Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Literature. SS 3 Literature in English Scheme of Work Federal First and Second term
LITERATURE SS3 FIRST TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13-14 | Introduction to “purple Hibiscus” by Chimamanda N. Adichie Themes and style in the Novel Characterization Characteristics General Overview of the Novel Introduction to “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” by Langston Hughes. Introduction to “Strange Meeting” by Wilfred Owen. Introduction to “Daffodils” by William WordsWorth. Answering Questions Answering Questions Contextual questions Revision work on first Term scheme Examinations | Background of the Novelist Background and setting of the Novel Plot summary /structure Identify those portions of the Novel where the themes are featured. Analyse the themes and relate them to human aspirations and fulfillment.Analyse the style used Examine the major characteristics in the NovelState their various roles and significances in the story.Discuss their relationships in the text.Use a family chart on a cardboard sheet to indicate relationships. Examine the minor characters in the NovelAnalyze their roles and significancesDiscuss their relationships Compete with : give project or pair students to discussLead discussion on how to relate with parents, children and fellow siblings in the family. Background of the poetBackground information on the poem.Subject matter and themes in the poem.Language, imagery and structure of the poemRelate the poem to life experiences.Analyse the poem stanza by stanza. Background of the poetBackground of the poem.Subject matter, theme, language and structure of the poem.Read poem and relate it to life experiences Background of the poetBackground of the poem.Subject matter, theme, language and structure of the poem.Read poem and relate it to life experiences Attempting WAEC questions and NECO questions on prose. Attempting WAEC/NECO questions on drama and poetryUse past question papers Attempting WAEC/NECO questions on “The Tempest”Use past question papers Revision work on first term scheme Conduct of examinations on work done. |
Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Literature. SS 3 Literature in English Scheme of Work Federal First and Second term – Schemeofwork.com
LITERATURE SS 3 SECOND TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENTS/ACTIVITIES |
| 1 2 3 4 | General Revision General Revision on the Prescribed Shakespearean Text Answering WAEC/NECO questions MOCK/SSCE | Discussions on the literary Terms Students to mention as many as can be recalled.Teacher leads a discussion on how the literary terms are used and their relevance to life. Analysis of the language of Shakespeare.The themes explored in the prescribed textComprehending and attempting contextual subjective questions on Shakespeare Attempting objectives or multiple choice questions in WAEC and NECOAttempting theory questions in WAEC/NECO Examinations.Questions that demand: -Discuss -Analyse -Compare and contrast -Explain, as well as character analysis – Use past questions and marking schemes to explain. Conduct of MOCK/SSCE for the students. |
LITERATURE SS 3 FIRST TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENT/ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Introduction to “the Pulley” by George Herbert | Background and setting of the poet and poemSubject-matter, theme language and structure of the poem.Read poem and relate it to life experiences. . |
| 2 | Themes and style | Examine the themes and style of the poemAnalyze the themes and styleRelate the themes to personal life encounter |
| 3 | “Piano and Drums” by Gabriel Okara | Background and setting of the poet and poemSubject-matter, theme language and structure of the poem.Read poem and relate it to life experiences. |
| 4 | Themes and style | Examine the themes and style of the poemAnalyze the themes and styleRelate the themes to personal life encounter |
| 5 | General overview of the poems: “the Pulley” and “Piano and Drums” | Discussion in groups by the students of the background and setting of the poemsDiscussion in groups by the students on the devices and images in the poems |
| 6 | “A Raisin In The Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry” | Background of the Play WrightBackground and setting of the PlayPlot and Summary . |
| 7 | Theme(s) and style | Examine the Theme(s) and style in the play.Analyze the themes and style in the play.Relate the Themes to personal life encountersAnalyze the styleUse portions of the text to point out relevant sections. |
| 8 | Character Analysis I | Examine the characters-major Analyze the major characters – their roles and significancesHow are the characters related? |
| 9 | Character Analysis II | Examine the characters – minorAnalyze the minor charactersHow are the characters related? |
| 10 | Role Play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry | Role play the actions of the major charactersRole play the actions of minor charactersThe relationship between the characters (major and minor)List of major and minor characters on a cardboard paper. |
| 11 | Revision | General review of the term’s work |
| 12 | Examination | Conduct of examinations |
Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Literature. SS 3 Literature in English Scheme of Work Federal First and Second term – Schemeofwork.com
LITERATURE SS 3 SECOND TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENT/ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | “The Proud King” by William Morris | Background of poetBackground of poemSubject matter, them, language and structure of the poem.Read the poem and relate it to life experiences. |
| 2 | “The Amil And The Hammer” | Background of poetBackground of poemSubject matter, them, language and structure of the poem.Read the poem and relate it to life experiences. |
| 3 | “Birches” by Robert Frost | Background of poetBackground of poemSubject matter, them, language and structure of the poem.Read the poem and relate it to life experiences. |
| 4 | “Shell/Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day (Sonnet 105) by William Shakespeare | Background of poemSubject matter, them, language and structure of the poem.Read the poem and relate it to life experiences |
| 5 | Answering questions and general revision | Attempting objectives or multiple choice questions in WAEC and NECOAttempting theory questions in WAEC/NECO Examinations.Questions that demand: -Discuss -Analyse -Compare and contrast -Explain, as well as character analysis – Use past questions and marking schemes to explain. |
