English Language (Year 11)

About Course

Year 11 English Language focuses on exam mastery, advanced reading and writing skills, and confident spoken communication. Students refine analytical techniques, develop clear and persuasive writing styles, and prepare intensively for GCSE Papers 1 & 2 and the Spoken Language endorsement.
Course Objectives
By the end of Year 11, students will be able to:
Analyse unseen fiction and non-fiction texts confidently
Identify and explain language and structural techniques
Write accurate, effective, and engaging texts for purpose and audience
Use ambitious vocabulary and varied sentence structures
Apply correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Respond effectively under exam conditions

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Focus: Consolidating reading and writing skills for GCSE readiness, developing exam technique, improving grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic awareness, and building analytical and creative writing abilities.

Week 1 – Introduction & Diagnostic Assessment
Week 2 – Reading: Understanding Explicit & Implicit Meaning
Week 3 – Language Techniques for Analysis
Week 4 – Structure in Texts
Week 5 – Comparing Texts
Week 6 – Creative Writing: Narrative Techniques
Week 7 – Non-Fiction Writing: Persuasion & Argument
Week 8 – SPaG Mastery: Grammar & Punctuation
Week 9 – Reading: Exploring Tone and Style
Week 10 – Transactional Writing: Letters & Speeches
Week 11 – Exam Practice: Timed Reading & Writing
Week 12 – Review & Reflection

SPRING TERM
Focus: Consolidates reading, writing, and SPaG skills while developing exam-ready techniques

Week 1 – Unseen Text Reading & Annotation Skills
Week 2 – Language Analysis: Words, Phrases, and Sentences
Week 3 – Structural Analysis in Detail
Week 4 – Comparing Texts for Language and Structure
Week 5 – Transactional Writing: Letters and Articles
Week 6 – Narrative Writing: Advanced Techniques
Week 7 – SPaG Mastery: Sentence Variety and Punctuation
Week 8 – Tone, Style, and Audience
Week 9 – Timed Reading Practice
Week 10 – Timed Writing Practice
Week 11 – Exam Technique & Mock Practice
Week 12 – Review, Reflection, and Target Setting

SUMMER TERM
Focus: The Summer Term is dedicated to exam preparation and consolidation

Week 1 – Diagnostic Review & Exam Strategy
Week 2 – Reading Revision: Explicit and Implicit Meaning
Week 3 – Language Techniques: Revision and Timed Practice
Week 4 – Structure Revision: Advanced Techniques
Week 5 – Comparing Texts: Revision and Timed Practice
Week 6 – Transactional Writing: Revision & Practice
Week 7 – Narrative Writing: Revision & Timed Practice
Week 8 – SPaG: Final Consolidation
Week 9 – Timed Past-Paper Reading Practice
Week 10 – Timed Past-Paper Writing Practice
Week 11 – Full Mock Exam Practice
Week 12 – Review, Reflection, and Final Exam Preparation

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