C10 Ois-Ss English Language

Oxford International School
Subject: English Language (1123)

Class: 10
Topic: Discussion on the Syllabus of the
CAIE GCE O LEVEL EXAMINATIONS
May/June: 2021
Teacher: Md. S. H. Chowdhury (Shams)
Head of English, OIS
Date: The 9th July, 2020
1. Why choose Cambridge International?
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners

from 10000 schools in 160 countries prepare for
their future with the Cambridge Pathway.
Cambridge learners:
Our mission is to provide educational benefit through
provision of international programmes and
qualifications for school education and to be the
world leader in this field.
2. Why choose Cambridge International?
Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners

who are:
• Confident in working with information and ideas – their
own and those of others
• Responsible for themselves, responsive to and
respectful of others
• Reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
• Innovative and equipped for new and future
challenges
• Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a
difference.
3. Recognition:
Our expertise in curriculum, teaching and learning, and
assessment is the basis for the recognition of our programmes
and qualifications around the world.
Cambridge O Level English Language is accepted by universities

and employers as proof of linguistic ability and understanding.
The Cambridge O Level English Language syllabus encourages
students to develop lifelong
skills, including:
 The ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively

 The use of a wide range of vocabulary and correct grammar,
spelling and punctuation
 A personal style and an awareness of the audience being
addressed.
CAIE GCE O Level English Language Syllabus
at a Glance:
Paper 1: Writing (Directed writing & Composition)
1. Time/Duration of the Exam: 1 Hr 30 Mins

(a) Section 1: Directed Writing: 30-40 Mins
(b) Section 2: Composition: 40-50 Mins
2. Total Marks of the Exam: 60 (30 + 30)
(a) Section 1: Directed Writing (30)
(b) Section 2: Composition (30)
3. Word Limit:
(a) Section 1: 200-300
(b) Section 2: 350-500
4. Topic(s) of Section 1: Directed Writing
Topics: Any one question will be given in the

examinations out of these 6 topics (Task 1)
(a) Account Writing
(b) Article Writing
(c) Letter Writing
(d) Report Writing
(e) Speech Writing
(f) Statement Writing
5. Topic(s) of Section 2: Composition
Topics: Altogether five questions will be given in

examinations out of these 6 topics (Task 2, 3, 4, 5,
6). Any one is to be answered.
(a) Description: Descriptive Essay Writing (1): T2

(b) Argument: argumentative Essay Writing (2): T2-4
(c) Narrative: Narrative Essay/Story Writing (2): T5-6
CAIE GCE O Level English Language Syllabus at a
Glance:
Paper 2: Reading (Reading for Ideas & Reading for

Meaning)
1. Time/Duration of the Exam: 1 Hr 45 Mins

(a) Section 1: Reading for Ideas: 40-45 Mins
(b) Section 2: Reading for Meaning: 50-60 Mins
2. Total Marks of the Exam: 50 (25 + 25)
(a) Section 1: Reading for Ideas (25)
(b) Section 2: Reading for Meaning (25)
3. Passage 1: Reading for Ideas (Factual: 700-800 Words)

(a) Reading & Writing Content Points: 12-16 (12)
(b) Writing a Summary with the Content Points (10)
(c) Answering Questions on Main Ideas (3)
Note:
(c) Fact/Opinion; True/False; Advantages/Disadvantages
Writing Criticisms; Giving Reasons, Advice etc.
4. Passage 2: Reading for Meaning
(Narrative: 700-800 Words)
(a) Reading & Writing Q/A (16 + 5 = 21)

(i) Explicit Questions: Literal, Quotation,
Vocabulary, and Own Word
(ii) Implicit Questions: Inferential, and Writer’s
Craft
(b)Writing Meaning & Effect Q/A (2 + 2 = 4)
Syllabus Aims:
The syllabus aims are set out below and describe
the educational purposes of a course in O Level
English Language. They are not listed in order of
priority.
A qualification in this syllabus demonstrates to

universities and employers that candidates can
communicate effectively in Standard English
through:
1. Communicative Competence: the ability to
communicate with clarity, relevance,
accuracy and variety
2. Creativity: the ability to use language,

experience and imagination to respond to
new situations, create original ideas and
make a positive impact
3. critical skills: the ability to scan, filter and
analyse different forms of information
4. Cross-cultural Awareness: the ability to

engage with issues inside and outside own
community, dealing with the familiar as well as
the unfamiliar.
(This is not an assessment objective but forms
the context of writing tasks and reading
passages.)
Assessment Objectives:
AO1: Reading
R1 Demonstrate understanding of explicit
meanings
R2 Demonstrate understanding of implicit
meanings and attitudes
R3 Analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas
and opinions
R4 Demonstrate understanding of how writers
achieve effects R5 Select for specific purposes
Assessment Objectives:
AO2: Writing
W1 Articulate experience and express what is
thought, felt and imagined
W2 Sequence facts, ideas and opinions
W3 Use a range of appropriate vocabulary W4
Use register appropriate to audience and
context
W5 Make accurate use of spelling, punctuation
and grammar
Relationship between assessment objectives
and components
Component AO1 AO2

Paper 1 Writing 05% 45%
Paper 2 Reading 45% 05%
Weighting of AO
in Qualification 50% 50%
Paper 1 (Section 1): Assessment objectives:
R1: Demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings

R2: Demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and
attitudes
W1: Articulate experience and express what is thought, felt

and imagined
W2: Sequence facts, ideas and opinions
W3: Use a range of appropriate vocabulary
W4: Use register appropriate to audience and context W5:
Make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar
Paper 1 (Section 2): Assessment objectives:
W1: Articulate experience and express what is

thought, felt and imagined
W3: Use a range of appropriate vocabulary
W4: Use register appropriate to audience and
context
W5: Make accurate use of spelling, punctuation
and grammar
Paper 2 (Section 1: RFI): Assessment objectives:
R5: Select for specific purposes

W3 Use a range of appropriate vocabulary
R3: Analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas

and opinions (Main Ideas)
Paper 2 (Section 2: RFM): Assessment objectives:
R1: Demonstrate understanding of explicit

meanings
R2: Demonstrate understanding of implicit
meanings and attitudes
R3: Analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas
and opinions
R4: Demonstrate understanding of how writers
achieve effects.
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Oxford International School

Subject: English Language (1123)

Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners

Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners

Cambridge O Level English Language is accepted by universities

 The ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively

Paper 1: Writing (Directed writing & Composition)

1. Time/Duration of the Exam: 1 Hr 30 Mins

Topics: Any one question will be given in the

Topics: Altogether five questions will be given in

(a) Description: Descriptive Essay Writing (1): T2

Paper 2: Reading (Reading for Ideas & Reading for

1. Time/Duration of the Exam: 1 Hr 45 Mins

3. Passage 1: Reading for Ideas (Factual: 700-800 Words)

(a) Reading & Writing Q/A (16 + 5 = 21)

A qualification in this syllabus demonstrates to

2. Creativity: the ability to use language,

4. Cross-cultural Awareness: the ability to

Component AO1 AO2

R1: Demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings

W1: Articulate experience and express what is thought, felt

W1: Articulate experience and express what is

R5: Select for specific purposes

R3: Analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas

R1: Demonstrate understanding of explicit

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