English Language (Year 7)

The English Language course in Year 7 develops pupils’ ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively in both spoken and written forms. Building on prior learning, pupils strengthen their reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, refine grammar and sentence structure, and develop structured writing skills. The course encourages critical thinking, creativity, and purposeful language use across a range of fiction, non-fiction, and real-world texts.
Key Focus Areas
Reading comprehension and analysis of fiction and non-fiction texts
Vocabulary development and precise word choice
Grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction
Writing for different purposes: narrative, descriptive, informative, and persuasive
Paragraphing, coherence, and text organisation
Speaking and listening skills: discussion, presentation, and debate
Developing confidence in spelling, editing, and proofreading