Year 10 English
10ENG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Blandford, Mrs B. Davies.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 9 English
During Year 10 English you will focus on the theme: Expand your Horizons. You will develop the skills of writing, reading, speaking and presenting.
You will read and study written (novels, poems, stories), oral (speeches) and visual (film) texts as well as taking part in our reading awards programme.
You will create texts like stories, speeches, poems, static and moving images.
Topics
- Creative and Formal Writing
- Novel Study
- Short Stories
- Poetry
- Film Study
- Speeches
- Static Images
Course Overview
Term 1
This term introduced the theme of "expand your horizons". You will present a speech to the class and take part in the Year 10 speech competition. You will work on reading strategies and the junior reading awards programme.
Term 2
Novel or Film study leads into a critical analysis assessment.
Term 3
Novel or Film study leads into a writing assessment. The last part of the term has a language assessment.
Term 4
Short texts study. Preparation for the Year10 exam.
Year 10 core subjects, English
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
English is a necessary skill for all career pathways. Literacy, communication and thinking skills are essential in any career choice.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery2 x 1B5 exercise books