JSS1 Second Term English Language Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Second Term: JSS1 English Language Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Grammar Review – Parts of Speech
Lesson: Recap of nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adjectives
Activity: Reinforce understanding through group exercises
Week 2: Reading Comprehension – Fiction
Lesson: Understanding and analyzing fiction passages
Activity: Reading and discussing short stories, answering comprehension questions
Week 3: Writing Skills – Descriptive Writing
Lesson: Describing scenes and objects in detail
Activity: Writing descriptive paragraphs
Week 4: Vocabulary Expansion – Synonyms and Antonyms
Lesson: Building a rich vocabulary
Activity: Identifying synonyms and antonyms, creating word webs
Week 5: Introduction to Poetry
Lesson: Understanding poetic devices
Activity: Analyzing and creating simple poems
Week 6: Sentence Structure – Complex Sentences
Lesson: Introducing complex sentence structures
Activity: Constructing sentences with clauses
Week 7: Effective Communication – Public Speaking Basics
Lesson: Developing basic public speaking skills
Activity: Presenting short speeches on familiar topics
Week 8: Writing Skills – Narrative Writing
Lesson: Structure of a narrative
Activity: Writing short narratives based on personal experiences
Week 9: Vocabulary Expansion – Idioms and Proverbs
Lesson: Learning common idioms and proverbs
Activity: Using idioms and proverbs in sentences
Week 10: Creative Writing – Short Plays
Lesson: Basics of scriptwriting
Activity: Writing and performing short plays
Week 11: Revision Week
Review all topics covered in the second term
Activity: Group discussions, quizzes, and interactive revision sessions
Week 12: Examination Week
Conducting written examinations on topics covered in the second term
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of the term’s learning
Distribution of report cards
Closing ceremony and dismissal
Note: This scheme of work can be adjusted based on the specific curriculum and textbooks used in your school. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate diverse and engaging activities to cater to different learning styles and enhance students’ English language skills.
