Course Description
It builds strong reading and writing skills using the 'English for Today' textbook and exam-style practice. Students develop comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary-in-context, summarizing, information transfer, rearranging, and task-based writing (paragraph, story, graph/chart description, email/letter, dialogue). Emphasis is placed on planning, organization, clarity, and accuracy to meet SSC marking criteria.
Course Content
1) Orientation & Exam Skills
- Syllabus briefing
- Paper structure and marks distribution
- Time management and answer planning
- Presentation and handwriting
- Avoiding common mistakes
2) Reading: Unseen Passage
- Skimming and scanning
- Main idea vs. supporting details
- Inference, cause–effect, compare–contrast
- Factual vs. inferential questions
- Reference and pronoun resolution
3) Reading: Textbook Selections
- Close reading from ‘English for Today’
- Context, theme and message
- Character and setting (where applicable)
- Tone and style; text-based Q&A
- Evidence-based responses
4) Vocabulary in Context
- Meaning from context; synonyms/antonyms
- Collocations and word families
- Affixation and avoiding literal translation
- Appropriate register
5) Summary Writing (Précis)
- Identifying key points
- Condensing without distortion
- Paraphrasing and title framing
- Word-limit control
- Coherence and cohesion
6) Information Transfer
- Completing charts, tables, and flow diagrams
- Extracting data accurately
- Converting text to visuals and vice versa
7) Rearranging (Sentence/Story)
- Logical sequencing using cohesive devices
- Narrative flow and cause–effect consistency
8) Paragraph Writing (Single, Comparison, Cause–Effect)
- Topic sentence and unity
- Development with examples and evidence
- Concluding strategies
- Maintaining word limit
9) Completing a Story
- Plot logic, conflict, and resolution
- Coherence and tense consistency
- Engaging yet concise endings
10) Graph/Chart/Picture Description
- Reading visuals effectively
- Describing trends, comparisons, and proportions
- Organizing description (overview–details–insight)
- Using precise, quantified language
11) Email/Letter Writing
- Informal and semi-formal formats
- Purpose, tone, and audience
- Clear structure (opening–body–closing)
- Subject lines and conventions
12) Dialogue Writing
- Situation, roles, and objective
- Natural yet purposeful exchanges
- Clarity, brevity, and politeness strategies
13) Process/Instructional Writing (if set)
- Steps in logical order
- Imperative forms
- Clarity of sequencing
- Safety or notes inclusion
14) Editing & Proofreading
- Punctuation, capitalization, spelling
- Concise wording and removing redundancy
- Improving clarity and cohesion
15) Integrated Tasks
- Combining reading inputs (texts/visuals) into writing
- Citing evidence and proper paraphrase
16) Mock Tests & Feedback
- Timed full papers
- Examiner-style marking
- Personalized feedback and target drills
17) Final Revision
- High-yield areas checklist
- Template answers and last-week plan
- Exam-day strategies
Learning Objectives
Reading Comprehension — Identify main ideas, supporting details and themes; make inferences; evaluate purpose, tone and attitude; extract and transform information accurately.
Vocabulary & Usage — Determine meanings from context; use appropriate synonyms, antonyms and collocations; maintain correct register and clarity.
Summary & Information Transfer — Condense texts faithfully; present information in tables, charts or flows and convert visuals back to coherent prose.
Coherent Writing — Produce well-structured paragraphs, stories, descriptions of charts/graphs, emails/letters and dialogues with unity, coherence and suitable tone.
Editing & Proofreading — Correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling and word choice; improve clarity and cohesion through revision.
Exam Preparedness — Manage time, follow SSC marking criteria, avoid common errors, and deliver complete high-scoring responses under timed conditions.
