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Hamlet notes 

Brave New World - Notes and Analysis - http://www.broughtonhighschool.co.uk/bnw 

  http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images/AllusionstoAmerica.doc

  http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images/heTempestCharactersAnalysis.doc

  http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images/TempestQuotes.doc

  http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images/TheTempest.doc

  http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images/TheTempestEssay.doc

    http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images /TheWinter'sTaleWorkbook.pdf

Close reading 

Download the higher close reading from here:-

http://broughtonhighschool.co.uk/images/close_reading.pdf.doc

Successful trip to see 'Hamlet' on October 3rd.

AH class going to see 'The Winter's Tale' on October 13th. 

 30 pupils were published in the "Away with Words" competition.

Two S4 girls won the European public speaking competition 'Your Voice in Europe' and got to visit the European Parliament. 

Staff

• Mrs N. Daniel (PT)
  
• Miss J. Archer
• Mrs D. Burgess
• Ms E. Easton
  
• Mrs L. Evans
• Miss A. Godley
• Ms M. MacIntyre
• Mr. A. Robertson
• Ms L. Sutherland
  
• Mr R. Windever

English is about communicating clearly and effectively in speech and writing while the reading and appreciation of texts –poems, novels, short stories, plays and mass media – is central to much of what goes on in the English Dept. Much greater emphasis is placed on developing speaking and listening skills than in the past. We are proud of our successes in Creative Writing competitions in recent years and we also try to encourage an awareness and enjoyment of Scottish language and literature. Of course there are also assessments and external exams to be passed....

The Broughton High School English Curriculum consists of nationally controlled curricular guidelines and assessment procedures for teaching and learning. Our aim is to allow each student to develop competence and confidence in the written and spoken language and to encourage their reading and thinking skills.

S1 & 2 follow the national 5-14 Language Curriculum

The curriculum consists of a series of Units and language activities designed to consolidate and develop competence in Reading, Writing, Talking and Listening at an appropriate pace and level. S1 classes have 3 English lessons per week while S2 have 4 lessons per week. A number of S1 & 2 students are accompanied by Learning Assistants who provide support and assist them to develop their language abilities.

S3 & 4 follow the national Standard Grade Curriculum

Students are assessed throughout the two years of the Course and take external national examinations at the end of S4. Teaching groups are set in S3 & 4 but there is considerable flexibility and movement over two years. All students are given the opportunity to attempt either Credit/General or General/ Foundation Courses. S3 students are time-tabled in two cohorts and have 3 lessons while S4 students have 4 lessons each week. The enjoyment and appreciation of literature plays a major part in the S Grade Course. A large proportion of our S Grade students are entitled to Special Arrangements in all assessments and external exams because of difficulties associated with learning or specific medical conditions. These arrangements include the provision of scribes and readers; the use of PCs or lap-tops; transcription or extra time.

S5/6 follow the national Higher Still English Curriculum

Many S6 and all S5 students in English follow a Higher Still Course. All are issued with a booklet explaining in detail the different Course requirements and assessment arrangements. All S5 & 6 students undergo an Induction programme in June. There is a strong emphasis on Scottish literature in texts studied. Internal assessment occurs at set points throughout the year using nationally agreed criteria and judgements. External exams are held in May. In 2003-4 the English Dept will present students at the following levels:

• Advanced Higher English
• Higher English
• Intermediate 1 & 2 English
• Access 3 English

We have very strict entry requirements for these courses:

For Higher - pupils must have grade 2 in both Reading and Writing elements of S Grade or an A at Intermediate 2.

For Intermediate 2 - pupils must have grade 3 in both Reading and Writing elements of S Grade or an A at Intermediate 1.

For Intermediate 1 - pupils should have no lower than grade 4 in Reading or Writing.  Pupils attaining grade 5 are unlikely to achieve a pass at Intermediate 1.

For Access 3 - pupils will have grade 5  or 6 in Reading or Writing. 

Information Technology

Much greater use is now made of the IT facilities on offer. All English classrooms are networked and provide access to one or more PCs. On-line registration and reporting have been implemented. Students regularly use classroom PCs and lap-tops, where appropriate, are provided by SfLDept. The attractive and modern Library Resource Centre is conveniently close to the English Dept and is used for individual reading and study in addition to whole class curricular purposes.

Several classrooms now have use of data projectors and/or SmartBoards. 

Extra-Curricular Activities

• Visitors events and performances are all welcomed by the English Dept. Theatre and cinema visits are organised and enjoyed regularly by staff and students. Book Fairs are held twice a year to encourage recreational reading and the ownership of books.
• The Dept encourages students to write creatively for competitions and wider publication. Recent successes include back to back victories (1999-2000) in the prestigious Pushkin Prizes in Scotland; individual 1st prize of £1000 in The International Business Women’s Poetry Competition 2002: 1st Prize in Royal Mail Letter Writing Competition 2000; various meritorious placings in national creative writing competitions and local exhibitions.
• The Dept organises the annual Inter-House Quiz which uses multi-media wizardry to extract knowledge and House Points from the student body.
• Film Club scripting and production are supported and encouraged by English Dept staff.
• Close and productive links have been forged with Audio-Visual, Drama and Music Depts.
• Encouragement to write for Broughton HS’s award wining magazine The High.