A Comprehensive English Course Revised Edition (2003) Books 1 -3 and CXC A are to meet the requirements of The English Language Course leading to the CXC examination.
The Major components of the text are:
Language Structure– consisting of practice in the use of grammatical structures in functionally and contextually meaningful situations.
Understanding –comprising reading passages and selections of poetry designed to give practice in literal, inferential and evaluative skills.
Written Expression –which comprises the teaching and practice of the various functions of writing – expository, descriptive, narrative, argumentative and summary writing. Writing is preceded by abundant practice in discussion, reading and thinking based on print and non- print stimulus material.
Other essential features:
Speaking and listening skills, drama and play writing and acting.
Essential features of poetry – rhyme, rhythm, mood , imagery and figurative language.
