LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SS 1 FIRST TERM
THIS SCHEME OF WORK CONTAINS WEEK ,TOPIC/ CONTENT ,ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE VERY VITAL FOR LESSON PLANNING
1 Introduction to Literature – What is literature: various definitions of literature.
Difference(s) between literature in –English and English Literature
2 Genres of literature
1(Drama)
Definition of Drama
Characteristic (features) of drama.
Types of Drama
3 Terms used in Drama – Professional Terms such as stages, audience, dialogue, soliloquy, aside, character, flashback, fore shadowing, prologue, epilogue, prompt, script, backdrop, costume etc
Draw a chart of terms used in drama
4 Genres of Literature 11(Prose)
Definition of prose
Characteristics (features) of prose.
Types of prose
Narrative Techniques: first person narrative/third person narrative etc
Draw up a chart of Narrative persons
5 Genres of Literature 111 (Poetry)
Various definitions of poetry
Characteristics (features) of poetry
Types of poetry
6 Poetic Devices – Rhyme, Rhythm, Stanza, metre, Poetic license, poetic personae
7 Literature Term 1 – Discussion on figures of speech such
as : simile, metaphor, personification, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, alliteration,assonance, etc
Various examples of each
8 Literary Terms 11 – Further discussion s on figures of
speech such as: Paradox, Irony, Euphemism, Hyperbole, Synecdoche, Metonymy, Litotes, Malapropism, pun, etc
Various examples of each
A list of the figures of speech on cardboard sheet.
9 Literary Appreciation 1 – Definition of Literary Appreciation
Discussions on what to appreciate and how:
-Significance of Literary works in context.
Special Syntax of poetry
Effective use of Literary devices
10 Literary Appreciation 11 – Professional Terms used in Literary
Appreciation such as: Themes, style, setting, tone, mood, symbolism, etc
A list of literary terms on cardboard paper.
11 General Overview of the Literary Genres
Distinct features of each of the genres
Differentiate between Drama, prose and poetry
Similarities between drama, prose, and poetry
12 Plot – Definition of plot
Difference between plot and story
13 Revision Revision
14 Examination Examination
LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SS 1 SECOND TERM
WEEK TOPIC CONTENT/ACTIVITIES
1 Introduction to “Lonely Days” by Bayo Adebowale
Background of the Novelist (Author)
Background and setting of the Novel
Plot summary/plot
2 Theme(s) and style – Discussions on the theme(s) in the
text
Analysis of the style
3 Character Analysis 1 – Discussions on the major characters in the Novel
Analysis of their roles and
significances
4 Character Analysis 11 – Discussions on the minor characters
Analysis of their roles and significances
Relationship between the characters.
5 General overview of the Novel
General discussions/compete with /project work, or pair students up for discussions. Question and answer sessions on the text.
6 Introduction to “Harvest of Corruption” by Frank Ogodo
Background of the dramatist(playwright)
Background and setting of the play
Plot summary
7 Theme(s) and style – Discussions on the theme(s) in the
text
Analysis of the style
8 Characterization – Discussions on the major characters
Analysis of their roles and significances
9 Characterization – A discussion on the minor characters
Analysis of their roles and significances
How are the characters related
10 Role play (Drama) – Role-play the actions of the major
characters in the text
Role-play on the actions of the minor characters in the play /text
11 Revision Revision
12 Examination Examination
LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SS 1 THIRD TERM
WEEK TOPIC/ CONTENT ACTIVITIES
1 Introduction to “the Panic of Growing Older” by Lerrie Peters
Background and setting of the poet/poem
Background of the poem subject-matter/summary
Effective use of poetic devices/techniques
Effective use of imagery/symbolism
A cardboard/print out picture of someone growing older.
2 Theme(s) and style –
Teacher Analyze the Theme(s) of the poem
Relate the Themes to personal life encounters
Analyze the style
Teacher Use portions of the text to explain themes
3. “Vanity” by Birago Diop – Background and setting of the
poet/poem
Background of the poem subject-matter/summary
Effective use of poetic devices/techniques
Effective use of imagery/symbolism
Learning aid: A cardboard/print out picture of someone growing older.
4 Theme(s) and style – Analyze the Theme(s) of the poem
Relate the Themes to personal life encounters
Analyze the style
Use portions of the text to explain themes
5 Introduction to “the Last Goodman” by Patience Swit.
Background of the Novelist
Background and setting of the Novella
Plot summary/state sequence of major events and show cause-effect relationship.
6 Theme(s) and style –
Teacher Analyze the major themes in the text.
Relate the themes to personal life encounter(s)
Discuss the styles in the Novella
7 Characterization –
Teacher Mention and discuss the major
characters in the text
Discuss their various roles and significances
State the relationship between the characters
8 Characterization
Teacher Mention and discuss the minor
characters in the text
Discuss their various roles and significances
State the relationship between the
characters
9 General Overview –
Teacher Compete with /Give project work or
pair students (group) for discussion
How does the story relate to human life?
Man’s entire struggle in life is vanity.
Why does the old man keep dreaming about lions and baseball?
10 General overview contd. General overview contd.
11 Revision Revision
12 Examination Examination
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