ENGLISH SYLLABUS FOR P1 TO P7
1. EARLY LEVEL (P1)
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Reading
- •Recognizing sounds and letters (phonics)
- •Learning simple words and sight words
- •Introduction to short stories, nursery rhymes, and poems
- •Understanding basic instructions
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Writing
- •Drawing and scribbling to communicate ideas
- •Learning to form letters
- •Copying words and short sentences
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Listening & Talking
- •Listening to stories and instructions
- •Speaking in short sentences
- •Engaging in role play and discussion
2. FIRST LEVEL (P2 TO P4)
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Reading
- •Developing fluency in reading aloud
- •Understanding simple stories, poems, and non-fiction texts
- •Identifying the main ideas in texts
- •Expanding vocabulary and comprehension skills
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Writing
- •Writing simple stories, poems, and reports
- •Using basic punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks)
- •Learning to spell common words correctly
- •Writing legibly with correct letter formation
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Listening & Talking
- •Listening to others and responding appropriately
- •Speaking clearly in discussions
- •Presenting ideas to the class
3. SECOND LEVEL (P5 TO P7)
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Reading
- •Reading with fluency and expression
- •Understanding a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays)
- •Analyzing characters, themes, and settings in literature
- •Developing inference and deduction skills
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Writing
- •Writing for different purposes (stories, essays, reports, letters, reviews)
- •Using paragraphs and more complex sentence structures
- •Developing a more varied vocabulary
- •Editing and improving written work
- •Correctly using grammar, punctuation (commas, exclamation marks, apostrophes), and spelling
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Listening & Talking
- •Participating in group discussions and debates
- •Presenting detailed information clearly
- •Expressing opinions and using evidence to support arguments
- •Listening critically and responding to others’ ideas
1. S1-S3 (BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION)
Students in S1 to S3 continue their Broad General Education (BGE), which builds a strong foundation in English, preparing them for the senior phase (S4-S6).
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Reading
- •Engagement with a range of texts (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and media)
- •Understanding character, setting, plot, and theme.
- •Exploring texts from different genres, cultures, and periods.
- •Developing skills in reading for enjoyment and analysis.
- •Critical Literacy: Analyzing and evaluating the purpose, audience, and structure of texts.
- •Understanding and evaluating bias, stereotypes, and media influence.
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Writing
- •Creative and Imaginative Writing: Writing stories, poems, and plays
- •Developing character, plot, and setting in longer pieces of writing.
- •Functional and Transactional Writing: Reports, essays, letters, and speeches.
- •Developing persuasive writing techniques (argumentative/opinion pieces).
- •Grammar and Vocabulary: Refining use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- •Expanding vocabulary and improving sentence structure.
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Listening & Talking
- •Discussion and Debate: Engaging in group discussions on literary texts and current issues.
- •Presentations: Delivering formal presentations with multimedia and visual aids.
- •Media Literacy: Analyzing media texts and evaluating their influence.
NATIONAL 5 ENGLISH :
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Reading
- •Close reading and analysis of complex texts (novels, plays, poetry).
- •Understanding and evaluating themes, structure, and literary techniques.
- •Detailed text study of Scottish literature and other works.
- •External assessment includes a Critical Reading exam.
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Writing
- •Producing extended essays, discursive pieces, and imaginative writing.
- •Demonstrating mastery of grammar, spelling, and sentence variety.
- •External assessment includes a Portfolio of written work.
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Listening & Talking
- •Engaging in discussions and formal presentations with increased complexity.
- •External assessments may include a talking assessment (depending on school).