SS3 Second Term Literature In English Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Literary Analysis – Critical Thinking Skills
Lesson: Develop critical thinking skills in analyzing literature.
Activity: Critically assess a given poem or short story independently.
Week 2: Prose – Themes and Motifs
Lesson: Explore themes and motifs in prose literature.
Activity: Identify and discuss recurring themes in selected texts.
Week 3: Drama – Character Dynamics
Lesson: Focus on the development of characters in plays.
Activity: Role-play scenes from a chosen play to understand character dynamics.
Week 4: Poetry – Imagery and Symbolism
Lesson: Delve into poetic imagery and symbolism.
Activity: Analyze how poets use imagery and symbolism in their works.
Week 5: African Literature – Post-Colonial Perspectives
Lesson: Study post-colonial themes in African literature.
Activity: Group discussion on the impact of colonialism in a chosen novel.
Week 6: Novel – Plot Structure and Narrative Techniques
Lesson: Analyze plot structures and narrative techniques in novels.
Activity: Create a visual representation of the plot for a given novel.
Week 7: Literary Movements – Introduction to Romanticism
Lesson: Introduce the Romantic literary movement.
Activity: Analyze a Romantic poem and discuss its characteristics.
Week 8: Shakespearean Literature – Tragedies and Comedies
Lesson: Explore the difference between Shakespearean tragedies and comedies.
Activity: Read and compare excerpts from a tragedy and a comedy.
Week 9: Modern Literature – Cultural Diversity
Lesson: Discuss the representation of cultural diversity in modern literature.
Activity: Research and present on a modern novel with a diverse cultural setting.
Week 10: Comparative Literature – Exploring Cultural Influences
Lesson: Compare literature from different cultures.
Activity: Group project comparing a work from African literature with a Western one.
Week 11: Revision Week
Review key concepts, literary terms, and major works covered in the term.
Week 12: Examination Week
Conduct end-of-term examination based on the topics covered.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Reflect on the second term, discuss favorite readings, and set reading goals for the upcoming break.
Provide feedback on exams and discuss expectations for the next term.
