Scheme of work is a general guideline designed to cover the major themes and concepts in various subjects. It gives the teachers, pupils and students alike clear direction on the way to go in their academic work.
This scheme of work covers various topics and skills throughout the academic year.
Below is English scheme of work for Primary five based on the Nigerian curriculum:
Term 1:
Week 1: Introduction to English Language
- Introduction to the English Language subject
- Importance of English Language
- Understanding the English alphabet
- Phonics: Letter sounds and word formation
Week 2: Reading Comprehension
- Introduction to reading comprehension
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Answering questions based on a given text
- Vocabulary development
Week 3: Grammar – Nouns and Pronouns
- Introduction to nouns and pronouns
- Types of nouns: common, proper, collective
- Singular and plural nouns
- Personal pronouns and their usage
Week 4: Writing Skills – Paragraph Writing
- Introduction to paragraph writing
- Structure of a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence
- Writing descriptive paragraphs
- Paragraph organization and coherence
Week 5: Vocabulary Development
- Expanding vocabulary through word games and activities
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Contextual meaning of words
- Using a dictionary and thesaurus effectively
Week 6: Oral Communication – Public Speaking
- Introduction to public speaking skills
- Techniques for effective oral communication
- Preparing and delivering short speeches
- Body language and voice modulation
Term 2:
Week 1: Grammar – Verbs
- Introduction to verbs and their types
- Action verbs, linking verbs, helping verbs
- Verb tenses: present, past, future
- Subject-verb agreement
Week 2: Writing Skills – Narrative Writing
- Introduction to narrative writing
- Elements of a narrative: characters, setting, plot
- Writing a personal narrative
- Using descriptive language and dialogue
Week 3: Reading Comprehension – Inference and Prediction
- Understanding inference and prediction in reading
- Drawing conclusions from a given text
- Making predictions based on context clues
- Reading and analyzing short stories
Week 4: Grammar – Adjectives and Adverbs
- Introduction to adjectives and adverbs
- Descriptive adjectives and their usage
- Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
- Adverbs and their role in modifying verbs
Week 5: Writing Skills – Persuasive Writing
- Introduction to persuasive writing
- Structure of a persuasive essay: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
- Writing persuasive essays on familiar topics
- Using persuasive language and arguments
Week 6: Spelling and Vocabulary
- Spelling rules and strategies
- Spelling practice through dictation and word games
- Advanced vocabulary development
- Homophones and commonly misspelled words
Term 3:
Week 1: Grammar – Prepositions and Conjunctions
- Introduction to prepositions and their usage
- Common prepositions and their meanings
- Conjunctions: coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
- Using prepositions and conjunctions in sentences
Week 2: Writing Skills – Expository Writing
- Introduction to expository writing
- Structure of an expository essay: introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
- Writing informative essays on specific topics
- Research skills and gathering information
Week 3: Reading Comprehension – Text Analysis
- Analyzing and interpreting different types of texts
- Identifying literary devices and techniques
- Making inferences and drawing conclusions
- Critical thinking and textual evidence
Week 4: Grammar – Direct and Indirect Speech
- Introduction to direct and indirect speech
- Changing direct speech to indirect speech
- Punctuation and reporting verbs
- Dialogue writing using direct and indirect speech
Week 5: Writing Skills – Creative Writing
- Introduction to creative writing
- Writing short stories and poems
- Imaginative and descriptive language
- Developing characters and plots
Week 6: Revision and Assessment
- Revision of key topics covered throughout the year
- Practice exercises and worksheets
- Assessment tasks to evaluate students’ understanding
In all, this scheme of work provides a general outline of the topics and skills to be covered throughout the year. You can customize it further to align with your school’s curriculum and the specific needs of your students.
It is also important you incorporate interactive and engaging teaching methods such as group discussions, role-playing and hands-on activities to make the learning experience more enjoyable for the students.