English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
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Teaching Staff
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English Language
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Literature in English
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Programme
Teaching Staff
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Ms Chin Siang Yee, Samantha
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Ms Junaidah
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Ms Tay Shi Ying
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Ms Sandramathy d/o Idamban
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Mr Rahmat Tirmizi Bin Juma'at Senior Teacher, Geography |
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Ms Fong Sum Yi
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Ms Darshini D/O Gunaseigaran Teacher English Literature History |
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Ms Ng Ling Yee Domina Subject Head English Language Biology |
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Ms Anne Roseline
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Ms Susan Liang
Teacher English Literature History |
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Ms Sharon Tan
Teacher English Language Social Studies |
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Mr AlyHariz
Teacher English Language English Literature |
English Language
Subject Offered
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English Language
Curriculum
Our English Language Syllabus, in alignment with the MOE English Language Syllabus 2020 for Secondary, builds on the progression of language skills, learner strategies and knowledge about language as set out in the MOE English Language Syllabus 2020 for the Primary level.
The overarching aim of the EL Syllabus 2020 is to develop effective and affective language use in students in the following areas:
1. Listen to, read and view critically and with accuracy, understanding and appreciation a wide array of literary and informational texts in standard English from print, non-print and digital networked sources.
2. Speak, write and represent in standard English that is grammatical, fluent, intelligible and appropriate for different purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures.
3. Use standard English grammar and vocabulary accurately and appropriately, and understand how speakers/writers put words together and use language to communicate meaning and achieve impact.
4. Use English with impact, effect and affect.
The syllabus aims to advance students’ language learning and develop students into Empathetic Communicators, Discerning Readers and Creative Inquirers.
English Language Lessons at JWSS
The lessons focus on the enjoyment of language as students learn, integrate and apply knowledge across areas of language learning.
To foster self-directed learning, opportunities are provided for students to apply metacognitive strategies through review and reflection. Other than teacher and/or peer conference, students are guided to notice, monitor and regulate how they are learning, and to reflect on the extent of their learning or improvement through the use of rubrics, checklists and reflection activities.
To encourage higher-order thinking, opportunities are provided for students to progressively read, view and respond to age-/ year-appropriate texts (print, non-print and digital networked sources) of increasing complexity and create a range of texts, including multimodal and hybrid texts, for various purposes.
Monthly Thursday Sharing
Is there a real-world issue that you are intrigued by and would like to share with the school?
The Monthly Thursday Sharing is a platform for students to share their views about a hot button issue and simultaneously hone their ability to communicate confidently, effectively and sensitively. They evaluate and synthesise information from credible sources as well as share their perspectives and reflections using the appropriate tone and register. They then invite their peers to think further about the issue by posing stimulating questions. This platform enables the presenters to raise awareness of real-world issues and encourage the audience to think deeper and more holistically about them.
Wednesday Morning Sharing – Speak Well, Speak Right
“How can I be a more engaging and effective speaker?” If you have these questions, fret not, as the weekly sharing sessions provide tips on how to speak well.
Selected students focus on features of clear pronunciation and aspects of expression (e.g., volume, stress and intonation) that would help their peers become clearer, more effective and confident speakers.
Literature in English
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Literature in English (Lower Sec)
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Humanities Literature in English (Upper Sec Express)
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Pure Literature in English (Upper Sec Express and Normal Academic)
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The aims of the Literature in English syllabus are to enable students to:
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The study of Literature centres on literary response – the negotiation of meaning between readers and texts. This Literary Response Framework represents how teachers will design learning experiences that encourage students to respond to texts in a holistic manner. The Framework is shaped like an eye to emphasise how responding to Literature empowers students to read texts and the world in different ways and with discernment. The various layers of this framework are elaborated upon below, starting from the centre to the outermost layer. |
Programme
JWSS Literature Symposium 2024
The 9th JWSS Literature Symposium was successfully conducted by the JWSS Literature Unit on 17th May 2024. It was well-received by over 150 student and teacher participants from 8 different secondary schools.
This year’s theme is ‘FANTASIA: Worlds of Words’. The symposium aimed to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Literature by showcasing how words transport us to diverse realms and foster boundless imagination. The event was graced by esteemed guests, senior teachers and experienced lecturers from NIE who conducted workshops and presentations for students to interact and collaborate, thus increasing their confidence and passion in Literature. Greater collaboration was also fostered among the Literature teachers through the teachers’ workshop which touched on effective teaching pedagogies and resources for Literature.
The first segment of the Literature Symposium included:
● Welcome Address by Ms Tan Ming Ming, JWSS Principal
● Guest-of-Honour Address by Dr Angelia Poon, Associate Professor, NIE-NTU
The second segment of the Symposium included the following concurrent students’ workshops:
● “It’s all a fantasy: And how Poetry is Magic” by Dr Richard Angus Whitehead, Lecturer at NIE, NTU
● Navigating the Dark Forest of Poetry by Mr Samuel Zou, Experienced Teacher, CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
● “Lift Off!” A Drama workshop by Ms Tina Kishore, Lead Teacher (Literature), Evergreen Secondary School
● Analysing and Writing about short stories for the ‘O’ Levels by Mr Ow Yeong Wai Kit & Mr Nar Dominic, co authors and PHD candidates, NIE
The teachers’ workshop was:
● Designing Unseen Test Papers for Upper Secondary by Dr Loh Chin Ee, Associate Professor, NIE, NTU
