Year 10 English Syllabus1. Year 10 English Grammar- Parts of speech
- Sentence structure
- Verb tenses
- Subject-verb agreement
- Pronouns
- Adjectives and adverbs
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Direct and indirect speech
- Active and passive voice
2. Year 10 Reading Skills- Comprehension strategies
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Making inferences and drawing conclusions
- Analyzing literary elements such as plot, character, and setting
- Recognizing author's purpose and tone
- Evaluating arguments and evidence in non-fiction texts
- Comparing and contrasting different texts
- Summarizing and paraphrasing
3. Year 10 Letter Writing- Formal and informal letters
- Structure and format of letters
- Writing a persuasive letter
- Writing a complaint letter
- Writing a request letter
- Writing a thank you letter
- Using appropriate language and tone
- Addressing the recipient correctly
4. Year 10 Editorial Writing- Understanding editorials and their purpose
- Analyzing persuasive techniques used in editorials
- Identifying bias and propaganda in editorials
- Writing an effective editorial
- Presenting arguments and supporting evidence
- Concluding with a call to action
5. Year 10 Persuasive Writing- Understanding persuasive techniques
- Identifying target audience and purpose
- Crafting a persuasive argument
- Organizing ideas and supporting evidence
- Using rhetorical devices effectively
- Addressing counterarguments
- Writing a persuasive essay or speech
6. Year 10 Analytical Writing- Analyzing literature, film, or other texts
- Identifying themes and symbols
- Examining character development and motivations
- Exploring narrative techniques
- Writing a literary analysis essay
- Using textual evidence to support analysis
- Developing a strong thesis statement
7. Year 10 Article Writing- Understanding the structure and format of articles
- Writing informative and engaging articles
- Conducting research and gathering information
- Interviewing subjects for an article
- Writing headlines and subheadings
- Using appropriate language and tone
- Editing and revising articles for clarity and coherence
8. Year 10 Fiction- Reading and analyzing short stories and novels
- Identifying elements of fiction such as plot, character, and setting
- Analyzing themes and symbols in fiction
- Understanding narrative techniques
- Writing and sharing original fiction pieces
- Exploring different genres of fiction
9. Year 10 Poetry- Reading and analyzing different forms of poetry
- Understanding poetic devices such as rhyme, rhythm, and imagery
- Interpreting the meaning of poems
- Writing and sharing original poems
- Exploring different poetic styles and movements
10. Year 10 Non-fiction- Reading and analyzing non-fiction texts such as essays, speeches, and articles
- Identifying the author's purpose and tone
- Evaluating arguments and evidence in non-fiction
- Writing and presenting original non-fiction pieces
- Exploring different genres of non-fiction, such as memoirs and biographies
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 10