Expectation:
In preparation
for continued success in this subject, you will do the following as practice. You are
to practise:
(a) writing compositions that meet
the requirements of your notes and mark schemes
(b)
writing these compositions in
the suggested times (so give yourself a time test)
(c) answering paper 1 (grammar and
comprehensions) test questions with fewer errors each time you do them.
Deadline/Due date:
You will be
required to submit this project in the second week of Term 1 of Form 4/5 (Friday, September 14, 2018).
It should
be submitted in a portfolio (a simple plastic folder with the sliding edge will
do) that will show cover page, section dividers and the samples
of your practice work for the summer.
Content:
You will do as
many practice papers as you want, but in your portfolio, you should have the
following:
CSEC Categories
|
No of Papers
|
Explanation
|
Grammar
|
2
|
Refer to your notes and paper 1 handout to choose your
types of grammar practice (Synonyms, usage, et cetera). My advice is to work
on those that you find to be your weak areas.
|
Comprehension
|
3
|
1 poem, 1 short story, 1 persuasive extract
|
Composition
|
3
|
1 short stories, 1 argumentative essays, 1 reports (memo
/ letter)
|
Additional Guidelines:
1. The multiple choice papers
(grammar and comprehension) can be copied from a textbook or downloaded from
online, but the actual test must be placed in the portfolio (NOT A, B, C/D on binder sheet). Include
the first practice test you attempted and the last one after your many practice
sessions/tests. Choose tests that have answer keys, and have a trusted relative
or family friend (teacher or scholar) mark them so that you can track your
progress.
2. As explained to you in class,
the teacher will mark the THREE compositions. However, you can complete as many
from the given list as you would like in order to get the much-needed practice.
Just have a trusted relative or family friend give feedback based on mark
schemes.
3. For any questions or anything,
contact me at sdaschoolenglish@yahoo.com or click below:
| http://www.britishschools.org |
Paper 1 Exercises:
I typed into Google: "free online multiple choice grammar exercises" and got this exercise below:
Do the same to find the topics that you need practice on. For example, just switch "grammar exercises" for reading comprehension, synonyms, spelling, punctuation, et cetera.
Example:
Here's another one:
"free online multiple choice reading comprehension"
NB: Be sure to make note of, save, download or document the websites visited to use for future practice.
Composition Stimuli/Prompts:
 |
| forums.thesims.com |
(400 – 450 words)
(1)
 |
| http://content.time.com |
(2)
 |
| www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/ |
(3)
Write a short story that ends
with these words: After that incident
the village was never quite the same again.
(4) Write a short story that begins with these words: I never in my wildest dreams thought this
could happen to me, but once I received that scholarship, my life changed.
 |
| owlcation.com |
(250 – 300 words)
(1)
Social Media makes people feel
alone. Write an essay EITHER supporting OR opposing this view.
(2) To regulate health issues, people should think about their sleep more. Write an essay giving your views on this topic.
(2) To regulate health issues, people should think about their sleep more. Write an essay giving your views on this topic.
(3)
Violent games or television
shows (choose ONE) make children violent. Write an essay EITHER supporting OR
opposing this view.
(4)
The Tourist Industry is not as strong
as prosperous as it used to be. Write an essay giving your views on this topic.
(1)
You are the supervisor in a
bank. You witnessed an employee stealing money and you called the police. Write
memo to your manager explaining what you saw and what the police did.
(2) As Public Relations Officer (PRO) at a top airport in the country, you had received a report of poor customer service by a flight attendant and you had dealt with the matter. Your CEO wants a report of this incident sent to her office. Write a memo containing the relevant information.
(3) You are the principal of a school where two children were fighting. Write a letter to one of the child’s parent in which you report the details of incident and your decision of an outcome.
(4) You are the port manager and water problems caused a customer’s ordered goods to be damaged. Write a letter to the customer outlining the incident and how you will resolve it.
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