4-5 weeks 

Revision of Narratives 

• revise point of view 
• write effective story openings 
• develop convincing characters 
• examine how well chosen and ambitious vocabulary adds to story’s effectiveness 
• review the use of direct speech 
• review  writer’s techniques such as imagery, flashback, plot twist 
• examine how sentence structure builds tension or adds interest 
• plan a short story using plot triangle 
• drafting / proof reading 

4-5 weeks 

Description of Places and Events 

Eg: 

• review all relevant writer’s techniques   
• understand voice and tone 
• zoom in and zoom out 
• contrast ideas/points of view 
• utilize thoughts and feelings 
• sensory language 
• figurative language 
• structure /order: spatial; chronological 
• variety in sentence structure 
• know basic purpose – writer’s intention  
• introduction/body/conclusion-  PLAN 

one text per fortnight 

(Oxford English 2)   

FICTION- analyzing setting, character development, tension, climax, theme, tone and all writer’s techniques; 

Building up new vocabulary; 

POINT-EVIDENCE-EXPLAIN questions as well as critical thinking, opinion and basic comprehension questions are covered. 

Interpretations about character or atmosphere or theme, etc.  will become more detailed as connections are made between ideas about a text by teasing out meanings or weighing up evidence. 

Students begin to analyse language and consider how the writer’s choice of language contributes to the overall effectiveness of the story.  For example, students discuss how a character’s emotional state is reflected in language or how certain language has more of an impact on the reader. 

2-3 weeks 

Revision of Tenses  

5-6 weeks 

Passive Voice 

Apply Passive Voice in writing tasks such as instructions on how something is made or live news reports with breaking news to strengthen understanding. 

3-4 weeks 

Modals – Part 1 

6-8 weeks 

Eg: 

• Identify and comment on relevant points, information, ideas and events in the text, all supported by using quotations. 
• Infer or interpret information, events or ideas based on evidence from different places in the text. 
• Learn new vocabulary and understand it with the help of context and a dictionary. 
• Recognise a range of techniques and comment on their effect. 
• Comment on the setting, plot, characterization and themes in a text, and the effects of these. 
• Be able to choose and read books independently for challenge, interest and enjoyment. 

5-6 weeks 

Informative News Articles: Understanding audience and purpose; analysing the features, tone and content (fact versus opinion; bias) in News Articles; as well as planning /drafting / editing News Articles 

Whilst reading, comments on the writer’s purpose and viewpoint are detailed: students begin to evaluate how this viewpoint is conveyed across a whole text and how the intended purpose (to inform, warn, persuade, etc.) is achieved. Intended audience is also analysed.   

After  students are able to identify and understand  the following  features effectively, they are applied in writing:  the headline, byline, lead sentence, full names of people, places, organisations, 5 W’s, use of direct quotes and reported quotes, facts, figures, statistics, formal tone, sentence structures, sub-headings, images and captions . 

5-6 weeks 

Persuasive Speeches:  Analysing the writer’s craft by discovering more persuasive techniques and  further considering audience and purpose; planning/drafting/editing  and delivering persuasive speeches 

Students will first analyse a number of effective speeches through the reading of transcripts and viewing of videos before they present a persuasive speech with clarity and purpose.  In order to do so, they will: 

• Create an effective visual aid using color, graphics, and concise wording (i.e. poster, power point, prop ). 

• Write an effective introduction, a body that supports the main idea with supporting details and clear transitions, and a clear and memorable conclusion. 

• Utilise persuasive devices / techniques 

• Present clearly and effectively within the given time parameters. 

• Practice and rehearse their speech prior to delivery. 

• Select a topic that is appropriate to the speaker, audience, and occasion. 

• Use appropriate vocal & physical delivery. 

• Use correct grammar and strong word choice throughout speech. 

• Utilize research to inform/persuade an audience. 

• Know audience and purpose influences the way one speaks. 

one text per fortnight 

(Oxford English 2 )  

NON-FICTION- analyzing the audience and purpose of non-fiction texts, the writer’s tone and new writer’s techniques; 

Building up new vocabulary; 

Practising POINT-EVIDENCE-EXPLAIN questions as well as critical thinking, opinion and basic comprehension questions 

Mature themes are explored, class discussions and debates are held and challenging questions are tackled. 

Students continue to select quotations in the form of the right words and phrases from a text to support points made and to fluently embed evidence into their analytical answers. 

Analysis is becoming more precise and perceptive: students are able to analyse language and consider how the writer’s language contributes to the overall effect on the reader.    

4 weeks 

• Read for literal, interpretive, and evaluative comprehension. 
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze different forms of poetry. 
• Research information on a particular poet. 
• Writing – Explore ideas and personal reactions to poetry through writing. 
• Write using the different forms of poetic devices. 

2-3 weeks 

Modals Part 2 

4-5 weeks 

Reported Speech 

Conditionals 

6-8 weeks 

10-12 weeks 

Welcome to Nowhere 

by Elizabeth Laird. 

Understand setting and historical context (Syria’s civil war / or proxy war over the last decade) and make a connection to the reader. 

Analyse: point of view; character development and relationships; plot and conflict; and themes. 

Build vocabulary; tackling opinion and debate questions; comprehension and critical thinking questions. 

Develop sensitivity towards the humanitarian refugee crisis and raise awareness of war, injustice, oppression, family, duty and perseverance, just to name a few areas of importance . 

WRITING 

Journal writing as well as articles, speeches and narratives will be incorporated in the novel’s writing component in order for students to review the various styles and structures studied throughout the year and to sharpen all their skills in writing in preparation for the final exam in English. 

A clear yet engaging introduction as well as a memorable conclusion, together with the body will be written in a formal tone and coherent ideas connected to the thesis statement must run through the text, demonstrating the student’s understanding of the novel. 

Revision of all units