Checkpoint ENGLISH 0058,02 October 2024

1. English reading comprehension based on fictional story involving character Michael
focus: narrative change, family setting, emotional tone, memory of routine childhood
language analysis: infinitive verb, prepositional phrase, reported vs direct speech, idioms, single-sentence paragraph impact

2. Skills tested: inference, vocabulary meaning (e.g. “guessed“, “enjoyed“, “talent“), comprehension of character traits (responsibility, practicality, parenting), literary devices (repetition, contrast, structure)

3. Theme development: routine life, family dynamics, muddy sports metaphor, blue cap symbolism, calm weather setting, letter as narrative turning point

4. Grammar focus: modal and infinitive forms, phrases denoting routine, emphasis devices, idiomatic and figurative expressions, word class identification

5. Textual justification: quote-supported reasoning required for personal opinion on character responsibility, maternal qualities, practicality of father