UPSCJ English Language Club — Weeks 21–40 Extended 40-Session Syllabus
Schedule: Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at United Public School & College, Jamalpur. Each session is 45 minutes.
Extended 20-Week Plan (Weeks 21–40)
- Week 21
- Session 41 — Storytelling with Pictures
- Before: Select 3 pictures and think of a story connecting them.
- During: Narrate story in small groups, receive peer feedback.
- After: Write full story in English and illustrate key scenes.
- Session 42 — Listening: Podcasts & Discussions
- Before: Identify 5 new words from podcast topic.
- During: Listen to podcast, answer guided questions, discuss in pairs.
- After: Write summary & new vocabulary sentences.
- Session 41 — Storytelling with Pictures
- Week 22
- Session 43 — Writing: Opinion Paragraphs
- Before: Brainstorm topics related to school or hobbies.
- During: Write paragraph expressing opinion using linking words.
- After: Peer review and revise paragraph for clarity.
- Session 44 — Speaking: Story Retelling
- Before: Choose a story read earlier.
- During: Retell story aloud in small groups, focus on fluency.
- After: Record retelling and self-assess pronunciation & structure.
- Session 43 — Writing: Opinion Paragraphs
- Week 23
- Session 45 — Grammar: Future Tenses
- Before: Recall examples of “will” and “going to”.
- During: Guided exercises, sentence transformation activities.
- After: Write 5 sentences predicting future events.
- Session 46 — Vocabulary: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Before: Prepare a list of 10 words from last reading.
- During: Play synonym-antonym matching games with peers.
- After: Create sentences using 10 new synonym-antonym pairs.
- Session 45 — Grammar: Future Tenses
- Week 24
- Session 47 — Reading: News Articles
- Before: Select an article and highlight unfamiliar words.
- During: Read aloud, summarize key points in groups.
- After: Write short reflection on article topic.
- Session 48 — Listening: Speeches
- Before: List 5 phrases commonly used in speeches.
- During: Listen to a speech, note key phrases, discuss ideas.
- After: Write own short speech using 3 phrases learned.
- Session 47 — Reading: News Articles
- Week 25
- Session 49 — Writing: Informal Letters
- Before: Review letter format and examples.
- During: Draft informal letters to friends or family.
- After: Exchange letters with peer and provide feedback.
- Session 50 — Speaking: Role Plays in Daily Life
- Before: Prepare situational phrases.
- During: Perform role plays in pairs or groups.
- After: Reflect on mistakes and note improvements.
- Session 49 — Writing: Informal Letters
- Week 26
- Session 51 — Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs in Context
- Before: List 10 phrasal verbs from previous readings.
- During: Sentence completion and role play activities.
- After: Write mini-dialogues using at least 5 phrasal verbs.
- Session 52 — Listening: Interviews
- Before: Identify key questions for interview topic.
- During: Listen to sample interviews, answer comprehension questions.
- After: Conduct peer interview and summarize responses.
- Session 51 — Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs in Context
- Week 27
- Session 53 — Grammar: Conditionals (If Clauses)
- Before: Recall examples of 0,1,2 conditionals.
- During: Sentence transformation exercises in pairs.
- After: Write 5 conditional sentences about real and imaginary situations.
- Session 54 — Speaking: Expressing Agreement & Disagreement
- Before: Learn phrases for agreeing/disagreeing politely.
- During: Debate mini-topics, focus on expressions.
- After: Reflect and write dialogue using new phrases.
- Session 53 — Grammar: Conditionals (If Clauses)
- Week 28
- Session 55 — Reading: Short Essays
- Before: Skim essay titles and predict content.
- During: Read, annotate main ideas, group discussion.
- After: Summarize essay in 5–6 sentences.
- Session 56 — Writing: Diary Entry
- Before: Recall diary formats and expressions.
- During: Write personal diary entry about a recent experience.
- After: Exchange entries with peer and comment politely.
- Session 55 — Reading: Short Essays
- Week 29
- Session 57 — Vocabulary: Idioms & Expressions
- Before: Review common idioms from previous lessons.
- During: Match idioms with meanings, use in sentences with peers.
- After: Write a short paragraph including at least 5 idioms.
- Session 58 — Speaking: Mini Presentations
- Before: Choose a topic of interest, prepare key points.
- During: Present to small groups, focus on clarity and confidence.
- After: Self-assess and revise slides or notes.
- Session 57 — Vocabulary: Idioms & Expressions
- Week 30
- Session 59 — Reading: Newspaper Articles
- Before: Select article, underline unknown words.
- During: Read aloud, discuss main ideas in groups.
- After: Summarize article in 3–5 sentences.
- Session 60 — Writing: Formal Letters
- Before: Review format of formal letters.
- During: Draft formal letters to school authorities or companies.
- After: Peer review and improve structure and language.
- Session 59 — Reading: Newspaper Articles
- Week 31
- Session 61 — Grammar: Modals (can, could, should, must)
- Before: Recall rules and examples.
- During: Complete exercises and use modals in dialogues.
- After: Write 5 sentences giving advice or obligations.
- Session 62 — Listening: Dialogues in Real Life
- Before: Prepare 5 key phrases to listen for.
- During: Listen to audio, answer comprehension questions.
- After: Practice dialogues in pairs at home or school.
- Session 61 — Grammar: Modals (can, could, should, must)
- Week 32
- Session 63 — Speaking: Debates on Social Issues
- Before: Research and note arguments for and against topic.
- During: Conduct structured mini-debate in groups.
- After: Reflect and write 3–4 sentences on lessons learned.
- Session 64 — Writing: Short Essays
- Before: Brainstorm ideas and outline essay.
- During: Write essay focusing on organization and language.
- After: Revise and submit for feedback.
- Session 63 — Speaking: Debates on Social Issues
- Week 33
- Session 65 — Vocabulary: Academic Words
- Before: Review words from previous readings.
- During: Use flashcards, games, and sentence creation exercises.
- After: Write a paragraph using at least 8 new academic words.
- Session 66 — Reading: Comprehension Practice
- Before: Skim text and highlight keywords.
- During: Answer comprehension questions and discuss answers.
- After: Summarize passage in 4–5 sentences.
- Session 65 — Vocabulary: Academic Words
- Week 34
- Session 67 — Listening: Podcasts/Interviews
- Before: Identify key vocabulary for topic.
- During: Listen, take notes, discuss in pairs.
- After: Summarize key points and practice pronunciation.
- Session 68 — Writing: Review & Reflection
- Before: Recall recent experiences/events.
- During: Write reflection paragraphs focusing on feelings and learning.
- After: Peer discussion and revise for clarity.
- Session 67 — Listening: Podcasts/Interviews
- Week 35
- Session 69 — Grammar: Reported Speech
- Before: Recall rules for reporting statements, questions, commands.
- During: Convert direct speech exercises into reported speech.
- After: Write 5 dialogues using reported speech.
- Session 70 — Speaking: Storytelling with Expressions
- Before: Select story and plan gestures, expressions.
- During: Tell story with expression and intonation.
- After: Record story and self-assess delivery.
- Session 69 — Grammar: Reported Speech
- Week 36
- Session 71 — Vocabulary: Collocations
- Before: List common collocations from readings.
- During: Matching and sentence-building exercises.
- After: Write short paragraph using 8–10 collocations.
- Session 72 — Listening: Conversations & Note-taking
- Before: Identify key points to listen for.
- During: Listen, take notes, answer guided questions.
- After: Rewrite notes and summarize in sentences.
- Session 71 — Vocabulary: Collocations
- Week 37
- Session 73 — Reading: Story Analysis
- Before: Skim story, predict plot and characters.
- During: Analyse theme, plot, and character development.
- After: Write character sketches and summary.
- Session 74 — Writing: Creative Writing
- Before: Brainstorm ideas for short story or poem.
- During: Draft creative piece focusing on imagination and structure.
- After: Revise and submit to teacher for feedback.
- Session 73 — Reading: Story Analysis
- Week 38
- Session 75 — Speaking: Debates on Environmental/Social Topics
- Before: Research topic, list pros and cons.
- During: Conduct structured debates in groups.
- After: Reflect and write lessons learned.
- Session 76 — Listening: Short Documentaries
- Before: Note topic-specific vocabulary.
- During: Watch/listen, answer questions, discuss with peers.
- After: Summarize content in own words.
- Session 75 — Speaking: Debates on Environmental/Social Topics
- Week 39
- Session 77 — Writing: Argumentative Essays
- Before: Brainstorm ideas, plan essay structure.
- During: Write essay using linking words and evidence.
- After: Peer review and revise essay.
- Session 78 — Speaking: Short Presentations on Learned Topics
- Before: Prepare 3–4 min presentation slides/notes.
- During: Present to class, focus on clarity and confidence.
- After: Reflect and improve presentation skills.
- Session 77 — Writing: Argumentative Essays
- Week 40
- Session 79 — Review & Mock Test
- Before: Review all notes, vocabulary, grammar rules.
- During: Complete comprehensive mock test (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
- After: Self-assess performance and note areas for improvement.
- Session 80 — Final Showcase & Student Presentations
- Before: Prepare final presentations, speeches, or creative pieces.
- During: Present to peers and teachers, receive feedback.
- After: Reflect on overall growth and achievements during the 40 sessions.
- Session 79 — Review & Mock Test