Scheme of work forms the basis or guidelines for teaching and learning process in any given academic institution.
As usual, scheme of work provides clear direction for both teachers and students in tackling a wide range of subject like English Language subject.
In this post, we shall bring you English Language Scheme of work for Senior Secondary School, comprising first term, second term and third term respectively.
Here is English language scheme of work for Senior Secondary School in Nigeria:
First Term
Week 1-2: Introduction to English Language
- Definition and scope of English Language
- Characteristics of Language
- Importance of English Language
- Parts of Speech and their functions
- Tenses and their usage
Week 3-4: Reading Comprehension
- Definition of Reading Comprehension
- Types of Reading Comprehension
- Strategies for Reading Comprehension
- Practice exercises on Reading Comprehension
Week 5-6: Writing Skills
- Definition of Writing Skills
- Types of Writing Skills
- Basic principles of Writing Skills
- Techniques of Writing Skills
- Practice exercises on Writing Skills
Week 7-8: Oral Communication
- Definition of Oral Communication
- Importance of Oral Communication
- Types of Oral Communication
- Barriers to Oral Communication
- Techniques of Effective Oral Communication
Second Term
Week 1-2: Literature
- Definition of Literature
- Importance of Literature
- Literary Genres
- Literary Devices
- Literary Analysis
Week 3-4: Essay Writing
- Definition of Essay Writing
- Types of Essays
- Basic principles of Essay Writing
- Techniques of Essay Writing
- Practice exercises on Essay Writing
Week 5-6: Grammar
- Definition of Grammar
- Importance of Grammar
- Parts of Speech and their functions
- Tenses and their usage
- Common Errors in Grammar
Week 7-8: Spoken English
- Definition of Spoken English
- Importance of Spoken English
- Techniques of Effective Spoken English
- Practice exercises on Spoken English
Third Term
Week 1-2: Speech Writing
- Definition of Speech Writing
- Types of Speech Writing
- Basic principles of Speech Writing
- Techniques of Speech Writing
- Practice exercises on Speech Writing
Week 3-4: Vocabulary
- Definition of Vocabulary
- Importance of Vocabulary
- Techniques of Vocabulary Development
- Vocabulary Enhancement Strategies
- Practice exercises on Vocabulary
Week 5-6: Creative Writing
- Definition of Creative Writing
- Types of Creative Writing
- Basic principles of Creative Writing
- Techniques of Creative Writing
- Practice exercises on Creative Writing
Week 7-8: Research and Documentation
- Definition of Research
- Importance of Research
- Types of Research
- Research Methodologies
- Documentation Styles
In summary, this scheme of work covers the major topics in English Language for senior secondary schools in Nigeria and is designed to be covered within a period of three terms. It is important to note that teachers should aim to make the teaching and learning experience engaging and interactive for students.
In addition, teachers who want to prepare their lesson notes and students who on their own, prefer to read ahead of this subject should see the information provided here very useful and educative.
Please, note also that this is just an example and schools may choose to adjust it based on their specific curriculum and needs.