading | Reading and practice questions | Reading and practice questions | Booklet on writing | Questions for revision | Questions for revision | |
| Assessment | Paper 1 Q4 - specimen paper 2 – Brighton Rock extract. | Mock - Full reading section for Paper 1 | P2 Q5 - Section B that matches Aut. 2 | Mock - Paper 2 Q4 | Practice questions | |
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