JSS2 Literature Scheme of Work [Free]

JSS2 Literature Scheme of Work

JSS2 Literature in English expands on what students learned about prose, poetry, and drama in JSS1. They delve deeper into these literary forms to analyze storytelling techniques and poetic devices. This helps students think critically and understand different human experiences and cultures.

Studying Literature in English at this level gives students a deeper insight into society and human behavior. It takes them on a journey through literary works that show the beauty of language, diverse cultures, and the complexity of human emotions.

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Download the Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for JSS2 Literature below.

JSS2 Literature 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 JSS2
	Class	J.S.S 2
	Subject	Literature in English
	Term	First Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	REVISION ON LAST SESSION’S WORK
2	SHORT STORIES/NOVELETTES BASED ON EFFECTS OF CLIMATE, e.g. FLOOD, DEPLETION OF OZONE LAYER, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION e.t.c
3	SHORT STORIES/NOVELETTES ON ANY RELEVANT TOPIC OR INCIDENCE
4	FOLKTALE: NIGERIAN AND AFRICAN FOLKTALES	i. Meanings and examples ii. Features
5	POPULAR MYTHS AND LEGENDS: AFRICAN AND NON AFRICAN	i. Meanings and examples ii. Features
6-8	READING OF BOOKS FOR THE TERM: PROSE
9-11	READING OF BOOKS FOR THE TERM: DRAMA
12-13	REVISION/EXAMINATION

JSS2 Literature Scheme of Work for Second Term

	Term	Second Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1-3	READING OF THE DRAMA TEXTS FOR THE TERM
4		i. Background of the dramatists of the read drama texts ii. Background and setting of the drama texts iii. Plot summary iv. Themes
5-7	PROSE: READING OF NOVEL(S) FOR THE TERM
8		i. Background of the novelists of the read novels. ii. Background and setting of the novels. iii. Plot summary iv. Themes
9-10	POETRY: ANALYSIS OF POEMS FOR THE TERM	i. Background/Thematic Preoccupation. ii. Setting. iii. Poetic Devices
11-12	REVISION/EXAMINATION

JSS2 Literature Scheme of Work for Third Term

	Term	Third Term
Week	Topic	Breakdown
1	REVISION/RESUMPTION TEST
2	TYPES OF POETRY	i. Epic ii. Lyric iii. Ballads iv. Dirge
3	LANGUAGE OF POETRY	i. Concise ii. Unique iii. High
4	POETRY	i. Narrative Poem ii. Ballads
5	DRAMA	i. Types (Comedy and Tragedy) ii. Features of Drama: Theme, Stage, Costumes, e.t.c
6	READING OF THE RECOMMENDED DRAMA TEXTS	i. Identifying the message of the texts ii. Roles of the Characters (Minor & Major)
7	READING OF THE RECOMMENDED PROSE	i. Identifying the message of the texts ii. Identifying the type of Prose iii. Discuss the features of the prose text: Plot, characterization, style, setting, language, and theme.
8	READING OF DRAMA TEXT (SHORT PLAY)	i. Identify the essential language features of the play. ii. Identify the major characters iii. Act out the play
9	IRONY	i. Definition ii. Identify Irony in Literature text iii. Construction of Correct Sentences with Irony
1o	FIGURES OF SPEECH (HYPERBOLE)	i. Identification of hyperbole in literature text. ii. Construction of correct sentences with hyperbole.
11	CHARACTERISATION AND SUMMARY OF THE LITERATURE TEXTS
12-13	REVISION/EXAMINATION

Recommended Literature-in-English Textbooks for JSS 2

Note that these are subject to change and/or revision.

• Iye  – Julie A Omeike – WABP Ltd 
•  Personal Worries – Nze J. C Maduekwe -UCHAC
•  The Web Conspiracy – Eucharia N. Nwosu – Noble Resources Ltd

   PROSE

1. Eze Ofia  (by Linda Okpara)
2. The First Son (by Chinedu Akubueze)
3. Mature Minor (by Esther Uzoma-Amadi)
4. Secret Affairs – Uche Nnyagu
5. Tears of the Wealthy  (by Inno Ejike)

DRAMA

1. Sons and Daughters (by  C. DeGraft)
2. Behind Every Beautiful Woman – Okeke Chika Jerry.
3. The Irony of Life – Rev. Sis. Clarise
4. Turned Stone – Chima Eze.
5. Hearts of Venom  (by ThankGod Chibueze)

POETRY

1. The Heresy of Gossip – Onyekachi Peter Onuoha
2. Literature for JSS – Oayo Oguniyi
3. Sun rise in Africa – Benedita Mbamuzue.
4. Collected poems for Secondary School
5. Songs of Mother Inspiration (by Gabriel Oche Ukah

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