A-Level General Paper (H1)
About
There's more to an argument than having an opinion.
Across Essays, Application Questions, and Comprehension, General Paper asks students to engage with questions that rarely have straightforward answers. It requires more than just reading the news or memorising examples to get through the exam.
My students at Point of View are taught to look beyond the familiar through discussions with contemporary issues. With close guidance and consistent feedback, I help students become more thoughtful, articulate and confident in expressing their ideas.
Syllabus
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Online via Google Meet
$160/lesson (2h)
$140/lesson (1.5h)
In-Person
$180/lesson (2h)
S160/lesson (1.5h)
Scope of Classes
Paper 1: Essay Writing
From having an opinion to making an argument
+ Breaking down essay questions and identifying scope of argument
+ Developing a clear position based on known examples
+ Considering alternative perspectives and addressing counterarugments
+ Developing clarity, precision and coherence in written expression
Paper 2: Short Answer Questions
Reading beyond what's written
+ Critical reading skills to identify key ideas and nuances in the passage
+ Understanding implied meanings and drawing accurate inferences
+ Explaining how language choices and tone shape meaning
+ Answering skills with frameworks to help approach a variety of question types
Paper 2: Application Question
Making meaningful connections to the passage
+ Comparing and connecting ideas across different passages
+ Identifying agreements/disagreements and contrasting perspectives
+ Applying textual ideas from the passages to Singapore's (or your society's) context
+ Developing well-substantiated and nuanced responses supported by relevant examples
Current Affairs Knowledge
Building informed perspectives
+ Exploring contemporary issues across a variety of topics with both breadth and depth
+ Understanding the context and signficance behind major local and global developments
+ Building a bank of relevant examples, case studies and supporting evidence
+ Learning how to apply current affairs into building an effective response
Materials
Topics (of local, regional and global significance)
+ Society, People and Culture
+ Business and Economics
+ Politics & Governance
+ Arts and Humanities
+ Science and Technology
+ The Environment
+ Morals & Ethics
+ Local issues and trends
Supplementary Resources
+ Comprehensive notes for each topic including model essays and answers
+ Lessons will be supported with past year school papers and A-Level rubrics
+ Bespoke practice sets broken down to specific question types and topics
+ Supplementary Q&As, marking, and feedback provided outside lessons