CSS/PMS English Preparation

 Module 1: Reading Comprehension

  1. Strategies for Effective Reading
    • Skimming and Scanning
    • Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
  1. Types of Texts
    • Narrative Texts
    • Expository Texts
    • Descriptive Texts
    • Persuasive Texts
  1. Analyzing Text Structure
    • Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
    • Paragraph Structure
  1. Critical Reading
    • Identifying Author’s Purpose and Tone
    • Evaluating Arguments and Evidence
  1. Daily Reading Practice

Module 2: Writing Skills

  1. Writing Process
    • Prewriting
    • Drafting
    • Revising
    • Editing
    • Publishing
  1. Essay Writing
    • Argumentative Essays
    • Descriptive Essays
    • Narrative Essays
    • Expository Essays
  1. Creative Writing
    • Essay Writing
    • Precis Writing
  1. Summarizing and Paraphrasing
    • Techniques for Summarizing
    • Techniques for Paraphrasing

Introduction to Precis Writing

  1. Definition and Purpose
    • What is a Precis?
    • Importance of Precis Writing
    • Differences between Summaries and Precis
  1. Types of Precis
    • Objective Precis
    • Descriptive Precis
    • Critical Precis

Understanding the Text

  1. Reading Comprehension
    • Skimming and Scanning Techniques
    • Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
    • Understanding the Author’s Purpose and Tone
  1. Critical Reading
    • Analyzing the Text Structure
    • Identifying Key Points and Arguments
    • Distinguishing Between Major and Minor Points

 Techniques for Writing a Precis

  1. Preparation
    • Reading the Text Thoroughly
    • Annotating and Highlighting Important Points
    • Taking Notes and Outlining the Text
  1. Condensing the Text
    • Paraphrasing and Summarizing
    • Eliminating Redundant Information
    • Retaining Essential Points and Core Messages
  1. Writing the Precis
    • Using Clear and Concise Language
    • Maintaining the Original Meaning and Tone
    • Keeping the Precis Objective and Neutral

Structure and Format

  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Conclusion

Language and Style

  1. Clarity and Precision
  2. Tone and Voice
  3. Grammar and Syntax

Practice Exercises

  1. Sample Texts
    • Providing Various Texts for Practice
    • Different Genres: Academic, Literary, Journalistic
  1. Writing Exercises
    • Step-by-Step Practice in Writing Precis
    • Peer Review and Feedback Sessions
  1. Review and Revision
    • Techniques for Self-Editing
    • Incorporating Feedback and Improving Quality
  1. Final Assessment
    • Writing a Precis under Timed Conditions
    • Receiving Detailed Feedback from Instructors

Module 5: Listening and Speaking Skills

  1. Listening Comprehension
    • Active Listening Techniques
    • Note-Taking Strategies
  1. Speaking Skills
    • Pronunciation and Intonation
    • Public Speaking and Presentations
    • Group Discussions and Debates
  1. Conversation Practice
    • Everyday Situations
    • Role-Playing Exercises
  1. Speech Writing and Delivery
    • Structuring a Speech
    • Rhetorical Devices

Assessment and Evaluation

  1. Quizzes and Tests
  2. Assignments and Projects
  3. Class Participation
  4. Final Examination

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