JSS1 Literature-in-English Scheme of Work [Free]

JSS1 Literature-in-English Scheme of Work

Literature-in-English studies for JSS1 introduces students to English literature, covering prose, poetry, and drama. This subject helps students develop critical thinking, improve language skills, and understand different cultures, societies, and human experiences.

Key Learning Areas in JSS1

Students learn basic literary analysis techniques and recognize literary devices like metaphors and similes. They explore various literary genres, including short stories, folktales, and myths.

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JSS1 Literature-in-English Scheme of Work for First Term

	LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
	Literature in English Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 1(JSS1)
	Class	J.S.S.1
	Subject	Literature in English
	Term	First Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	The meaning, history, and functions of Literature.
10	Types of Literature.	i. Oral Literature. ii. Written Literature.
3		i. Types of Oral Literature. ii. Categories of Written Literature.
4	The genres of Literature.	i. Prose ii. Drama iii. Poetry
5	Genre of Literature: Prose.	i. Features ii. Types iii. Elements iv. Other aspects of Prose.
6	Genre of Literature: Drama.	i. Features ii. Types iii. Terms used in Drama
7	Genre of Literature: Poetry.	i. Features ii. Types iii. Elements
8	Poetic Devices.
9	Figures of Speech.
10	Figures of Speech.
11	Revision.
12	Examination.

JSS1 Literature-in-English Scheme of Work for Second Term

	Term	Second Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	Literary Appreciation	How to Appreciate a Literary Work.
2	Reading: Drama	Reading of the drama text(s) for the term.
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4
5		i. Background of the dramatist(s) of the read drama text(s). ii. Background and Setting of the drama text(s). iii. Plot Summary. iv. Themes.
6	Reading: Prose	Reading of the novel(s) for the term.
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9		i. Background of the novelist(s) of the read novel(s). ii. Background and Setting of the novel(s). iii. Plot Summary. iv. Themes.
10	Poetry: Analysis of Poems for the term.	i. Background/Thematic Preoccupation. ii. Setting. iii. Poetic Devices.
11
11 -12	Revision/Examination

JSS1 Literature-in-English Scheme of Work for Third Term

	Term	Third Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	Revision/Resumption Test
2	Types of drama	i. Tragedy ii. Comedy iii. Tragicomedy
3	Features of drama	i. Theme ii. Stage iii. Costume
4	Features of drama (contd)	i. Play director ii. Audience iii. Performance
5	Reading and explanation of a drama text.
6	Definition of Figures of speech
7	Use of comparison	Simile and Metaphor.
8	Literary appreciation of a poem
9	Poetry	i. Definition ii. Types iii. Features iv. Analysis of a poem
10	Emphasis on using elevated language for writing poems to differentiate it from Prose Literature.
11	Revision
12 -13	Examination

Recommended Literature-in-English Textbooks for JSS 1

Prose

1. Neighborhood Kids – Inno Ejike
2. The Spanner Boy – J.C. Ihejirika
3. Two sides of a coin – Charity Chinoso Iheanacho
4. Angel in Distress – Joyce Unegbu
5. Nkechi the Heroine – Camillus Chima U.

Drama

1. The Price of Evil Deed – Onyinye Matilda Onyemaechi
2. The Fate of an Orphan – Chidimma Blessing Mmadueke
3. The Ugly Ones Refuse to Die – Habib Takoab
4. Oluchi’s Pride –  Charles Uche
5. Red Loyalty – Chioma Eze

Poetry

1. Poems for JSS – Niyi Osundare.
2. Dawn of a New Day – Benedicta Naomi Mbanuzue.
3. Chants for Tomorrow – N.F.A. Oparaji
4. A Tale of Thoughts – Uchecukwu Onwu.
5. Colony of Rags and Other Poems – Inya Richard.

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