Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 1 English Language
This course develops foundational secondary literacy skills through the exploration of diverse text types and communicative purposes. Students transition from primary to secondary English by engaging in critical reading, process writing, and active listening to build confidence in personal expression.
The Art of Storytelling
Students explore the mechanics of narrative texts to understand how authors build atmosphere and character through descriptive language.
Analyzing how authors use direct and indirect characterization to influence reader empathy and perspective.
Examining the role of sensory details and figurative language in establishing a vivid sense of place.
Mapping the narrative arc and identifying how suspense is built through pacing and foreshadowing.
Personal Reflections and Identity
Focusing on the genre of personal recounts and memoirs to help students find their unique writing voice.
Developing a distinctive writing style that reflects personal identity and experiences.
Learning to move beyond simple description into meaningful reflection and self-analysis.
The process of refining drafts to improve clarity, flow, and emotional resonance.
Informing the World
Students analyze and produce informational texts, focusing on clarity, objective tone, and structural organization.
Understanding how to organize information logically using headings, sub-headings, and transitions.
Distinguishing between subjective opinion and objective fact in technical or news writing.
Analyzing how charts, images, and infographics complement written information.
The Power of Persuasion
An introduction to rhetorical devices and the ways in which language is used to influence opinions and behaviors.
Exploring how speakers use logic, emotion, and credibility to persuade an audience.
Developing non-verbal communication skills including eye contact, posture, and vocal modulation.
Learning to listen critically to oral presentations and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.
Media and Digital Literacy
Critically examining advertisements and digital media to understand how messages are constructed for specific audiences.
Deconstructing advertisements to identify target audiences and persuasive strategies.
Developing strategies to evaluate the reliability and bias of online information sources.
Analyzing how digital communication platforms have influenced modern English grammar and vocabulary.
Exploring Global Issues
Synthesizing reading and writing skills to investigate and present findings on contemporary global challenges.
Combining information from multiple texts to form a comprehensive understanding of a complex issue.
Learning the formal structure and persuasive language needed to propose solutions to social problems.
Engaging in collaborative discussions about international events and their local impact.