English Literature ‘O’ Level Programme
Secondary 1 to Secondary 4
What is the English Literature ‘O’ Level Programme?
The Literature syllabus raises awareness of the range of perspectives that human beings – separated by time, space and culture – are capable of developing. This increased awareness promotes empathy and global awareness. Students become cognisant of and reassess their own values, beliefs and biases. The habit of close reading promotes deep and heightened sensitivity towards language, helping students to appreciate the nuances and layers of meaning in texts around them.
Students develop metacognitive habits of mind as they constantly pay attention to the impact of language on thoughts and feelings, and are sensitive to the places in a text that call for deeper reflection and processing. Their minds are trained to acknowledge and consider multiple perspectives, even as they learn to convince others of their interpretations. At the same time, students develop a greater acceptance for ambiguity and open-endedness.
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Topics Covered
Unseen Poetry
- Covered in Themes e.g. ‘Growing Up’, ‘War’, ‘Relationships’
- Local poetry
- Periods & Styles
- Famous Poets & Poetry
- Crafting Responses
Set Text (Prose)
- Deep analysis of style, techniques, characters & themes
- Crafting Responses
Unseen Prose
- Deep analysis of style, techniques, characters & themes
- Crafting Responses
Set Text (Drama)
- Deep analysis of style, techniques, characters & themes
- Crafting Responses
Curio’s Additional Topics
Critical analysis of responses (written & oral)
Links to real world issues
How does the Curio Programme Work?
A Curio subscription comes with a full package of tools designed to help you learn everything you need and beyond in order to excel in a subject, not just once a week, but with full access throughout the week, anytime you need a coach.
During an Online Video Lesson:
- In-depth analysis of a topic by a Curio coach
- Addressing of various question types commonly seen in tests & exams
- Practice, practice, practice
During the Week:
By the end of a session, students will have the answers to the questions posed during the online lesson, as well as a selection of questions to continue practising throughout the week. Students can hand in their answers at any time via their Google classrooms. Additional practices will be graded and returned before the following week’s lesson.
Key Features of the Curio Programme
Unlimited Marking & Feedback
Complimentary Initial Consultation
Access to Revision & Study Notes
Access to a Supportive Learning Community
Additional Practice Papers Provided
Access to a Curio Coach all Year
Choose a Plan that Fits Your Needs
There are 3 plans to choose from, Independent, Huddle and Focus. Independent students will have a dedicated coach who will provide marking and feedback without weekly lessons. Huddle group students will meet a coach 1x a week for 1.5 hours online. They are comfortable learning in groups of 8. Focus group students will meet a coach 1x a week for 2 hours online. They are comfortable learning in groups of 5.
Practice Papers and consistent feedback are provided throughout the week for all students.
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