JSS3 Third Term English Language Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Third Term: JSS3 English Language Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Review and Introduction to New Topics
Lesson: Recap of second term concepts and introduction to third term topics.
Activity: Quick review exercises and setting expectations.
Homework: Reflect on personal growth and learning throughout the academic year.
Week 2: Grammar – Conditional Sentences
Lesson: Understanding and constructing conditional sentences.
Activity: Creating hypothetical situations using different conditional forms.
Homework: Write sentences representing various conditional scenarios.
Week 3: Writing Skills – Descriptive Essays
Lesson: Techniques for writing descriptive essays.
Activity: Describing scenes and objects through vivid language.
Homework: Compose a descriptive essay on a chosen topic.
Week 4: Literature – Novel Study
Lesson: Reading and analyzing a selected novel.
Activity: Group discussions on the novel’s themes, characters, and plot.
Homework: Chapters assigned for reading and discussion.
Week 5: Vocabulary Building – Word Roots and Affixes
Lesson: Exploring word origins, prefixes, and suffixes.
Activity: Breaking down and analyzing complex words.
Homework: Create a list of words with common prefixes or suffixes.
Week 6: Reading Comprehension – Critical Analysis
Lesson: Critical analysis of texts, including literary and informational pieces.
Activity: Analyzing the author’s intent and supporting arguments.
Homework: Write a critical analysis of a provided passage.
Week 7: Research Project – Current Affairs
Lesson: Researching and presenting information on current affairs.
Activity: Group presentations on recent events.
Homework: Stay updated on current affairs for ongoing discussions.
Week 8: Grammar – Parallelism and Consistency
Lesson: Maintaining parallel structure and consistency in writing.
Activity: Identifying and correcting inconsistencies in sentences.
Homework: Rewrite sentences for improved parallelism.
Week 9: Literature – Comparative Analysis of Texts
Lesson: Comparing and contrasting different literary works.
Activity: Group discussions and written comparisons of selected texts.
Homework: Analyze and compare additional texts independently.
Week 10: Writing Skills – Persuasive Essays
Lesson: Structure and techniques for writing persuasive essays.
Activity: Crafting persuasive arguments and counterarguments.
Homework: Complete a persuasive essay on a given topic.
Week 11: Revision Week
Review all topics covered in the term.
Week 12: Examination Week
Conduct end-of-term examinations.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Closing activities, feedback, and distribution of report cards.
