English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

English Studies Scheme of Work for JSS 1

Term: First Term

Week: 1

• Speech Work:
  • Introduction to Speech
  • Organs of Speech
  • Words, Classes, Meanings Dictation For The Week 1 Spellings English Grammar Primary 6 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Grammar:
  • Parts of Speech
  • Nouns – Meaning
  • Types of Nouns with Examples
  • Understanding Nouns and Their Types English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • The Family (using any recommended text)
  • Vocabulary Development
    • Listening Skills
    • Speaking Skills
    • Reading Skills
    • Writing Skills
    • Understanding Family and Language Skills Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Composition:
  • Meaning of Composition
  • Types of Composition (Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Expository)
  • Mastering the Art of Composition Writing Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Literature in English:
  • What is Literature?
  • Features of Literature
  • Types of Literature (Oral, Historical, Dance, Drama, Miming)
  • Exploring the World of Literature: Types and Features Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week: 2

• Speech Work:
  • Pure Vowel Sounds (Monotones)
  • Examples
  • Mastering Pure Vowel Sounds: A Guide to Clear Pronunciation Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Grammar:
  • Pronouns
    • Meaning, Identification
    • Types of Pronouns
    • Pronouns : Meaning, Types and Identification of Pronouns English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Reading Strategies (SPQ3R: Survey, Preview, Question, Recite, Recall, Review)
  • Vocabulary Development – Members of the Family
  • Reading Strategies and Job Vocabulary: SPQ3R and Beyond Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Composition:
  • Elements of Composition
    • Introduction
    • Body
    • Conclusion
    • Crafting Effective Introductions, Bodies, and Conclusions Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Literature in English:
  • Purpose/Functions of Literature
  • Introduction to Prose (using recommended text)
  • Exploring Literature: Understanding the Purpose of Literature and the World of Prose Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week: 3

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / i: /
  • Vowel /i:/: Pronunciation Practice for JSS 1 Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Grammar:
  • Verbs
    • Definitions, Identification with Examples
    • Types of Verbs (Transitive, Intransitive, Regular, Irregular, Auxiliary, Lexical)
    • Definitions and Types of Verbs Transitive, Intransitive, Auxiliary and Lexical, Regular and Irregular English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Identification of Main/Supporting Ideas
  • Vocabulary Development – Your School Subjects
  • Understanding Main Ideas and Vocabulary in Reading Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Composition:
  • Differences between Descriptive and Narrative Essays
  • Outlining the Differences Between Descriptive and Narrative Essays Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Literature in English:
  • Introduction to the Elements of Prose (Plot, Style, Characterization)
  • Types of Oral Literature
  • Introduction to Prose and Oral Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week: 4

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / i /
  • Vowel Sound /i/ Pronunciation Practice for JSS 1 Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Grammar:
  • Adjectives
    • Definition and Identification
    • Types of Adjectives
    • Mastering Adjectives: Enhancing Your Sentences Structure English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Reading to Answer Specific Questions
  • Reading to Answer Specific Questions – Test for Knowledge and Translation Level Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Composition:
  • Narrative Essay – My Experience in Former School
  • Narrative Essay – My Experience in Former School Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Literature in English:
  • Use of Recommended Text on Prose
  • Features of Oral Literature
  • Understanding the Richness of Oral Literature Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week: 5

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / e /
  • Vowel Sound /e/ Pronunciation Practice for JSS 1 Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
• Grammar:
  • Comparison of Adjectives (Absolute Adjectives: Excellent, Superior, Total)
  • Comparision of Adjectives, Absolute Adjectives: Excellent, Superior, Total English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Differentiating Between Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas
  • Differentiating between Main Ideas and Supporting Ideas in a Passage Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
• Composition:
  • Paragraph Writing
    • Arrangement of Ideas in Logical Sequence
    • Introduction and Conclusion
    • Arranging Ideas in Logical Sequence with Introduction, Body, and Conclusion Composition – Paragraph Writing Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
• Literature in English:
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Types and Elements of Drama
  • Characterization and Themes in Recommended Prose Text
  • Introduction to Drama, Types, and Elements Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week: 6

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / æ /
  • Pronunciation and Usage of Vowel Sound /æ/ Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
• Grammar:
  • Definition and Identification of Adverbs
  • Types of Adverbs with Examples
  • Mastering Adverbs: Understanding How, When, and How Often Actions Happen English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Reading to Answer Specific Questions
  • The Busy Market: A World of Chaos and Beauty Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
• Composition:
  • Descriptive Essay – A Marketplace
  • Vivid Descriptions of a Bustling Market Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
• Literature in English:
  • Use of Recommended Text on Drama
  • Plot and Setting in the Recommended Drama Text
  • Understanding Plot and Setting in Drama Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Week: 7

• First Term Mid Term Test Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
• First Term Mid Term Test Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
• English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
• Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week: 8

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / a: /
  • Mastering the Long Vowel Sound /a:/ in Speech Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
• Grammar:
  • Prepositions
    • Definition and Identification
    • Types and Functions with Examples
    • Mastering Prepositions: Types, Functions, and Usage for JSS 1 Students English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Application of Reading Technique (SPQ3R) to Given Passage
  • Understanding Entrepreneurship: A Comprehension Guide for Nigerian Youths Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
• Composition:
  • Introduction to Letter Writing
  • Types of Letter
  • Introduction to Letter Writing Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
• Literature in English:
  • Introduction to Folktales
  • Definition and Types
  • Narration of a Folktale
  • Exploring Yoruba Folktales: Legends, Myths, and Moral Lessons Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week: 9

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / ɒ /
  • Vowel Sound / ɒ / Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
• Grammar:
  • Conjunctions
    • Definition, Identification
    • Types (Subordinating, Coordinating)
    • Functions
    • Conjunctions: Connecting Ideas in Sentences English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Asking Questions to Cover All Levels of Comprehension (Where, When, How, Why, What)
  • Entrepreneurship: A Path for Nigerian Youth Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
• Composition:
  • Features of an Informal Letter
  • Features of an Informal Letter Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
• Literature in English:
  • Use of Recommended Text on Drama
  • Introduction to Figures of Speech (Simile, Metaphor, Irony)
  • Introduction to Figures of Speech Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week: 10

• Speech Work:
  • Vowel Sound / u: /
  • Vowel Sound /ɔː/: Pronunciation and Usage Work English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
• Grammar:
  • Introduction to Adverbials (Features, Functions, Types)
  • Introduction to Adverbials (Features, Functions, and Types) English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
• Reading and Comprehension:
  • Asking Specific Questions That Will Elicit Student Opinion
  • Respect for Elders Comprehension English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
• Composition:
  • Informal Letter – Letter to Your Cousin Telling Him/Her About Your New School
  • Informal Letter Composition English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
• Literature in English:
  • Review of Recommended Texts
  • Figures of Speech
  • A Review of Recommended Texts & Figures of Speech Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week: 10

• Revision

Week: 11

• Tests

Week: 12

• Examination

This scheme outlines the weekly topics and activities for JSS 1 English Studies, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of speech work, grammar, reading and comprehension, composition, and literature.