About Course
The English Literature course in Year 9 deepens pupils’ appreciation of literary texts from different periods, cultures, and genres. Pupils study a range of novels, plays, poetry, and extracts, developing the ability to analyse language, structure, and form while exploring themes, characters, and contextual influences. The course encourages critical interpretation, independent thinking, and articulate written and spoken responses, laying strong foundations for GCSE English Literature.
Key Focus Areas
Close reading and detailed textual analysis
Understanding and analysing language, structure, and form
Exploring themes, character development, and writer’s intentions
Introduction to context and how it influences meaning
Developing personal, evidence-based interpretations
Writing analytical essays using quotations effectively
Comparing texts and poetic voices
Speaking and listening through drama, discussion, and performance
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1: What Is Literature at GCSE Level?
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Week 2: Context – Why It Matters
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Week 3: Character as a Construct
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Week 4: Language Analysis – Going Deeper
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Week 5: Structure – How Texts Are Built
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Week 6: Themes – Big Ideas in Texts
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Week 7: Writer’s Intentions & Messages
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Week 8: Introducing Comparative Skills
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Week 9: GCSE-Style Paragraph Writing
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Week 10–11: Assessment & Feedback
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Week 12: Reflection & Preparation for Spring Term
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
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