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English - KS3
The English department at Salesian seeks to inspire to educate the whole child by developing their understanding of who they are, how they interact and communicate with others and ultimately to grow each student in our care so they can go out to the world as empathic and considered individuals ready to make a positive impact on society.
This notion of existing as a community is central to the intention of the English curriculum through the study of a diverse range of literature and non-fiction texts that span different time periods, backgrounds and experiences. We aim, through appropriately challenging texts studied at all key stages, to ensure that students continually develop their appreciation of a range of literature. Through the English curriculum, we also aim to develop the key skills of critical thinking, evaluation and problem solving when unpicking language in a text and reading for nuance. We also ensure students gain experience in experimenting with a range of different forms of writing as well as planning in opportunities for students to develop their oral literacy through discussion and debate in the classroom.
Students embarking on their discovery of Key Stage 3 English will be given the opportunity to engage with a range of diverse texts and genres that span different time periods and perspectives. Every year, students are challenged to develop their critical thinking and key literacy skills through an exploration of thought-provoking themes and ideas in a rich map of poetry, plays, novels and non-fiction texts including nature poetry in Year 7, a novel from the latest Carnegie shortlist in Year 8 and a unit on contrasting political voices in Year 9. We aim to foster a lifelong love of reading and writing by promoting an appreciation of different types of literature, while also enabling students to advance their communication skills through debate and discussions. By the end of Key Stage 3, we strive to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and awareness of the world around them that inspires them to become more curious, enthusiastic, and empathetic members of society.
