• Develop critical thinking 
• Students will learn how to formulate an opinion based on the information they have read 
• Forming and articulating an opinion using valid arguments and reasoning 
• The unit also aims at further enhancing comprehension skills and understanding of new vocabulary 

• Learning to make references & links between texts, media, etc. 
• Character development & analysis 
• Understanding the author’s intentions 
• Building social awareness and the influence and power of the media in society 

• Through debates the students will build their skills in researching and building an argument, confidence in public speaking, the power of words, critical thinking skills, etc. 

• This unit aims at reinforcing, developing and elevating the students’ essay writing skills 

• Students will build on their knowledge of the effects of techniques and language in a variety of texts 
• The importance of performance and presentation 
• The unit aims at encouraging creativity in the individual student and applying writer’s techniques for different writing styles 

• Students will learn the importance of understanding context 
• They will work on the timeless issues drama raises regardless of context 
• The effect of a play on the audience 
• Problematizing through drama 
• Enjoyment and entertainment value gained through drama 

• Understanding the university application process 
• Skills in personal writing 

• Preparing for the university application 
• Learning skills for writing an effective admission essay 

University interviews  

• Responding to specific questions 
• Building confidence in specific subject areas 
• Being able to elaborate and develop personal ideas in conjunction with an interview process 

• Developing a fully operational command of the language: comprehension, discursive/argumentative essay writing, fluency in speaking and responding to listening exercises 

• Further developing critical thinking  
• Students will learn how to formulate an opinion based on the information they have read 
• Forming and articulating an opinion using valid arguments and reasoning 

• Students will learn how to express sophisticated ideas 
• Reveal a confident portrayal of vocabulary for effective delivery 
• How to connect with an audience 
• Show an ability to perceptively respond to ideas and information 
• Students will be expected to prepare and deliver their speeches 

• Further enhance critical thinking 
• Responding to various texts 
• Asking questions based on material and information that has been read 

• Learn how to correctly gather and research information 
• How to discuss and analyze findings