Exploring the World of Literature: Types and Features Literature English Grammar JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Literature English JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

Subject: Literature
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 10-12 years
Topic: Literature in English
Sub-topic:

1. What is Literature?
2. The Features of Literature
3. Types of Literature: Oral, Historical, Dance Drama, Miming
   Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define literature and explain its importance.
2. Identify and describe the key features of literature.
3. Recognize different types of literature and provide examples.

Keywords:

• Literature
• Features
• Oral
• Historical
• Dance Drama
• Miming

Set Induction:

The teacher will start by asking students about their favorite stories or plays to introduce the concept of literature.

Entry Behaviour:

Students have a basic understanding of storytelling and may be familiar with different types of performances.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Textbooks on literature
• Examples of oral stories, historical texts, dance drama, and miming
• Visual aids (posters, videos)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students are familiar with stories, plays, and performances, which can be related to the study of literature.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Interpretation
• Communication

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Recommended Literature textbooks for JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

• Textbooks and reference materials
• Examples of literature types
• Visual aids

Content:

1. What is Literature?

Literature refers to written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value. It includes genres like poetry, prose, and drama that convey ideas, emotions, and stories.

2. The Features of Literature

• Creativity: Literature uses imaginative language to create vivid images.
• Expression: It conveys thoughts, emotions, and ideas in various forms.
• Structure: It often follows specific formats or structures like stanzas in poetry or acts in drama.
• Theme: It explores themes such as love, conflict, and morality.

3. Types of Literature

• Oral Literature: Stories, proverbs, and myths passed down verbally from generation to generation. Example: Folktales.
• Historical Literature: Texts that provide insight into historical events or periods. Example: Historical novels.
• Dance Drama: Performances that combine dance and drama to tell a story. Example: Traditional dance dramas.
• Miming: The art of expressing ideas or stories through gestures and movements without spoken words. Example: Mime performances.

15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions:

1. Literature is a collection of ____ works.
   a) Artistic
   b) Mathematical
   c) Scientific
   d) Technical
2. One feature of literature is its use of ____ language to create images.
   a) Imaginary
   b) Scientific
   c) Mathematical
   d) Technical
3. Literature often explores themes such as love and ____.
   a) Conflict
   b) Weather
   c) Food
   d) Travel
4. Oral literature is passed down ____ from generation to generation.
   a) Verbally
   b) Digitally
   c) Technically
   d) Mathematically
5. Historical literature provides insight into ____ events.
   a) Historical
   b) Daily
   c) Scientific
   d) Mathematical
6. Dance drama combines ____ and drama to tell a story.
   a) Dance
   b) Science
   c) Mathematics
   d) Cooking
7. Miming is the art of expressing ideas through ____ and movements.
   a) Gestures
   b) Writing
   c) Calculations
   d) Recipes
8. A feature of literature is its ____ structure.
   a) Creative
   b) Fixed
   c) Chaotic
   d) Random
9. An example of oral literature is a ____.
   a) Folktale
   b) Historical novel
   c) Dance performance
   d) Scientific paper
10. Historical literature helps us understand past ____.
    a) Events
    b) Recipes
    c) Technology
    d) Games
11. Dance drama is a type of literature that involves ____ performances.
    a) Dance and drama
    b) Science
    c) Mathematics
    d) Cooking
12. Miming involves expressing ideas without ____.
    a) Spoken words
    b) Pictures
    c) Music
    d) Writing
13. The creative use of language in literature is known as ____.
    a) Imaginative
    b) Technical
    c) Scientific
    d) Mathematical
14. Literature often follows specific ____ or structures.
    a) Formats
    b) Recipes
    c) Calculations
    d) Recipes
15. A feature of literature that deals with conveying ideas and emotions is called ____.
    a) Expression
    b) Calculation
    c) Experiment
    d) Design

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What is literature?
   Literature refers to written works with artistic or intellectual value, including poetry, prose, and drama.
2. What are some features of literature?
   Features include creativity, expression, structure, and theme.
3. What is oral literature?
   Oral literature consists of stories, proverbs, and myths passed down verbally.
4. How does historical literature differ from other types?
   Historical literature provides insights into past events and periods.
5. What is dance drama?
   Dance drama is a performance that combines dance and drama to tell a story.
6. What does miming involve?
   Miming involves expressing ideas or stories through gestures and movements without speaking.
7. Why is creativity important in literature?
   Creativity helps create vivid images and convey ideas in a unique way.
8. What role does structure play in literature?
   Structure helps organize and present ideas in a coherent manner.
9. Can you give an example of oral literature?
   Folktales and traditional proverbs are examples of oral literature.
10. What kind of stories might you find in historical literature?
    Stories about historical events or figures.
11. How does dance drama tell a story?
    Through a combination of dance movements and dramatic acting.
12. Why might someone choose to write a mime performance?
    To express ideas or emotions without using spoken language.
13. What makes literature artistic?
    Its use of creative language and structure to convey themes and emotions.
14. How can historical literature be useful?
    It helps us understand and learn from past events and cultures.
15. What is the difference between descriptive and narrative literature?
    Descriptive literature focuses on detailed descriptions, while narrative literature tells a story.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the concept of literature and introduces its definition.
Step 2: The teacher explains the features of literature and the different types.
Step 3: Students discuss examples of each type of literature and their characteristics.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Define literature and explain its features.
• Describe different types of literature with examples.
• Facilitate discussions and provide examples.

Definition of Literature

Literature is any printed and unprinted materials that instructs, informs, entertains and educates people. Literature is a subject that mirrors people, their customs and traditions for others to see and learn from. In other words, Literature is the caricature of human society and all the activities embedded in it, that is, there is a kind of reciprocal relations between literature and life.

Functions of Literature.

1. Literature helps a lot in the development of language.

1. Literature creates awareness of one’s society and that of others.

2. It teaches moral lessons.

3. It corrects wrong doings

4. Literature recognizes achievements and achievers.

5. It assists a lot in the process of projecting the customs and tradition of the people.

6. It also entertains, educates and instructs readers.

Types of Literature

Oral Literature : Oral literature is a term generally applied to spoken literary traditions such as folk tales, musical theater, proverbs, riddles, life histories, plays, proverbs, epic poems and historical recitations. Unlike written literary genres, oral literature is conveyed or passed down to future generations by word of mouth, typically through memorization and recitation. It is considered a verbal art form.

Dance: the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.

Evaluation

List all the functions of literature

What is literature?

Reading Assignment

Literature (Definition, purpose)

Reference

Essential literature pages 1, 3, and 4

General Evaluation

1. Mention and explain the types of nouns and explain

2. With reference to the related text, explain the types of literature.

Weekend Assignment

Underline the nouns in the following sentences and state their kind.

1. The book was lying on the table.

2. Love begets love.

3. We cannot live without water.

4. The jury has given its verdict.

5. The Hindus regard Krishna as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

6. Alcohol is injurious to health.

7. Smoking is a bad habit.

8. Wild animals live in forests.

9. The childhood of Peter was full of misery.

10. All the girls were singing.

11. Gold is a precious metal.

12. Rice is the staple food of South Indians.

13. The earth moves round the sun.

14. Mankind should love nature.

15. We get wool from sheep.

Reference

English Grammar for JSS 1 pages 91 and 92