HTS Online: English - Key Stage 3 Information

KS3 Syllabus

 

Students are set in Year 7 according to KS2 data and baseline assessments early in the autumn term. 

Students in Year 7 and 8 are monitored throughout the year using a number of teacher assessed pieces.  This releases the pressure from end of year examinations.


KS3 SAT examinations take place during Year 9. 

The English department welcome the support of parents and are always happy to speak to you about your child’s progress.


English at HTS is fun!  During Year 7, 8 and 9, students develop reading, writing and speaking and listening skills in accordance with the National Curriculum.  Our students enjoy their English lessons!  Students of all abilities are able to become more fluent readers, confident writers and are enthusiastic about sharing their work with others.     


The syllabus in Year 7 includes:

  • Some transition activities
  • Recount
  • Poetry
  • Drama
  • Speaking and Listening
  • Twentieth century novel
  • Shakespeare
  • Media and non-fiction
  • Writing Triplets: Inform, Explain, Describe,Persuade, Advise, Explore, Entertain, Analyse, Review, Comment
Year 7 students enjoy reading a variety of texts such as  ‘The Selfish Giant’, ‘The Body Snatchers’, ‘Skellig’, ‘Cinderella Girl’ and other new and exciting novels. 

 

In Year 8 we study:

  • A range of activities based on the theme of ‘The Supernatural’
  • Drama
  • Media and non-fiction
  • Shakespeare
  • Twentieth century novel
  • Poetry
  • Writing Triplets(as above)

Year 8 students enjoy novels such as ‘Stone Cold’, ‘Fighting Back’, ‘Face’ and many more.

During Year 9 we focus on the skills needed in order to be successful in the SAT examinations:

  • Twentieth century novel
  • Poetry
  • Writing Triplets
  • Shakespeare
  • Media and non-fiction texts
  • Revision and preparation which includes mock SAT examinations.

Last year 75% achieved Level 5 and above!

After all that studying for SATS, we like to do more practical group work, such as drama and media projects.  This also allows students to practise some of the skills required for their GCSES.