DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
WEEK 1
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
Punctuation and Students will: Common errors in punctuation and  Reading sentences and A Comprehensive Written exercise
Capitalization  Display the ability to use each capitalization paragraphs English course CXC
punctuation and capitalization  Identifying errors in punctuation English Alive Bk4
correctly in sentences and  Correcting errors in punctuation
paragraphs.

Comprehension  Develop an appreciation for Recalling facts  Reading text A Comprehensive Written quiz
Prose Extract reading. Making references  Discussing text English Course CXC
 Answering questions on
passages
School Based  Display the ability to conduct Collection of pieces  Researching topics Textbooks Research
Assessment research and be able to select  Collecting evidence to support Journals
(SBA) relevant pieces of data. topics Internet

Signature of Teacher: A. Khusial Date: 28-10-2022 Signature of HOD: A. Khusial Date: 28-10-2022 Signature of HM: ………………… Date:
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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN

WEEK 2
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
LANGUAGE Students will: This technique is used to persuade or  Reading for understanding English Alive Bk. 4 Written quiz
OF  Recognize the use of the impress. The question is asked for  Examining the effect of the
PERSUASION rhetorical questions in writing. effect or to make a statement rather technique.
(the rhetorical than to obtain an answer.
question)
 

 
Letter Writing-  Become familiar with the Format for writing Application letter  Reading sample letters A Comprehensive Written exercise
Application format for writing Application and C.V.  Examining how information is English Course CXC
Letter and C.V letters. presented in vacancies.
 Develop the skills in writing Writing style: Block and Semi –  Identifying the letter style used
Curriculum Vitae. block.  Writing letters.
 Writing C.V

School Based  Display the ability to conduct Collection of pieces  Researching topics Textbooks Research
Assessment research and be able to select  Collecting evidence to support Journals
(SBA) relevant pieces of data. topics Internet
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN

WEEK 3
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
SUBJECT Students will: Subject and Verb Agreement  Reviewing rules A Comprehensive Written quiz
AND VERB  Become familiar with the rules * The verb agrees in number with its  Selecting the correct verbs to English Course for   
AGREEMENT governing subject and verb subject. complete sentences. CXC
agreement.    
 

Letter Writing-  Become familiar with the The Letter to the Editor.  Reading sample letters A Comprehensive Group presentation
Letter to the format for writing letters. Format for writing formal letter.  Examining how information is English Course CXC
Editor  Develop the skills in writing presented
letters. Writing style: Block and Semi –  Identifying the letter style used
block.  Writing letters.

School Based  Develop an understanding of Group reflection on pieces collected  Presenting pieces collected in Researched pieces Written exercise
Assessment language use and writer groups
(SBA) technique  Discussing pieces
 Making notes
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN

WEEK 4
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
Usage Students will: Multiple choice exercises  Discussing grammatical rules Elements of Oral and written
 Become familiar with the rules  Examining punctuation and Language quiz.
governing exercises in usage meaning
 Completing exercises

Letter Writing-  Become familiar with the The Letter to the Editor.  Reading sample letters A Comprehensive Written exercise
Letter to the format for writing letters. Format for writing formal letter.  Examining how information is English Course CXC
Editor  Develop the skills in writing presented
letters. Writing style: Block and Semi –  Identifying the letter style used
block.  Writing letters.

Written  Become familiar with the Assessment  Researching samples of different Researched samples Written assignment
Expression different types of business Letter Writing types of business letters Compiled assignment
letters Types of Business letters  Identifying the letter style used
 Writing letters.

School Based  Understand and demonstrate Reflection Entry 1 - Individual  Reviewing pieces Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment- the use of the different writing How each piece of material helped me  Writing reflection
TASK 4: skills. to shape my thinking about the
issue/topic/theme/event?
ENTRY#1
(150 words)

1st draft
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
WEEK 5
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
CLAUSE- Students will: The adjective clause (subordinate) is  Defining clause A Comprehensive Written quiz
Adjectival  Recognize adjectival clauses in used as an adjective to modify a noun  Identifying clauses. English Course for
sentences. or pronoun.  Creating clauses. CXC
 

NARRATIVE  Understand how to use the Selected picture, situation, title, etc  Discussing structure and plot A Comprehensive Group presentation
WRITING elements to write short stories.   designs. English Course CXC
   Selecting stimulus to create short
story.
 Writing stories.

School Based  Understand and demonstrate Reflection Entry 1 - Individual  Reviewing pieces Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment - the use of the different writing How each piece of material helped me  Writing reflection
TASK 4: skills to shape my thinking about the
issue/topic/theme/event?
ENTRY#1
(150 words)

Final draft
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
WEEK 6
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
VOICE Students will: A verb is said to be active when it  Differentiating between active and A Complete English Written quiz
(Active and  Understand the use of verb in expresses an action performed by its passive voice Course Bk.4  
Passive) its active and passive form subject.  Identifying verbs as active or
passive
A verb is passive when the subject in  Changing verbs from active to
the sentence receives the action. passive and vice versa

NARRATIVE  Understand how to use the Selected picture, situation, title, etc  Discussing structure and plot A Comprehensive Group presentation
WRITING elements to write short stories.   designs. English Course CXC
   Selecting stimulus to create short
story.
 Creating and sharing stories.

School Based  Understand and demonstrate Reflection Entry 1 - Individual  Reviewing pieces Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment - the use of the different writing How each piece of material helped me  Writing reflection
TASK 4: skills to shape my thinking about the
issue/topic/theme/event?
ENTRY#1
(150 words)

Final draft
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
WEEK 7
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
Comprehension Students will: (Selected comprehension extract)  Reading for understanding. A Comprehensive Written quiz
- Telegram  Understand the content of the  Discussing content English Course for
telegram, so as to answer  Answering questions CXC
questions on extract.

Mid- Term test  Demonstrate knowledge on Test 1  Reading questions Test paper Written test
concepts covered thus far. Multiple choice and essay- type  Answering questions
questions based on topics covered for
the term.
Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension

Test 2
Narrative Writing

School Based  Recognize the use of language Reflection Entry 2 - Individual  Reviewing data Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment- in materials Discussion on the use of language in  Writing reflection
TASK 4: the material selected
(150 words)
ENTRY#2
1st draft
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
WEEK 8
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
Persuasive Students will: Techniques used in persuasive  Reading sample essays A Comprehensive Oral presentation
Writing -  Appreciate and recognize the writing: statistics, scientific evidence,  Identifying various techniques in English Course for
techniques techniques used in rhetorical questions, repetition, sample essays. CXC; p. 402
argumentative writing. illustrations, examples, authoritarian  Discussing techniques
evidence, etc.

Comprehension  Understand and appreciate the (Selected comprehension poem)  Reading for understanding A Comprehensive Group work
- Literary use of literary devices in  Discussing poem English Course for
Devices poetry.  Identifying poetic devices CXC; p. 254

School Based  Recognize the use of language Reflection Entry 2 - Individual  Reviewing data Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment- in materials Discussion on the use of language in  Writing reflection
TASK 4: the material selected
(150 words) Final draft
ENTRY#2
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
WEEK 9
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
Argumentative Students will: Argumentative Essay  Reading sample essays A Comprehensive Oral presentation
Writing  Appreciate and recognize the Claim – in an argument this is the  Analyzing structures English Course for
structure used for writer’s position on an issue or  Writing essays CXC; p. 402
argumentative writing. problem.
Support – any material that serves to
prove a claim. In an argument, it
typically consists of reasons or
evidence.

Comprehension  Display the ability to use the (Selected advertisement and  Analyzing advertisements A Comprehensive Group presentation
Advertisements language of persuasion questions)  Discussing ads. English Course for
effectively.  Answering questions CXC; p. 254

School Based  Recognize and appreciate the Reflection Entry 3 - Individual  Reviewing data Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment- function of the SBA. Discussion on the benefits of the SBA  Writing reflection
TASK 4: towards becoming a better person/
student.
ENTRY#3
(150 words) 1st draft

WEEK 10
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
Oral and Written Students will: Oral and written speeches –  Defining term A Comprehensive Oral Presentation
Speeches  Become familiar with the Impromptu, Elocution and debates  Analyzing sample speeches English Course
concepts.  Delivering speeches
Clauses- Adverbial  Recognize clauses in Adverbial clauses begin with a  Reviewing clauses English alive Bk 3 Written quiz
sentences conjunction.  Identifying clauses.
They often answer the questions:  Categorizing clauses identified.
When? Where? Why? How? Under
what conditions? In what manner? To
what extent?
Debate  Demonstrate knowledge and Assessment  Researching topics Written speeches Oral presentation
understanding of oral and Debate  Writing speeches
written speeches Oral and written presentation  Delivering speeches

School Based  Recognize and appreciate Reflection Entry 3 - Individual  Reviewing data Researched pieces SBA Portfolio
Assessment- the function of the SBA. Discussion on the benefits of the SBA  Writing reflection
TASK 4: towards becoming a better person/
student.
ENTRY#3
(150 words) Final draft

WEEK 11
TOPIC / SUB- GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
TOPIC STRATEGY
Subject and Verb Students will: The following pronouns are  Discussing the rules governing the A Comprehensive English Written exercises
Agreement  Demonstrate the ability singular: either, neither, one… agreement of subject and verb. Course for CXC
to use verbs correctly The following pronouns are  Selecting the correct verbs to
with their subject plural: few, both, many… complete sentences.
The following pronouns are
either plural or singular.

Comprehension  Display the ability to Selected passage  Reading passages A Comprehensive English Written response
Passage make meaning of  Discussing information shared in Course
passages read. the passages.
 Answering questions based on the
passage.

Summary Writing  Cultivate the habit of Guidelines for summary writing.  Reading text A Comprehensive English Written exercise
summarizing Word limit is essential.  Identifying points. Course CXC
information given in Use your own words as much  Putting solid points together.
text. possible.
 Recognize facts, Identifying main idea
illustrations, examples,
etc.

WEEK 12
TOPIC / SUB- GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
TOPIC STRATEGY
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION #3
FORMAT FOR TERMLY SCHEME OF WORK AT SECONDARY LEVEL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH A GRADE: TEN
Grammar/Vocabulary Students will demonstrate Revision of concepts covered during the term  Reviewing topics covered Sample questions Oral and written
Comprehension knowledge and understanding during the term quiz
Written Expression of the different concepts  Answering questions orally
covered during the term.

End of term Students will demonstrate Multiple choice and essay type questions Reading and answering questions Printed test scripts Answering
Examination knowledge and understanding - Grammar questions
of concepts taught - Composition
- Comprehension

WEEK 13
TOPIC / GENERAL OBJECTIVE CONTENT ACTIVITY RESOURCE EVALUATION
SUB-TOPIC STRATEGY
End of term Examination Students will demonstrate Multiple choice and essay type questions Reading and answering questions Printed test scripts Answering
knowledge and - Grammar questions
understanding of concepts - Composition
taught - Comprehension

Discussion of Students will develop an Concept covered on test scripts  Participating in discussion Test scripts Oral exercise
examination questions understanding of concepts - Grammar  Answering questions orally and
that were not fully grasped - Composition written
- Comprehension  Making notes of necessary
corrections

Signature of Teacher: A. Khusial Date: 28-10-2022 Signature of HOD: A. Khusial Date: 28-10-2022 Signature of HM: ………………… Date:
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