The content and sequence of units may vary to accommodate cross-curricular and extra-curricular projects. Detailed and up to date course information can be seen in the OneNote Content Library for each class: 8X OneNote 8Y OneNote
Students use their exercise books for class tasks and assessments (which are handwritten to prepare students for the requirements of exams).
Throughout the year students also:
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Autobiography: Born A Crime by Trevor Noah Develop your appreciation of a writer’s craft through the study of Born A Crime by Trevor Noah. We will explore Apartheid, comedy writing, and how the personal can be political. Assessment: · An extract question that explores a key moment in the text · A personal essay about a moment in your life that might also be political Mini-unit: Spoken Word Poetry Explore the power of Spoken Word Poetry and create your own spoken word poem. Assessment: · Create an animated film to go with your spoken word poem.
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Drama: Journey’s End by R. C. Sherriff Read and explore Sherriff’s
harrowing portrayal of life in the trenches during World War One. Assessment: · A piece of narrative writing, using a range of techniques to tell your story Media Explore terminology and techniques used in multimedia texts. Assessment: · An analytical essay exploring an author’s artistic intentions |
Preparation for End of year Exam Practice comprehension and writing skills Assessment: · The exam Drama: Macbeth by William Shakespeare Read and perform key scenes from ‘The Scottish Play’, all while gaining a better understanding of Shakespearean language, history and culture.
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We usually watch films purely for entertainment: we are passive observers, not really thinking much beyond our feelings and impressions of what is on the screen.
However, film is something we can read just as carefully and consciously as a book or poem.
Appreciating the techniques a filmmaker uses (to create emphasis and sensory or emotional effect for the audience) makes watching films even more enjoyable.