Last week in English we completed our first 'Key Piece' assessment for 'A Christmas Carol'. Drawing on our Key Stage 3 use of the deconstructed essay, we began to use the analytical skills mapped across Years 7-9. Linking key skill from Year 9 assessments helped to introduce Year 10 to our common approaches to GCSE English. Pupils were pleased to see how their KS3 curriculum skills could be applied to their GCSE studies quickly and effectively. Pupils were able to identify where the skills are being further developed in their work and challenge themselves to more sophisticated interpretations.
