English Language
Pupils are encouraged to let their imaginations fly as they study English at YGBM. With many text-based tasks and opportunities to write extensively, pupils can create a world of their own and enjoy the wonders of a great story with lifelike characters and plot twists. Spelling and accuracy are of paramount importance too which are made the focus of one lesson per week. It goes without saying that World Book Day is quite the event – be sure to have those impressive costumes at the ready!
Department:
Mrs Awel Emlyn - Head of Department
Ms Elena Morgan
Mrs Catrin Bennett
Mrs Eleri Evans
Mrs Ffion Harries
Mr Gwilym Jeffs
Mr Gethin Palmer
Miss Delyth Roberts
To contact a member of staff please email post@bromorgannwg.org.uk
Twitter: YGBMSaesneg
Extra Activities:
- BBC News Report
- Debating Club
- Public Speaking
- FirstGive
- Boys Reading Club
- Reading Club
- Harry Potter Studios trip
- Hay on Wye trip
- 500 Words competition
- Reading Race
KS3 (Year 7-9)
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Year |
Term |
Themes |
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7 |
Autumn |
‘Fy Mro’ - Humanities project Myths and Legends |
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Spring |
Novel (Boy/Framed/Point Blanc) |
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Summer |
Shakespeare Poetry analysis |
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8 |
Autumn |
Novel (Holes/Darkside/Boy In Striped Pyjamas) Gothic description |
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Spring |
Nonfiction analysis – Chief Seattle’s letter and Martin Luther King’s speech |
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Summer |
Poetry analysis |
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9 |
Autumn |
War poetry |
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Spring |
Novel (Stone Cold/Hunger Games/ Animal Farm) |
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Summer |
Travel writing and travel writing analysis |
KS4 (Year 10-11)
| 11 |
Autumn |
GCSE Language Unit 2 and 3 question types
Preparation for individual presentation |
Mock every ½ term
Oral examination in October/November |
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11 |
Spring |
GCSE Language Unit 2 and 3 question types
Preparation for Group Discussion
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Mock every ½ term
Oral examination in February/March |
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11 |
Summer |
GCSE Language Unit 2 and 3 question types
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2 external exams in summer, Unit 2 and 3 |
Aims
The general aim of the course is to develop students’ oracy, reading and writing skills that are instrumental in communicating with others confidently, effectively, precisely and appropriately. We also hope to encourage students to become enthusiastic, responsive and knowledgeable readers. The course is now examined in a single tier which encapsulates the grades A* to G.
Course details
Within an integrated programme of speaking and listening, reading and writing, students are given the following opportunities:
• to demonstrate their proficiency in accessing and retrieving information from a wide range of written and dynamic/digital texts, forming a broad general understanding of the text, summarising and synthesising content, inferring intended meaning and evaluating its purpose;
• to develop their skills in order to meet their own personal needs as well as the needs of employers and further education so that they can fully participate in society and the world of work; and
• to develop their verbal reasoning and their ability to think constructively and critically in response to written and digital/dynamic texts.
Assessment
Assessment will comprise of 2 speaking and listening assessments (20%) and 2 written examinations (80%).
Entry Level KS4 (Year 10-11)
Aims
The general aim of this course is develop students’ abilities to communicate effectively in speech and writing, and to listen with understanding. It will also encourage students to develop enthusiasm, understanding and knowledge in their reading.
Course Details
Within an integrated programme of speaking and listening, reading and writing, students will be given the following opportunities:
Speaking and Listening
To talk and listen in a variety of situations and for a range of purposes
Reading
To encounter a wide range of literature, non-fiction and media texts.
Writing
To improve and consolidate their skills in writing and to develop a range of writing styles.