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
Send Teacher
Anja Donn | adonn@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
Subject Leads
KS3: Lewis Goodacre | lgoodacre@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
KS4: Tara Vakil | tvakil@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
Teachers
Elizabeth Collins | ecollins@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
Curriculum
KS3
Y7
Autumn term: What is poetry? ‘A Christmas Carol’
Spring term: Short Stories; Frankenstein (Stage Version).
Summer term: Non-Fiction - The Art of Persuasion; The Garbage King
Y8
Autumn term: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; Macbeth.
Spring term: Place & Culture in Poetry; Non-Fiction - Writing about change.
Summer term: I am Thunder; Dystopian Fiction & Narrative Structure
Y9
Autumn term: An Inspector Calls; Of Mice & Men
Spring term: Global Perspectives on Conflict; 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.
Useful websites
Things to see and do
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Charles Dickens Museum
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Sherlock Holmes Museum
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British Library exhibitions
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The Foundling Museum
Extra-curricular activities and clubs
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Debate Mate
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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: 19th Century Novel; Romeo and Juliet
Spring term: Language Paper 1; Unseen Poetry; Modern Text
Summer term: Revision
Suggested reading
19th Century novels; modern 20th 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!
Useful websites
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.
READING LISTS
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
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
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
KS5
As part of the LaSWAP consortium, Acland Burghley offers the following A level courses: