January 30th, 2008
2nd Semester

Grade 11 English, 2nd Semester, Term 3

This term will be concentrating on Speaking and listening skills. The class shall be doing a number of debates and speeches. To cover writing skills, major speeches will be submitted in writing for evaluation, as well as given orally. In addition, at least one Power Point presentation will be included in the speaking skills.

This term, students will be doing one research project, of about 1000 words (five pages, typed, double spaced, plus title page and reference page). The class will explore a number of reference sources, including, books, magazines, newspapers and the Internet.

More emphasis will be put on grammar, punctuation and spelling (choosing the right word) this term.

Evaluation for the term:

Speaking and listening skills (oral speeches and oral Power point presentation): 20/100
Reading and representing skills: content of speeches, research project, and power point presentation: 20/100
Writing skills:
speeches: 30/100
Research project: 20/100
Grammar tests: 10/100