Scheme of Work English Language JSS1 3rd term

WEEKS

TOPICS/CONTENTS

1.

Grammar: Tenses: Present continuous Tense

Reading: Reading to understand the author’s mood

Writing: Introduction to letter writing

2.

Grammar: Tenses: Simple Past Tense

Reading: Same as in week 1

Writing: Types of letters (Formal and Informal)

3.

Grammar: Tenses: Past Continuous Tense

Reading: Reading to understand the Author’s mood/Tone

Writing: Formats of Informal Letter writing (sample)

4.      

Grammar: Tenses: Simple Future Tense      

The use of “shall and will”

Reading: Reading to Interpret diagrams, maps and sketches

Writing: Formats of Formal Letter writing (Sample)

5.

Grammar: Tenses: The Perfect Tense

The use Have/Has (Present) Had (Past)

Reading: Same as in Week 4

Writing: Formats of Formal Letter writing (Sample)

6.

Grammar: Active Verb 

Reading: Reading to follow direction in written communication

Writing: Informal Letter Writing Practice –A letter to your father/guardian requesting for your school fees.

7.

MID TERM TEST AND BREAK

8.

Grammar: Passive verb 

Reading: Same as in Week 6

Writing: Formal letter writing (Application for job, permission to be absent etc.

9.

Grammar: Tenses: Active and Passive verbs 

Reading: Selected passages to review practice taught on                     reading skills

10.

Grammar: Same as in week 9

11-13.

Revision, Examination and Closing