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Key Stage 3 English

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The Key Stage 3 English program is a pivotal stage for students (aged 11-14) to delve into the world of literature and systematically develop critical thinking and argumentation skills. The course not only enhances fluency in communication but also focuses on analyzing complex literary works, from Shakespeare’s plays to modern poetry and novels. Students will learn to construct structured essays, defend their viewpoints with evidence, and become confident and insightful readers and writers.

Common Challenges When Learning Key Stage 3 English

Difficulty in analyzing complex literary works: Requires the ability to understand themes, characters, symbols, and the author's intent in in-depth texts.
Challenge with writing analytical and argumentative essays: Demands the skill to build a clear thesis, structure writing logically, and use persuasive evidence.
Obstacle with the language in older literary works: Requires guidance to understand archaic vocabulary and sentence structures in works like Shakespearean plays.
Hurdle in connecting historical and social context to the work: Requires the ability to understand how contextual factors influenced the author and the text.

Course Content

Unit 1: Reading

1.1 English literature, both pre-1914 and contemporary

1.2 Shakespeare (two plays)

1.3 Seminal world literature

Unit 2: Writing

2.1 Well-structured formal expository and narrative essays

2.2 Stories, scripts, poetry and other imaginative writing

2.3 Notes and polished scripts for talks and presentations

2.4 A range of other narrative and non-narrative texts, including arguments, and personal and formal letters

Unit 3: Grammar and vocabulary

3.1 New vocabulary and grammatical constructions

3.2 The effectiveness and impact of the grammatical features

3.3 The differences between spoken and written language

3.4 Standard English and other varieties of English

3.5 Linguistic and literary terminology

Unit 4: Spoken English

4.1 Using Standard English confidently in a range of formal and informal contexts

4.2 Giving short speeches and presentations, expressing their own ideas and keeping to the point

4.3 Participating in formal debates and structured discussions, summarizing and/or building on what has been said

4.4 Improvising, rehearsing and performing play scripts and poetry in order to generate language and discuss language use and meaning, using role, intonation, tone, volume, mood, silence, stillness and action to add impact

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Key Stage 3 English

What is Key Stage 3 English?

This is the English program under the National Curriculum for England for students aged 11-14 (equivalent to Years 7, 8, and 9). This program serves as a direct foundation for the IGCSE/GCSE examinations in English Language and Literature.

Why do students have to study Shakespeare's plays at this age?

Studying Shakespeare is a core part of the English curriculum because it helps students develop sophisticated analytical skills, the ability to appreciate complex language, and an understanding of universal, global themes about humanity.

What is the main difference between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 English?

Key Stage 3 shifts the focus from reading comprehension to critical analysis. Students are expected to analyze how writers use language to create effects and to form their own interpretations and viewpoints, a significantly more advanced requirement than at the Primary level.

My child is not a strong writer. How does Intertu provide support?

With our 1-on-1 method, we focus on guiding your child through the entire writing process. The teacher will teach them how to build a strong thesis, how to structure an analytical paragraph (using methods like P.E.E.L), how to select relevant evidence, and how to write coherently and persuasively.

What is "P.E.E.L"?

P.E.E.L (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) is one of the most common structures for writing an analytical paragraph. It helps students present their ideas clearly: state the point (Point), provide evidence (Evidence), explain and analyze that evidence (Explanation), and link it back to the main question (Link). At Intertu, we help students master academic frameworks like this.

How does this course prepare for IGCSE English?

The skills developed in Key Stage 3 – such as the ability to analyze unseen texts, write structured essays, and understand literary devices – are the exact core and mandatory skills needed to succeed in both IGCSE English Language and IGCSE English Literature.

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