I Students read various types of passages with greater precision, including passages with persuasive and descriptive writing. Reading comprehension ability is improved further through completing pr cis or compact summaries. J Students are introduced to critical reading exercises through writing comments on aspects of passages and analysing literary characters. Using the concept of subheadings, students learn how ideas are organised in a passage. K Students deepen their understanding of the elements of literature, such as plot, setting, atmosphere, irony and comedy to improve their ability to read critically.
Students write comments about extracts from novels, textbooks, poetry and plays.
They develop the ability to express the meaning of phrases, sentences and passages in their own words.