English
English Team
| Mr L Gardner | Associate Assistant Headteacher - Director of English |
| Mrs K Baker | Teacher of English and Key Stage 4 Co-Ordinator |
| Miss J Brookes | Teacher of English |
| Mr H Halsall | Teacher of English |
| Mr L Matthews | Teacher of English |
| Mr J Moffatt | Teacher of English |
| Miss Z Morris | Teacher of English |
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Ms E Pearson |
Teacher of English |
| Mrs S Shaw | Teacher of English |
| Mr N Smith | Teacher of English |
Our Curriculum Intent
The aim of the English curriculum at Fulston Manor is to engage our students in the study of English Language and Literature, helping to foster and develop their interest in all aspects of the written and spoken word. Through the course of their time at Fulston Manor students will encounter texts from a range of authors, time periods and cultural contexts, allowing them to broaden their understanding of the world around them. It is our passionate belief that students will benefit hugely from developing their reading, writing and speaking skills and we hope to cultivate in students a passion for the study of English.
What Will Students Learn In Each Year?
The tables below give a detailed breakdown of what is taught in the curriculum for each year.
Key Stage 3
What will my child learn in Year 7?
| Term 1 |
Dystopian Writing |
| Term 2 |
A Christmas Carol - Novel |
| Term 3 |
Animal and nature poetry |
| Term 4 |
Myths and Legends |
| Term 5 |
Speaking and Listening |
| Term 6 |
An introduction to Shakespeare |
What will my child learn in Year 8?
| Term 1 |
Darkside Part 1: An Introduction to The Gothic |
| Term 2 |
Darkside Part 2: Gothic writing |
| Term 3 |
19th Century Adventure and Mystery |
| Term 4 |
Writing for purpose |
| Term 5 |
Speaking and Listening |
| Term 6 |
Romeo and Juliet |
What will my child learn in Year 9?
| Term 1 |
DNA |
| Term 2 |
Voices of Dissent |
| Term 3 |
Gothic Literature |
| Term 4 |
Character and conflict poetry |
| Term 5 |
Speaking and Listening |
| Term 6 |
Macbeth |
Key Stage 4
What will my child learn in Year 10?
| Term 1 |
Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts An Inspector Calls (First reading) Homework booklet with tasks to complete, to be used as revision booklet. Include writing formats from Section B Lang Paper 2. |
| Term 2 |
Language Paper 2: Viewpoints and Perspectives (opinion writing with AIC as springboard) Homework tasks preparing for a speaking and listening assessment at end of term. |
| Term 3 |
Literature Paper 2: Unseen Poetry 3 weeks (focus on skills, how to unpick a poem) Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry 2 weeks (practise of skills with context focus) Homework – Creative tasks based on poetry. |
| Term 4 |
Literature Paper 2: Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry (practise of skills with focus on context) Homework – Context research projects. |
| Term 5 |
Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Homework booklet of reading comprehension tasks |
| Term 6 |
Literature Paper 1: 19th Century Text A Christmas Carol (First reading) Homework booklet with tasks to complete, to be used as revision booklet. |
What will my child learn in Year 11?
| Term 1 |
Literature Paper 1 19th Century Text A Christmas Carol (First reading) Homework booklet with tasks to complete, to be used as revision booklet. |
| Term 2 |
Language Paper 2 Viewpoints and perspectives Paper practice – reading/comprehension/analysis/writing and timing Homework: perspective tasks based on Lit texts |
| Term 3 |
Language Paper 1 Creative reading and writing Paper practice – reading/comprehension/analysis/writing and timing. Homework: creative tasks based on Lit texts |
| Term 4 |
Weekly Revision focus for each of Literature texts Macbeth An Inspector Calls A Christmas Carol Power and Conflict Poetry |
| Term 5 |
Exam Preparation and Practise Homework T4 and T5: booklet of exam questions. |
Key Stage 5
What will my child learn in Year 12?
| Term 1 |
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| Term 2 |
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| Term 3 |
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| Term 4 |
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| Term 5 |
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| Term 6 |
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What will my child learn in Year 13?
| Term 1 |
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| Term 2 |
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| Term 3 |
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| Term 4 |
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| Term 5 |
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| Term 6 |
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Accommodation and Resources
We have eight dedicated English teaching classrooms with access to laptop computers and other great resources. We also have a well-stocked Library which is open to students before and after-school, breaktime and lunchtime. Some English lessons also take place in our Library.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Radio Club - to inspire the next generation of broadcasters!
- School Newspaper - our budding reporters can get together and report on the FMS News.
- Theatre trips - plays, dramas and musicals. All help to enrich the social and academic experience of our students at FMS.
