Speaking and Writing English Effectively English Course

 Speaking and Writing English Effectively

1English: Introduction and course outline  Start Topics  4 / 4 

2English: Writing for different purposes and audiences  Start Topics  7 / 7 

3How journalists go about their jobs  Start Topics  2 / 2 

4Analysing the language of the media  Start Topics  4 / 4 

5An approach to studying a text  Start Topics  2 / 12 

6Analysing media language  Start Topics  0 / 3 

7Text analysis of The Great Gatsby  Start Topics  0 / 7 

8Approaches to English  Start Topics  0 / 9 

9Using language effectively  Start Topics  0 / 1 

10Effective presentations  Start Topics  0 / 6 

11Personal and imaginative writing  Start Topics  0 / 3 

12What is an issue?  Start Topics  0 / 4 

13Researching issues  Start Topics  0 / 3 

14Issue analysis  Start Topics  0 / 5 

15Using language effectively 1  Start Topics  0 / 2 

16Using language effectively 2  Start Topics  0 / 8 

17Using language effectively 3  Start Topics  0 / 1 

SIFs personal perspective 

18Using language effectively 4  Start Topics  0 / 1 

19Using language effectively 5  Start Topics  0 / 1 

20Hints and tips for exams   Start Topics  0 / 6 

21Glossary  Start Topics  0 / 1 

22Assessment  Start Topics  0 / 1 

23Discussion Forum View Discussion Forum 

topic one

Reading, writing and communication  Completed  

  Reading and the study of texts  Completed  

  Reading and the study of texts  Completed  

  Effective oral communication  

topic 2

 Where do I start?  Completed  

  Writing for different purposes and audiences  Completed  

  Informative and investigative writing  Completed  

  Reviews and journalistic reports  Completed  

  Instructional writing  Completed  

  Argumentative and persuasive writing  Completed  

  The craft of writing - some words of advice  

topic 3

Introduction  Completed  

  Fairness and honesty in reporting 

4

 The contention (main idea, argument, position)  Completed  

  Language analysis  Completed  

  Sample 1 analysis  Completed  

  Sample 2 analysis  

5

Reading and study of texts (novels, plays, non-print)  Completed  

  What is involved in text study?  

Writing text essays  Start Topic  

  Reading journal  Start Topic  

  Identifying text.  Start Topic  

  Character Analysis.  Start Topic  

  Examining structure.  Start Topic  

  Exploring themes  Start Topic  

  An approach to text study  Start Topic  

  Construct a running sheet  Start Topic  

  Reorganise your notes under four main headings  Start Topic  

  Other proven strategies  

6

 Analysing written media arguments  Start Topic  

  Analysing language  Start Topic  

  Learning the language of analysis quiz  

7

 Writing an English essay using The Great Gatsby as an example  Start Topic  

  Ideas and concept mapping  Start Topic  

  Writing a plan  Start Topic  

  Writing the essay  Start Topic  

  The body  Start Topic  

  The conclusion  Start Topic  

  Sample answer  

8Approaches to English  Start Topics  0 / 9 

 Analysing language and literary devices  Start Topic  

  Loaded language  Start Topic  

  Rhetorical questions  Start Topic  

  Repetition  Start Topic  

  Hyperbole, exaggeration  Start Topic  

  Metaphor  Start Topic  

  Analogy  Start Topic  

  Alliteration  Start Topic  

  Assonance  

9Using language effectively  Start Topics  0 / 1 

 Understanding viewpoints  

10Effective presentations  Start Topics  0 / 6 

11Personal and imaginative writing  Start Topics  0 / 3 

12What is an issue?  Start Topics  0 / 4 

13Researching issues  Start Topics  0 / 3 

14Issue analysis  Start Topics  0 / 5 

15Using language effectively 1  Start Topics  0 / 2 

16Using language effectively 2  Start Topics  0 / 8 

17Using language effectively 3  Start Topics  0 / 1 

18Using language effectively 4  Start Topics  0 / 1 

19Using language effectively 5  Start Topics  0 / 1 

20Hints and tips for exams   Start Topics  0 / 6 

21Glossary  Start Topics  0 / 1 

22Assessment  Start Topics  0 / 1 

23Discussion Forum View Discussion Forum