SSS3 English Language Scheme of Work

Complete English Language curriculum for Senior Secondary School 3 students

SSS3 English Language Curriculum Overview

This comprehensive English Language scheme of work for SSS3 covers advanced oracy skills, vocabulary development, grammatical structures, writing for effective communication, reading comprehension, and listening skills essential for Senior Secondary School 3 students in Nigeria.

FIRST TERM

Oracy Skills: Spoken English

  • 1. Revision of Sentence Intonation Pattern
  • 2. Clusters of Two Consonant Words Occurring at Final Position
  • 3. Clusters of three and Four Consonant words that Occur at the Final Position
  • 4. The Schwa/a/ as Final Unstressed Syllable

Vocabulary Development

  • 1. Words Associated with Culture, Institutions and Ceremonies
  • 2. Words Associated with Motor Vehicles and Travelling
  • 3. Words Associated with Government and Administration
  • 4. Words Associated with Law and Order
  • 5. Words Associated with Science and Technology

English Grammatical Structures

  • 1. Revising Nouns and Noun Phrases
  • 2. Revising Pronouns and their Uses
  • 3. Revising Verbs and Verbs Phrases
  • 4. Revising Sequence of Tenses

Literacy Skills: Writing For Effective Communication

  • 1. Revising Continuous Writing (in given length)
  • 2. Revising Letter Writing (In given length)

Oracy Skills: Reading for Comprehension and Effective Study

  • 1. Reading Silently to Answer Questions
  • 2. Reading to Summarize by Outlining Main Points
  • 3. Reading and Summarising Expository Passages
  • 4. Reading and Summarising Argumentative Passages

Oracy Skills: Listening For Comprehension

  • 1. Listening to reproduce main points and ideas in a speech, lecture or discussion
  • 2. Summarising a Talk or Lecture
  • 3. Paraphrasing Poems Listened to

SECOND TERM

Oracy Skills: Spoken English

  • 1. Engaging in a meaningful Dialogue on a given Subject matter
  • 2. Arguing given Topics effectively
  • 3. Reading Aloud Confidently
  • 4. Reading and Appreciating Poetry

Vocabulary Development

  • 1. Differentiating between British and American Spellings of Common Words
  • 2. Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
  • 3. Collocations
  • 4. Foreign Elements in English Usage - French Words
  • 5. Foreign Elements in English Usage - Latin and Greek Words

English Grammatical Structures

  • 1. Modals: Forms and Uses
  • 2. Adjuncts: Forms and Functions
  • 3. Revising Adjectival Clauses
  • 4. Revising Adverbial Clauses

Literacy Skills: Writing For Effective Communication

  • 1. Writing for Different Audiences
  • 2. Revising Report Writing

Oracy Skills: Reading for Comprehension and Effective Study

  • 1. Paraphrasing Prose
  • 2. Paraphrasing Poetry
  • 3. Paraphrasing Dramatic Works
  • 4. Reading and Making Notes

Oracy Skills: Listening For Comprehension

  • 1. Listening to Lectures and Taking Notes
  • 2. Following Argument Efficiently
  • 3. Listening to Directions and Following them Accurately

Learning Objectives:

Students will develop advanced English language skills, master complex grammatical structures, enhance vocabulary and communication abilities, and gain proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening essential for higher education and professional communication.

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