Our English Standard tutors are dedicated to equipping students with the skills needed to become confident, clear communicators and thoughtful analysts. They focus on developing students' abilities to critically engage with a wide range of texts, express their ideas effectively in writing, and adapt their language to suit different contexts and audiences. Our tutors help students refine their skills in reading comprehension, text analysis, and the construction of well-supported arguments. They also foster creativity and imaginative thinking, encouraging students to explore different perspectives and develop their own voice. Below is an overview of the topics covered in each year:
Year 11:
- Common Module: Reading to Write: Focus on developing skills in reading and writing through close analysis of texts, preparing students for the demands of senior English.
- Module A: Contemporary Possibilities: Exploration of digital and multimodal texts, helping students understand how form and medium shape meaning.
- Module B: Close Study of Literature: In-depth analysis of literary texts, enhancing skills in critical reading, interpretation, and appreciation of textual elements.
Year 12:
- Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences: Study of how texts represent human experiences, focusing on critical and personal engagement with diverse perspectives.
- Module A: Language, Identity and Culture: Examination of how language shapes identity and reflects cultural contexts, enhancing students' understanding of diverse perspectives.
- Module B: Close Study of Literature: Detailed study of a prescribed text, refining analytical skills and deepening literary appreciation.
- Module C: The Craft of Writing: Development of writing skills across various forms, with an emphasis on clarity, creativity, and effective expression.