The main aims of the English curriculum in Year 8 are to build on the foundations of Year 7 and allow students to continue to establish and develop the key.

Year Level Description. The English curriculum is built around the three interrelated strands of language, literature and literacy.

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Pupils should be taught to understand and use the conventions for discussion and debate, as well as continuing to develop their skills in working.

A broad and ambitious English curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity and prepares them well for future learning or employment.

Content: Pupils will study a selection of pre and post-1914 texts and use them as a vehicle to develop reading, writing and speaking and listening skills.

Students will develop their reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills, to encourage high levels of literacy across all disciplines. Term. Outline.

Learning new vocabulary, relating it explicitly to known vocabulary and understanding it with the help of context and dictionaries.

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The unit builds on the study of poetry from the summer term of year 7 and expands students' understanding of historical context previously gained.