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SCHEME OF WORK: First, Second & Third Term English Scheme of Work for JSS1 to JSS3
JSS1 Scheme
| First Term | Second Term | Third Term |
| 1. Speech work: Introduction to speech (organs of speech) Grammar: Parts of speech – Nouns * Meaning, Identification of Nouns in Sentence * Types of Nouns with Examples Comprehension: The Family~ Unit 1 Composition: Meaning, Types of Composition (Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Expository) Literature: What is Literature? The Features of Literature. Types of Literature: Oral, Historical, Dance, Miming, Drama…see related text. 2. Speech work: Pure Vowel sounds (Monothongs) with examples Comprehension: Unit 2, page 31 Vocabulary development: Your School Subjects Grammar/Structure: Pronouns: Meaning, Identification, Types.3. Comprehension: A Conversation, Page 43 Grammar/Structure: Verbs: Definition, Identification with examples. Types of verbs: Transitive, Intransitive, Auxiliary and Lexical, Regular and Irregular (should be given as assignment) Composition: Outlining the difference between descriptive and narrative essays Literature: Introduction to prose and its elements, (plot, style, characterization) Types of Oral Literature4. Comprehension: Unit 6, page 79. Two good Friends Grammar: Adjectives: Definition, Identification, Types of Adjectives Composition: Narrative Essay– “My First day in Secondary School” Speech Work: Vowels /I/ Literature: What is Oral Literature, Features of Oral Literature and Types.5. Comprehension : Unit 7(a) page 91 Oduduwa Grammar: Comparision of Adjectives, Absolute Adjectives: Excellent, Superior, Total Speech work: Vowel /e / Composition: Paragraph Writing: Arrangement of Ideas in Logical sequence with Introduction and Conclusion. Literature: Introduction to Drama, Elements and Types 6. Speech work /ae / Grammar: Adverbs : Identification, definition, Types and examples. Composition – Descriptive Essay: A Market Place Comprehension: Unit 7 Literature – Use Recommended Text. (Prose) 7. Speech Work: / a:/ Comprehension: Unit 8, page 103. Every Man and Death Composition: Introduction to Letter Writing and Types . Literature – Introduction to for folktale 8. Comprehension: Unit 9 | 1. Revision of Last Term’s Examination and Work 2. Speech Work: Consonant/k/and/g/Structure Adverbs: Features, Position and Functions of Adverbs. Comprehension/ Vocabulary Dvpt.: Reading Skill (Reading for maximum Retention and Recall) Composition: Letter Writing: Formal/ Features of Formal Letters Literature: Review on the Genres of Literature (Prose, Poetry and Drama); Use recommended texts) 3. Speech Work: Consonants/f/and/v/Structure: Conjunctions: Features, Position and Functions of Conjunctions. Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpv: Writing Skill – answering questions on given passage. Composition: Letter writing Formal letters (Guided writing) Literature: Prose-Literary terms (use recommended text) 4. Speech Work: Vowels/u/and/u:/: Structure: Prepositions: Features, Position and Functions of Prepositions. Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt: Reading and writing Skills (Intensive) Reading/Answering questions on given passage. Composition: Letter Writing – Guided writing (emphasis on Arrangement of ideas in logical sequence) Literature: Myths and Legends (African and Non-African tales comprising Myths and Legends) 5. Speech Work: Vowel /æ/ and /ℨ:/: Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt.: Writing Skill Giving Specific Answers of a Given Passage Structure: Adverbials (making sentences with adverbial) Composition: Argumentative (Introduction) 6. Speech Work Consonants/s/and/z/: Structure: More on Adverbials Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt.: Reading and Writing Skill contd Composition: Argumentative – Elements of composition Literature: Drama – Drama text, theme, Features; related literary terms 7. Speech Work: Vowels – Introduction to Diphthongs (example) Structure: More on Adverbials and Tenses (using each item in sentences) Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt.: Reading Skill-Reading to understand the Author’s mood Composition: Argumentative – Arrangement of ideas in logical sequence 8. Speech Work: Vowels:/ei/:Structure: Making sentences with adverbs, conjunctions and preposition Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt.: Writing Skill Composition: Argumentative (Guided Composition/writing) Literature: Drama: Types, Literary terms, Written text (Costumes, play Director, etc) 9. Speech Work: Vowels:/ai/Structure: More on Adverbs, Conjunctions and Prepositions Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt.: Reading Skill Composition: Argumentative (Guided writing) Literature: More on Figures of Speech. 10. Speech Work: Consonant / Ɵ/ and / ð /Structure: Verbs – Poems of Verbs Comprehension/Vocabulary Dvpt.: Reading and Writing Skills Composition: Speech Writing – Introduction Literature: Prose (use recommended Text) 11. Revision 12. Tests 13. Examinations | 1. REVISION Speech Work: Diphthong Grammar: Verb—Introduction Comprehension: Unit 15, pages 194-195 Vocabulary Development: Air Transport Composition: Descriptive Essay Literature: Use of Recommended Text 2. Speech Work: /Iᶕ/ and /aI/ Grammar: Tenses of Active and Passive Voice Comprehension: Page 16 Composition: Elements of Descriptive Essay Literature: Use of Recommended on Prose: Setting and Plot 3. Speech Work: Introduction to Consonant sounds (twelve) Grammar: The Use of Active and PassiveVoice with examples Comprehension: Unit 3, Page 54 Composition: Argumentative Essay: Male Child is More Useful than a Female Child Literature Poetry (Identification in a Poem). 4. Speech Work:Two,Three&Four Syllables Grammar: The Use of Active and Passive Voice with example Comprehension: Unit 4, Page 54 Composition:Argumentative Essay: AMale Child is More Useful than a Female Child Literature:Myths and Legend with moral Moral lessons from a legend. Vocabulary Development:Words Associated with the Sick Bay 5. Speech Work: Syllables Continued Grammar: Exercises on Active andPasive Voice Comprehension: Refer to Week 7 of 2nd Term Composition: Formal Letter Literature: Analysis of a Poem Vocabulary Development: WordsAssociated with Cooking Page 156 6. Grammar: Statements/ Tag Questionsand Responses Speech Work: Consonant Clusters Comprehension: Page 106; Unit 9 Composition: Narrative: An Accident I Witnessed Vocabulary Development: Words Associated with Teaching Literature: Drama Text 7. Speech Work: Contsonanants (contd) Grammar: Differences between Polar and Tag Questions Comprehension: Revisit Week 8 0f 2nd Term Vocabulary Development: Spelling Drills Composition: Expository Essay Literature: Recommended Text on Prose And Poetry 8. Speech Work: /ᶕu/, /ai/ and /ei/ Grammar: Exercises on Verbs Comprehension: Revisit Week 9 of 2ndTerm Composition: (Oral) School Rules Vocabulary Development: Spelling Drills Literature:Changing Similes to Metaphors 9. Grammar: Revision of Nouns, Pronoun, Verbs and Adjectives Speech: Diphthongs (contd) exercise Comprehension: Activity on Passage Composition: Review all types of Essays Literature: Figures of Speech 10 REVISION 11-12 EXAMINATION |
JSS2 Scheme
| First Term | Second Term | Third Term |
| 1. Speechwork: Revision of Vowel Sounds Grammar: Revision of Parts of Speech Reading: Writing to Understand the Writer’s Purpose Unit 1, The Hippopotamus Part 1 Writing: Writing an Outline for a Narrative Essay – How I spent My Last Holiday Literature in English: Figures of Speech: Alliteration, Personification, Irony, Paradox, Hyperbole 2. Speechwork: Revision of Consonant Sounds with Emphasis on Consonant Cluster. Grammar: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Reading: The Hippopotamus part 2 (continuation) Writing: Descriptive Essay: Writing an Outline on a Place of Interest I visited. 3. Speechwork: Vowel Contrast – /iә/ and /eә/. Grammar: More on Active Voice and Passive Voice. Reading: Identification of Words that Pointto the Writer’s Intention: The Process of Growing Rice Vocabulary Development: Word Families – In the Hospital page 93 Writing: Elements of Composition 4. Speechwork: Vowel Contrast /әu/ and /au/ Grammar: More on Tenses (Present, Past, Future) Reading: Critical Reading: Planting page 39-40 Vocabulary Development: The Armed Forces Writing: Descriptive Essay – A Local Festival 5. Speechwork: Review of Consonant Sounds /t/,/d/,/k/,/g/,/p/,/ b/. Grammar: Present Tense Aspects Reading: To Identify the Meanings of Words in Various Contexts: Broadcasting Page 53-54 Vocabulary Development: Religion Writing: Review of the Format of Formal and Informal Letters 6. Speechwork: Contrasting /p/ and /t/ Grammar: Past Tense Aspects Reading: The Lorry Trip page 79-80 Vocabulary Development; Register of Sports. Writing: Narrative Essay: A Frightening Experience 7. Speechwork: Consonant Contrast /f/ and /v/ Grammar: Conjunctions Reading: Okonkwo page 92-93 Vocabulary Development: Journalism Writing: Informal Letter: A Letter to Your Father on Why You Like Your New School. Literature: More on Figures of Speech: Onomatopoeia, Personification, Antithesis, Euphemism, Apostrophe, Oxymoron. 8. Speechwork: Consonant Contrast: /l/ and /r/ Grammar: Making Requests and Commands page 94 Writing: Descriptive Essay: My Favourite Teacher 9. Speechwork: Consonant /h/ Direct and Indirect Speech Writing: Formal Letter: A Letter of Invitation 10. Revision. | 1. Speech Work- revision of last term’s work. Grammar- Adjective. Compositions: My New Year Resolution. Reading and Comprehension Vocabulary Development- (The Office).Structure: Reported Speech. Literature in English – Introduction to prose, Features of prose 2. Speech Work – Diphthongs Continue. Grammar – Tenses – present, past, future. Reading/Comprehension and Summary. Writing – Argumentative Essay. Introduction to Drama and Features 3. Speech Work – Triphthongs, produce speech with tri thongs. Grammar – Adverbials – cause and reason, Purpose, Condition. Reading and Comprehension Argumentative Essay – Civilian government is far better than Military government. Literature in English – Element of Drama 4. Speech Work/Listening and Speaking consonant – /h/; /w/ and /j/. Grammar – Punctuation mark (Full Stop). Read and comprehension –Vocabulary Development – The postal service. Writing – Formal Letter – (To the school Principal).Literature in English – Recommended text on drama 5. Speech Work – Consonant/p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, e.g. pot, boy, tape, dog. Grammar- Punctuation Mark, (The Comma) Reading and Comprehension. Writing – Narrative Essay–My last Birthday. Literature in English Recommended text on drama 6. Speech Work – Consonant Sound /k/ and /g/. Grammar –Types of Sentence (Functional) Questions, Statements, and Commands. Reading and Comprehension. Writing – Mining. Literature in English (use Recommended text) 7. Speech Work/Listening and Speaking – contrasting Consonant /f/ and /v/, /s/ and /z/ e.g. fan, van. Grammar – Direct Speech. Reading and Comprehension. Writing – Oral Expository essay – The campaign Literature in English – use recommended text 8. Speech Work – Intonation pattern- Are you in my class? Grammar – Adverbials. Reading and Comprehension. Writing: Summary writing from selected passages on Contemporary issues. Literature in English, Use recommended text 9. Speech Work/ Listening and speaking – The Rising Tune in Yes/ No Question. Grammar: Indirect/Direct Speech. Reading and Comprehension. Writing –story writing. Literature in English – Use recommended text 10. Revision 11. Examination | 1. Speech work – Revision of Second Term Work and Examination Questions, Present Tense; Speechwork: Consonant Contrast /p /, /d/, /b /, /t/. 2. Grammar: Question Tags: Comprehension. The Search for Honey p. 168. Vocabulary Development on Speaking 168. Writing: Letter to a Friend p 175. Literature in English: Sunrise Poetry. 3. Grammar: Uses of the Form of the Verb Have; Vocabulary Development: Preparation for the Reading Passage p 181. Reading: Parents Responsibilities. Writing: Pride Goes before a Fall. Speech Work: Distinguishing /ʧ/ and /∫ /, p.185 Literature: The Love of Mathematics. 4. Grammar: Synonyms;. Writing: The Responsibilities of Government. Listening Comprehension: Main Points of a News Broadcast p 185. Speech Work: / p/, /d/, /k/ and /t/ ; Vocabulary Development: Words to do with Human Rights ; Literature: Inspiration 5. Grammar: Antonyms; Speech Work: Distinguishing the Consonants Sounds /w/and /j/; Vocabulary Development: Broadcasting; Comprehension: Ndifon’s Complaint p 193. Writing: Letter to a Pen Friend p 201. Literature: Exam Focus p. 180 6. Comprehension: Description of Calabar p.207; Speechwork: Vowel Contrast /u/ and /u:/; Vocabulary Development: Conflict Resolution;Grammar: Use of the Causative erb(ii) The Use of ‘s, and s’ and of. Writing: Description of One’s Village, Town or Area p 217. Literature: Dear African P 183, Exam Focus. 7. Speechwork: Vowels: /Ɔ/, /ɒ/, /˄/; Listening Comprehension: An Account of a Fire Outbreak pg 212. Structure: Adjective; Writing: A Journey 1 Once Made; Vocabulary Development: Armed Forces. 8. Grammar: Review of Prefix and Suffix; Speech Work: Revising the Sounds /a:/ and/ ǽ/; Writing: An account of an Outing for a School Magazine p. 228. Comprehension: An Account of a School Outing. Vocabulary Development: Government and Politics. 9. Speechwork : Consonants /dӠ/, /Ӡ/; Grammar: Using Despite and Inspite of, Vocabulary Development: Law and Order p. 126; Writing: Review of Narrative and Descriptive Essays. 10. Revision |
JSS3 Scheme
| First Term | Second Term | Third Term |
| 1 Revision Grammar: Revision of parts of speech: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs and Ajective Composition: Informal Letter Literature – in – English: Introduction to Fiction and non fiction 2 SPEECH WORK: The Schwce sound / / Grammar: Expressing/describing emotions(Verb+ preposition) Reading and comprehension: purpose Composition: Informal Letter Literature – in – English: Poetry 3 SPEECH WORK: Stress and Intonation Grammar: Adverbs of Frequency Comprehension: Reading Composition: Writing a Story Literature – in – English: Reading of recommended prose text 4 SPEECH WORK: Consonant /3/ and /d3/ Grammar: Changing positive statement to negative Reading and comprehension: critical reading: Literature in English: Introduction to rhyme scheme 5 SPEECH WORK: consonant sounds/d/,/0/,/z/ Grammar: Modal forms–will,can,could,etc Reading and comprehension: reading to identify the meanings of words in various contexts Composition: Revisit the formal and informal letter Literature – in – English: Use the recommended text on Drama (ii) Theme/setting in the recommended text 6 SPEECH WORK: Contrasting /3:/ and /c/ Grammar: Adjectives and Adverbs Reading and comprehension: reading to identify the facts and opinions in a given passage Composition: Formal Letter Literature – in – English: use recommended text on Drama, (ii) characterization and plot in the recommended text 7 SPEECH WORK: The consonant sound // and // (contrastion) Grammar: Adverbs of place and manner Reading and comprehension – reading to explain the facts and opinions in a selected passage Composition: Debate Literature – in – English: Rhyme scheme 8 SPEECH WORK: the consonant Grammar: Idiomatic expression Reading and comprehension: refer for week 6 Composition: descriptive essay – My favourite Subject Literature – in – English: Revision 9 SPEECH WORKS: The consonant sound /w/ and /j/ Grammar: Adverbs of cause and reason Reading and comprehension: A revision of week 4 Composition: Debate Literature – in – English: Revision of the recommended text (ii) Revision on literary terms 10 REVISION 11 TEST 12 – 13 EXAMINATION | 1. Revision of last term’s examination. Comprehension/Vocabulary Development- Revision of prefixes, English Structure, Expressing exception using except, except for, but, apart from, without, e.g. (a) we are all students apart from John (b) everyone was present but for my friend. Composition- Narrative essay “My most memorable day”Speech work– consonants /o/ and /t/ e.g. thin, tin, thick, tick, Literature-In-English-use recommended text. 2. Comprehension/Vocabulary development (suffixes – noun derivations: -ness, -ment, -er, ship- action, -ant, -hood,-al e.g. mildness, friendship, inhabitant, etc.), English structure – conjunctions, Composition – report writing– “the school’s Inter- house sports” Speech work – consonant contrast /t/, /s/ e.g. thumb, sum, mouth, mouse, path, pass, etc, Literature-In-English – use recommended text. 3. Comprehension/Vocabulary development (suffixes – verb derivations:- -ify, -ize, -en, e.g. popularize, dignify, lighten)- English structure interjections, Composition – article writing, Speech work – consonant contrast /s/, /z/ e.g. mission, vision, pressure, pleasure, etc, Literature-In-English – use of recommended text. 4. Comprehension/Vocabulary development (suffixes – adjective derivations:- -ful, -ment, -al, -less, -ish, -ive, e.ggrateful, intentional, faithless, childish, attentive)- English structure–question tags, Composition– informal letter e.g. “A letter to a friend” Speech work – Nasal sounds /m/, /n/, /g/ e.g. man, nap, song, Literature-In-English – use of recommended text. 5. Comprehension/Vocabulary development (word associated with value of judgment e.g. delicious, unpleasant etc)- English structure – Personal and possessive pronouns, Composition – Formal letter – “A letter of invitation to a programme” Speech work – vowels /i/ and /i:/, Literature-In-English, recommended text. 6. Comprehension/Vocabulary Development (Words associated with moral appraisal e.g. callous, generous, faithful etc)- English Structure – reflexive and relative pronouns, Composition – Expository essay “Why students fail examinations” Speech Work – Vowels /a:/ and /z/ e.g. bath, birth, arm, earn, farm, firm etc, Literature-In-English, Use recommended text. 7. Comprehension/Vocabulary Development (synonyms – words similar in meaning/context to holy e.g pious, religious, godly, God fearing etc)- English Structure – indefinite and reciprocal pronouns, Composition – Descriptive essay – “My Schools inter-house sports” Speech Work – Vowels / /, / :/ and / / e.g cot, court, come, Literature-In-English – use recommended text. 8. Comprehension/Vocabulary Development (Synonyms– words similar in meaning/context to active e.g. Agile, energetic, quick, dynamic etc)- English Structure, Demonstrative Pronouns, Composition, Argumentative essay “Teachers are better than farmers in a society” Speech Work – Vowels /u/, and /u:/ e.g. pull, pool, soup, sue etc. Literature-In-English – use recommended text. 9. Comprehension/Vocabulary Development (Synonyms – words similar in meaning/context to callous e.g. unsympathetic, unfeeling etc)- English Structure – active voice e.g. I bought the dog, my parent bought my books.Composition, Expository writing (story writing), Background/ introduction, Speech Work – Vowels / / e.g. among, 10. Comprehension/Vocabulary Development (Synonyms – words similar in meaning/context to law e.g. rule, regulation, legislation etc)- Structure passive voice e.g. the dog was bought by me, my books were bought by my parents, Composition expository writing proper (story writing ii) – (choose a relevant topic), Speech Work – revise the diphthongs, Literature-In-English – (use recommended text). 11-12. Revision and Examination 13. Examination (cont’d). | 1. Comprehension Story from Aludde’s Wealth Structure Questions Tags Writing Narrative Essay Speech work Review of Monophthongs 2. Structure Review of Verbs and Adverbs Writing Review of Descriptive Essay Speech work Review of Diphthongs Grammar Direct and Indirect Speech 3. Comprehension From children’s Britannica, vol.11, p 135, 1981 Edn. Structure Active and Passive Voices Speech work Review of Consonant Sounds Writing Informal, Formal and Semi-Formal Letters 4. Speech work Emphatic Stress Literature Review of Literary Terms 5-10. Revision and Examination |
REFERENCES
1. Oral English for Schools and Colleges (Revised Edition) by San Onugbo, M.A. Ife
2. Basic English Book 4 HarbensKaur
3. Silver Burdett English Centennial Edition by Betty G. Gray et al
4. Contemporary English Grammar by JayanthuDakshina Murthy, ed by Indu mala Ghosh et al.
5. Exam Focus English for JSCE by Bolajiaremo et al.
6. Evans Effective English JSS 1-3 Revised Edition by Michael Montgomery et al.
7. New Oxford Thirdary English Corse book for JS 1-3 by Ayo Banjo et al.
8. New Student’s Companioned by Chris Talbot.
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