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• What are some common plays studied in Year 9 Shakespeare curriculum?

  Common texts include *Romeo and Juliet*, *Macbeth*, and *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*.
• What themes are explored in *Romeo and Juliet*?


  Themes of love, conflict, fate, and youth vs. authority.
• What themes are explored in *Macbeth*?


  Themes of ambition, power, guilt, and the supernatural.
• What themes are explored in *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*?


  Themes of love, dreams, transformation, and reality vs. illusion.
• What are the focus areas when studying Shakespeare's plays?

  • Language and structure (iambic pentameter, rhyme schemes)
  • Themes (love, power, ambition, tragedy)
  • Character development (complex characters like Macbeth, Juliet, Puck)
  • Literary devices (metaphors, similes, imagery)
  • Context (historical, social, political influences)
  • Performance aspect (stage directions, dramatic tension)
• What is the purpose of studying modern texts alongside Shakespeare?

  To show contrasts in language, setting, and style, and to engage with contemporary issues.
• What are some common modern texts studied in Year 9?

  Common texts include *Of Mice and Men*, *Animal Farm*, *An Inspector Calls*, and sometimes *The Hunger Games*.
• What themes are explored in *Of Mice and Men*?

  Themes of friendship, dreams, loneliness, and discrimination.
• What themes are explored in *Animal Farm*?

  Themes of power, corruption, and equality.
• What themes are explored in *An Inspector Calls*?

  Themes of social responsibility, class divisions, and morality.
• What themes are explored in *The Hunger Games*?

  Themes of survival, government control, and rebellion.
• What are the focus areas when studying modern texts?

  • Themes (social, moral, political relevance)
  • Characterization (reflecting societal issues)
  • Setting (influencing narrative and characters)
  • Plot and conflict (key conflicts driving the narrative)
  • Context (historical and political backdrop)
• What types of poems are studied in Year 9?

  War poems, nature poems, romantic poems, and identity and modern poetry.
• What are the focus areas when studying poetry?

  • Poetic devices (metaphor, simile, personification)
  • Form and structure (different forms of poetry)
  • Themes (loss, conflict, identity, nature)
  • Tone and mood (established through word choice)
  • Comparison (comparing poems on the same theme)
• What is a key component of non-fiction texts in Year 9?


  Developing students’ critical thinking through analysis of arguments and information presentation.
• What types of non-fiction texts are studied?

  Speeches, articles, biographies, autobiographies, and essays on contemporary issues.
• What are the focus areas when studying non-fiction texts?

  • Audience and purpose (identifying intended audience)
  • Rhetorical devices (recognizing persuasive techniques)
  • Tone and bias (analyzing tone and viewpoint)
  • Comparison (examining different authors' approaches)
• What are the key components of creative writing in Year 9?

  • Narrative writing (structure, character development, setting)
  • Descriptive writing (vivid descriptions, sensory imagery)
• What are the key components of transactional writing in Year 9?

  • Types (letters, speeches, articles, essays)
  • Structure and coherence (organizing ideas logically)
  • Persuasion techniques (developing arguments with evidence)
  • Tone and style (adapting tone to suit the audience)
  • Clarity and precision (clear expression)
• What language skills are focused on in Year 9 English?

  • Grammar and punctuation (refining understanding and application)
  • Vocabulary development (expanding vocabulary)
  • Spelling (addressing common errors)