Comprehension:Reading for Main Points Structure: Revision on Nominalization of Adjectives and Verbs. Speech Work: Review of Consonants Followed by /j/ and /u/ Sounds. Summary: Revision of the Features of Summary.
Subject:
English Studies
Term:
FIRST TERM
Week:
WEEK 1
Class:
SS 2
Topic:
- Comprehension:Reading for Main Points
- Structure: Revision on Nominalization of Adjectives and Verbs.
- Speech Work: Review of Consonants Followed by /j/ and /u/ Sounds. Summary: Revision of the Features of Summary.
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION SS 1
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
Behavioural objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to
- Read Comprehension passage and extract the main points
- give examples of various Nominalization of Adjectives and Verbs.
- Give examples of Consonants Followed by /j/ and /u/ Sounds. Summary
- Revision of the Features of Summary.
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- Education Curriculum
Content:
WEEK ONE
- Revision of Last Term’s Work and Examination
- Topic: Comprehension – Basketball. Effective English. Pg 19,
The passage centers on Hakeem Olajuwon’s playing record and character.
Olajuwon was a basketball player who played for the Houston Rockets. He became known as one of the best players in the NBA, and also gained recognition for his sportsmanship and humility.
In addition to leading his team to two championship wins, Olajuwon holds multiple records such as most blocked shots in a season and career. Despite his success, he was never arrogant or boastful.
In fact, Olajuwon often credits his team and coaches for his achievements. He is also known for his philanthropy, supporting various charitable causes in Africa and the US.
Olajuwon’s talent and character make him a true role model in the sports world.
Evaluation
1. What team did Hakeem Olajuwon play for?
2. How many championship wins did he lead his team to?
3. What are some of his records in the NBA?
4. How did Olajuwon demonstrate humility and sportsmanship?
5. What charitable causes has he supported?
Marking Guide
1. Hakeem Olajuwon played for the Houston Rockets
2. He led his team to two championship wins
3. Some of his records include most blocked shots in a season and career
4. He credited his team and coaches for his achievements and was not arrogant or boastful
5. He has supported charitable causes in Africa and the US.
Nominalization
Nominalization is the process of turning a verb or adjective into a noun. This can be done by adding suffixes such as -tion or -ment, or using a word like “action” or “improvement.”
Some examples of nominalized adjectives include “inspiration,” formed from the adjective “inspirational,” and “development,” formed from the adjective “developing.”
Similarly, nominalized verbs include words like “assessment,” formed from the verb “assess,” and “creation,” formed from the verb “create.”
Using nominalization can add sophistication and clarity to writing, but it should be used sparingly to avoid awkward or wordy sentences.
Nominalization is the process by which words other than nouns are made to function and behave as nouns. The parts of speech that are usually nominalized are verbs and adjectives.
They become nouns through the following processes:
- Suffixation
- Conversion
Suffixation
Verbs and adjectives become nouns by taking noun suffixes.
- Verbs take suffixes like the following
-or/-er -tion/-ation -age
-ant -ment -ice
-ee -al -ance.
Examples
endow – endowment.
endure – endurance
acquit – acquittal
defend – defendant.
teach – teacher.
create – creator.
- Adjectives takes suffixes such as :
-ness -y -cy
-ty -ism -hood
-ity -ist -th
Examples:
good – goodness
false – falsehood
ideal – idealist/idealism.
certain – certainty.
deep – depth.
clear – clarity.
Conversion
Verbs and adjectives become nouns by taking on the definite article: the
- Verbs
Examples
Verbs: They pay me well.
Noun: The pay is good.
Verb: He was injured during the match.
Noun: The injured were taken to the hospital
Note that verbs in the present participle (verb+ing) can be used as nouns e.g.
Weeping does not solve the problem.
Fighting is prohibited in our school.
- Adjectives
Examples
Adjectives: Tunde is an honest man.
Noun: The honest receive their reward in the end.
Adjectives: Obi is taller than Chisom.
Noun: The taller of the two is a better athlete.
Adjective: He is the strongest boy in the group.
Noun: The strongest will emerge as the champion.
EVALUATION
Change the following verbs and adjectives into nouns
Verbs: break, drain, arrive, continue, submit
Adjectives; free, real, safe, inferior, tender
READING ASSIGNMENT
Countdown in English, page 209
- Revision of the Features of Summary
Content: Definition, Notes.
A summary is a brief account of what has been read or heard, it requires giving short but concise information about something without giving all the details.
Features of a Summary
- Brevity: The answer to any summary question must be brief and precise.
- Clarity: The answer must be clearly written down.
- Relevance: This calls for a student’s answers to be relevant to the points mentioned in the passage.
- Coverage: Every aspect of the passage must be read and understood.
Useful Hints on Summary Writing
- Read the passage at least twice to ensure thorough understanding.
- Proceed to read the questions based on the passage and then try to spot relevant portions.
- Try to identify the these statement in the passage and the topic sentences in the paragraphs so that you can follow the line of discussion.
- Adhere strictly to the instruction(s) given, e.g. “state in ………….. sentences”…….. Do not write your answers in phrases unless otherwise stated.
- Do not write more or less than the number of sentences required.
- Do not lump two points in one sentence.
- As much as possible write the answers in your own words. Avoid mindless lifting.
- Avoid illustrations, repetition and poor expression.
- Keep strictly to the contents of the passage, and do not try to correct any piece of information given in the passage.
EVALUATION
Mention five useful hints in summary writing.
READING ASSIGNMENT
Read page 26, Effective English: Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium
- Topic: Consonants Followed by /j/ and /u/ sounds.
Content: Notes, Examples.
When we speak, we produce vowels and consonants which are individual contrastive sound units of the language. Learners of English, particularly in Nigeria, have difficulty in pronouncing some words. One major cause of this problem is that it is difficult to point out the presence of some sounds by merely looking at the written form of the words. Such words show the presence of other sounds only when they are pronounced. Most of such words are consonants followed by /j/ and /u:/ sounds. Look at the following examples:
Words Correct Pronunciation.
New /nju:/
Few /fju:/
Cute /kju:t/
Tune /tju:n/
View /vju:/
Hew /hju:/
Stew /stju:/
Skew /skju:/
Stupid /stju:pid/
Student /stju:dәnt/
Human /hju:mәn/
Cure /kju:ә/
Note: these words form a cluster (a cluster is the occurrence of two or more consonants without an intervening vowel). See notes on CONSONANT CLUSTERS for more points
EVALUATION
Write the correct pronunciation of the following words: dew, humor, due, beauty, future.
READING ASSIGNMENT
Countdown in English language, page 293
GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISIONAL QUESTIONS
- What are the basic features of summary writing?
- Give three examples of consonant clusters that have /w/ e.g queen /kwi:n/
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
Section A
Instruction: from the list of options, choose the most appropriate.
- There ……..news about your application A. are good B. is a good C. is some good
- The recent rainstorm did …….. to our farm A. much damage B. many damage C. damages
- The students were punished for bad ……..A.conduction B.conductC. conducts
- The policemen received …… about the robbers’ hideoutA.many information B. some information C. an information
- There …….. in Lagos last Wednesday.A. was much traffic B. were many traffic C. were plenty traffic.
- The company is considering ……..a new product A.launching B. launch C. the launching
- She was praised for her …….. in the competition A.performance B. perform C. performing
- Getting adequate sleep is important for good …….A.healthiness B. healthy C. health
- He was fired for his …….. A.laziness B. lazy C. the laziness
- The ……..of the new building will be next month A.inauguration B. inaugurate C. inauguration
- The new CEO will bring …….. to the company.A. innovation B. innovated C. innovations
