SS3 Third Term English Language Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Writing Skills – Persuasive Essays
Lesson: Crafting persuasive essays and argumentative writing.
Activity: Students engage in debates and write persuasive essays.
Week 2: Grammar – Advanced Sentence Structures
Lesson: Exploring complex sentence structures.
Activity: Constructing intricate sentences and peer reviews.
Week 3: Spelling and Vocabulary Enhancement
Lesson: Advanced spelling rules and expanding vocabulary.
Activity: Spelling bees, vocabulary games, and exercises.
Week 4: Advanced Reading Analysis – Literary Criticism
Lesson: Understanding literary criticism and analysis.
Activity: Analyzing a chosen literary work critically.
Week 5: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Lesson: Refining public speaking and presentation techniques.
Activity: Students deliver individual and group presentations.
Week 6: Drama and Playwriting
Lesson: Introduction to drama and basics of playwriting.
Activity: Writing and staging short plays.
Week 7: Research Project – Literature Review
Lesson: Conducting literature reviews for research projects.
Activity: Students start their literature review for a small research project.
Week 8: Grammar Review – Complex Sentences and Conjunctions
Lesson: Reviewing complex sentence structures and conjunctions.
Activity: Constructing and analyzing complex sentences.
Week 9: Poetry Analysis – Modern Poetry
Lesson: Analyzing modern poetry and its themes.
Activity: Discussion and interpretation of selected modern poems.
Week 10: Creative Writing – Short Story Collection
Lesson: Writing a collection of short stories.
Activity: Students create and compile a series of short stories.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson: In-depth review of third-term topics.
Activity: Revision workshops and collaborative study sessions.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson: Final preparation for end-of-term examinations.
Activity: Mock exams and individual feedback sessions.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson: Celebrating achievements and reflecting on the academic year.
Activity: End-of-term festivities, awards ceremony, and farewell activities.
