English Language & Literature

Department Focus

Through the teaching and learning of the English Language, we seek to develop our students to be:

empathetic communicator
discerning readers
creative inquirers.

Through the teaching and learning of English Literature, our goal is to foster in students:

awareness of timeless issues concerning society
appreciation of multiple perspectives
empathy and global awareness
heightened appreciation of nuances of language
metacognitive habits of mind
greater acceptance for ambiguity and open-endedness
the skills to convince others of their interpretations

Curriculum

English Language

The English Language curriculum is designed to strengthen students' communication skills across reading, writing, speaking and listening. It introduces a wide range of texts, encouraging critical analysis and deeper comprehension. Students learn to express themselves clearly and creatively through various activities while developing a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary. The curriculum promotes independent thought, collaboration and the ability to engage with different perspectives, equipping students with the tools they need for academic achievement and effective communication in everyday life.

English Literature

The Literature curriculum aims to deepen students' appreciation of literary texts while enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills. Students explore a variety of genres including poetry, drama and prose from different cultures and time periods. Through close reading, discussions and diverse performance tasks, they learn to interpret themes, characters and language, developing a deeper understanding of human experiences and societal issues. Moreover, the curriculum encourages creative responses and personal engagement with the texts, fostering empathy, imagination and a lifelong appreciation for literature.

Assessment

To foster student engagement and ownership of learning, and obtain a snapshot of student achievement, the department integrates both Assessment for Learning and Assessment of Learning into its evaluative framework.

Syllabus Links

Signature Programmes

English Language Day
Sec 1 Public Speaking Workshop
Tune In to Win It

Achievements

Competitions	Achievement
Live On Festival Essay Writing Competition 2024	5^th Placing
National Schools Literature Festival 2019	Winners in Upper Sec Set Text Debate 3rd Placing in Lower Sec Choral Reading Participants in Lower Sec Book Trailer

Competitions

Achievement

Live On Festival Essay Writing Competition 2024

5^th Placing

National Schools Literature Festival 2019

Winners in Upper Sec Set Text Debate

3rd Placing in Lower Sec Choral Reading

Participants in Lower Sec Book Trailer

Competitions & Highlights

Inter-schools National Scrabble Competition 2024
Unity Writers’ Festival 2024
M.E.S.H. Learning Journey to Little India 2023
English is Fun Assembly Programme 2023
Participation in A Day In Court Student Seminar 2022
Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships 2019
Sec 1 In-House Drama Workshop with Guest Speaker, Dr Geraldine Song
Sec 2 In-House Choral Reading Workshop with Guest Speaker, Dr Dennis Yeo
Sec 2 National Gallery Literature Learning Journey


At the Inter-Schools Scrabble Competition	Snikitha Dasari, 401, successfully clinched the 5^th Placing in the Live On Festival Essay Writing Competition

Creativity at work – making postcards made up of Similes	Engaged in a Bingo Game during EL Day

Participants in the EL Is Fun Assembly