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O/A Level English

O/A Level English Outline

Reading Comprehension

  • Understanding and Interpreting Texts
  • Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
  • Analyzing Tone, Style, and Purpose
  • Understanding Vocabulary in Context
  • Inference and Deduction
  • Summarizing and Paraphrasing

Writing Skills

  • Creative Writing (Storytelling, Description, and Narration)
  • Writing to Inform, Persuade, or Argue
  • Structuring Essays (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
  • Sentence Variety and Paragraphing
  • Use of Vocabulary and Style
  • Punctuation, Grammar, and Spelling

Language Structure and Analysis

  • Word Choice, Syntax, and Sentence Structure
  • Literary Devices (Metaphor, Simile, Alliteration, etc.)
  • Identifying Themes, Characters, and Setting in Prose and Poetry
  • Analyzing Point of View, Narrative Voice, and Perspective
  • Understanding Tone, Mood, and Imagery

Literature

  • Study of Prose (Novels, Short Stories)
  • Study of Poetry (Form, Structure, Themes)
  • Study of Drama (Plays, Scripts, Performance)
  • Literary Analysis and Critical Thinking
  • Comparing Texts and Contexts
  • Understanding Historical and Cultural Contexts

Speaking and Listening

  • Discussion and Debate Skills
  • Presentation and Public Speaking
  • Listening for Specific Information and Analysis
  • Interpreting and Responding to Spoken Language
  • Group and Individual Communication

Reading and Literary Analysis

  • In-Depth Study of Prose, Poetry, and Drama
  • Close Reading Techniques (Exploring Language and Structure)
  • Analyzing Character Development, Themes, and Symbols
  • Understanding Narrative Techniques and Style
  • Literary Criticism and Theory (e.g., Formalist, Feminist, Marxist)
  • Comparative Analysis of Different Texts

Writing Skills

  • Advanced Essay Writing (Argumentative, Analytical, Persuasive)
  • Creative Writing and Composition
  • Writing for Different Purposes and Audiences
  • Advanced Grammar and Syntax
  • Use of Rhetorical Devices and Stylistic Techniques
  • Developing a Strong Thesis and Argument

Language Study

  • Linguistic Techniques and Language Variation
  • Study of Speech, Accent, and Dialect
  • Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
  • Semantics and Lexical Choice
  • Historical Development of the English Language
  • Language and Power, Identity, Gender, and Society

Literature Study

  • In-Depth Study of Literary Works (e.g., Shakespeare, Modern Novels)
  • Exploring Historical, Cultural, and Political Contexts of Literature
  • Studying Different Literary Forms (Prose, Poetry, Drama)
  • Comparative Literature (Themes, Style, and Structure across Texts)
  • Advanced Literary Techniques (Allusion, Juxtaposition, Irony, etc.)
  • Writing Extended Literary Analysis (Critical Essays and Coursework)

Creative and Imaginative Writing

  • Writing Fictional Narratives and Creative Pieces
  • Developing Plot, Character, and Setting
  • Experimenting with Narrative Voice and Perspective
  • Writing Poetry and Short Stories
  • Applying Literary Devices to Creative Work
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