Complete JSS3 English Language Lesson notes

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These lesson notes cover the following topics for JSS2 First, Second and Third Term English Language:

First Term

WEEK

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

Second Term

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,  

                        above, about  etc, Literature-In-English – use recommended text.

 

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).

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