KS3

Key Stage 3:


At Key Stage 3, pupils follow a varied programme which develops all three skill areas; reading, writing and talking & listening. In each year throughout the key stage, pupils are provided the opportunity to study prose, poetry, drama and media. Attention is also paid to developing and embedding literacy skills throughout Years 8, 9 & 10.

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Biography

Poetry

Instructions

Creative Writing

Newspapers

Drama

Persuasive Writing


Discursive Writing

Diaries

Information and Explanation Texts

Poet’s Craft

Introduction to Shakespeare

Letter Writing

Descriptive Writing

Poetry

Persuasive Writing

Creative Writing

Newspapers

Moving Image

Shakespeare

Non-Fiction Texts