Video Lessons and Essay Writing

This video lesson is for Grade 11 English students at Saint Patrick's CBC in Kimberley, South Africa. It reviews the September exams, focusing on Paper 1 and Paper 2, including comprehension, poetry, and literature essays. The teacher emphasizes the importance of using resources like Edmodo and video lessons, and provides strategies for improving exam performance. Students are tasked with writing a formal letter outlining their improvement strategies.

What is the primary purpose of the video lesson?

• To teach a new language

• To provide entertainment

• To discuss the September exams

• To introduce new topics for the term

What platform is used to distribute lesson plans?

• Edmodo

• Zoom

• Google Classroom

• Microsoft Teams

By when must the formal letter assessment be submitted?

• Friday, 9th October

• Sunday, 11th October

• Wednesday, 7th October

• Monday, 5th October

What should students do if they have misplaced their question papers?

• Request a new copy from the teacher

• Download and print from Edmodo

• Ignore the papers

• Ask a classmate for their copy

What is the recommended length for answers in relation to mark allocation?

• Equal to the number of marks

• Double the number of marks

• Half the number of marks

• Triple the number of marks

What was the average score for the poetry questions?

• 49%

• 64.9%

• 75%

• 54%

What is the P principle in writing answers?

• Present, Explain, End

• Prepare, Engage, Elaborate

• Plan, Execute, Evaluate

• Point, Evidence, Explanation

What is the consequence of not watching the video lessons?

• No impact

• Higher grades

• Lower grades

• Extra assignments

What should students focus on when writing literature essays?

• Grammar

• Spelling

• Character analysis

• Plot summary

What is the FLAP acronym used for?

• Transactional writing

• Analyzing poetry

• Comprehension

• Writing essays