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1 ZIMBABWEMINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS FORMS 1 - 42015 - 2022 Curriculum Development and Technical ServicesP. O. Box MP 133 Mount PleasantHarare All Rights Reserved 2015 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to acknowledge the following for their valued contribution in the production of this SYLLABUS : The National Secondary ENGLISH SYLLABUS panel The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council ( ZIMSEC ) Representatives from Universities and Teachers Colleges Representatives from Book Publishers United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) for funding the SYLLABUS development processiEnglish LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - 4iiCONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

2 ICONTENTS .. PREAMBLE .. PRESENTATION OF THE SYLLABUS .. AIMS .. SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES .. METHODOLOGY AND TIME ALLOCATION .. SKILLS AND TOPICS .. SCOPE AND SEQUENCE ..8 FORM 1 ..13 FORM 2 ..18 FORM 3 ..24 FORM 4 .. ASSESSMENT ..38 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - IntroductionThe Forms 1 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS covers the learning and teaching of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE taking into account the importance of ENGLISH as a vehicle for communication and a tool for cultural, political, religious, social and economic development. It seeks to help all learners to ethically and responsibly utilise Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The SYLLABUS also seeks to prepare all learners to use ENGLISH in studying other learning areas across the curriculum while offering opportunities for lifelong learning. The SYLLABUS promotes the use of the communicative-functional approach to the teaching and learning of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE .

3 It recognises the use of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE as a tool for inclusivity that encourages learners to cherish diversity and acknowledge differ-ences. The teaching and learning of the LANGUAGE aims to produce learners who are not only linguistically competent, but also patriotic, ethical and can function in different roles and situations which they are likely to encounter after leaving school. The SYLLABUS aims to promote Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu among learners through selection of appropriate LANGUAGE learning RationaleAs a medium of instruction, the ENGLISH LANGUAGE assists in the teaching and learning of other areas across the curriculum. Being a global LANGUAGE , it offers all learners opportunities to communicate in a wider spectrum. In addition, the skills mastered in the study of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE will open up opportunities for employment in various media fields and also enable them to be writers in their own right, who are able to protect their intellectual study of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE will enhance development of skills in: Problem solving Critical thinking Decision making Conflict resolution Leadership Self-management Communication Technology and innovation Enterprise Team Summary of Content (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes)The Forms 1 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS emphasises the learning and teaching of the four macro-skills, namely: listening, speaking, reading and writing and their sub-skills, as well as other literacy and numeracy skills.

4 The SYLLABUS also promotes the development of positive attitudes and interpersonal communication through proper use of LANGUAGE . The teaching and learning of visual, aural, manual and tactile skills is emphasised in order to accommodate learners with diverse needs. AssumptionsIt is assumed that learners: are literate in ENGLISH LANGUAGE are motivated to learn ENGLISH LANGUAGE are capable of learning ENGLISH LANGUAGE have basic ICT Cross-cutting themesIn the teaching and learning of ENGLISH LANGUAGE , the following cross-cutting themes should be taken into con-sideration through the use of texts selected, projects and assignments. ICT Gender Children s Rights and Responsibilities Disaster Risk Management Sexuality, HIV and AIDS Education Child Protection Heritage Studies Human Rights Collaboration Environmental Issues Financial literacy Communication ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - PRESENTATION OF THE SYLLABUSThe ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS is presented as a single document that emphasises the teaching of the four macro-skills and their AIMSThe aims of the SYLLABUS are promote in learners an awareness of the usefulness of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE as a medium of national and international communication.

5 As well as the value of effective LANGUAGE command and use for personal and national develop in learners a lifelong reading habit for enjoyment and acquisition of develop in learners appropriate techniques for intensive and extensive further develop and foster writing skills and talent in extend the learners` skills of listening for different purposes. help learners communicate effectively in spoken ENGLISH /Sign LANGUAGE in different expand learners` interactive skills using Information Communication Technology. SYLLABUS OBJECTIVESBy the end of Form 4, learners should be able construct correct ENGLISH sentences orally and in use appropriate LANGUAGE (registers) in different read a variety of texts for knowledge and make appropriate use of cyberspace (social networks) evaluate information given orally or in writing/signing listen to and understand texts or any form of communication in use writing conventions express themselves using appropriate non-verbal communication write meaningfully on a variety of use skills acquired for creative writing or career METHODOLOGY AND TIME MethodologyIn using this SYLLABUS , the functional-communicative, multi-sensory approaches and principles of individ-ualisation, concreteness, totality and wholeness are recommended, operating within the spiral framework.

6 This SYLLABUS encourages the use of learner-centred and interactive activities that enable all learners to develop and understand linguistic concepts and their use and usage in everyday life. Through this approach, LANGUAGE forms and structures are to be taught by using them in appropriate contexts rather than as isolated forms. Within the functional-communicative approach, the following strategies are recommended: Debate and discussion Individual and group presentation Drama Role play/ Imitation and simulation Poetry, song and dance Educational tours E-Learning Research/Case studies puppetry Diorama Quiz Models/Resource Time AllocationFor effective teaching of ENGLISH LANGUAGE at this level, a minimum time allocation of 6 7 periods of 35 - 40 minutes per week is SKILLS AND SKILLSThe learning and teaching of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE will focus on the following macro skills and their sub skills: ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - 47 Listening/Observing Speaking/Signing Reading/Signing Topics Oral work LANGUAGE structures Comprehension Composition Summary RegistersEnglish LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - SCOPE AND SKILL 1: SKILL 2.

7 SPEAKING/SIGNING 5 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE SKILL 1: LISTENING/OBSERVING ASPECTS FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 Listening comprehension Questions Stories Note taking Summary Questions Stories Note taking Summary Narration Note taking Summary Inference Evaluation Inference Note taking Summary Evaluation Narration Oral instructions Simple directions Announcements Messages Simple directions Announcements Messages Complex directions Announcements Messages Complex directions Announcements Messages Conversations Dialogues Dialogues Dialogues Interviews Dialogues Interviews Purposeful listening Dictation Directed listening Tone and intonation Pronunciation Dictation Directed listening Dictation Directed listening Selective listening Dictation Directed listening Selective listening 6 SKILL 2: SPEAKING/SIGNING ASPECTS FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 Pronunciation Eight cardinal vowels Consonant clusters Diphthongs Silent consonants Weak and strong forms of vowels Consonant blends and digraphs Diphthongs Intonation and stress patterns Tone and mood Triphthongs Intonation and stress patterns Tone and mood Triphthongs Registers Introductions Greetings Requests Invitations Apologies and compliments Telephone conversations Telephone conversations Expressing gratitude Advising Degree of formality and informality Expressing opinion Complaints Condolences Interviews Discussing topical issues Condolences Complaints Persuasion Interviews Announcements Descriptions Self Environment Objects Processes People and scenes Processes Processes Events Events Processes Debates Topical issues local Selected cross - cutting

8 Issues Topical issues local Selected cross- cutting issues Topical issues national and international Cross-cutting themes Topical issues national and international Cross-cutting themes Speeches Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS Forms 1 - SKILL 2: SPEAKING/SIGNING SKILL 3: READING/SIGNING 6 SKILL 2: SPEAKING/SIGNING ASPECTS FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 Pronunciation Eight cardinal vowels Consonant clusters Diphthongs Silent consonants Weak and strong forms of vowels Consonant blends and digraphs Diphthongs Intonation and stress patterns Tone and mood Triphthongs Intonation and stress patterns Tone and mood Triphthongs Registers Introductions Greetings Requests Invitations Apologies and compliments Telephone conversations Telephone conversations Expressing gratitude Advising Degree of formality and informality Expressing opinion Complaints Condolences Interviews Discussing topical issues Condolences Complaints Persuasion Interviews Announcements Descriptions Self Environment Objects Processes People and scenes Processes Processes Events Events Processes Debates Topical issues local Selected cross - cutting

9 Issues Topical issues local Selected cross- cutting issues Topical issues national and international Cross-cutting themes Topical issues national and international Cross-cutting themes Speeches Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared 6 SKILL 2: SPEAKING/SIGNING ASPECTS FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 Pronunciation Eight cardinal vowels Consonant clusters Diphthongs Silent consonants Weak and strong forms of vowels Consonant blends and digraphs Diphthongs Intonation and stress patterns Tone and mood Triphthongs Intonation and stress patterns Tone and mood Triphthongs Registers Introductions Greetings Requests Invitations Apologies and compliments Telephone conversations Telephone conversations Expressing gratitude Advising Degree of formality and informality Expressing opinion Complaints Condolences Interviews Discussing topical issues Condolences Complaints Persuasion Interviews Announcements Descriptions Self Environment Objects Processes People and scenes Processes Processes Events Events Processes Debates Topical issues local Selected cross - cutting

10 Issues Topical issues local Selected cross- cutting issues Topical issues national and international Cross-cutting themes Topical issues national and international Cross-cutting themes Speeches Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared Impromptu Prepared 7 SKILL 3: READING/SIGNING ASPECTS FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM 4 Intensive reading Recall questions Skimming Scanning Inference Word meanings Note making Evaluation Summary Recall questions Skimming Scanning Inference Word meanings Note making Evaluation Summary Recall questions Skimming Scanning Inference Word meanings Note making Evaluation Summary Analysis Synthesis Paraphrasing Recall questions Skimming Scanning Inference Word meanings Note making Evaluation Summary Analysis Synthesis Paraphrasing Extensive reading Summary Characters Setting Themes Plot Summary Characters Setting Themes Plot Characterisation Plot Setting Style Themes Characterisation Plot Setting Style Themes Referencing Reference sources Sections of a book The Internet Reference sources Sections of a book The Internet Reference