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ZIMSEC O-Level English Language

7.4.3Guided compositions

Guided compositions in ZIMSEC O-Level English Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 1 to 4: letters, reports, speeches, memos, articles and curricula vitae; forms; guided composition techniques (register, correct sentences, amplification, format, paragraphing). Examined in Paper 1 Section B.

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Lessons

  • Formal letters: layout, tone and purpose

    35 min

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  • Informal letters and emails to friends and family

    30 min

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  • Memoranda: writing a clear internal memo

    25 min

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  • Writing reports for a head, club or organisation

    35 min

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  • Writing a speech for an occasion and an audience

    35 min

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  • Articles for a school magazine or newspaper

    35 min

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  • Curriculum vitae and completing forms

    30 min

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  • Writing from notes, tables and graphs

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Guided compositions: sample question

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Which is the most effective headline for a school magazine article about a successful clean-up of the local river?

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