Year 7
Curriculum Map
This curriculum map provides an overview of the English journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of literary texts, writing forms, and language topics alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop strong reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and communication skills appropriate to their age and stage. For detailed information about the specific knowledge and skills taught in each unit, please visit our Knowledge and Skills page.
Half Term | Unit(s) of Work | Key Assessments |
Autumn 1 | Introduction to English Language | Knowledge Assessment |
Greek Mythology | Writing Assessment: Journey Through the Underworld | |
Autumn 2 | Writing Assessment: Metamorphosis Story | |
Choral Reading | ||
Spring 1 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Reading Assessment: How is Egeus presented in Act 1, Scene 1? |
Spring 2 | Speaking Assessment: Mechanicals' Play Script | |
Summer 1 | Childhood Poetry Anthology | Reading Assessment: How are the Father's feelings presented in Nettles? |
Summer 2 | Speaking Assessment: Poetry by Heart performance | |
End of Year Exam |