Year 8 English Curriculum Plan (by Week)
Autumn Term
- Week 1: Introduction to Year 8 English & Diagnostic Writing
- Weeks 2–6: Novel Study: "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
- Weeks 7–8: Poetry from Other Cultures
- Week 9: Creative Writing: Short Stories
- Week 10: Grammar and Punctuation Focus
- Week 11: Public Speaking and Debating Skills
- Week 12: Assessment & Revision
Spring Term
- Weeks 1–5: Shakespeare Study: "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
- Weeks 6–8: Non-Fiction and Media Texts
- Weeks 9–11: Persuasive Writing and Speeches
- Week 12: Assessment & Revision
Summer Term
- Weeks 1–5: Modern Play Study: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
- Weeks 6–8: Dystopian Fiction and Creative Response
- Weeks 9–11: End of Year Project: Creating a Zine
- Week 12: Assessment & Revision