{"id":2575,"date":"2023-10-03T09:57:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T09:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecole9ja\/?p=2575"},"modified":"2023-10-03T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T09:59:17","slug":"week-3-ss1-third-term-english-language-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecolebooks.com\/nigeria\/posts\/week-3-ss1-third-term-english-language-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 3 – SS1 Third Term English Language Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0WEEK THREE
\n<\/strong>TOPIC
\n<\/strong>Comprehension: Fishing in Hausa Land.
\nSummary: A sample Passage.
\nVocabulary Development: Words Associated with home and family life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. COMPREHENSION: Fishing in Hausa Land, page 227 of Effective English
    \n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Reading\n<\/li>\n
    • Explanation.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The passage is about how fishing is done in Hausa Land. It consists of the explanation and equipment used in fishing. Read the passage and answer the questions unit.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0EVALUATION<\/strong>
      \n\tAnswer the questions on the passage.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT<\/strong>
      \n\tPage 227 \u2013 228 of Effective English For SS1.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Summary Writing: Leisure Time ( page 152 \u2013 153) of Effective English Book 1.
        \n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Content
        \n<\/strong>The passage is about Leisure time and how it is spent from time immemorial. You are expected to read the passage twice or three times to understand it fully and then answer the summary questions on it.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0EVALAUTION
        \n<\/strong>Answer the summary questions of this passage on page 154 and submit to your teacher.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT<\/strong>
        \n\tCountdown English ( Revised Edition).<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. STRUCTURE: INTRODUCTION TO CLAUSES
          \n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Features of the Clause\n<\/li>\n
          • Types of Subordinate Clauses\n<\/li>\n
          • Features or Clauses\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0A Clause<\/strong> should have a subject and a predicate. E.g<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Subject \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Predicate
            \n<\/strong>Idowu\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0bought a piece of land
            \nA Clause must always have a finite verb and it distinguishes it from a phrase.<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Types of Clauses
            \n<\/strong>Independent and Dependent Clauses.
            \nIndependent Clauses: These are also called main or principal clauses. It expresses a complete thought and can stand on its own as a sentence e.g
            \nMy English Master is a kind man.
            \nTope is coming here tomorrow.<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Dependent Clauses: These are also called subordinate clauses, It doesn’t express a complete thought and cannot stand on its own as a sentences. It depends on an independent clause for its meaning
            \ne.g\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026which he recommended
            \n \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.whose biro was stolen<\/p>\n

            \u00a0Types of Dependent\/Subordinate Clause.
            \nThere are three types of subordinate clauses: Noun,, Adjectival and Adverbial Clauses.
            \n1. A Noun Clause is a subordinate clause that performs the functions of a noun e.g.
            \n N<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. What he said IS BITTER ( SUBEJCT )\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              N<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Truth is bitter ( subject )b\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                B(i) The important thing is that he has arrived
                \n\t\"\"\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Noun Clause).
                \n2. Adjectival Clauses and their Functions.
                \nAn adjectival clause is a subordinate clause that performs the functions of an adjective, that is modifies a noun or pronouns. The following subordinating conjunctions are usually employed to introduce adjectival clauses. Who, whom, whose, that, which, where, when, etc. e.g<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. The man who came here is a teacher\n<\/li>\n
                2. The house, which has been renovated looks very new\n<\/li>\n
                3. The Lady whose car was stolen is crying.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  3. Adverbial Clauses and their function:
                  \n An adverbial clause is a subordinate clause that performs the functions of an adverb, such as telling us how, when where, why to what extent or under what conditions, the actions of the verb is performed. In other words, the adverbial clause modifies the verb in the main clause.
                  \nShe sings as if she were hungry
                  \n\tTope greeted me when she came to my office.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0TYPES OF ADVERBIAL CLAUSES
                  \n<\/strong>I. Manner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ii. Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0iii. Place\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0iv. Reason or cause v. conditions vi. Purpose vii. Result viii. Comparison ix concession<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0EVALUATION
                  \n<\/strong>Underline and identify the types of clauses in the following sentences.<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. We heard what he said.\n<\/li>\n
                  2. The girl wanted what I could not give her.\n<\/li>\n
                  3. The principal who I told you about is a sadist.\n<\/li>\n
                  4. It happened on a day when I left the town.\n<\/li>\n
                  5. Go and bring water while I fetch wood.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT
                    \n<\/strong>Count down in English Language by Evans pg 220-224.<\/p>\n

                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. \n
                      Writing: Expository Essay<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

                      Content: <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        \n
                      • Explanation\n<\/li>\n
                      • Features\n<\/li>\n
                      • Outline on a Topic.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        \u00a0An expository essay is a type of essay that aims to instruct, inform, explain, criticize or analyse issues. In expository essay, we basically get educated or enlightened on such burning issues.<\/p>\n

                        \u00a0Features<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. The topic is boldly written in capital letters ( preferably).\n<\/li>\n
                        2. The points\/arguments should be logically presented.\n<\/li>\n
                        3. Paragraphs should be developed with facts, examples and illustrations, comparison and contrasts, connectives.\n<\/li>\n
                        4. Proper definition and explanation of vague ideas is vital.\n<\/li>\n
                        5. The present tense is used.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          \u00a0Outline: The Problem With Nigeria<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • You can start by acknowledging the fact of the topic.\n<\/li>\n
                          • Mention at least three major problems and their causes.\n<\/li>\n
                          • Discuss how these problems are affecting us as a nation.\n<\/li>\n
                          • Suggest viable solutions to these problems.\n<\/li>\n
                          • Use facts and data from daily news.\n<\/li>\n
                          • \n
                            Conclusions: recap and buttress your points.\n<\/div>\n

                            \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            EVALUATION
                            \n<\/strong>Write an essay on the outlined topic above.<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT<\/strong>
                            \n\tPage 19 \u2013 21 of Countdown English Language (Revised Edition)<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0Family Relationship:
                            \n<\/strong>Mother, Father, brother, sister, half-brother etc half brother :C = a boy or man who has the same mother of father as one half (also half sister).
                            \nGrandchild \u2013 child of one’s son or daughter.
                            \nCousin \u2013 child of one’s uncle of aunt
                            \nUncle \u2013 brother of one’s mother of father or husband of one’s aunt.
                            \nAunt- sister of one’s mother or father or wife of one’s uncle
                            \nNephew ( son of one’s sister or brother
                            \nStep Mother – Woman who maries one’s father (also step father )
                            \nRelative \u2013 member of the same family or extended family as oneself
                            \nFamily \u2013 group of people consisting of parents and their children
                            \nExtended family \u2013 group of people consisting of parents and their children and such other peo0ple as one’s aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
                            \nDistant Relative – Relative such as one’s cousin’s child).
                            \nNuclear Family \u2013 Family consisting only of parents and their children and not including aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
                            \nWords for objects in the Home furniture = “Large movable objects such as tables, chairs, beds, used in a room for sitting, sleeping or putting things on.
                            \nUtensils tools or objects for cooking
                            \nWardrobe – Tall cupboard where one can hang one’s clothes
                            \nGrinder \u2013 ( device for crushing some things into small piece or making it into a powder’).
                            \nBlender – machine used in the kitchen for mixing liquids and soft food together into a smooth liquid substance.’.
                            \nFridge \u2013 Cooling container for keeping food and other things in so that they stay fresh.
                            \nEVALUATION
                            \n<\/strong>Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate word.<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. The daughter of one’s sister or brother is one’s \u2026\u2026\u2026.\n<\/li>\n
                            2. Janice cannot marry yet because her \u2026\u2026\u2026. has not been able to pay the bride price.\n<\/li>\n
                            3. There are no cooking \u2026.such as pots and saucepans in the kitchen.\n<\/li>\n
                            4. Saturday mornings are spent\u2026\u2026. The floor with stiff brushes and plenty of water.\n<\/li>\n
                            5. Out of the following only a \u2026..is not a member of the nuclear family.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              (a) Cousin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b) Father ( C) brother (d) Mother (e) Sister.<\/p>\n

                              \u00a0READING ASSIGNMENT
                              \n<\/strong>Register: pg 112 Exam Focus: English for JSCE.<\/p>\n

                              \u00a0WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
                              \n<\/strong>Choose the word that contains the same sound as the sound represented by the underlined letters in the given word.
                              \n1. Splash (a) measure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b) bus (c) buzz\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d) shoot
                              \n2. Choleric (a) chores\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b) chap (c) cattle \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d) short
                              \n3. Yesterday (a )joyful\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b) union \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c ) please\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d) physics
                              \n4. Toddler. (a) thunder \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b) weather\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( c) cooked \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d) though
                              \n5. Tough (a)phase\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(b) ghost\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(c ) long\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(d) garden \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(e) high<\/p>\n

                              \u00a0THEORY<\/strong>
                              \n\tWrite five examples of a noun clause performing different functions.<\/p>\n

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