Belmont School



38100-635000Belmont School LONG TERM PLAN FOR Secondary KS3 English2020-2021CONTEXT & INTENT: The English department endeavours…To ensure all students can access basic literacy – read with fluency, write legibly, deduce and infer information and communicate clearly.To focus on essential life skills – writing for different purposes, reading for meaning from a range of texts and speaking confidently to a variety of people.To use English lessons as a platform to explore and regulate emotions – looking at themes and characters within a story, personal writing exercises, speaking and listening activities.To encourage students to think creatively and value their own ideas.TermTERM 1 (7 weeks)TERM 2 (7 weeks)TERM 3 (6 weeks)TERM 4 (6 weeks)TERM 5 (6 weeks)TERM 6 (7 weeks)FoxesMr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – nouns, verbs and adjectives.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end.Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters.Write mainly in simple sequenced sentences.Demarcate most sentences with full stops and capital letters.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Recall some specific and straightforward information from ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters/settings.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas.GiraffesMr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – nouns, verbs and adjectives.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end.Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters.Write mainly in simple sequenced sentences.Demarcate most sentences with full stops and capital letters.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Recall some specific and straightforward information from ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters/settings.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas.HipposCLDMr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – nouns, verbs and adjectives.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end.Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters.Write mainly in simple sequenced sentences.Demarcate most sentences with full stops and capital letters.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Recall some specific and straightforward information from ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters/settings.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas.IbexesCLDMr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – nouns, verbs and adjectives.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end.Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters.Write mainly in simple sequenced sentences.Demarcate most sentences with full stops and capital letters.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Recall some specific and straightforward information from ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters/settings.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas.JaguarsMr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – noun, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail, powerful verbs to create more impact.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end. Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters. Embed emotive language within these lessons. What words carry strong emotions?Use of paragraphs.Formal vs Informal writing.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? Can students complete a book sort?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Demonstrate an understanding of the main points in a variety of ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours? Do the colours represent anything? What do you notice about the sentence lengths/paragraph lengths?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make inferences based on a character’s actions.Make plausible predictions on what may happen next in a story.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters, settings and themes.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences usually supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Begin to show an awareness of Standard English (formal vs informal language) What is appropriate in different contexts?Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas.Koalas Mr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – noun, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail, powerful verbs to create more impact.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end. Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters. Embed emotive language within these lessons. What words carry strong emotions?Use of paragraphs.Formal vs Informal writing.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? Can students complete a book sort?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Demonstrate an understanding of the main points in a variety of ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours? Do the colours represent anything? What do you notice about the sentence lengths/paragraph lengths?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make inferences based on a character’s actions.Make plausible predictions on what may happen next in a story.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters, settings and themes.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences usually supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Begin to show an awareness of Standard English (formal vs informal language) What is appropriate in different contexts?Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas.LlamasMr Man recovery programme – Creative WritingReview different word types – noun, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.Use appropriate words to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail, powerful verbs to create more impact.Show some awareness of narrative form and structure – clear beginning, middle and end. Practice personal writing – diary entries, postcards and letters. Embed emotive language within these lessons. What words carry strong emotions?Use of paragraphs.Formal vs Informal writing.Non-Fiction studyWhat is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? Can students complete a book sort?Locate main points and information in texts eg use a contents page/index.Demonstrate an understanding of the main points in a variety of ment on layout – why use bullet points? Why have a picture? Why use bright colours? Do the colours represent anything? What do you notice about the sentence lengths/paragraph lengths?Write a leaflet for an attraction.Write instructions using bossy verbs.Explore features of a newspaper article.Fiction studyLook at different genres in literature.Explore story openings – how do authors catch the attention of the reader?Author study.Class reader could be used in this unit.Make inferences based on a character’s actions.Make plausible predictions on what may happen next in a story.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.From two simple texts, identify a similarity or difference between characters, settings and themes.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences usually supported with reasons.PoetryDifferent forms of poetry – acrostic, haiku, limerick…Poetic techniques – rhyme, alliteration, simile, onomatopoeia…Poetry study based on your chosen topic for the term.Use song lyrics (full of poetic techniques) to engage – cross curricular with The Arts (music).Use appropriate words/poetic techniques to create interest eg use adjectives to give more detail.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail.Presentation SkillsTalk to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Listen carefully in group settings to familiar and sometimes unfamiliar people, especially on topics of personal interest.Engage with others, making simple comments and suggestions eg agree or disagree with an idea and sometimes suggest an alternative.Take turns, making helpful, more extended contributions.Create your own ‘Newsround’ type show to practice Speaking and Listening skills.Create your own radio show complete with interviews and music.Use ICT to help demonstrate ideas eg, Powerpoint, Vlog, iMovie.Begin to show an awareness of Standard English (formal vs informal language) What is appropriate in different contexts?Exploring social/cultural/historical issues through EnglishExplore themes from books to focus on. Eg The Boy in the Dress – gender identity, A Monster Calls – grief and loss, Private Peaceful/War Horse – war.Explore newspaper articles that tackle societal issues.Choose a selection of short stories/poems from another country.Recall some specific and straightforward information from texts eg describe a character, action or event with general accuracy.Make simple inferences and deductions sometimes supported by textual detail eg make a prediction about characters’ feelings based on an event.Use contextual clues to help understand the meaning of simple words/language choices.Make simple comments/observations about personal preferences sometimes supported with municate experiences, thoughts and feelings making connections between ideas. ................
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