ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 8 Text Types and Purposes Introduction Writing serves different purposes depending on the intended audience and situation. Learners should be able to compose practical texts such as emails, memoranda (memos), programme agendas and formal letters using the appropriate formats and language. This lesson develops writing skills for real-life…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 7 Subject and Predicate Introduction A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It should be grammatically correct, meaningful and clear. This lesson focuses on helping learners distinguish the two major parts of a sentence—the subject and the predicate—and understand how sentence elements combine…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 6 Comprehension Strategies Introduction Reading comprehension involves using appropriate strategies to understand, retrieve and interpret information from different kinds of texts. This lesson focuses on helping learners analyse fiction and non-fiction texts by applying a variety of comprehension strategies. Learners develop their communication, reading and critical thinking skills…
ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 12 The Features of Domestic Trade Introduction Trade is the exchange of goods and services between individuals, businesses, countries or regions. Domestic trade refers to the exchange of goods and services within the boundaries of a country between individuals, businesses and government entities. It is an essential part of…
ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 11 The Importance of Industry to the Ghanaian Economy Introduction Industry includes activities that transform raw materials, components or resources into finished products used or consumed by individuals and businesses. Industrial activities use machinery, technology and human labour to create products on a large scale. Industries range from traditional…
ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 10 The Importance of Agriculture to the Ghanaian Economy Introduction Agriculture is one of the oldest and most fundamental human activities. It involves cultivating plants, raising animals and carrying out related activities for the production of food, fibre and other goods needed for human consumption and use. Agriculture is…
ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 9 Types of Financial Institutions Introduction Financial institutions are important organisations within an economy because they facilitate the flow of funds between individuals, businesses and governments. They provide a wide range of financial services and help connect people who have surplus funds with those who require funds for investment…
ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 8 The Concept of Money Introduction Money plays a central role in every modern economy. It facilitates the exchange of goods and services, provides a common measure of value and enables individuals, businesses and governments to carry out economic transactions efficiently. Modern economies use different forms of money, ranging…
ECONOMICS SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 7 The Fundamental Macroeconomic Variables Introduction Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that studies the overall economy and its large-scale performance. It focuses on the behaviour and interactions of major economic aggregates. To understand how well an economy is performing, economists and policymakers rely on a number of key…
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHS 1 SEMESTER 2 WEEK 5 Formal and Informal Language Use Introduction Language varies according to the situation, audience and purpose of communication. Some situations require formal language, while others are best suited to informal language. Understanding the differences helps learners communicate appropriately and effectively in different speech situations. Key Concepts Formal Language:…
