New Revised NERDC JSS 1 English Studies Scheme of Work
Week 1: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Artificial Intelligence, Parts of speech – Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Introduction to Literature
1. Content: Day 1: Listening strategies; decoding literal, critical, inferential meaning from oral texts. Day 2: Reading for meaning/fluency; answering literal/inferential/critical questions; summary by identifying topic sentences/key ideas/redirecting expressions. Day 3: Meaning, features, types, uses of nouns, verbs, adjectives. Day 4: Types/features of formal/informal letters (addresses, salutation, body, closing). Day 5: Meaning/types of literature (oral/written); how literature reflects life aspects.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Listen attentively; answer literal/inferential/critical questions on oral texts. Day 2: Read fluently; identify main/supporting ideas; summarize key points. Day 3: Explain features/functions; identify/use nouns, verbs, adjectives in sentences. Day 4: Identify types/features; write informal/formal letters. Day 5: Explain literature meaning/genres; identify types; explain life reflections.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reads oral texts aloud, the teacher guides discussions, the teacher models reading, the teacher asks questions, the teacher explains with examples, the teacher assigns group tasks, the teacher provides templates, the teacher reviews drafts, the teacher discusses examples, the teacher facilitates group sharing.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners listen and answer questions in pairs, the learners read passage and summarize in groups, the learners identify parts in texts and write sentences, the learners draft letters collaboratively, the learners discuss reflections in groups.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Audiobooks help deliver engaging oral texts for listening comprehension, interactive videos demonstrate reading strategies and grammar concepts, course books provide structured content and practice exercises, newspapers offer authentic reading materials with current themes, flashcards support vocabulary and grammar instruction, posters display key concepts and rules visually, audio-visual aids enhance multimedia learning experiences, online resources (if available) provide additional practice and information, story books introduce literary genres and narrative structures.
Week 2: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Information literacy, Parts of speech – Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Introduction to Literature
1. Content: Day 1: Listening strategies; decoding meanings from short passages/stories. Day 2: Same reading skills applied to theme. Day 3: Identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives in texts. Day 4: Features like salutation, body, signature in letters. Day 5: Genres (prose, drama, poetry); oral vs. written literature.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Orally answer questions on texts. Day 2: Differentiate main/supporting ideas; answer questions; summarize. Day 3: List functions; use in sentences. Day 4: Write letters suiting situations. Day 5: Explain genres; discuss life aspects in literature.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher plays audio clips, the teacher facilitates pair work, the teacher guides fluency practice, the teacher uses substitution tables, the teacher models letter writing, the teacher shows video tales.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss answers in groups, the learners practice timed reading, the learners create group summaries, the learners complete group identification tasks, the learners engage in pair drafting, the learners share opinions on reflections.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Story books provide diverse narrative examples for literature study, course books contain structured lessons and exercises, audio clips deliver authentic listening comprehension materials, pictures/drawings support visual learning and vocabulary development, letter templates guide proper formatting and structure, video tapes of tales demonstrate storytelling techniques and literary elements.
Week 3: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Patriotism, Parts of speech – Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Introduction to Literature
1. Content: Day 1: Effective listening from audio/video clips. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Using nouns, verbs, adjectives appropriately. Day 4: Conventional forms in formal letters. Day 5: Ways literature reflects moral values.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Demonstrate effective listening. Day 2: Provide correct answers; summarize paragraphs. Day 3: Generate sentences using parts. Day 4: Identify formats; write appropriately. Day 5: Explain how literature reflects society.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides post-listening tasks, the teacher asks inferential questions, the teacher assigns sentence writing, the teacher reviews group letters, the teacher leads discussions on values.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners carry out group activities, the learners answer critical questions in pairs, the learners present sentences, the learners collaborate on letters, the learners provide group explanations.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Interactive videos engage students with multimedia content and demonstrations, course books provide core instructional materials and practice activities, newspapers offer real-world reading texts on patriotism and current events, flashcards reinforce grammar concepts and vocabulary, poetry readings introduce literary appreciation and oral expression, drama resources support performance-based learning and character analysis.
Week 4: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Peaceful coexistence, Parts of speech – Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Interjections, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Folktales
1. Content: Day 1: Decoding meanings in oral texts. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Meaning, types, uses of adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, interjections. Day 4: Informal letter features (one address, casual closing). Day 5: Features/themes of folktales; African/Non-African tales.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Answer questions accurately. Day 2: Identify redirecting expressions; summarize. Day 3: Explain features; identify/use in texts. Day 4: Write informal letters. Day 5: Identify features; retell folktales.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reads stories, the teacher guides answers, the teacher models summary, the teacher explains with examples, the teacher provides samples, the teacher tells folktales, the teacher guides retelling.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners engage in pair discussions, the learners create group summaries, the learners identify in passages, the learners draft letters, the learners re-tell in groups.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Audiobooks provide authentic oral storytelling experiences, pictorial aids support visual comprehension and vocabulary building, course books deliver structured grammar and writing instruction, books on folktales offer diverse cultural narratives and themes, recorded materials present varied listening comprehension challenges.
Week 5: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Road safety, Parts of speech – Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Interjections, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Folktales
1. Content: Day 1: Listening effectively. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Identifying adverbs, etc., in texts. Day 4: Tone and format in letters. Day 5: Purpose of folktales (didactic, entertainment).
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Work in groups on post-listening. Day 2: Read fluently; answer questions. Day 3: List functions; use in sentences. Day 4: Write formal letters. Day 5: Explain themes; identify moral lessons.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher uses clips, the teacher facilitates, the teacher conducts timed reading, the teacher assigns group tasks, the teacher guides group drafting, the teacher dramatizes folktales.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners answer in pairs, the learners practice fluency, the learners write sentences, the learners collaborate, the learners dramatize.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Story books provide narrative structures and character development examples, interactive whiteboards enable dynamic multimedia presentations and collaborative activities, pictures support visual learning and discussion prompts, audio-visual materials deliver engaging listening and viewing experiences, folktale books offer cultural stories with moral lessons and themes.
Week 6: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Disaster Risk Reduction, Parts of speech – Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Interjections, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Folktales
1. Content: Day 1: Collaboration in listening activities. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Using adverbs, etc., appropriately. Day 4: Drafting letters in groups. Day 5: Narrating folktales.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Convey information effectively. Day 2: Summarize by key ideas. Day 3: Generate sentences. Day 4: Suit letters to situations. Day 5: Narrate folktales; draw lessons.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher facilitates group activities, the teacher guides presentations, the teacher reviews sentences, the teacher assigns types, the teacher engages folklorist if possible.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss, the learners present summaries, the learners present, the learners write, the learners narrate.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Course books provide comprehensive lesson content and structured exercises, newspapers deliver current event articles and authentic reading materials, online resources offer supplementary information and interactive practice, recorded audio presents varied listening texts and oral comprehension materials, folktale resources include diverse cultural stories and narrative traditions.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid-term test should be conducted covering content from Week 1 to Week 6.
Week 8: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Human Trafficking, Subject-Verb Agreement, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Myths and Legends
1. Content: Day 1: Listening to oral texts. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Meaning of subject-verb agreement; singular/plural differences; basic rules. Day 4: Collaborative letter writing. Day 5: Features/themes of myths/legends; supernatural elements.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Demonstrate skills. Day 2: Differentiate ideas. Day 3: Define; differentiate forms; explain rules; write sentences. Day 4: Identify/write letters. Day 5: Identify features; retell myths.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher models, the teacher asks questions, the teacher conducts matching games, the teacher reviews, the teacher tells myths.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners answer, the learners summarize, the learners engage in pair teaching, the learners create group drafts, the learners re-tell.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Audio clips deliver listening comprehension exercises with varied content, course books provide grammar rules and writing instruction, sentence strips support hands-on grammar practice and sentence construction, story books offer literary examples and narrative analysis, supplementary books extend learning with additional practice materials.
Week 9: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Cyber security, Subject-Verb Agreement, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Myths and Legends
1. Content: Day 1: Answering on texts. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Applying rules in sentences. Day 4: Tone in letters. Day 5: Moral lessons in myths.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Answer critically. Day 2: Summarize accurately. Day 3: Construct sentences with agreement. Day 4: Write appropriately. Day 5: Explain themes; identify lessons.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides, the teacher conducts fluency practice, the teacher facilitates peer teaching, the teacher provides samples, the teacher dramatizes.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners work in groups, the learners complete timed reading, the learners match cards, the learners draft, the learners document.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Online quizzes provide interactive assessment and immediate feedback, flashcards reinforce grammar concepts and vocabulary retention, newspapers offer authentic reading passages on cyber security topics, recorded stories deliver engaging narrative listening experiences, course books contain structured lessons and comprehensive practice exercises.
Week 10: Oral Comprehension, Reading passage on Mental health, Subject-Verb Agreement, Writing Informal and Formal Letters, Myths and Legends
1. Content: Day 1: Post-listening activities. Day 2: Same skills on theme. Day 3: Basic rules application. Day 4: Situational letters. Day 5: Narrating myths/legends.
2. Performance Objectives: Day 1: Convey confidently. Day 2: Identify key ideas. Day 3: Apply rules. Day 4: Suit to situations. Day 5: Narrate; draw lessons.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher facilitates, the teacher guides presentations, the teacher conducts games, the teacher assigns, the teacher guides documentation.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss, the learners present, the learners switch roles, the learners collaborate, the learners narrate.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Course books deliver core instructional content and structured practice, audio-visual materials enhance multimedia learning with videos and recordings, online resources provide supplementary information and interactive activities, story books offer literary texts for analysis and appreciation, supplementary readers extend learning with additional reading materials.
Week 11: Revision
Revise all lessons from Week 1 to Week 10 and prepare students for the examination.
Week 12: Examination
The examination for the term should start.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording, then vacation follows once all activities have been achieved.