SSS 2 English Language Syllabus1.
Narrative Writing- Definition and purpose of narrative writing
- Elements of a narrative (plot, characters, setting, conflict, resolution)
- Techniques for developing a narrative (description, dialogue, sensory details)
- Narrative writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing)
- Examples and analysis of effective narratives
2.
Formal Letter Writing- Definition and purpose of formal letters
- Structure and format of formal letters (heading, salutation, body, closing, signature)
- Formal language and tone in letter writing
- Types of formal letters (job application, complaint, inquiry, recommendation)
- Practice exercises and evaluation of formal letters
3.
Informal Letter Writing- Definition and purpose of informal letters
- Structure and format of informal letters (heading, salutation, body, closing, signature)
- Informal language and tone in letter writing
- Topics for informal letters (personal experiences, opinion, advice, gratitude)
- Practice exercises and evaluation of informal letters
4.
Semi-Formal Letters- Definition and purpose of semi-formal letters
- Structure and format of semi-formal letters (heading, salutation, body, closing, signature)
- Appropriate language and tone in semi-formal letter writing
- Examples and analysis of semi-formal letters
- Practice exercises and evaluation of semi-formal letters
5.
Parts of Speech- Definition and classification of parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections)
- Identification and usage of different parts of speech in sentences
- Practice exercises and evaluation of parts of speech
6.
Proper Punctuation- Rules and guidelines for using punctuation marks (period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, colon, semicolon, quotation marks, apostrophe)
- Common punctuation mistakes and how to avoid them
- Practice exercises and evaluation of punctuation usage
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Phrases and Clauses- Definition and types of phrases (noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, participial phrase)
- Definition and types of clauses (independent clause, dependent clause, relative clause, adverbial clause)
- Identification and usage of phrases and clauses in sentences
- Practice exercises and evaluation of phrases and clauses
8.
Sentence Structure- Types of sentences (simple, compound, complex)
- Sentence construction and sentence variety
- Sentence combining and sentence expansion techniques
- Practice exercises and evaluation of sentence structure
9.
Vocabulary- Word meaning and vocabulary development strategies
- Context clues and vocabulary in context
- Synonyms, antonyms, and word relationships
- Vocabulary building exercises and evaluation
10.
Text Structure- Definition and types of text structures (chronological, cause and effect, problem-solution, compare and contrast)
- Analysis and identification of text structures in different texts
- Comprehension and writing activities based on text structures
11.
Record Keeping- Importance of record keeping in academic and personal life
- Organizational techniques for maintaining records (note-taking, filing, digital organization)
- Time management and planning skills for effective record keeping
- Practice exercises and evaluation of record keeping skills
12.
Speech Writing- Purpose and elements of a speech
- Structure and format of a speech (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Techniques for engaging an audience (rhetorical devices, storytelling, humor)
- Practice exercises and evaluation of speech writing
13.
Nouns- Definition and types of nouns (common nouns, proper nouns, concrete nouns, abstract nouns)
- Singular and plural forms of nouns
- Noun agreement and noun modifiers
- Practice exercises and evaluation of noun usage
14.
Adjectives and Verbs- Definition and types of adjectives (descriptive, demonstrative, possessive, interrogative)
- Comparison of adjectives (comparative, superlative)
- Definition and types of verbs (action verbs, linking verbs, helping verbs)
- Practice exercises and evaluation of adjective and verb usage
15.
Irregular Verbs- Definition and examples of irregular verbs
- Past tense and past participle forms of irregular verbs
- Common irregular verb patterns
- Practice exercises and evaluation of irregular verb usage
16.
Complex Tense Form- Definition and examples of complex tense forms (present perfect, past perfect, future perfect)
- Usage and formation of complex tense forms
- Practice exercises and evaluation of complex tense usage
17.
Phrasal Verbs- Definition and examples of phrasal verbs
- Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs
- Contextual usage of phrasal verbs
- Practice exercises and evaluation of phrasal verb usage
18.
Adverbs- Definition and types of adverbs (manner, time, place, degree)
- Position of adverbs in sentences
- Comparison of adverbs (comparative, superlative)
- Practice exercises and evaluation of adverb usage
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Complex Sentences- Definition and structure of complex sentences
- Subordination and coordination in complex sentences
- Common subordinating conjunctions and their usage
- Practice exercises and evaluation of complex sentence construction
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Compound Sentences- Definition and structure of compound sentences
- Coordinating conjunctions and their usage
- Sentence combining techniques for creating compound sentences
- Practice exercises and evaluation of compound sentence construction
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 2