Grade 11 English Language April 20- April 24, April 27- May 1 PAPER 1 TECHNIQUES Ø Scan through paper and read the instructions The paper is divided in two parts o Grammar / Mechanics/ Vocabulary/ Spelling Section 1 skills Comprehension Grammar Punctuation Paragraphing o Comprehension Section 2 Skills Comprehension inference Analysis Evaluation Ø Begin at the Comprehension section Read each comprehension 3 times o First reading- 1. Find the gist/ theme of the comprehension 2. Underline all the new words o Second reading 1. Read through paragraph by paragraph and unravel meanings of literary devices 2. Use context clues to find meanings of new words. 3. Summarise paragraphs in a single sentence o Third Reading 1. Put all the summarised sentences together in a single parag
This blog was started to help the weaker students to become proficient with the nuances of analysing literary expressions. All genres will be explored, therefore students can get practice and ultimately write some excellent essays. Created by Melecia Dougherty, a Literature specialist for over 10 years to secondary and advanced level students.