Literature English Grammar JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes

Literature in English JSS 2 First Term (Based on The New Lagos State Scheme of Work)

Week 1: Introduction to Prose

• Topics Covered:
  • Features of prose: setting, theme, characterization.
  • Introduction to elements of fiction.
  • Features of Prose and Figures of Speech Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 2: Analysis of “Medicine for Love” by James E.

• Topics Covered:
  • Overview of the text.
  • Exploration of key themes and character analysis.
  • Analysis of Prose – Medicine for Love by James E. Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week 3: Understanding Folktales

• Topics Covered:
  • Features of folktales: didactic elements, entertainment value, riddles.
  • Importance of folktales in cultural heritage.
  • Features of Folktales Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 4: Exploring Drama

• Topics Covered:
  • Recommended text on drama.
  • Analysis of themes and settings.
  • Theme and Setting in Drama Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week 5: Characterization and Plot in Drama

• Topics Covered:
  • Techniques of characterization.
  • Understanding plot structure in drama.
  • Analysis of Medicine for Love; by James E. Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week 6: Novella vs. Novel

• Topics Covered:
  • Key differences between a novella and a novel.
  • Characteristics of each genre.
  • Differentiating Between a Novella and a Novel / Figures of Speech – Onomatopoeia and Personification

Week 7: First Term Mid Term Test in Literature

• Mid-Term Assessment on Literature Topics for JSS 2

Week 8: Figures of Speech in Literature

• Topics Covered:
  • Detailed exploration of onomatopoeia and personification.
  • Understanding their impact on literary works.
  • Differentiating Between a Novella and a Novel / Figures of Speech – Onomatopoeia and Personification

Week 9: Retelling and Analyzing a Folktale

• Topics Covered:
  • Retelling a selected folktale.
  • Discussion of its moral and thematic significance.
  • Retelling Folktales and Understanding Drama for JSS 2 Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 10: Revision of Drama Texts

• Topics Covered:
  • Review of themes and character analysis in the recommended drama texts.
  • Revision of the Recommended Texts and Literary Terms Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11: Comprehensive Text Review

• Topics Covered:
  • Revision of all recommended texts covered throughout the term.
  • Preparation for assessments.
  • Lagos State Scheme of Work, Recommended Literature Texts (Prose, Drama, Poetry) Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment

• Topics Covered:
  • Assessment covering all topics taught during the first term.
  • Format includes objective, theory, and true/false questions.
  • Mid-Term Assessment on Literature Topics for JSS 2

Week 12: Examination of Topics Covered

• Topics Covered:
  • Final examination reviewing the entire first term syllabus.
  • Emphasis on avoiding exam malpractices and following examination instructions.
  • First Term Examination Questions Literature in English JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

This revised brief aligns with The New Lagos State Scheme of Work while providing an overview of the topics covered throughout the first term in Literature in English for JSS 2.