English Language & Literature

Learning Outcomes

At Peicai Secondary School, our goal is to help students develop the skills to become:

Empathetic communicators who actively listen to various perspectives; communicate confidently and sensitively, collaborate effectively, and embrace Singapore’s multicultural ethos.

Discerning Readers with a global outlook, adept at information processing and critical evaluation to distinguish fact from fiction, considering purpose, audience, context, and culture.

Creative Inquirers who delve into real-world issues, explore multiple viewpoints, gather and synthesise information from diverse sources, and co-create knowledge and solutions in familiar or novel contexts.

Learning Outcomes are supported through:

1. Rich Discussions to empower students in finding their voices

2. Ed-Technology Enhanced Lessons to support self-directed learning

3. Exposure to Current Affairs and General Knowledge to enrich students' experiences and knowledge

4. Inquiry Through Dialogue and Process Thinking to make thinking visible

5. Student-Centric Instruction to develop metacognition and multiliteracies

Rich discussions: Students find their voices through meaningful conversation.	Exposure to current affairs: Students discuss and evaluate current issues to enrich their knowledge and critical thinking	Student-centric instruction: Metacognition and multiliteracies are developed through instruction tailored to students' needs.

English Literature

At Peicai Secondary School, our goal is to help students develop the skills to become:

In Literature classes, Learning Outcomes are supported through the Literary Response framework as shown below:

This Literary Response Framework embodies our approach to designing learning experiences that inspire students to engage with texts comprehensively. Shaped like an eye, the Framework underscores how responding to literature empowers students to interpret texts and the world from diverse perspectives, fostering greater discernment and insight.

Department Programmes/Highlights

Speech and Drama Workshops

At Peicai Secondary School, we recognise the importance of effective communication. To nurture this skill, we bring in Speech and Drama experts to train our Secondary One students, equipping them with the confidence and knowledge needed to communicate effectively. Our students learn the art of engaging their audience through both verbal and non-verbal communication. This in turns allow students to develop the necessary skills to speak confidently ensuring enunciation, articulation, and vocal projection, with the appropriate tone, pitch, and pace.

In the English classroom, they have numerous opportunities to practice and enhance these skills through engaging activities, mock debates, and class presentations.

Additionally, we identify and prepare representatives to participate in the Plain English Speaking Award organized by YMCA, further honing their public speaking abilities.

Empowering tomorrow's speakers: A student's enthusiastic leap during our Speech and Drama workshop, captivating his audience with confidence.	Fostering engaging speakers: Building confidence through Speech and Drama activities.

Learning Journey to the National Library Board
Our Secondary Two students participate in a Learning Journey to the National Library Board, engaging in workshops and tours that enhance their information literacy skills. This programme aligns with MOE's 21st century competencies by fostering critical and inventive thinking as students evaluate AI-generated content and explore ethical challenges in technology use. It supports our English department's goals of developing critical thinkers and effective communicators by empowering students to analyse diverse information sources, apply the S.U.R.E. steps, and articulate their ideas in both digital and traditional contexts. Through this experience, students cultivate the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital age, becoming more discerning consumers and creators of information while honing their language abilities.

Traveling back in time: students explore old newspapers using the microfilm collection.	Immersed in the world of journalism, students explore the dynamic history of news at the News Gallery.

Uncovering Peicai's rich past through archival documents at the Archives Reading Room.	Students delve into a world of knowledge at the Central Public Library, discovering new resources.

Debate Workshop & Inter-Class Debating Championship 2024
All Secondary Three students participate in debate workshops led by experienced debaters. These workshops provide a platform for students to practice skills like argument development and persuasive speech delivery. Through these experiences, students not only build confidence but also sharpen their critical thinking abilities. They then get the chance to showcase their skills in the Secondary Three Inter-class Debating Championship, where they can put their abilities to the test in friendly competition with their fellow students.

Debating builds confidence: Empowering first-time debaters.	Engaging minds: Inter-class debates in action.

Fueling thoughtful discourse: The Debate Workshop ignites students' passion for thoughtful conversation.	On the verge of victory: A debater’s fierce rhetoric at the Inter- Class Debating Championship Preliminary Round.

Syllabus