Old syllabus scheme for CSEE preparation, ready to download and personalise for your school term.
This Form Four Literature in English scheme of work follows the old syllabus format used for the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE). It is a starting point: add your school name and term dates, and adjust pacing for holidays and school events before submitting it to your head of department.
The Form Four (old syllabus) scheme typically carries columns such as Competence, Specific Objectives, Main Topic, Sub-topic, Month, Week, Periods, Reference, Teaching Activities, Learning Activities, Learning Aids and Assessment Tools. The Remarks column (where present) is used for examination dates and school breaks.
Literature in English is planned at approximately 4–6 periods per major text or theme block depending on the school timetable.
Methods include close reading, discussion, essay writing and dramatic reading. Resources include set texts, critical notes and textbooks. Assessment combines quizzes, tests, essay work and class presentation.
Below is a short extract based on the official 2026 Form Four Literature in English scheme (old syllabus). The full download follows the same layout week by week across the year, including mid-term and terminal examinations and school holidays.
| Competence | Specific Objective | Main Topic | Sub-topic | Month / Week | Periods | Reference | Teaching / Learning Activities | Learning Aids | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate critical appreciation of literary works | The student should be able to analyse themes and characters in set texts | NOVELS / PLAYS | Analysis of set novels and plays | January, Week 2 | 6 | TIE Literature in English for secondary schools, students book form four | Close reading, discussion, essay writing, dramatic reading | Set texts, critical notes, textbooks | Quizzes, tests, essay work, class presentation |
| Demonstrate critical appreciation of literary works | The student should be able to analyse poetry and write literary essays | POETRY | Poetry analysis and essay writing | February, Week 1 | 6 | TIE Literature in English for secondary schools, students book form four | Close reading, discussion, essay writing | Set texts, critical notes, textbooks | Quizzes, tests, essay work, class presentation |
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Download Free Sample (PDF) Click Here to Get All Schemes of WorkYes. Form Four follows the old syllabus. This scheme is aligned to the official Form Four schemes of work used for CSEE preparation.
Yes, a free sample is available to download directly from this page. The full Literature in English scheme of work, and every other subject, is available through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.
Literature in English is planned at approximately 4–6 periods per major text or theme block depending on the school timetable.
Yes. Add your school name and confirm the term dates against your own school calendar, adjusting the Month/Week pacing for any local holidays or school events before submitting it to your head of department.