Grade 8 English
4 Seasons
English is the most common language used across the globe in various interactions whether it be on the internet, in entertainment, first encounters, in business or politically. For this reason, it is important to be able to speak, read and write it correctly. This subject produces students who are able to think critically and creatively, practice various verbal skills, develop research skills and develop an appreciation for poetry and literature. Students also gain sound general knowledge while staying up to date with current affairs.
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Irony
Episode 1
I am sure you have heard people say "I literally died when I saw him". This is an example of irong used commonly when we speak but "literally and irony" are often used incorrectly. This lesson will expore the different ways in which irony is used and expore the right definition for it.
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13:05Episode 2
Features of a newspaper article
Episode 2
An article is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or magazine. Lets learn about the skill behind all the newspaper articles we read to keep informed.
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13:53Episode 4
Gerunds and infinitives
Episode 4
Using a venn diagram we learn about how gerunds and infinitives function as the subject or the object of a verb. We look at their meaning and how we can use it to improve our writing.
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19:12Episode 6
Email Writing
Episode 6
Email writing is a form of electronic communication. In this lesson how to structure your message in the email format.
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15:00Episode 8
Writing a short story
Episode 8
A short story is a brief narrative containing a few characters, setting, conflict, theme and plot. By the end of this lesson you will know how the Freytag pyramid is used to develop a story