Year 9 English Third Term Syllabus 2025-2026

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Year 9 Third Term English syllabus for 2025-2026, covering reading skills, poetry analysis, and writing development.

GL Assessment

Standardized examination conducted during weeks 1-2 of the third term.

Explicit meanings

Information, ideas, or attitudes that are stated directly and clearly within a text.

Implicit meanings

Meanings or attitudes that are hinted at or suggested rather than being stated directly.

Writer's effect

The specific impact or reaction a writer achieves through their use of language and stylistic choices.

Alice Oswald

The author of the poem titled ‘Fox’ studied in week 6.

Ellis Ayitey Komey

The author of the poem titled ‘Oblivion’ studied in week 7.

Stylistic devices

Techniques used by writers, such as those found in the poems ‘Fox’ and ‘Oblivion’, to enhance their writing and convey meaning.

Register

The level of formality and choice of language adapted for a specific audience and context.

Writing Structure

The organized layout of a piece of writing, including appropriate introductions, the body of the piece, and conclusions.