English Language Arts 10 (2026)

(a)	Create a fully developed theme (e.g., love becomes destructive when rooted in fear) beyond a thematic topic (e.g., love).
(b)	Explore a topic or question through brainstorming, freewriting or discussion to uncover meaningful insights that shape a central message, theme, or argument in original compositions.
(c)	Align structure (e.g., sequencing, paragraph focus, multimodal transitions), tone and genrespecific conventions to build coherence and strengthen the delivery of the central message, theme or argument.
(d)	Use genre-appropriate techniques (e.g., extended metaphor in poetry, symbolism in narrative, integration of charts in expository) to deepen meaning and reinforce the message, theme or argument.
(e)	Reinforce the central message, theme or argument by ensuring it is reflected not only in content, but in aesthetic or craft techniques (e.g., repetition in spoken word poetry, visual symbolism in film, motif in prose).
(f)	Ensure each section, paragraph or design element contributes meaningfully to the overall message.
(g)	Revisit central ideas across stages of composition (e.g., planning, drafting, revising) to assess how effectively they are developed.
(h)	Explore how personal lenses can shape how audiences interpret the central message, theme or argument.