| Autumn 1 (Sept – Oct) | Autumn 2 (Nov – Dec) | Spring 1 (Jan – Feb) | Spring 2 (Mar – Apr) | Summer (May – Jun) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topic Title | Wild Boy | Wild Boy | The Jungle Book | The Jungle Book | Romeo and Juliet |
| Key Skills and Content | • Analysing context and setting | • Exploring horror features | • Establishing context | • Examining the thematic elements of confronting bullies and challenging societal expectations | • Analysing the prologue and atmosphere of the play |
| • Examining character development | • Investigating historical and mysterious themes | • Examining thematic elements | • Exploring poetic / rhythmic language | • Examining character development | |
| • Exploring techniques for building suspense | • Analysing ethics of Science | • Understanding characterisation | • Analysing the writer’s Craft | • Exploring staging elements | |
| • Identifying visual elements | • Analysing the writer’s craft | • Investigating effects of description | • Evaluating the impact of the book on readers | • Evaluating the | |
| • Exploring character developing dynamics | • Summarising findings | • Exploring shifts in personal circumstances | elements of tragedy | ||
| • Examining the escalation of conflict | • Examining challenges to the status quo | • Reviewing the R&J | |||
| theatre production | |||||
| Summative Assessment | Teacher choice of assessment including writing articles | Teacher choice of assessment including writing stories | Teacher choice of assessment including writing persuasive speeches | Teacher choice of assessment including writing chapter sequels | Teacher choice of assessment including writing articles including scripting scenes |
| Yr 8 Literature projects | Live interview role-plays | Culinary pastry art stories | Advertising posters | Creative writing stories/poems | PPT presentations |
