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The Stewards School Literature Club is designed to support KS3 students in becoming stronger readers and more skilled in literary analysis. For the duration of the club, students will read one book and focus on various aspects of the KS3 English curriculum, such as comprehension, critical thinking, literary devices, themes, and context. The club will meet weekly and provide a blend of teacher-led discussions, presentations, and group activities, all aimed at deepening students’ understanding of the text and its relation to the curriculum. The program is aligned with the KS3 National Curriculum and specifically designed to prepare students for IGCSE and GCSE exams.
Term 1: September 30th – December 20th
In the first term, students are introduced to various literary genres and delve into the historical context of Charles Dickens and his novella, A Christmas Carol. The focus is on understanding the plot structure, character development, and key themes such as redemption and transformation. Activities include creating plot diagrams, character maps, and thematic collages. The term also covers an analysis of literary devices and techniques, with an emphasis on setting, atmosphere, and narrative voice.
Term 2: January 6th – February 28th
The second term centers on a deeper exploration of symbolism, imagery, and conflicts within A Christmas Carol. Students engage in comparative analysis with other literary texts and apply different literary criticism theories to understand various perspectives on the novella. Creative adaptations of scenes are explored, and the term concludes with an examination of Charles Dickens’s writing style and a plot development workshop. This period also includes reading The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy to draw comparisons between its themes of transformation and redemption and those in Dickens’s work.
Term 3: April 21st – July 4th
In the final term, students focus on synthesizing their understanding through a final project. The project showcases their analysis and interpretation of A Christmas Carol and includes presentations and reflections on their learning journey. Additionally, students read The Chimes by Charles Dickens, comparing its themes and characters with those in A Christmas Carol. The term wraps up with reflections on the literary analysis process and a comparative study that integrates insights from both Dickens’s novellas and The Darkling Thrush.
Cost: £250 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments of £25.00.
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