Curriculum

Book reference: ENGLISH – OXFORD PROGRESSIVE BOOK 6 BY RACHEL REDFORD

Curriculum

1. Reading Comprehension:

1. • Analyzing fiction and non-fiction texts for main ideas, themes, and literary devices.
   • Developing critical reading skills through inference, summarization, and interpretation.
   • Exploring different genres of literature including novels, short stories, poetry, and drama.

2. Writing Skills:

1. • Crafting well-structured paragraphs and essays with a focus on organization, coherence, and clarity.
   • Practicing different types of writing such as narratives, expository essays, persuasive writing, and descriptive writing.
   • Developing editing and revising skills to improve grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

3. Grammar and Vocabulary:

1. • Reviewing and expanding knowledge of grammar concepts such as parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and verb tense.
   • Building vocabulary through reading, word study, and context clues.
   • Applying grammar and vocabulary knowledge in writing assignments and oral communication.

4. Literature Study:

1. • Exploring classic and contemporary literature to understand cultural, historical, and social contexts.
   • Analyzing literary elements such as plot, character development, setting, and symbolism.
   • Engaging in discussions and activities to deepen understanding and appreciation of literary works.

5. Language Skills:

1. • Developing speaking and listening skills through classroom discussions, presentations, and oral reports.
   • Practicing effective communication strategies such as active listening, asking questions, and giving constructive feedback.
   • Exploring language variation and dialects to understand language diversity and cultural differences.

6. Critical Thinking and Analysis:

1. • Engaging in higher-order thinking tasks such as inference, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
   • Analyzing media texts, advertisements, and digital sources critically to evaluate credibility and bias.
   • Encouraging creativity and innovation through imaginative writing prompts and problem-solving activities.

7. Research and Information Literacy:

1. • Conducting research using various sources such as books, websites, and databases.
   • Evaluating information for reliability, accuracy, and relevance.
   • Citing sources properly and adhering to academic integrity standards.