English

The limits of my language means the limits of my world. 

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Welcome to English! Here you will meet a vast range of exciting and varied texts which we delve into in class. You will have the opportunity to discuss interesting topics, to write challenging essays and to create your own characters and stories. You will also be able to take part in competitions and go on exciting theatre and poetry trips.

Head of English Faculty

Esther Churchman | echurchman@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk 

Subject Lead and 2nd in charge

Simona Businaro |  sbusinaro@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Lead Practioner

Sarah Lester  |  slester@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

SEND teacher

Anja Donn |  adonn@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Teachers

Elizabeth Collins |  ecollins@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Lewis Goodacre  |  lgoodacre@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Richard Henshaw  |  rhenshaw@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Jonathan Holt |  jholt@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk 

Asma Khan | akhan@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Rosie Kosky | rkoskyhensman@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Joanna Mullan |  jmullen@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk 

Anna Rimington | arimington@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Tara Vakil |  tvakil@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Curriculum

KS3

Y7       

Autumn term: What is poetry?; ‘A Christmas Carol’

Spring term: Crime and Punishment; ‘Frankenstein’ the play                  

Summer term: Persuasive texts; ‘The Garbage King’

Y8       

Autumn term: Macbeth; The Woman in Black.

Spring term: Arctic and the Environment: Non-Fiction; Culture and Place Poetry

Summer term: Immersive Read; Dystopian Fiction and Narrative structure.

Y9       

Autumn term: An Inspector Calls; World Literature novel

Spring term: War Poetry; Hamlet

Summer term: Greek Mythology; GCSE Modern Text

 

 

 

  

Suggested reading

The Day and non-fiction news articles. See the school reading list and refer to this website: schoolreadinglist.co.uk.

 

Things to see and do

• Charles Dickens Museum
• Sherlock Holmes Museum
• British Library exhibitions
• The Foundling Museum

Extra-curricular activities and clubs

• Debate Mate
• Creative Writing club

KS4

Y10     

Autumn term: Romeo and Juliet; Language Paper 1   

Spring term: Conflict Poetry; Language Paper 2

Summer term: Conflict Poetry; Modern Text

Y11     

Autumn term: 19^th Century Novel; Romeo and Juliet

Spring term: Language Paper 1; Unseen Poetry; Modern Text 

Summer term: Revision

Y11 Revision materials

GCSE English Language Timing of questions

English Language paper 1

• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1a
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1a Mark Scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1b
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1b Mark Scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1c
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1c Mark Scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1d
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1d Mark Scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1e
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 1e Mark Scheme
• English Language Revision Pack

 English Language paper 2

• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2a
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2a mark scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2b
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2b mark scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2c
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2c mark scheme
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2d
• AQA English Language Sample Paper 2d mark scheme
• Language Papers Revision Guide

English Literature paper 1

 A Christmas Carol

• Extract Pack for practise
• Mini Extract questions
• Revision Booklet Christmas Carol
• Revision Exercises.pptx

Frankenstein

• Chapter 15 Extract
• Chapter 19 Extract
• Chapter 2 Extract
• Chapter 7 Extract
• FRANKENSTEIN REVISION GUIDE

Jane Eyre

• AQA Jane Eyre extract 1
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 10
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 11
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 12
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 13
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 14
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 15
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 2
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 3
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 4
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 5
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 6
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 7
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 8
• AQA Jane Eyre extract 9

Jekyll and Hyde

• Extract Chapter 1 Fear
• Extract Chapter 1 Terror
• Extract Chapter 2 Enfield
• Extract Chapter 2 Relationships
• Extract Chapter 2 Suspense
• Extract Chapter 4 Horror
• Extract Chapter 4 Maid
• Extract Chapter 6 Appearances
• Extract Chapter 7 Fear
• Revision guide
• The Text

Romeo and Juliet

• Key Quotations Thematic
• R J Pack Answer Booklet
• R J Resource Booklet
• Revision Card Examples
• Romeo and Juliet Practice Questions

Great Expectations

• A study guide
• Dickens London context
• Great Expectations Quotes TES
• Mr Bruffs Guide to Great Expectations sample
• Revision pack

English Literature paper 2

Animal Farm

• Animal Farm essay guidance
• Animal Farm practice questions
• Animal Farm revision booklet
• English revision poster 2020 Spring term

 Conflict Poetry

• Annotated Poetry Booklet
• Bayonet Charge
• Charge of the Light Brigade
• Checking out my history
• Exposure
• Kamikaze
• London
• My Last Duchess
• Notes on The Emigree
• Ozymandias
• Poppies
• Prelude
• Remains
• Storm on the island
• The Emigree
• War Photographer

Unseen Poetry

• Example response
• Unseen Poetry Booklet
• Unseen Poetry Guide and Questions

A Taste of Honey

• A Taste of Honey Exam Questions
• A Taste of Honey Revision Pack
• An Introduction to A Tase of Honey
• Looking at the Original Script for A Taste of Honey
• ToH Example Planning

  

Suggested reading

19^th Century novels; modern 20^th century short fiction short stories; The Day  and non-fiction news articles, modern drama, modern American literature, Shakespeare, contemporary war poetry collections, poetry from the Enlightenment and Romantic eras and reading for pleasure!

 

Things to see and do

Dickens’ museum, The Globe Theatre, The National Theatre, The British Library, Southbank Centre poetry collection and events, History Walks in London.

Extra-curricular activities and clubs

We run English intervention classes for KS4 and regular opportunities for trip events. Look out for Poetry LIVE! and theatre excursions as well as visiting authors and practitioners. Opportunities to be involved in Debate Mate and First Story creative writing will be available again this year.

KS4 gallery

 

 

KS5