Year 7 English Syllabus
1. Year 7 English Grammar Basic
- Parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections)
- Sentence structure (subjects, predicates, phrases, clauses)
- Capitalization and punctuation rules
- Basic sentence types (simple, compound, complex)
- Subject-verb agreement
- Tenses (present, past, future)
- Singular and plural nouns
- Comparative and superlative adjectives
2. Year 7 English Grammar Advanced
- Advanced parts of speech (gerunds, infinitives, participles)
- Complex sentence structures (relative clauses, conditional sentences)
- Direct and indirect speech
- Active and passive voice
- Sentence transformations
- Advanced verb tenses (continuous, perfect, perfect continuous)
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Common grammar mistakes and how to avoid them
3. Year 7 Reading Skills
- Comprehension strategies
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Making inferences and drawing conclusions
- Vocabulary in context
- Understanding literary devices (simile, metaphor, personification)
- Analyzing characters, settings, and plot
- Making predictions and connections
- Summarizing texts
4. Year 7 Letter Writing
- Formal and informal letter formats
- Parts of a letter (heading, salutation, body, closing)
- Writing a friendly letter to a friend or family member
- Writing a formal letter to a teacher or school administrator
- Proper use of greetings and closings
- Organizing ideas and paragraphs in a letter
- Editing and revising letters for clarity and coherence
5. Year 7 Editorial Writing
- Understanding the purpose and features of an editorial
- Identifying different types of editorials (persuasive, informative)
- Writing an editorial about a current issue or topic
- Using persuasive language and evidence to support arguments
- Balancing different perspectives in an editorial
- Editing and revising editorials for clarity and impact
6. Year 7 Persuasive Writing
- Understanding persuasive techniques (appeals to emotion, logic, credibility)
- Writing persuasive essays or speeches on various topics
- Organizing arguments and counterarguments
- Using evidence and examples to support claims
- Addressing opposing viewpoints
- Editing and revising persuasive texts for persuasiveness and coherence
7. Year 7 Analytical Writing
- Analyzing literary texts (short stories, poems, essays)
- Identifying themes, symbols, and motifs
- Exploring author's purpose and tone
- Analyzing character development and relationships
- Interpreting and evaluating literary devices
- Writing analytical essays on literary texts
- Using textual evidence to support analysis
- Editing and revising analytical essays for clarity and depth
8. Year 7 Article Writing
- Understanding the structure and features of articles
- Identifying different types of articles (news, feature, opinion)
- Conducting research and gathering information for articles
- Writing news articles on current events or school activities
- Writing feature articles on interesting topics or profiles
- Writing opinion articles expressing personal viewpoints
- Editing and revising articles for clarity and coherence
9. Year 7 Essay Writing
- Understanding essay structure (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion)
- Developing a thesis statement and topic sentences
- Organizing and sequencing ideas in an essay
- Writing narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository essays
- Using evidence and examples to support arguments
- Incorporating transitions for coherence
- Editing and revising essays for clarity and effectiveness
10. Year 7 Vocabulary
- Expanding vocabulary through reading and word lists
- Learning and using synonyms and antonyms
- Understanding word roots, prefixes, and suffixes
- Contextual vocabulary acquisition
- Building word relationships (analogies)
- Using vocabulary in speaking and writing
- Reviewing and reinforcing vocabulary through exercises and quizzes
11. Year 7 Understanding Poetry
- Analyzing different forms of poetry (lyric, narrative, haiku, sonnet)
- Identifying poetic devices (rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, imagery)
- Interpreting the meaning and themes of poems
- Comparing and contrasting different poems
- Writing original poems using various poetic devices
- Performing and reciting poems with expression
- Reflecting on the emotions and messages conveyed in poetry
Note: This syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the English curriculum for Year 7. Teachers may adapt and modify it based on their students' needs and the specific requirements of their educational institution.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 7