UK ENG YEAR 12 – EDmama UK

A. Grammar Essentials

A.01. Identify prepositional phrases.
A.02. Identify sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
A.03. Correct errors with subject and object pronouns.
A.04. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs.
A.05. Correct errors with subject-verb agreement, including indefinite pronouns and compound subjects.
A.06. Form the progressive and perfect verb tenses correctly.
A.07. Identify dependent and independent clauses, differentiating between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
A.08. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses to improve sentence structure.
A.09. Analyze the impact of different sentence structures on the overall tone and flow of a passage.

B. Capitalisation and Punctuation

B.01. Correct basic capitalization errors in sentences.
B.02. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases correctly.
B.03. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns.
B.04. Apply commas effectively in compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
B.05. Use semicolons, colons, and commas to join sentences and separate items in a series.
B.06. Use dashes and hyphens accurately in writing.
B.07. Master the use of apostrophes in both possessive and contraction contexts.
B.08. Demonstrate proficiency in using ellipses appropriately to indicate omissions in text.
B.09. Evaluate the effectiveness of punctuation choices in conveying meaning and enhancing readability.

C. Word Usage Fundamentals

C.01. Use the correct homophone in sentences.
C.02. Identify and correct errors with commonly misspelled words.
C.03. Choose the word whose connotation and denotation best match the sentence.
C.04. Replace words using a thesaurus to enhance vocabulary.
C.05. Avoid double, illogical, and unclear comparisons in writing.
C.06. Remove redundant words or phrases for concise writing.
C.07. Use dictionary entries effectively to determine correct word usage and meaning.
C.08. Demonstrate an understanding of nuance in word choice by selecting words that precisely convey the intended meaning.
C.09. Evaluate the impact of different word choices on the tone and persuasiveness of a written piece.

D. Sentence Structure and Style

E. Vocabulary Building: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

E.01. Identify common prefixes and suffixes.
E.02. Use prefixes and suffixes to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.
E.03. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.
E.04. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.
E.05. Use words as clues to understand the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
E.06. Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words.
E.07. Determine the meanings of less common or specialized roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
E.08. Apply knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode complex and technical vocabulary.

F. Contextual Vocabulary

G. Analogies and Word Relationships

H. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Purpose

I. Literary Analysis: Figures of Speech

I.01. Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source.
I.02. Recall the source of an allusion.
I.03. Interpret the meaning of a figure of speech.
I.04. Classify the figure of speech: euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, paradox.
I.05. Classify the figure of speech: anaphora, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, chiasmus, understatement.
I.06. Classify the figure of speech: review.
I.07. Identify the narrative point of view in a literary text.
I.08. Analyse the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone.
I.09. Evaluate the impact of different points of view on the reader’s understanding and interpretation of the text.

J. Analyzing Literature

K. Analyzing Informational Texts

K.02. Analyse the development of informational passages: set 2.
K.03. Trace an argument: set 1.
K.04. Trace an argument: set 2.
K.05. Analyse rhetorical strategies in historical texts: set 1.
K.06. Analyse rhetorical strategies in historical texts: set 2.
K.07. Evaluate the credibility and bias of informational sources.
K.08. Synthesize information from multiple sources to form a well-supported conclusion.
K.09. Assess the effectiveness of rhetorical strategies in achieving the author’s purpose in informational texts.
K.01. Analyse the development of informational passages: set 1.

L. Argumentation and Persuasion

L.01. Distinguish facts from opinions in persuasive texts.
L.02. Identify stronger and weaker evidence to support a claim.
L.03. Choose the best evidence to support a claim.
L.04. Identify supporting evidence in a text.
L.05. Evaluate counterclaims presented in an argument.
L.06. Identify appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisements.
L.07. Choose the analysis that logically connects the evidence to the claim.
L.08. Transition logically between claims, evidence, analysis and counterclaims.
L.09. Use appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos effectively in persuasive writing.

Course Content

A. Grammar Essentials

A.01. Identify prepositional phrases.

A.02. Identify sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

A.03. Correct errors with subject and object pronouns.

A.04. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs.

A.05. Correct errors with subject-verb agreement, including indefinite pronouns and compound subjects.

A.06. Form the progressive and perfect verb tenses correctly.

A.07. Identify dependent and independent clauses, differentiating between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

A.08. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses to improve sentence structure.

A.09. Analyze the impact of different sentence structures on the overall tone and flow of a passage.

B. Capitalisation and Punctuation

B.01. Correct basic capitalization errors in sentences.

B.02. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases correctly.

B.03. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns.

B.04. Apply commas effectively in compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

B.05. Use semicolons, colons, and commas to join sentences and separate items in a series.

B.06. Use dashes and hyphens accurately in writing.

B.07. Master the use of apostrophes in both possessive and contraction contexts.

B.08. Demonstrate proficiency in using ellipses appropriately to indicate omissions in text.

B.09. Evaluate the effectiveness of punctuation choices in conveying meaning and enhancing readability.

C. Word Usage Fundamentals

C.01. Use the correct homophone in sentences.

C.02. Identify and correct errors with commonly misspelled words.

C.03. Choose the word whose connotation and denotation best match the sentence.

C.04. Replace words using a thesaurus to enhance vocabulary.

C.05. Avoid double, illogical, and unclear comparisons in writing.

C.06. Remove redundant words or phrases for concise writing.

C.07. Use dictionary entries effectively to determine correct word usage and meaning.

C.08. Demonstrate an understanding of nuance in word choice by selecting words that precisely convey the intended meaning.

C.09. Evaluate the impact of different word choices on the tone and persuasiveness of a written piece.

D. Sentence Structure and Style

D.01. Identify and apply parallel structure in sentences.

D.02. Avoid inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.

D.03. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) correctly.

D.04. Identify misplaced or dangling modifiers in sentences.

D.05. Rewrite sentences to correct misplaced modifiers and improve clarity.

D.06. Analyze the impact of modifier placement on the overall meaning and effectiveness of the sentence.

D.07. Explore advanced techniques for varying sentence structure to enhance rhythm and engage the reader.

E. Vocabulary Building: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

E.01. Identify common prefixes and suffixes.

E.02. Use prefixes and suffixes to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.

E.03. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots.

E.04. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.

E.05. Use words as clues to understand the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.

E.06. Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words.

E.07. Determine the meanings of less common or specialized roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

E.08. Apply knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode complex and technical vocabulary.

F. Contextual Vocabulary

F.01. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context.

F.02. Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context.

F.03. Use context clues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words.

F.04. Use context as a clue to the meanings of foreign expressions.

F.05. Apply domain-specific vocabulary in context within science and technical subjects.

F.06. Analyze how context influences the interpretation and usage of words.

F.07. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of different types of context clues in deciphering word meanings.

G. Analogies and Word Relationships

G.01. Complete basic analogies.

G.02. Identify relationships between words in analogies.

G.03. Complete challenging analogies requiring nuanced understanding of word relationships.

G.04. Analyze the different types of relationships expressed in analogies (e.g., part-to-whole, cause-and-effect, synonym-antonym).

G.05. Construct original analogies to demonstrate understanding of complex relationships between concepts.

H. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Purpose

H.01. Determine the main idea of a passage.

H.02. Identify audience and purpose of a text.

H.03. Compare passages for tone.

H.04. Compare passages for subjective and objective tone.

H.05. Compare and contrast different passages to identify variations in purpose and intended audience.

H.06. Evaluate the effectiveness of a text in achieving its intended purpose based on its audience and tone.

H.07. Synthesize information from multiple sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of a central theme or argument.

I. Literary Analysis: Figures of Speech

I.01. Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source.

I.02. Recall the source of an allusion.

I.03. Interpret the meaning of a figure of speech.

I.04. Classify the figure of speech: euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, paradox.

I.05. Classify the figure of speech: anaphora, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, chiasmus, understatement.

I.06. Classify the figure of speech: review.

I.07. Identify the narrative point of view in a literary text.

I.08. Analyse the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone.

I.09. Evaluate the impact of different points of view on the reader’s understanding and interpretation of the text.