Scheme of work involves planning the curriculum and organizing the topics to be taught throughout the academic year.
This scheme of work covers a range of topics and is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to English Language subject for students at this level.
Below is a sample scheme of work for English, designed to be covered over the course of one academic year (three terms) for junior secondary school JSS1 in Nigeria. Please note that this outline can be modified according to the specific needs of your school or curriculum.
Term 1:
- Introduction to English Language
- Importance and significance of English Language
- Basic language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
- Introduction to phonetics and pronunciation
- Parts of Speech
- Nouns: Common nouns, Proper nouns, Abstract nouns, etc.
- Pronouns: Personal pronouns, Demonstrative pronouns, etc.
- Verbs: Action verbs, State of being verbs, etc.
- Adjectives: Descriptive adjectives, Quantitative adjectives, etc.
- Adverbs: Types of adverbs and their usage
- Sentence Structure
- Subject and predicate
- Types of sentences: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory
- Sentence types based on structure: Simple, Compound, Complex
- Vocabulary Building
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Homophones and Homographs
- Contextual usage of words
Term 2:
- Tenses and Verb Agreement
- Present, Past, and Future tenses
- Subject-verb agreement in different tenses
- Reading Comprehension
- Developing reading skills
- Understanding main ideas and supporting details
- Answering comprehension questions
- Creative Writing
- Writing descriptive paragraphs
- Writing short narratives
- Developing imagination and creativity in writing
- Spelling and Punctuation
- Commonly misspelled words
- Use of capitalization, full stops, commas, and other punctuation marks
Term 3:
- Basic Grammar and Sentence Analysis
- Subject-Verb agreement revisited
- Identifying and correcting sentence errors
- Active and Passive voice
- Oral Presentations and Public Speaking
- Preparing and delivering speeches
- Importance of non-verbal communication
- Literature Appreciation
- Introduction to literary genres: Poetry, Prose, Drama
- Reading and discussing age-appropriate literary texts
- Revision and Assessment
- Review of the topics covered throughout the year
- Practice exercises and assessments
In summary, please note that the scheme of work should be flexible and can be adjusted based on the pace of the class and the students’ learning abilities.
Additionally, it’s essential to incorporate interactive and engaging activities to make the learning process enjoyable and effective. The scheme of work can also be adjusted or expanded to accommodate any additional topics or specific requirements of the school or educational authorities.