S.4 Literature in English, Term 3
Prose
What you will learn
S.4 · Literature in English · Term 3
Prose
Competency
The learner identifies and analyses the literary techniques used to convey setting, character, plot and theme, and apply them in their own creative writing.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Read and enjoy prose texts with comprehension and understanding, and communicate their opinions about them UnderstandingValues & attitudes | UnderstandingValues & attitudes |
| 2 | Understand the value of the oral tradition of storytelling, and hearing stories aloud Understanding | Understanding |
| 3 | Communicate what they have learned and enjoyed about books SkillsValues & attitudes | SkillsValues & attitudes |
| 4 | Analyze the differences between written/fictional accounts and real life Understanding | Understanding |
| 5 | Know how to identify the theme of a text, and how to analyse its intended effect on the reader KnowledgeSkills | KnowledgeSkills |
| 6 | Understand why a novel uses a particular structure Understanding | Understanding |
| 7 | Analyse how setting is used to convey atmosphere and emotion, and to apply this knowledge to their own description of a setting UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 8 | Explore the way characters are portrayed through actions, dialogue and relationships in order to understand characterization techniques Understanding | Understanding |
| 9 | Explore plot development to understand how conflict and tension builds to a climax Understanding | Understanding |
| 10 | Identify and analyse the effects of different language and dialogue techniques SkillsUnderstandingValues & attitudes | SkillsUnderstandingValues & attitudes |
| 11 | Employ all the literary techniques studied in the composition of an original short story KnowledgeSkillsUnderstanding | KnowledgeSkillsUnderstanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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