ENGLISH LANGUAGE THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR JSS3

English Language third term Scheme of work for Nigeria junior secondary school three (JSS3) students.

Week 1

Resumption test on/Revision of second term’s work.

Week 2

• The consonants /θ/ and /ð/.
• Using modal verbs and other forms to express permission.
• Identifying active and passive verbs.
• Composing a simple poem in a concise, unique but high language.

Week 3

• Consonants and sound usage: The consonants /s/ and /ʃ/ contrasted in words like “save/shave”, “suit/shoot”, “sleep/ship” etc.
• Reading to grasp meanings in various context.
• Using modal verbs to express obligation or necessity. e.g. ought, might, should etc.
• Writing a descriptive composition on “Ways to describe accurately”.

Week 4

• Speaking and listening: The consonants /p/ and /b/ contrasted in word usage, e.g. peace/beat, purse/bus, parch/batch etc.
• Modal verbs for expressing possibility.
• Reading for evaluation.
• Expository composition: Techniques of writing exposition.

Week 5

• Speaking skills: Conversation among students.
• Modal verbs for expressing ability.
• Writing a farewell speech.
• Reading for comprehension.

Week 6

• Listening and speaking: Asking and answering questions.
• Reading comprehension.
• Summary writing.
• Modal verbs for expressing ability.

Week 7

• Intonation: Rising and falling tone.
• Writing skills: Dairy and record keeping.
• Reading skills: Reading for maximum retention and recall.
• Adverbials: Modes of expressing restriction using adverbials.

Week 8

Revision.

Week 9 – 12

Examination.