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Are you looking for the best English tutor for your child? Learning English and mastering the language can open up a world of opportunities, enhance cognitive abilities, and provide a valuable skill for personal and professional growth. Our expert English instructors offer personalized coaching to help your child become proficient in English. Our curriculum is designed to cater to students of all ages and skill levels, ensuring they excel in their English language studies. Whether you are in New York in the United States or any other part of the world, your child is just a click away from learning English from the best tutors. Below is our detailed curriculum to help you better understand the program.

Grade 1 English Curriculum

Reading

Print Concepts
Identify features of a book (front cover, back cover, title page)
Follow words from left to right, top to bottom
Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language
Understand spacing between words
Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters
Phonological Awareness
Distinguish between individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words
Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable words
Isolate and pronounce initial, medial, and final sounds in spoken words
Add, delete, or substitute individual sounds in simple words
Phonics and Word Recognition
Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
Recognize common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she)
Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying sounds that differ
Fluency
Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding
Read grade-appropriate texts with accuracy and expression

Writing

Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces: state an opinion and supply a reason
Write informative texts: name a topic and supply facts
Write narratives: recount events in sequence
Production and Distribution of Writing
Respond to questions and suggestions from peers
Add details to strengthen writing
Use digital tools to produce and publish writing
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Participate in shared research projects
Recall information from experiences or gather information to answer questions

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration
Participate in collaborative conversations
Ask and answer questions about key details in texts read aloud
Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details
Add drawings or visual displays to descriptions
Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly

Language

Conventions of Standard English
Print all uppercase and lowercase letters
Use common nouns and verbs
Form regular plural nouns (e.g., dog, dogs)
Use question words (who, what, where, when, why, how)
Use common prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off)
Produce and expand complete simple sentences
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Sort words into categories
Define words by category and attributes
Identify real-life connections between words and their use
Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs (e.g., look, peek, glance)
Use words and phrases acquired through conversations and reading
Literature
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
Retell familiar stories, including key details
Identify characters, settings, and major events in a story
Identify words and phrases that suggest feelings
Explain differences between fiction and non-fiction
Identify who is telling the story
Use illustrations to describe characters, setting, or events
Compare and contrast adventures of characters in stories
Informational Text
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
Identify the main topic and retell key details
Describe the connection between two individuals, events, or ideas
Ask and answer questions about unknown words
Identify front cover, back cover, and title page of a book
Distinguish between information from illustrations and information from text
Use illustrations to describe key ideas
Identify reasons an author gives to support points

Grade 2 English Curriculum

Reading

Phonics and Word Recognition
Distinguish long and short vowels in regularly spelled one-syllable words
Know spelling-sound correspondences for common vowel teams
Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels
Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes
Identify and read irregularly spelled words
Apply knowledge of syllabication patterns
Fluency
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding

Writing

Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces: introduce topic, state opinion, supply reasons, provide concluding statement
Write informative texts: introduce topic, use facts and definitions, provide concluding statement
Write narratives: recount events, include details, use temporal words, provide closure
Production and Distribution of Writing
Focus on a topic and strengthen writing through revision and editing
Use digital tools to produce and publish writing
Participate in shared research and writing projects
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Recall information from experiences or gather information from sources
Answer questions using information recalled or gathered

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners
Recount key ideas and details from texts read aloud
Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says
Seek clarification and explanation when needed
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Tell a story or recount an experience with facts and relevant details
Create audio recordings of stories or poems
Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task

Language

Conventions of Standard English
Use collective nouns (e.g., group, team)
Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children)
Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves)
Form and use past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told)
Use adjectives and adverbs appropriately
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences
Capitalize holidays, product names, geographic names
Use commas in greetings and closings of letters
Use apostrophes to form contractions and possessives
Generalize learned spelling patterns
Consult reference materials as needed for spelling
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Use sentence-level context as a clue to meaning
Determine the meaning of new words using prefixes and roots
Use glossaries and dictionaries to determine meaning
Identify real-life connections between words and their use
Distinguish shades of meaning among related verbs and adjectives
Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and being read to

Literature

Key Ideas and Details
Ask and answer who, what, where, when, why questions to demonstrate understanding
Recount stories and determine their central message/moral/lesson
Describe how characters respond to major events and challenges
Craft and Structure
Describe how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning
Describe the structure of a story (beginning, middle, end)
Acknowledge differences in points of view of characters
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Use illustrations and words to demonstrate understanding
Compare and contrast versions of the same stories from different authors or cultures

Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text
Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas, or steps in procedures
Craft and Structure
Determine the meaning of words and phrases in text
Know and use various text features (captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes)
Identify the main purpose of a text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Explain how images contribute to and clarify a text
Describe how reasons support specific points in a text
Compare and contrast the most important points in two texts on the same topic

Grade 3 English Curriculum

Reading

Phonics and Word Recognition
Identify and know the meaning of common prefixes and derivational suffixes
Decode words with common Latin suffixes (e.g., -able, -ment, -tion)
Decode multisyllable words
Read irregularly spelled words
Apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills
Fluency
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding
Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding

Writing

Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces: introduce topic, state opinion, organize reasons, provide concluding statement
Write informative texts: introduce topic, develop with facts and details, use linking words, provide concluding statement
Write narratives: establish situation, introduce characters, organize event sequence, use dialogue and descriptions, provide closure
Production and Distribution of Writing
With guidance, produce writing appropriate to task and purpose
Develop and strengthen writing through planning, revising, and editing
Use technology to produce and publish writing
Demonstrate keyboarding skills
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge
Recall information from experiences or gather information from sources
Take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into categories

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration
Engage effectively in range of collaborative discussions
Determine main ideas and supporting details from texts read aloud
Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Report on a topic or text with appropriate facts and relevant details
Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems
Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation

Language

Conventions of Standard English
Explain function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns
Use abstract nouns (e.g., childhood, friendship)
Form and use regular and irregular verbs
Form and use simple verb tenses (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk)
Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement
Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences
Capitalize appropriate words in titles
Use commas in addresses
Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue
Form and use possessives
Use conventional spelling patterns
Use spelling patterns and generalizations
Use reference materials to check spelling
Knowledge of Language
Choose words and phrases for effect
Recognize differences between spoken and written standard English
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Use context clues to determine meaning of words/phrases
Determine meaning of words using affixes and root words
Use glossaries or dictionaries to determine precise meaning
Distinguish literal from nonliteral meanings of words
Identify real-life connections between words and their use
Distinguish shades of meaning among related words
Acquire and use academic and domain-specific vocabulary

Literature

Key Ideas and Details
Ask and answer questions referring explicitly to the text
Recount stories and determine central message, lesson, or moral
Describe characters and explain how their actions contribute to sequence of events
Craft and Structure
Determine meaning of words and phrases in text, including literal and nonliteral language
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems (chapter, scene, stanza)
Distinguish own point of view from that of narrator or characters
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Explain how illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by words
Compare and contrast themes, settings, plots of stories by same author
Read and comprehend literature at grade level

Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details
Ask and answer questions referring explicitly to the text
Determine main idea and recount key details
Describe relationship between series of events, concepts, or steps
Craft and Structure
Determine meaning of academic and domain-specific words
Use text features and search tools (keywords, sidebars, hyperlinks)
Distinguish own point of view from that of author
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Use information from illustrations and words to demonstrate understanding
Describe logical connection between sentences and paragraphs (comparison, cause/effect, sequence)
Compare and contrast important points and key details in two texts on same topic

Grade 4 English Curriculum

Reading

Phonics and Word Recognition
Use combined knowledge of phonics, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read accurately
Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words
Apply word-analysis skills to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words
Fluency
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding
Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding

Writing

Text Types and Purposes
Write opinion pieces: introduce topic clearly, provide reasons supported by facts and details, link opinions with transitional phrases, provide concluding statement
Write informative texts: introduce topic clearly, develop with facts, concrete details, quotations, examples; use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and linking words; provide concluding statement
Write narratives: establish situation, introduce narrator/characters, organize event sequence, use dialogue and description, use transitional words, provide conclusion
Production and Distribution of Writing
Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
Develop and strengthen writing through planning, revising, and editing
Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others
Demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills to type minimum of one page in a single sitting
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather from print and digital sources
Take notes, categorize information, and provide list of sources
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis and reflection

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration
Engage effectively in range of collaborative discussions
Paraphrase portions of texts read aloud or information presented in diverse media
Identify reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Report on topic or text, tell story, or recount experience with appropriate facts and details
Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate
Differentiate between formal and informal discourse; use formal English when appropriate

Language

Conventions of Standard English
Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that)
Use relative adverbs (where, when, why)
Form and use progressive verb tenses (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking)
Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must)
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns
Form and use prepositional phrases
Produce complete sentences, recognizing fragments and run-ons
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their, they're)
Use correct capitalization
Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations
Use comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
Spell grade-appropriate words correctly
Choose punctuation for effect
Knowledge of Language
Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely
Choose punctuation for effect
Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is appropriate
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Use context clues to determine meaning of words/phrases
Use Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning
Consult reference materials for pronunciation and precise meaning
Clarify meaning of words by comparing related words
Explain meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context
Recognize and explain meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites and to words with similar meanings
Acquire and use academic and domain-specific vocabulary

Literature

Key Ideas and Details
Refer to details and examples when explaining text and drawing inferences
Determine theme of story, drama, or poem from details; summarize the text
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event, drawing on specific details
Craft and Structure
Determine meaning of words and phrases, including those that allude to significant characters
Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose
Compare and contrast point of view from which different stories are narrated
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Connect text with visual or oral presentation, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions
Compare and contrast similar themes and topics in stories, myths, and traditional literature

Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details
Refer to details and examples when explaining text and drawing inferences
Determine main idea and explain how supported by key details; summarize the text
Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts, including what happened and why
Craft and Structure
Determine meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases
Describe overall structure (chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution)
Compare and contrast firsthand and secondhand account of same event or topic
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively
Explain how author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic

Media Literacy

Analyze various digital and print media formats
Evaluate how media messages influence behavior
Create media products using various forms and techniques
Understand purpose and intended audience of different media formats

Grade 5 English Curriculum

Literature

Prose
Simple story reading
Picture stories
Animal stories
Children's fiction
Easy fairy tales
Family stories
School stories
Poetry
Simple rhymes
Basic poems
Action verses
Counting rhymes
Sound poems
Nature poems
Fun poems
Drama
Mini dialogues
Simple plays
Basic role-play
Character acting
Story dramatization

Language

Grammar
Naming words
Action words
Describing words
Simple sentences
Basic punctuation
Capital letters
Full stops
Question marks
Common pronouns
Basic tenses
Simple conjunctions
Articles (a, an, the)
Preposition
Conjunction
Vocabulary
New words
Word meanings
Synonyms and Antonyms
Word groups
Simple words
Everyday words
Theme-based words

Writing

Basic Composition
Simple sentences
Short paragraphs
Basic stories
Picture writing
Simple descriptions
Personal events
Daily activities
Creative Writing
Story completion
Picture stories
Simple poems
Basic dialogues
Short descriptions
Simple diary
Letter writing
Functional Writing
Simple notes
Basic messages
Short lists
Simple greetings
Basic invitations
Easy instructions
Simple cards

Reading Skills

Word reading
Sentence reading
Simple comprehension
Story sequence
Main ideas
Basic details
Character names
Story places
Simple events
Picture reading

Speaking and Listening

Show and tell
Story telling
Simple sharing
Basic listening
Following instructions
Simple responses
Basic questions
Group talking

Media

Picture books
Simple comics
Basic posters
Children's shows
Picture stories
Simple animations
Story cards

Grade 6 English Combined Curriculum

Literature

Prose
Simple short stories
Children's literature
Folk tales
Fairy tales
Simple adventure stories
Stories about family and friends
Stories from different cultures
Poetry
Simple poems with rhyme
Action poems
Nursery rhymes
Simple verses
Picture poems
Short narrative poems
Poems about feelings
Drama
Short skits
Simple dialogues
Role-play activities
Mini-plays
Character conversations

Language

Grammar
Nouns (singular, plural)
Basic pronouns
Simple verbs
Basic adjectives
Simple adverbs
Present and past tense
Simple sentences
Basic punctuation
Capital letters
Full stops
Question marks
Commas
Preposition
Conjunction
Vocabulary
Basic word meanings
Simple synonyms
Simple antonyms
Common sight words
Basic word families
Simple compound words
Common vocabulary
Theme words

Writing

Essays
Simple paragraphs
Basic stories
Short descriptions
Personal experiences
Simple recounts
Guided writing
Opinion writing
Creative Writing
Story starters
Simple endings
Basic character writing
Picture stories
Simple diaries
Short poems
Simple dialogues
Functional Writing
Simple letters
Basic messages
Short notes
Simple greetings
Basic lists
Simple instructions
Basic descriptions

Reading Skills

Reading aloud
Silent reading
Simple comprehension
Main idea
Basic details
Simple sequences
Character traits
Story setting
Basic plots
Simple conclusions

Speaking and Listening

Simple presentations
Basic discussions
Story sharing
Following directions
Simple listening tasks
Basic responses
Question asking
Simple conversations

Media Studies

Picture books
Simple posters
Basic cartoons
Children's programs
Simple digital stories
Picture sequencing
Simple media messages

Research and Reference

Simple dictionary use
Basic alphabetical order
Picture dictionaries
Simple research
Basic information finding
Simple organization
Basic note-taking

Grade 7 Comprehensive English Curriculum

Literature

Prose
Short stories with themes of friendship and family
Fables and moral stories
Simplified adaptations of classics
Adventure stories
Animal stories
Multicultural tales
Personal narratives
Poetry
Simple rhyming poems
Narrative poems
Haiku
Limericks
Free verse
Poems about nature
Poems about everyday life
Drama
Simple dramatic scenes
Reader's theater scripts
Short dialogues
Character role-play
Mini-plays

Language

Grammar
Nouns (common, proper, abstract)
Pronouns (personal, possessive, relative)
Verbs (main, auxiliary, regular, irregular)
Adjectives and degrees of comparison
Adverbs
Basic tenses
Simple and compound sentences
Basic punctuation
Articles
Common prepositions
Basic conjunctions
Vocabulary
Context clues
Basic synonyms and antonyms
Common prefixes and suffixes
Simple compound words
Basic homophones
Common idioms
Everyday vocabulary
Subject-specific words

Writing

Essays
Simple narrative essays
Basic descriptive essays
Short personal experiences
Simple explanatory texts
Guided opinion writing
Creative Writing
Simple stories
Basic poems
Character descriptions
Completing stories
Picture composition
Simple dialogues
Journal writing
Functional Writing
Friendly letters
Thank you notes
Simple emails
Basic notices
Short messages
Simple invitations
Basic diary entries

Reading Skills

Basic comprehension
Finding main ideas
Locating key details
Simple predictions
Basic sequencing
Character identification
Setting identification
Simple cause and effect
Basic inference
Following directions

Speaking and Listening

Show and tell
Simple presentations
Basic discussions
Story retelling
Following instructions
Listening for details
Basic conversations
Simple responses
Question formation

Media Studies

Children's magazines
Simple advertisements
Basic news articles
Educational videos
Simple digital texts
Picture stories
Basic web content

Research and Reference

Dictionary use
Alphabetical order
Basic reference books
Simple research tasks
Using contents page
Using index
Basic information gathering
Simple note-taking

Grade 8 English Core Curriculum

Literature

Prose
Short stories with moral values
Children's classics
Adventure stories
Folk tales and legends
Adapted classic literature
Inspirational true stories
Descriptive passages
Poetry
Rhyming poetry
Narrative poems
Lyrical poetry
Nature poems
Simple sonnets
Contemporary children's poetry
Poems about daily life
Drama
One-act plays
Dramatic dialogues
Role-play scripts
Adapted classical scenes
Modern children's plays

Language

Grammar
Parts of speech (advanced usage)
Simple, compound, and complex sentences
Present, past, and future tenses
Active and passive voice
Direct and indirect speech
Basic and compound prepositions
Articles
Conjunctions
Subject-verb agreement
Basic phrases and clauses
Punctuation marks
Vocabulary
Word meanings in context
Synonyms and antonyms
Common prefixes and suffixes
Basic root words
Common idioms
Simple figures of speech
Word families
Commonly confused words

Writing

Essays
Personal narratives
Simple descriptive essays
Basic expository writing
Opinion essays
Process essays
Persuasive writing
Creative Writing
Story completion
Diary entries
Simple poems
Character descriptions
Setting descriptions
Picture composition
Dialogue writing
Functional Writing
Informal letters
Basic formal letters
Simple emails
Notice writing
Message writing
Invitation writing
Basic report writing
Short newspaper articles

Reading Skills

Reading comprehension
Identifying main ideas
Finding supporting details
Making predictions
Drawing conclusions
Sequencing events
Understanding character traits
Basic inference
Fact vs opinion
Basic summarizing
Analyzation of texts and evaluating their meaning

Speaking and Listening

Class presentations
Group discussions
Simple debates
Story retelling
Following instructions
Listening comprehension
Expressing opinions
Asking questions
Responding appropriately

Media Studies

Understanding advertisements
Simple news reports
Children's magazines
Educational videos
Basic digital media
Simple film reviews
Comics and graphic novels

Research and Reference

Dictionary skills
Basic library skills
Simple note-making
Organizing information
Using table of contents
Using index
Basic internet research
Alphabetical ordering

Grade 9 Comprehensive English Curriculum

Reading and Literature

Literary Analysis
Introduction to advanced literary analysis
Understanding genre conventions and features
Analysis of basic literary devices and figurative language
Introduction to critical reading approaches
Character analysis and development
Plot structure and narrative techniques
Core Literary Works
Shakespeare and Wordsworth (Introduction through selected scenes or a simplified play)
Coming-of-age novels
Contemporary young adult literature
Poetry from different cultures
Short stories from various traditions
Selected non-fiction works
Reading Skills
Advanced reading comprehension strategies
Making inferences
Identifying main ideas and supporting details
Understanding author's purpose
Recognizing bias and perspective
Text annotation techniques
Note making and summarising

Writing

Essay Writing
Structured paragraph writing
Five-paragraph essays
Introduction to analytical writing
Persuasive essays
Descriptive essays
Compare and contrast essays
Creative Writing
Personal narratives
Character sketches
Poetry writing
Dialogue writing
Journal entries
Creative response to literature
Technical Writing
Basic report writing
Formal letters
Emails
Summaries
News articles
Blog posts
Proposal writing

Language and Grammar

Grammar Fundamentals
Parts of speech review
Sentence types and structures
Punctuation rules
Subject-verb agreement
Tenses and their applications
Clauses and phrases
Direct and indirect speech
Clauses
Degree of comparison
Vocabulary Building
Word families
Contextual meaning
Synonyms and antonyms
Prefixes and suffixes
Idioms and phrases
Academic vocabulary
Word formation

Speaking and Listening

Oral Communication
Class presentations
Group discussions
Role-plays
Debates
Story-telling
Speech delivery
Listening Skills
Active listening strategies
Following complex instructions
Note-taking
Summarizing spoken content
Understanding different accents
Responding to audio materials

Media Literacy

Digital Communication
Introduction to digital media
Online reading strategies
Basic research skills
Digital presentation tools
Email etiquette
Online safety

Grade 10 Comprehensive English Curriculum

Grade 10 Integrated English Curriculum

Course Overview
This comprehensive curriculum develops advanced literacy skills through critical analysis, creative expression, and effective communication. Students engage with diverse texts while building sophisticated writing and speaking abilities.
UNIT 1: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE FOUNDATION
Core Content
Language Analysis
Rhetorical devices (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration)
Tone, mood, and atmosphere
Imagery and symbolism
Structure and form analysis
Author's purpose and audience awareness
Literary Techniques
Characterization methods (direct/indirect)
Setting and its significance
Point of view and narrative voice
Theme identification and development
Foreshadowing and irony
Key Texts (Select 2-3)
Poetry: Contemporary and classical poems exploring identity, nature, social issues
Short Stories: Works by diverse authors (O. Henry, Alice Munro, Roald Dahl)
Drama Extracts: Scenes from modern and classical plays
UNIT 2: SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA
Learning Objectives
Understand Elizabethan context and conventions
Analyze character development and relationships
Explore universal themes in Shakespeare
Appreciate dramatic techniques and stagecraft
Core Content
Complete Play Study (Choose one)
Romeo and Juliet - Love, fate, family conflict
Macbeth - Ambition, guilt, supernatural
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Love, reality vs. illusion
Focus Areas
Shakespearean language and verse
Soliloquies and their purposes
Dramatic irony and tension
Historical and social context
Performance interpretation
Skills Development
Close textual analysis
Comparative character study
Understanding dramatic structure
Exploring different interpretations
UNIT 3: MODERN PROSE FICTION
Core Content
Novel Study (Choose one)
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck - American Dream, friendship, isolation
Lord of the Flies by William Golding - Civilization, human nature, leadership
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Prejudice, moral courage, growing up
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Social class, belonging, family
Animal Farm by George Orwell - Power, corruption, allegory
Analysis Focus
Narrative structure and pacing
Character arcs and relationships
Social and historical context
Authorial viewpoint and bias
Symbolism and allegory
Skills Development
Extended analytical writing
Contextual understanding
Comparative analysis
Critical evaluation of themes
Assessment
Extended essay (1200-1500 words)
Creative writing inspired by themes
Reading journal with critical reflections
Group discussion and presentation
UNIT 4: NON-FICTION AND MEDIA TEXTS
Learning Objectives
Analyze persuasive techniques in various media
Understand bias and perspective in non-fiction
Develop critical media literacy
Create effective non-fiction writing
Core Content
Text Types
Newspaper articles and editorials
Speeches and presentations
Advertisements and promotional materials
Biographies and memoirs
Digital media and social platforms
Analysis Skills
Identifying purpose, audience, and context
Recognizing persuasive techniques
Evaluating reliability and credibility
Understanding visual-textual relationships
Comparing perspectives on issues
Assessment
Comparative analysis of news reports
Persuasive speech composition and delivery
Media literacy project
Critical evaluation essay
UNIT 5: POETRY ACROSS CULTURES
Duration: 4-5 weeks Learning Objectives
Analyze poetic techniques and their effects
Explore cultural perspectives in poetry
Understand historical and social contexts
Develop personal response to poetry
Core Content
Diverse Voices
Indigenous poetry (various cultures)
War poetry (WWI/WWII poets)
Contemporary social justice poetry
Nature and environmental poetry
Identity and belonging themes
Technical Analysis
Form and structure (sonnets, free verse, ballads)
Sound devices (rhythm, rhyme, alliteration)
Figurative language and imagery
Enjambment and caesura
Cultural references and allusions
UNIT 6: CREATIVE AND TRANSACTIONAL WRITING
Core Content
Creative Writing
Narrative writing (short stories, personal narratives)
Descriptive writing (character, setting, atmosphere)
Script writing (dialogue, stage directions)
Poetry composition
Transactional Writing
Formal letters and emails
Reports and proposals
Reviews and recommendations
Argumentative and persuasive essays
Information texts and instructions
Writing Process
Planning and brainstorming techniques
Drafting and structure development
Peer review and feedback
Revision and editing strategies
Publishing and presentation