Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 2 English Language
This course develops critical literacy and persuasive communication through the study of diverse text types. Students analyze authorial craft and apply rhetorical devices to express complex ideas across multiple media formats.
The Art of Narrative and Characterization
Explores the mechanics of storytelling and how writers construct identity through dialogue and internal monologue.
Analyzing how authors use point of view to shape the reader's empathy and understanding of a protagonist.
Investigating how non-linear timelines and pacing affect the emotional arc of a story.
Examining how physical environments reflect the internal states of characters or thematic concerns.
The Power of Persuasion
Focuses on the rhetorical strategies used in speeches and advertisements to influence public opinion.
An introduction to the three pillars of rhetoric and their application in contemporary media.
Analyzing the intersection of image and text in print and digital advertisements.
Studying the use of repetition, rule of three, and loaded language in persuasive speaking.
Unpacking Media and Information
Developing critical media literacy skills to navigate news, digital content, and information bias.
Learning to distinguish between objective reporting and opinion-based journalism.
Exploring how social media platforms have changed the way we use English and communicate ideas.
Practical methods for verifying the authenticity of information found online.
Poetic Voices and Symbolic Meanings
An investigation into how poets use figurative language to explore universal human experiences.
Deep dive into how comparative language builds layers of meaning in poetry.
Analyzing the auditory qualities of poetry, including alliteration, assonance, and meter.
Examining how poets use their craft to speak on social justice and cultural identity.
Expository Writing and Logical Inquiry
Developing the ability to organize information logically and explain complex processes clearly.
Mastering the use of topic sentences, supporting evidence, and transitions.
Learning to combine information from multiple sources into a coherent original text.
Refining the use of formal language and avoiding personal bias in academic writing.
Public Speaking and Spoken Word
Building confidence in oral communication through dramatic performance and formal presentations.
Using pitch, pace, and gesture to enhance the delivery of a spoken message.
Developing the skills to engage critically with the ideas of others during a discussion.
Learning to adjust register and content based on the social context of the speaking event.