English EGCSE - Revision & Practice

2-Year Online After-School Programme (5 hours/week)

EGCSE English Language (6873) · 2 years (Form 4-5)

What you'll learn - curriculum-aligned EGCSE English

Eswatini EGCSE English Language Curriculum Plan. 2-Year Online After-School Programme (5 hours/week). EGCSE English Language (6873). 2 years (Form 4-5). Monday-Friday, 1 hour per day. ~300 hours over 2 years

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English EGCSE course - lessons, practice, and exam confidence

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Week 1-3: Course Introduction and Language Skills AssessmentLesson 1.1 Course overview and EGCSE examination structure; Lesson 1.2 Diagnostic assessment - identifying strengths and areas for improvement; Lesson 1.3 Introduction to the four language skills (LSRW); Lesson 1.4 Understanding assessment objectives and grade descriptors; Lesson 1.5 Setting personal learning goals and study strategies
Week 4-6: Reading Skills DevelopmentLesson 2.1 Skimming and scanning techniques; Lesson 2.2 Identifying main ideas and supporting details; Lesson 2.3 Understanding explicit and implicit meanings; Lesson 2.4 Recognising writer's purpose and intended audience; Lesson 2.5 Practice with Paper 1 Exercise 1 format (detailed comprehension)
Week 7-9: Note-Making and Information ProcessingLesson 3.1 Effective note-making strategies; Lesson 3.2 Organising information under given headings; Lesson 3.3 Identifying key points from extended texts; Lesson 3.4 Practice with Paper 1 Exercise 2 format (note-making); Lesson 3.5 Review and consolidation of note-making skills
Week 10-12: Multiple Perspective ReadingLesson 4.1 Understanding different viewpoints on the same topic; Lesson 4.2 Comparing and contrasting opinions; Lesson 4.3 Identifying bias and evaluating arguments; Lesson 4.4 Practice with Paper 1 Exercise 3 format (multiple speakers); Lesson 4.5 Critical reading and analysis skills
Week 13-15: Advanced Reading ComprehensionLesson 5.1 Understanding imagery and figurative language; Lesson 5.2 Analysing writer's attitudes and tone; Lesson 5.3 Recognising effects of language use; Lesson 5.4 Practice with Paper 1 Exercise 4 format (advanced comprehension); Lesson 5.5 Term 1 comprehensive review and assessment
Week 16-18: Summary Writing SkillsLesson 6.1 Understanding summary writing requirements; Lesson 6.2 Identifying relevant information for summaries; Lesson 6.3 Writing in continuous prose (avoiding bullet points); Lesson 6.4 Achieving appropriate length (100 words); Lesson 6.5 Practice with Paper 1 Exercise 5 format (summary writing)
Week 19-21: Informal Writing SkillsLesson 7.1 Understanding informal register and audience; Lesson 7.2 Letter writing - personal correspondence; Lesson 7.3 Email writing and modern communication forms; Lesson 7.4 Expressing personal opinions and experiences; Lesson 7.5 Practice with Paper 2 Exercise 1 format (informal writing)
Week 22-24: Formal Writing SkillsLesson 8.1 Understanding formal register and professional tone; Lesson 8.2 Argumentative writing techniques; Lesson 8.3 Persuasive writing strategies; Lesson 8.4 Structuring formal arguments effectively; Lesson 8.5 Practice with Paper 2 Exercise 2 format (formal writing)
Week 25-27: Extended Writing FoundationsLesson 9.1 Planning extended pieces of writing; Lesson 9.2 Narrative writing techniques and structure; Lesson 9.3 Descriptive writing - creating vivid imagery; Lesson 9.4 Expository writing - explaining and informing; Lesson 9.5 Introduction to Paper 2 Exercise 3 requirements
Week 28-30: Listening Skills DevelopmentLesson 10.1 Active listening strategies; Lesson 10.2 Understanding different accents and speech patterns; Lesson 10.3 Note-taking while listening; Lesson 10.4 Practice with Paper 3 Exercises 1-2 formats; Lesson 10.5 Term 2 comprehensive review and assessment
Week 31-33: Advanced Listening SkillsLesson 11.1 Listening for specific information and details; Lesson 11.2 Understanding implications and inferences; Lesson 11.3 Recognising speaker attitudes and emotions; Lesson 11.4 Practice with Paper 3 Exercises 3-5 formats; Lesson 11.5 Comprehensive listening practice and review
Week 34-36: Speaking Skills FoundationLesson 12.1 Building confidence in spoken English; Lesson 12.2 Pronunciation and intonation patterns; Lesson 12.3 Conversational strategies and turn-taking; Lesson 12.4 Expressing opinions clearly and confidently; Lesson 12.5 Introduction to Paper 4 oral examination format
Week 37-39: Grammar and Language AccuracyLesson 13.1 Sentence structure and variety; Lesson 13.2 Verb tenses and aspect in context; Lesson 13.3 Common grammatical errors and how to avoid them; Lesson 13.4 Punctuation and paragraph organisation; Lesson 13.5 Spelling strategies and vocabulary building
Week 40-42: Vocabulary and Style DevelopmentLesson 14.1 Building academic vocabulary; Lesson 14.2 Understanding register and appropriate language use; Lesson 14.3 Idioms and colloquial expressions; Lesson 14.4 Formal vs. informal language choices; Lesson 14.5 Style adaptation for different audiences
Week 43-45: Year 1 Consolidation and AssessmentLesson 15.1 Comprehensive review of CGP all four skills; Lesson 15.2 Mock examination practice (Papers 1-4); Lesson 15.3 Error analysis and improvement strategies; Lesson 15.4 Individual feedback and target setting; Lesson 15.5 Preparation for Year 2 advanced work

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