Tips for Writing the CSEC English SBA Reflection

Here are a list of tips you can use when writing the English SBA reflection: 1. Divide the reflection into three sections based on the reflection guidelines (HERE). 2. Allow the students to write the reflection one paragraph/entry at a time in class. 3. After students have written each paragraph allow them to peer edit their reflection in their SBA…

A Breakdown of the English A & B SBA Reflection.

There has been some debate as to whether there should be three separate reflections on each artefact or three entries integrating the analysis of all three artefacts. I hope this breakdown will adequately answer these questions. Three essays are NOT required for the reflection. But the candidate must produce three reflections  on the three aspects indicated on page 39 of…

The Lion and the Jewel Sample Essay Questions

For each question in Sections A, B and C, in addition to 25 marks indicated for content and argument, a maximum of 10 marks are also allocated for structure, development and competence.  1.      Why does Sidi refuse to agree to get married without a bride-price being paid? (8 marks) a.       What are the arguments Lakunle uses to explain why he…

Sample CSEC English B Poetry Exam Questions- 2017

2.      In the poems ‘West Indies, USA’ and ‘South’ life in the Caribbean islands is compared with life in the so called First World. a.       Explain the situation in which the speaker in EACH poem finds himself  (7 marks) b.      In EACH poem, show how the speaker suggests to us:                                                           i.            the negative aspects of life in the North.                  …