LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 5 Discuss Short Stories and Novels of Varied Styles for Pleasure Literature is not only something we study for information or examination. It can also be something we choose to read because we enjoy it. A short story or novel can take us into experiences, situations and roles that…
LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 4 Literary Analysis Tools When we read a story, poem or other literary work, we do more than follow the words. We ask questions about how the writing creates meaning. Literary analysis tools are techniques that help us understand ideas, unravel meaning, appreciate style and expose themes in literary…
LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 3 Relationships Between Genres in Oral and Written Literature Literature can be expressed in different genres. A genre is a type or form of literature distinguished by the way it is presented and the features it commonly uses. Literature may occur in oral or written forms, and the two…
LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 2 Difference Between Oral and Written Literature Introduction Literature can be shared in different ways. Some literary works are spoken and passed from one generation to another, while others are written and read from books or other written materials. Understanding the differences between oral and written literature helps learners…
CORE MATHEMATICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 2 Referents for Angles Introduction Angles are all around us. We see them in doors, windows, books, road signs, buildings and many other objects. Understanding angles helps us describe shapes, construct objects accurately and solve many practical problems in mathematics and everyday life. In this lesson, you will…
LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SHS 1 SEMESTER 1 WEEK 1 Definition, Introduction and Application of Basic Concept of Literature Introduction Literature is a creative and imaginative use of language that engages readers emotionally and intellectually. It includes written and oral compositions such as novels, drama and poetry, and reflects human experiences, emotions and social realities. This lesson introduces…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 12 Article Writing Introduction Article writing is an important form of writing used to educate, inform and entertain readers. Articles are written for publication in school magazines, local and national newspapers, international newspapers, magazines and journals. This lesson develops learners’ ability to write well-organised articles using the appropriate…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 11 Analysing Nonfiction Texts Introduction Analysing nonfiction texts helps learners understand factual information by applying appropriate reading comprehension strategies. Learners use prediction, KWL (Know, Want-to-know and Learned), Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) and chunking to interpret nonfiction texts, identify their main ideas and support their interpretations with evidence…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 10 Important and Non-important Ideas Introduction Listening comprehension requires learners to listen critically and distinguish between important and non-important ideas in oral communication. By identifying key information, learners improve their ability to understand spoken texts, summarise ideas accurately and communicate effectively in everyday situations. This lesson develops listening…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 9 Dominant Themes in African Poems Introduction Poetry communicates ideas, experiences and emotions through carefully chosen language. Understanding the themes in African poems helps learners appreciate the central ideas and messages that poets intend to communicate. This lesson focuses on identifying and discussing dominant themes in African poems…
