I went along to our local comprehensive school's open day this morning and was told that the English department did not set whole texts until KS4. Children in KS3 are given only extracts to read and analyse. I was not educated in this country so am unsure whether this is normal in English secondary schools.
Our local school teaches English in mixed ability classes in all years and there is a wide spread of abilities amongst the school's intake. Could this be why children are given extracts rather than books, so as not to put off those who struggle with reading?
Would love to hear from other MNers as to whether their children are expected to read books or extracts in KS3.
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Extract or Book - What is Usual in Secondary English?
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WoodRose · 11/10/2011 13:05
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