POETRY Selection of Poems from A World of Poetry for CXC Hazel Simmons-McDonald and (New Edition) Mark McWatt Poems Prescribed for the JUNE 2023 – JANUARY 2027 Examinations are as follows: CLICK THE LINKS BELOW 1.An African Thunderstorm -David Rubadiri 2. Once Upon a Time -Gabriel Okara 3. Birdshooting Season -Olive Senior 4. West Indies, U.S.A. -Stewart Brown 5. Sonnet Composed Upon Westminster Bridge-…
How to Analyze CSEC English B Short Stories
Here is framework for analyzing short stories, and you can apply it to analyzing any of the ten (10) short stories on the CSEC English B syllabus. Read the story then consider the following: Plot Summary: Begin with a brief summary of the story’s plot. What are the key events that occur? Who are the main characters, and what are…
Business Letter Formats- Block-Semi Block-Indented- CSEC English A
Certainly! The three main formats for writing business letters are block, semi-block, and indented. Each format has its own distinct features and is used depending on the preferences of the writer or the organization’s style guidelines. Block Format: In block format, all elements of the letter (including the sender’s address, date, recipient’s address, salutation, body, closing, and signature) are aligned…
Coordinating Conjunctions-FANBOYS-CSEC English A
“Fanboys” is a mnemonic device used to remember the coordinating conjunctions in English: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. These coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance and structure within a sentence. Here’s a brief explanation of each conjunction: For: Indicates a reason or purpose. Example: She went to the store for some…
Facts vs Opinions
Facts and opinions are two distinct concepts that play different roles in communication and reasoning: Facts: Facts are objective, verifiable statements about reality. They are based on evidence, observation, or scientific consensus. Facts are true regardless of personal beliefs or opinions. Examples of facts include: “The Earth orbits the Sun,” “Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level,” and…