Program Introduction

The Novel Reading Programme is designed to instill a love for reading in students while enhancing their critical thinking skills. 

✔️By engaging with a carefully selected novel, students will form thoughts and reflect on their learning. 
✔️This group class promotes communication and discussion, further deepening students' comprehension skills and boosting their confidence to express ideas and thoughts.

Approach

✔️Novel Selection: A carefully chosen novel will be the focus of the programme, ensuring it is age-appropriate and thought-provoking.
✔️Reading Schedule: Students will follow a structured reading schedule, with designated chapters to read each week.
✔️Group Discussions: Weekly online group sessions will be held, where students discuss the chapters, share insights, and debate key themes.
✔️Reflective Exercises: Students will complete reflective exercises to articulate their thoughts and connect the novel's themes to real-life situations.
✔️Critical Analysis: Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis, encouraging students to question characters' motives, plot developments, and the author's intentions.
✔️Creative Assignments: Students will participate in creative assignments such as writing alternative endings, character diaries, or thematic essays.

Outcome

By the end of the Novel Reading Programme, students will have:

✔️Developed a deeper appreciation for literature.
✔️Enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
✔️Improved comprehension and retention abilities.
✔️Gained confidence in expressing and defending their ideas.
✔️Strengthened communication skills through collaborative discussions.

Environment

✔️The class will be conducted online, providing a convenient and accessible learning environment. 
✔️The group setting will foster a sense of community and collaboration among students, making the discussions richer and more diverse.