{"id":452,"date":"2023-09-25T14:34:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T14:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecole9ja\/?p=452"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:38:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T14:38:04","slug":"week-1-jss-1-second-term-english-studies-lesson-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecolebooks.com\/nigeria\/posts\/week-1-jss-1-second-term-english-studies-lesson-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 – Jss 1 Second Term English Studies Lesson Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

SCHEME OF WORK FOR J. S. 1 SIGMA TERM
\n<\/strong>ENGLISH STUDIES
\n<\/strong>WEEKS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TOPICS\/CONTENTS
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n
    Speech work: contrast of pure vowel \/u\/ and \/u:\/, \/\u0186\/ – Grammar: Adverbials (Frequently and manner) \u2013 comprehension \u2013 (NOSEC) Composition \u2013 Letter writing \u2013 formal letter (features) writing letter of permission to be absent from school to the principal \u2013 literature \u2013 folk tales:- reading of Natalia by Ted Osondu.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  2. \n
    Grammar:- Tenses: the present tense \u2013 comprehension (NOSEC). Vocabulary development:- The library. Literature \u2013 Introduction to poetry: Definition and features reading of Natalia by Ted Osondun\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. \n
    Grammar:- The simple past tense \u2013 comprehension (NOSEC). Vocabulary development: Marriage related words \u2013 guided composition \u2013 literature \u2013 poetry types (difference between oral and written poetry.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \n
    Speech work: Contrast of pure vowel \/\u0186:\/ sound grammar \u2013 the present continuous tense \u2013 comprehension (NOSEC) \u2013 Composition: Narrative essay \u2013 The most memorable day of my life. Literature: Drama features \u2013 identification of the features of drama\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  5. \n
    Grammar:- The past continuous tense comprehension \u2013 vocabulary development \u2013 child labour and trafficking. Composition \u2013 road transportation is safer than air transportation. Literature \u2013 Use Of Recommended Text\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  6. \n
    Speech work: Introduction to vowel \u2013 contrasting \/D\/ and \/\u0186:\/. Grammar \u2013 making sentences with the present tense and past tense. Comprehension (NOSEC). Composition exposition essay. Literature in English \u2013 myths and legends. Use of Recommended Text\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  7. \n
    Speech work: Contrasting vowels \/e\/ and \/\u01b7:\/ – Grammar: future tense: making sentences with the future tense, – will, shall \u2013 comprehension (NOSEC) \u2013 Vocabulary development \u2013 prefixes composition \u2013 Argumentative essay Literature: Use of Recommended Text (Drama: Magic, superstision\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  8. \n
    Speech work: Introduction to Diphthongs. Grammar: making sentences with past tense. Comprehension \u2013 Guided composition. Literature-in-english \u2013 use of Recommended Text\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  9. \n
    General revision class\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  10. \n
    Examination\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0WEEK 1
    \n<\/strong>Contrast of pure vowel \/u\/ \/u:\/D\/
    \n<\/strong>What is a vowel sound? A vowel sound is a speech sound that is made with the vocal that being opened.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0We shall be contrasting three monothongs or pure vowels which are \/u\/, \/u:\/ and \/D\/
    \n\/u\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/u:\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\/D\/
    \nBull\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0brute\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0cost
    \nBook\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0boom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0cot
    \nCook\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0two\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0fog
    \nCold\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0crew\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0stop
    \nFoot\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0blue\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0loss<\/p>\n

    \u00a0CLASS WORK:
    \nTranscribe the following words e.g.
    \nBull\/bull, brute\/bru:t\/
    \n(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0boom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0stop\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0wood\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(iv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0cot\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0log<\/p>\n

    \u00a0ASSIGNMENT:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. \n
      Give 2 examples of words that have this vowel sound in them \/u:\/\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    2. \n
      Give 3 examples of words that have this vowel sound in them \/o\/.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0GRAMMAR: Adverbials (Frequently and Manner)
      \n<\/strong>Adverbs are words that adds more information to a verb, to an adjective and to another adverb. We shall be looking at only two types of adverbs in this lesson:-<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \n
        Adverb of manner:- Which is used to show how an action is done e.g. fast, slowly, badly, well e.t.c.\n<\/div>\n

        Sentence\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i) It all ends sadly\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \n
        • \n
          (ii) The girls ran quickly\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          1. \n
            Adverbs of frequency:- Is used to show how often or how many times an action takes place. E.g. daily, yearly, always, often, twice, sometimes\n<\/div>\n

            Sentences\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i) I see him daily
            \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii) It often rains in port Harcourt\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u00a0CLASS WORK: Pick out the adverbs and indicate which are adverbs of manner, time, place and frequency<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. \n
              He goes to work daily (adverb of frequency)\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
            2. \n
              I’ve been seeing him everywhere\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
            3. \n
              We are travelling today\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
            4. \n
              Lanre did the work willingly\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
            5. \n
              We sometimes travel by bus\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0ASSIGNMENT: Explain the following types of adverbs with adequate examples \u2013 Adverb of frequency and manner<\/p>\n

              \u00a0COMPREHENSION \u2013(NOSEC) Page 60 \u2013 61
              \nRead the following passage carefully and do the exercise on it:
              \nThe dog is a domestic animal whose usefulness is rarely appreciated by man. It is not an ordinary animals. The dog is very loyal to man no matter the situation, the dogs remains faithful to man. The popular saying in a marriage ceremony “for better, for worse” is more applicable to the relationship between the dog and man \u2013 for the dog is ever ready to stand by man in all circumstances. It is unlike man who can desert his fraud when the situation is unfavourable.<\/p>\n

              \u00a0It is used by men to hunt other animals. Hunters usually rely on the ability of the dog to track down other animals. It does not consider the fact that it is same category with other animals. It then provides the meat which men eats with relish.
              \nIt is always used to fight against criminals. The police train the dog to become a detective. With this training, it is able to sniff out where robbers are. Such robber are then arrested by the police.<\/p>\n

              \u00a0CLASS WORK:<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. \n
                What is the use of the dog to men as stated in paragraph 1?\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
              2. \n
                How is the dog unlike man? Paragraph 1\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
              3. \n
                How does the hunter use the dog? Paragraph 2\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
              4. \n
                What does the dog provide for men? Paragraph 2\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
              5. \n
                What do the police use the dog for? Paragraph 3\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u00a0ASSIGNMENT
                \nUsing your dictionary, check up and write down the meaning of each of the underlined words as they are used in the passage.<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. \n
                  Domestic\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                2. \n
                  Rarely\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                3. \n
                  Applicable\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                4. \n
                  Endangers\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                5. \n
                  Ferociously\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                6. \n
                  Relish\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                7. \n
                  Sniff out\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \u00a0COMPOSITION \u2013 FORMAL LETTER
                  \nDEFINITION: A formal letter is an official letter or business letter written to those in places of authority.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0
                  \n\u00a0
                  \n\u00a0
                  \n\u00a0
                  \n\u00a0
                  \n\u00a0
                  \n\u00a0A SAMPLE LETTER THAT CONTAINS ALLTHE FEATURES OF FORMAL LETTER
                  \nQuestion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Write a letter of permission to be absent from school to the principal.
                  \nAnswer
                  \n7, Olanrewaju Street,
                  \nOke \u2013 Odo,
                  \nAgege,
                  \nLagos.
                  \n27th<\/sup> November, 2018.
                  \nThe Principal,
                  \nElias International Secondary School
                  \nOke Odo.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0Dear sir,
                  \nLETTER OF PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL FOR TWO WEEKS
                  \n<\/strong>I use this medium to ask for permission to be absent from school for two weeks. It will be from 27th<\/sup> November till 11th<\/sup> December, 2015. <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0This is because i will be travelling home with my father to pay an urgent visit to my sick grandfather. He has requested to see me.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0Meanwhile, i have informed my class-teacher about this and i will be back in school to continue my academic work.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0I really appreciate your fatherly care and understanding. Thanks for always being there.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0 Yours faithfully,
                  \n Writer’s Signature
                  \n Precious Oribaba.
                  \n<\/strong>
                  \n\u00a0CLASS WORK: Answer one question only<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. \n
                    Write a letter of employment for the post of a clerk in a reputable organisation\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                  2. \n
                    Write a letter of request to the H. O. D on the need to embark on an excursion to any Zoo (e.g. Ibadan zoo) in Nigeria\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \u00a0ASSIGNMENT<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. \n
                      What is a formal letter\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
                    2. \n
                      Mention all the features or characteristics of a formal letter.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      \u00a0LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH: Folktale
                      \nFolktales are stories that are made up long ago to teach people and children how to live good lives and how to live wisely. These stories are usually about animals (fables), birds, fish or insects that think and talk like human beings. The stories are often amusing so that we enjoy hearing and reading them.<\/p>\n

                      \u00a0You must know that folk tale contains a lesson that is usually called a “moral”. So the moral is clearly stated at the end of the story \u2013 we do ask ourselves; what is the moral of the story? It can teach on obedience, handwork, goodness, truth e.t.c. virtues that can be emmilated most especially by the young ones.<\/p>\n

                      \u00a0CLASS WORK
                      \nRead up on an example of folktale from your NOSEC (page 19 \u2013 20) \u2013 The tortoise and the leopard<\/p>\n

                      \u00a0ASSIGNMENT
                      \nAnswer question 1 \u2013 6 ( on page 200 of NOSEC)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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