English Language (Year 10)

The Year 10 English Language course develops pupils’ reading, writing, and communication skills to GCSE standard. Pupils study a range of fiction, non-fiction, and media texts, learning to analyse language, structure, and authorial intent while developing clear, accurate, and persuasive written expression. The course emphasises independent thinking, textual analysis, and exam technique, preparing learners for controlled assessments and terminal examinations.
Key Focus Areas
Reading Skills
Close reading of fiction, non-fiction, and media texts
Analysing writers’ language, structure, and form
Identifying explicit and implicit meanings
Evaluating viewpoints, perspectives, and bias
Comparing texts and synthesising information
Writing Skills
Crafting narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and transactional texts
Developing clear argument and coherent structure
Expanding vocabulary and sentence variety
Writing for different audiences and purposes
Editing and refining work for clarity, accuracy, and impact
Spoken Language Skills
Formal presentations and group discussions
Debates and persuasive oral communication
Listening and responding critically to others
Evaluating and using spoken feedback
Exam Preparation
Understanding GCSE assessment objectives (AO1–AO5)
Practice in timed essay and extended response writing
Analysing exemplar responses and model answers
Developing effective annotation and planning strategies