Kelston Boys’ High School
Year 9 English
Course Description
English at Year 9 is an exploration of the world through texts a range of texts: written, visual, and oral.
The key skills in English are:
Reading - close reading of unfamiliar texts, reading for purpose, audience, and understanding, wide reading to develop vocabulary and exposure to different and familiar world views.
Writing - for a range of purposes and audiences, in a range of mediums (articles, reports, essays, poems, spoken word, applications)
Speaking - expressing ideas and opinions through class discussions, mini presentations, debates, dramatic role plays and speeches.
Presenting - using verbal, visual and oral communication skills to present understanding of texts, the world, or personal opinions.
In English we aim to develop the core skills required for success in English to Year 13.
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.
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