1. English Language Reading Writing Talking & Listening

2. Over the Year… Four classes a week Novels & Plays Writing Reading for U / A / E Group discussion Films & Poems Individual Presentation Internet Research imaginative functional personal

3. Developing the Four Capacities Confident Individual Responsible Citizen Successful Learner Effective Contributor

4. P7 Language English and Modern Languages teachers working in associated primary schools: Ms Gall – PT Modern Languages (Marr) Ms Law – PT English (Marr) Persuasive Talk Persuasive Writing Use of adjectives (French and English)

5. S1 Advertising Project Working in teams to design and advertise an innovative new product for a teenage market, learners develop knowledge of persuasive language techniques as well as the key concepts of advertising: colour, logo, slogan; language Effect of persuasive language Co-operative Teaching and Learning Strategies Group presentation Folio of evidence Marr Dragons – January – Business Education

6. S2 ‘Visite France’ Working in teams to promote a region of France to potential tourists in the UK. Learners will build on skills developed in S1 Advertising Project. Particular emphasis will be on deeper appreciation and application of persuasive language skills as well as writing for the purpose of both print and online media.

7. S3-5 Persuasive Writing Folio Folio of Writing Unit Assessments at National 3/4/5 & Higher

8. Support in Class Teacher Learning Intentions Success Criteria Evaluation Self & Peer Assessment Support for Learning