Key Stage 3 English

Introduction

The overarching aim for Key Stage English is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping students with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. This syllabus aims to ensure that students read easily, fluently and with good understanding; develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information; appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage; are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.

Objectives

Systematize the core knowledge of the subject

Become familiar with most Key Stage exam formats

Reduce pressure and study time

Improve scores effectively

Create a solid foundation for higher education

Characteristics

Quality teachers with extensive knowledge about students psychology

Teaching programs are based on international standards

Exclusive materials that closely follow the Key Stage formats

Personalized teaching method according to student progress

Commitment on Key Stage pass grade

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