English HL Grade 10
TERM 1 Week 5+6
TOPIC Choices
AIMS OF LESSON
To engage with different texts and apply features of texts
RESOURCES
Paper based resources
Digital resources
Prescribed novel : The Mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1zZ4YEuThRw (debating skill: argument building)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kezvnxqs3sw (a beginner’s
guide to debate)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuiZPQ1ZWk (step structure
of a debate)
https://literarydevices.net
INTRODUCTION
• In this lesson you will participate in a debate.
• You are going to do a reading comprehension.
• You will be introduced to the novel, The Mark.
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS
• Debating skills
• Comprehension skills
• Structure of a novel
, CAN YOU?
Answer comprehension questions in full sentences, using your own
words?
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT
You will find similar activities in your textbook. Your copy of the novel has
explanatory notes, as well as contextual and essay questions.
CONSOLIDATION
• Remember, it is very important to substantiate your opinions. Always
base your response on the text that you are studying or the core of the
topic you are discussing.
• Read often and read a variety of texts. This will not only improve your
vocabulary but also your general knowledge. This way you will always
have something to talk about.
• Thank you for making every effort to be successful this year.
VALUES
The choices we make, will ultimately make or break us. Choose
wisely.
Listening and speaking
Debate
This week you are going to participate in a debate. Click on the links in
the resource box for some useful tips on preparing for a debate.
Familiarise yourself with the basic terms and procedures.
A debating team usually consists of six participants: three in the
affirmative and three in the negative team. One member per side should
be the leader of the team and present the resolution and the stance the
team is taking.
TERM 1 Week 5+6
TOPIC Choices
AIMS OF LESSON
To engage with different texts and apply features of texts
RESOURCES
Paper based resources
Digital resources
Prescribed novel : The Mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1zZ4YEuThRw (debating skill: argument building)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kezvnxqs3sw (a beginner’s
guide to debate)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuiZPQ1ZWk (step structure
of a debate)
https://literarydevices.net
INTRODUCTION
• In this lesson you will participate in a debate.
• You are going to do a reading comprehension.
• You will be introduced to the novel, The Mark.
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS
• Debating skills
• Comprehension skills
• Structure of a novel
, CAN YOU?
Answer comprehension questions in full sentences, using your own
words?
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT
You will find similar activities in your textbook. Your copy of the novel has
explanatory notes, as well as contextual and essay questions.
CONSOLIDATION
• Remember, it is very important to substantiate your opinions. Always
base your response on the text that you are studying or the core of the
topic you are discussing.
• Read often and read a variety of texts. This will not only improve your
vocabulary but also your general knowledge. This way you will always
have something to talk about.
• Thank you for making every effort to be successful this year.
VALUES
The choices we make, will ultimately make or break us. Choose
wisely.
Listening and speaking
Debate
This week you are going to participate in a debate. Click on the links in
the resource box for some useful tips on preparing for a debate.
Familiarise yourself with the basic terms and procedures.
A debating team usually consists of six participants: three in the
affirmative and three in the negative team. One member per side should
be the leader of the team and present the resolution and the stance the
team is taking.
