JHS3 English Language · Term 3, Week 4

Text Types and Purposes

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Curriculum details

Strand
Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
Text Types and Purposes (4.2)
Content standard
B9.4.2.1 - Use a process approach to compose descriptive, narrative/ imaginative, informational and persuasive, argumentative texts
Indicator
B9.4.2.1.3 - Write a well-organised persuasive piece (e.g. argumentative) that states and defends a position
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 93

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Compose an argumentative piece suitable following appropriate format/style using process approach.
- Use:
  - the simple present for conveying timeless statements and facts
  - modals for persuasive effect and hedging
  - mental verbs (e.g. I think, I believe) for conveying a viewpoint
  - verb phrases
- Write a rejoinder for publication noting the following:
  - An address to the rejoinder. (own address .... )
  - A date. After the address comes a date
  - A reference should be included. All rejoinders require references.
  - The recipient's address.