Composition

Curriculum details

Strand

Writing (Strand 4)

Sub-strand

Composition (4.2)

Content standard

3.4.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and application of strategies of composing an expository essay on a variety of subjects 3.4.2.LO.1 Write an expository essay to give an eye-witness account of events, and relevant trends that impacted the event and influenced perceptions of it. 3.4.2.LO.2 Apply the standard pattern and formality of writing formal letter with the typical layout and appropriate style. 3.4.2.LO.3 Give the denotative meanings of words, phrases and sentences in a text from Arabic to English or vice versa. 3.4.2.LO.4 Give the connotative meanings of words, phrases and sentences in a text from Arabic to English or vice versa.

Indicator

3.4.2.LI.1 - Brainstorm the subject, idea and relevant facts and the basic framework of an expository essay.

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 13 (Week 33 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

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 334

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based, Research-Based Learning, Question-Answer Relationship Strategy, Think-Pair Share Activities:
- Learners are guided to know what type of expository essay is and its characteristics.
- Learners are then taken through the writing process and planning, beginning with brainstorming and organisation.
- Learners are then assisted in transferring information from planning sheets to the essay itself through drafting, expanding their notes into paragraphs, to produce a complete written work.
GESI-sensitive class management:
- Sitting arrangement with fair visibility for all learners.
- Appropriate audio levels for various hearing challenges.
- Group learning with equal participation and mentorship.
- Appropriate choice of words conscious of the feelings of others.
- Self-control in managing emotions and social awareness.

Assessment (3.4.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Textbooks and Reading materials on composition.
- Flash cards.
- Arabic dictionary.
- Audio-visual materials.
- Flash cards
- Audio-visual materials