BGE Curriculum
An overview of our S1-S3 BGE course timelines.
Literacy, Drama & Languages
Term | S1 | S2 | S3 |
May - June | Personal Reflective writing | Text 1: Media Study - Hunger Games - Introduction to media analysis | |
| August- October | Throughout the year S1 will focus on answering the big question: Why do we tell stories? Throughout the year all pupils will undertake personal reading for the first ten minutes of each period. Personal reflective writing - Mirror of Erised/My Obsession | Throughout the year S2 will focus on answering the big question: How can reading encourage empathy? Throughout the year all pupils will undertake personal reading for the first ten minutes of each period. Text 1: Critical Essay writing - study of a poem or short story | Throughout the year S3 will focus on answering the big question: How do our experiences shape our identity? Throughout the year all pupils will undertake personal reading for the first ten minutes of each period |
Family Learning: parent/child learning activities | S1 English Family Learning tasks (PDF, 183 KB)(opens new window) | S2 English Family Learning tasks (PDF, 114 KB)(opens new window) | |
October - December | Text 1: Critical Essay writing - study of a poem (The Lost Dog / The Bully Asleep / Fireworks) Media - UP + Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (ongoing) | Text 2: Creative writing piece based on study of a text, listening task and discussion/solo talk. + Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation | |
Family Learning: parent/child learning activities | S1 Home Learning task (PDF, 114 KB)(opens new window) | See previous home learning task | Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (ongoing) Continue and complete YPI - culminating in group presentations Creative/Reflective Writing See previous home learning task |
January - March | Text 2: Critical Essay writing - study of a novel or drama text Creative writing + Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (ongoing) | Text 3: Critical Essay and Textual analysis study of a novel / drama text | Text 3: Investigating theme of identity within a text - outcome critical essay and textual analysis |
March - April | Persuasive writing Solo/group discussion + Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (ongoing) | Text 4: Non-fiction Media text - Persuasive writing | National 4 Unit outcomes - reading, writing and listening Level 5 Literacy Outcomes |
Term | S1 | S2 | S3 |
August- October | Introduction to Drama- Mime. Focusing on non verbal communication skills. | Role play- Road trip unit. Pupils will dvise a realistic performance based on a cr trip utilising relationship building and idea generating skills. Courtroom Drama unit where they will learn about the roles within the justice system and create their own court case based on fairytales. | Murder Mystery unit. Pupils will act as detective to solve a murder case, deciphering clues whilst sustaining a realistic character. Production Skills unit. Pupils will participate in weekly workshops dedicated to a selected production skill. Thins such as lighting, sound, SFX make-up, costume and props will be explored. |
Family Learning: parent/child learning activities | Film Genre Bingo! (PDF, 522 KB)(opens new window) | Film Genre Bingo! (PDF, 522 KB)(opens new window) | Film Genre Bingo! (PDF, 522 KB)(opens new window) |
October - December | Robert Burns- exploration unit. Adapting his writings to modern day language. Utilising imagination and problem solving. Improvisation unit, learning about the different types of improvisation in real life context. | Production skills - Darkwood mannor. Within this unit pupils will learn about production skills (lighting, sound) that can help create mood and atmosphere as well as solving a paranormal mystery. Short Pantomime unit. Learn about the roles within famous pantomimes and re-create the telling of a fairytale classic utilising traditional pantomime style. | The Sceance- Script unit. Pupils will create a performance based on a short script extract utilising prior knowledge of production skills to create an eerie mood and atmosphere. |
January - March | Broken window- Conventions unit. Investigate the mystery of a broken window at school. Exploring the different types of conventions used in T.V and theatre today to enhance performances and to highlight the truth about the broken window. | The apocalypse unit. Pupils will learn about SFX and how they can help enhance a performance. We will use T.V shows like 'The last of us' as guidance. | Eco Theatre - Social Issues. Within this unit pupils will create a performance designed to educate an audience on an issue they feel passionate about. Research, sensitivity and empathy all have to be highlighted throughout the unit. |
March - April | Stimulus / You're Late | Script unit- Pupils will create a performance based on a short script extract. | Script (Curious Incident) Pupils will create a performance based on a short script extract. They will take on the role as wither actor or production designer to create a full production utilising all prior knowledge from previous units. |
Term | S1 (French) | S2 (French) | S3 (French) |
May - June | Cat in Paris Film Study | Introducing myself to other people in France · Personality adjectives · Description · Family members · Pets /likes and dislikes Grammar -être , avoir,agreement of adjectives,aimer etc. | Health French speaking countries/ MCF research) (English - 1 period)
Theme: Health and Equity |
August- October | School:
Listening Assessment | Film review
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Family Learning: parent/child learning activities | Family Learning menu (Word doc, 20 KB)(opens new window) | S2 FAMILY LEARNING MENU Visit www.french-games.net or www.spanish-games.net and choose a level (beginner / intermediate) and a topic of your choice Use your vocab booklet to quiz a member of your family on your current topic. | S3 FAMILY LEARNING MENU Visit www.french-games.net or www.spanish-games.net and choose a level (beginner / intermediate) and a topic of your choice Use your vocab booklet to quiz a member of your family on your current topic. |
October - December | Food:
Speaking Assessment | Francophonie
| Health Which diet is more sustainable? Lifestyles
Theme: Health and Equity Reading and Listening Assessments |
January - March | Geography of France · Describing town/what does a French town have · Describing house / typical French houses · What there is to do in town · Grammar - prepositions,modal verbs,use of on
Writing Assessment | Holidays:
Reading Assessment | Film study leading to human rights
Theme: Interconnectedness Writing Assessment Human rights
Theme: Rights, Social justice |
March - April | Sports and hobbies:
Reading Assessment | Media:
Listening Assessment | Fashion
Theme: Rights, Social justice Speaking Assessment |
Term | S2 (Spanish) | S3 (Spanish) |
May - June | Survival Spanish:
| Travel and Holidays:
Grammar: near future Theme: Travel Reading and Listening Assessments |
August- November | Family and descriptions:
Talking and Reading Assessments | |
Family Learning: parent/child learning activities | S2 FAMILY LEARNING MENU Visit www.french-games.net or www.spanish-games.net and choose a level (beginner / intermediate) and a topic of your choice Use your vocab booklet to quiz a member of your family on your current topic | S3 FAMILY LEARNING MENU Visit www.french-games.net or www.spanish-games.net and choose a level (beginner / intermediate) and a topic of your choice Use your vocab booklet to quiz a member of your family on your current topic |
December - February | School
Writing and Talking Assessments | Media:
Grammar: Present tense Theme: Interconnectedness Writing on Film Assessment |
March - May | Shopping for food and eating out
Listening Assessments
| Town:
Theme: Identity Speaking Assessments |
March - April | Health:
Theme: Health and Equity |
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