The use of Language A English is essential across all subject areas, and so develops
the six key communication skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and
presenting. Students explore different topics in each unit of study and practice both
creative and analytical expression. The main objective of this subject is to help
students gain an understanding of the power of language, its uses and its complexities.

Students read a variety of texts in both fiction and non-fiction and are expected to
develop their own personal, independent reading habits. They also study grammar,
poetry, plays, advertising, films and visual displays.

The main focus of each grade is given below, as well as an outline of anticipated
units.

GRADE 6 ENGLISH

During this year, students solidify their foundation knowledge and develop
their storytelling skills through descriptive and narrative work.

All About Me
The importance of words and images in communication.

ICT Orientation
Finding the information you need.

Short Stories
How genres shape stories.

Novels
The importance of characters and setting to an extended story, and how to talk about
a book.

Study Skills
Best practices for examination preparation.

Introduction to Poetry
Words can be used in wonderful ways.

Interactive Reading
Going deeper into a novel to find out what's between the lines and how an author
develops their ideas.