enhances students’ understanding of how language and visuals are used to communicate meaning. Secondary levels 1 to 4 (13 – 16 years). • Use literal and inferential comprehension skills to interpret texts. • Use evaluative language to answer questions. • Understand visual texts and their purposes. • Enhance a student’s literal and inferential comprehension skills through the use of interrelated texts (visual text + short text) as per the exam format. • Develop a student’s evaluative skills in reading comprehension through outcome-specific questions. • Improve visual literacy through routine practice. Visual texts for a variety of purposes are provided to help students develop familiarity with the ways language and visuals are used for impact in various contexts. A wide range of questions are included to enhance comprehension and inference skills. The questions draw attention to how visual texts are constructed to suit the purpose and audience. Suggested answers to all questions are provided for reference and self-assessment. Derek was an active school debater who debated at National and International tournaments. He is also a certified Competent Communicator by the Toastmasters International, winning the Best Speaker awards at Toastmasters competitions. Students from secondary 1 to junior college levels attend his English and General Paper (GP) classes respectively at the Ministry of Enrichment. Apart from this book, he has authored several other books, some of which are used as teaching aids or recommended reading texts in schools including Nanyang Girls’ School, Hwa Chong Institution, Raffles Girls’ School, Dunman High School, National Junior College, to name a few. 190mm x 260mm 88 Derek Wee 9789813423343