HAVO Engels study plan
HAVO Engels · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Leesvaardigheid (reading comprehension)
Identify the main idea of a 400-word English text by writing a one-sentence summary.
Scan for specific details (names, numbers, dates) in a text within 3 minutes.
Distinguish between fact and opinion in short paragraphs by underlining examples.
Your checkpoint
Complete 5 practice reading texts with a log of main ideas and 10 scanned details each.
Leesvaardigheid (reading comprehension)
Infer the meaning of unknown words from context in 10 sentences.
Recognize the structure of a text (introduction, body, conclusion) by outlining two articles.
Answer multiple-choice questions on inference and tone for two texts, scoring at least 70%.
Your checkpoint
Write a 150-word analysis of one text, identifying its structure and inferring the author’s tone.
Leesvaardigheid (reading comprehension) & Schrijfvaardigheid / taalvaardigheid (writing and language skills)
Summarize a 500-word text in 100 words, capturing all key points.
Write a formal email of 100 words requesting information, using appropriate salutation and closing.
Use linking words (however, therefore, moreover) correctly in 5 sentences.
Your checkpoint
Produce a 100-word summary and a 100-word formal email on related topics.
Leesvaardigheid (reading comprehension) & Schrijfvaardigheid / taalvaardigheid (writing and language skills)
Complete a timed reading test (30 minutes, 20 questions) with at least 75% accuracy.
Write a 200-word opinion essay with a clear thesis, two supporting arguments, and a conclusion.
Self-edit an essay for common grammar errors (subject-verb agreement, tense consistency).
Your checkpoint
Submit a timed reading test score and a 200-word opinion essay with a self-editing checklist.
Schrijfvaardigheid / taalvaardigheid (writing and language skills)
Write a 250-word argumentative essay with counterargument and rebuttal.
Use a variety of sentence structures (simple, compound, complex) in a 200-word text.
Apply punctuation rules correctly (commas, semicolons, apostrophes) in 10 sentences.
Your checkpoint
Write a 250-word argumentative essay and highlight five complex sentences used.
Schrijfvaardigheid / taalvaardigheid (writing and language skills)
Write a 150-word informal letter to a friend using colloquial language appropriately.
Revise a draft to improve coherence by adding transition words and reordering paragraphs.
Proofread a peer’s text (or your own) and correct 10 errors in grammar and spelling.
Your checkpoint
Submit a revised informal letter and a list of corrections made during proofreading.
Leesvaardigheid (reading comprehension) & Schrijfvaardigheid / taalvaardigheid (writing and language skills)
Practice skimming and scanning under time pressure: complete 3 reading tasks in 20 minutes each.
Write a 200-word report based on data (e.g., a chart) with accurate descriptions.
Use academic vocabulary (e.g., significant, trend, increase) appropriately in a report.
Your checkpoint
Produce a 200-word data report and record reading times and scores for three tasks.
Leesvaardigheid (reading comprehension) & Schrijfvaardigheid / taalvaardigheid (writing and language skills)
Take a full mock exam (reading and writing) under timed conditions.
Review all errors from the mock exam and create a personal error log with corrections.
Write a 250-word essay on a new topic within 45 minutes, applying all learned skills.
Your checkpoint
Complete a mock exam with a score report and a final 250-word essay.
Milestones
Week 2: Can summarize a 400-word text in one sentence and answer inference questions with 70% accuracy.
Week 4: Achieve at least 75% on a timed reading test and write a structured 200-word essay with fewer than 5 grammar errors.
Week 6: Write a 250-word argumentative essay with clear counterargument and use complex sentences correctly.
Week 8: Score at least 70% on the mock exam and produce a 250-word essay with a clear structure and minimal errors.