Week One (1)

English comprehension

Class: Jss One (1)

Topic : Reading for Spartial description e.g; Interpretation of diagrams, maps and sketches.

Reading involves more than just real words, images, photographs, graphs, diagram even cartoons, are
used to relating messages and ideas.

Graphs gives a great deal of information in smaller spaces than it writing in words.

Diagrams are illustrations of a process or idea. They show relationship among all details in the picture.
A map is a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features like cities,
roads, etc.

Sketches are rough or unfinished drawing or painting often to assist in making a more finished picture.
There are so many different types of chart, diagrams and graphs which shows the relationship between
two or more sets of ideas. The most common types of graphs you will come across are line graphs, bar
graphs and pie chart.

So, if you want to be a strong reader and increase your comprehension , do not skip over diagrams,
chart and sketches, they contain important information you need to read them carefully.

Week Two (2)

Topic : Reading for supporting ideas from selected passage

A paragraph is a group of sentences related to a particular topic, or central theme. Every

paragraph has a key concept or main idea. The main idea is the most important piece of
information the author wants you to know about the concept of that paragraph.

When authors write they have an idea in mind that they are trying to get across. This is especially
true as authors compose paragraphs. An author organizes each paragraph's main idea and
supporting details in support of the topic or central theme, and each paragraph supports the
paragraph preceding it.

A writer will state his/her main idea explicitly somewhere in the paragraph. That main idea may
be stated at the beginning of the paragraph, in the middle, or at the end. The sentence in which
the main idea is stated is the topic sentence of that paragraph.

The topic sentence announces the general theme ( or portion of the theme) to be dealt with in the
paragraph. Although the topic sentence may appear anywhere in the paragraph, it is usually first
– and for a very good reason. This sentence provides the focus for the writer while writing and for
the reader while reading. When you find the topic sentence, be sure to underline it so that it will
stand out not only now, but also later when you review.

Week Three (3)

Topic: Reading to differentiate between main and supporting details.

It is easy to identify a main idea that is directly expressed in the text. Main ideas are often
found at the beginning of paragraphs. The first sentence often explains the subject being
discussed in the passage. Main ideas are also found in the concluding sentences of a
paragraph.

Similarly one may ask, why is it important to identify the main idea of what you read?

The main idea is the primary concept of a sentence and represents what the author is trying to
say. Identifying main ideas, and working out the relationship between them and the supporting
details, is the basis of reading comprehension. Identifying the most important character in
the story helps us find the main idea.

What are some examples of supporting details?

Arguments, evidence, and direct examples are all supporting details that will help you make
claims and prove your points. Supporting details strenghten the validity of thesis statements,
and help persuade the reader to take intrest in what you communicate.

Part of that is distinguishing main ideas from supporting details. The main ideas show you the key points in the
text. The supporting details show you why the writer believes the main ideas. Understanding both of these
things is an important part of understanding the text as a whole.
Supporting Details. What are supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of
a paragraph. What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.

Week four(4)

Topic: Reading for maximum retention and recall

An essential reading skill is the ability to keep something that you have read in your
memory (retention) and remember something that you have read or learned (recall).
To do these two things in the best possible (maximum) way, some strategies are
needed. A powerful reading technique you can use is the SQ3R. The acronym SQ3R
stands for five sequential techniques that can be used to engage in the intensive
reading of a passage or book. It allows a reader to extract the maximum amount of
benefit from a reading exercise.
An essential reading skill is the ability to keep something that you have read in your memory (retention)
and remember something that you have read or learned (recall). To do these two things in the best
possible (maximum) way, some strategies are needed.
A powerful reading technique you can use is the SQ3R. The acronym SQ3R stands for five sequential

techniques that can be used to engage in the intensive reading of a passage or book. It allows a reader

to extract the maximum amount of benefit from a reading exercise.

SQ3R:- is a five-stage active reading technique meaning Survey, Question, Read, Recall and Review.
1. Survey :-

To survey a book, scan (read through quickly) the contents, introduction, chapter introductions and

chapter summaries. This act will let you get an overview (short description) of What the book is about.

You can also form your own opinion about the subject.
2. Question:-

Ask questions on the passage or book and make a note of them. Write down any question that comes

to mind as you survey a book or passage. Finding answers to these questions may help you better

understand the book.

3. Read :-

Read the book or passage in detail taking care to understand the issues or points raised. The reading

should not be too fast. While reading you can take note of vital facts.
4. Recall:-

After reading, run through the details or sections in your mind several times. Separate the relevant from

the irrelevant.
5. Review:-

You can do a review of a book or passage by:

a. Reading the document again

b. Expanding your notes

c. Discussing the materials with your classmates

d. Teaching it to someone else.

Week Five (5)
Topic: Reading to answer specific questions.

How to answer specific questions

Step 1: Read the questions

It may seem backwards to read the questions first. But it actually isn’t. Reading the
questions first tells you what you need to look for in the unseen text you have been
given.

Step 2: Unpack the questions

Make sure you read the questions a couple of times so that you know what to look for.

Questions will come in several varieties:

Multiple choice
You are given a question or statement and 4-5 possible responses to choose from
Questions asking you to retrieve information from the text
For example, “The narrator of the text has two friends, what are their names?”
Questions asking you to relate information from different parts of the text
For example, the text may include difficult words that students likely won’t know. This
information will be in a footnote or other part of the document. Students will need to be
able to relate this information together.
Questions asking you to finish a statement
For example, “In the text, Joanna works as a ______.”
Questions asking you to identify a technique and/or its effect
For example, “What is the effect of Donna’s observation that Eli had ‘eye’s like a lion’?”
Questions asking you to interpret the text and provide analysis of it
For example, you may be asked to explain why a character does a certain action or has a
certain response to things.
You should learn to identify these different types of questions by familiarising yourselves with the
format and, also, learning the key verbs used in these questions.

Once you’ve memorised the picture, make a mental note of the information you need to find.

Step 3: Read the text

Now you know what you need to answer, you are ready to read the text they are about.

When you read the text, you need to be mindful of the time.
You don’t want to rush it, but you also don’t want to skim read.
You want to be aware of the amount of time you to read the text. If you have enough reading time, you
should read the text twice after you’ve read the questions.

As you read, you need to read to:

Understand the meaning of the text as a whole, and

Find the information the questions are asking for.
If you have the time to read the text more than once, aim to read the text the first time to understand
it.

Then, read the text the second time to find what the question is asking you for.

Week Six (6)

Topic: Reading for vocabulary development

Sup topic: Sport( words associated with sport)

Sport

A human activity involving physical exertion and skill as the primary focus of the activity, with
elements of competition or social participation where rules and patterns of behaviour governing
the activity exist formally through organisations and is generally recognised as a sport.
arena
The arena was full of excited spectators cheering on their team.
a level area for holding sports events, surrounded by seats for spectators

amateur
The Olympic Games were originally for amateur athletes only.
engaged in something, like playing sports, without payment; non-professional

athlete
Most professional athletes spend hours every day in training.
a person who trains for and competes in a sport

athletics
There are some very good runners on our athletics team.
'track and field' events of running, jumping, throwing, etc.

award
All the members of the winning team were awarded a gold medal.
to give someone something as a reward for high achievement

beat
Italy beat France to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
to defeat someone in a game or a competition

captain
The captain usually leads his or her team onto the field.
the leader of a team

catch
A wicketkeeper in cricket must be very good at catching the ball.
to grab and hold something that has been thrown

champion
The boxer Muhammad Ali was World Heavyweight Champion three times.
a top-rated, highly successful player

cheer on
The fans made a lot of noise cheering on their team.
to shout encouragement to a team or a player
coach
Players should carry out their coach's instructions during a game.
a person who trains and directs an athlete or a sports team

compete
Over 10,000 athletes will compete in the Olympic Games.
to take part in a contest or a competition

competition
The English Premiership League is one of the world's top football competitions.
an organized event in which people compete to win

competitor
Each competitor in a golf tournament must record his or her own score.
a person who takes part in a competition or a sporting contest

contest
Do you know who won this year's figure skating contest?
a game or event in which people compete to win

fan
Sometimes the umpire of a tennis match has to tell noisy fans to be quiet.
a person who supports a particular sport, team or player

field
How many players are allowed on the field during a baseball game?
a piece of land marked out for a sports contest e.g. hockey field

final score
Today's basketball game was very close. The final score was 84 to 82.
the score at the end of a game

fitness
I exercise at the gym every day for fitness and good health.
the condition of being physically fit and healthy

goal
Jimmy got the ball, ran down the pitch, and then scored the best goal of the game.
an instance of scoring in a ball game by getting the ball into a target such as between
goal-posts, through a hoop, or into a net.
gym / gymnasium
Our gym has a lot of new exercise equipment, including running machines and
cycling machines.
a room or building equipped for physical exercise

manager
Liverpool sacked their manager after they lost eight of their previous ten games.
the person in charge of a sports team

medal
Every athlete's dream is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
a piece of engraved metal given to signify an achievement or an honor

object
The object of the game of football is to score more goals than the opponents.
the thing you want to get or achieve; what you aim to do

offside
Forwards have to learn how to avoid being caught in an offside position.
In an illegal position ahead of the ball (in football, rugby, hockey, etc.)

opponent
Roger Federer's opponent in the Wimbledon final was Rafael Nadal.
the person one competes against in a contest or a game; rival

pass
A defender tries to pass the ball to a forward in a good position to score.
to throw or kick the ball to another player on one's own team

penalty
The penalty for abusing a referee is usually a one-match suspension.
a punishment imposed on a player or team for breaking the rules of a sport

player
How many players are on the court during a doubles match in tennis?
a person who plays a sport

practise
(U.S. spelling: practice)
Professional golfers spend hours every day practising their shots.
to repeatedly do something in order to develop one's skill

professional
Tiger Woods has been a professional golfer since he was 20 years old.
a person whose paid occupation is playing a sport

record
Do you know who holds the world record for the men's 100 metres?
the best performance that has been officially measured and noted

referee
The referee saw a foul, blew his whistle and awarded a free kick.
a sports official with authority to make rulings during a contest

rules
In several sports there is an offside rule, and it's often difficult to explain.
the laws or regulations that govern how a game or sport is played

score
Do you know how to keep score in badminton?
the number of points a competitor or team earns during a game

serve
Serving the ball is one of the most important skills in sports like tennis.
to hit the ball to begin play (in tennis, table tennis, squash, volleyball, etc.)

shoot
In basketball, players try shoot from outside the 3-point line to score the extra points.
to kick, hit, or throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal (in soccer, hockey,
basketball

Week Seven (7)

Topic: Reading to understand the author's mood

Mood is the feeling you get while reading a story. This could be happiness, sadness,
darkness, anger, suspicion, loneliness, or even excitement. You can think of mood as the
atmosphere of the story.

To describe mood, you should think about the setting and the language used by the
author. In the opening story, we saw the setting as dark and the weather angry. The
narrator used language that created fear, such as cold and black.

The mood of a story can change how we identify the thesis and the characters. For
example, if we read a short story about a lovable nanny, we would expect positive words
like cheerful, loving, and caring. However, we could take that same idea of a nanny and
make it more of a horror story by changing the atmosphere with aggravated, cold, and
enraged. We have the same character, but the author's message and description is much
different.

Week Eight(8)

Topic: Reading for vocabulary development

Sub topic: Synonyms and Antoyms

Synonym Examples A-G

Working with synonyms can make your writing more varied and help expand your vocabulary. Build your
vocabulary with these synonyms words.

ability - capability, competence, skill

achieve - attain, accomplish, realize, reach

angry - furious, irate, livid

appreciate - cherish, treasure, value

baffle - bewilder, confuse, perplex, puzzle

beautiful - attractive, pretty, lovely, stunning

cold - chilly, chilled, wintry

create - generate, make, produce

cute - adorable, delightful, endearing

develop - enlarge, evolve, expand, grow

different - dissimilar, distinct, unusual

difficult - grueling, hard, strenuous

effective - functional, operational, successful

happy - content, joyful, mirthful, upbeat

hardworking - diligent, determined, industrious, enterprising

hate - abhor, loathe, detest, despise

honest - honorable, fair, sincere, trustworthy

however - nevertheless, nonetheless, yet

hypocrisy - duplicity, falseness, deceit

knowledge - awareness, comprehension, understanding

lazy - idle, lackadaisical, lethargic, indolent

love - attachment, deep affection, paramour

lucky - auspicious, fortunate, fortuitous

mean - unfriendly, unpleasant, bad-tempered, difficult

more - additional, further, supplemental

money - cash, currency, capital, funds

Examples of Antonyms: Types of Opposite Words

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings. Like so

much of the English language, the word antonym is rooted in the Greek
language. The Greek word anti means "opposite," while onym means "name."
Opposite name — that makes sense! Use examples of antonyms to help you
choose the most appropriate word every t
Types of Antonyms

Since the English language is so complex, people may disagree about which
words truly have opposite meanings. However, there are three main types of
antonyms.
Examples of Complementary Antonyms

Complementary antonyms are exact opposites that have no middle ground.

For example, "off" is always the opposite of "on" — there's no other possibility
for its antonym.

Examples of complementary antonyms include:

off — on

night — day

entrance — exit

exterior — interior
true — false

dead — alive

push — pull

pass — fail

Relational Antonyms Examples

Relational antonyms describe opposite words as they relate to each other.

One word can't exist without the other. For example, a doctor with no patients
can't be a doctor; a predator with no prey is not a predator.

Other examples of relational antonyms include:

above — below

servant — master

borrow — lend

give — receive

buy — sell

instructor — pupil

Examples of Graded Antonyms

Graded antonyms deal with levels of comparison, and they can be two words
on a scale. Many are relative terms, which can be interpreted differently by
different people. For example, "sad" and "happy" are relative antonyms,
because someone can be quite sad or quite happy, or mildly sad and mildly
happy.

Examples of graded antonyms include:

young — elderly

hard — easy

happy — wistful

wise — foolish

fat — slim

warm — cool

early — late

fast — slow

dark — pale

Examples of Antonyms Created With Prefixes

Sometimes you don’t need to search for another word entirely. It’s possible to
create an antonym simply by adding a prefix to the word, typically prefixes
that mean "not" or "without."
Adding Dis-

Some examples of antonyms created by adding the prefix dis- ("away from")
are:

agree — disagree

appear — disappear

belief — disbelief

honest — dishonest

Adding In-
Adding the prefix in-, meaning "not," can make the following opposites:

tolerant — intolerant

decent — indecent

discreet — indiscreet

excusable — inexcusable

Week Nine (9)

Topic: Reading to identify key points in a passage
During scanning as well, you can mark keywords in the question as your tendency to match them with
similar words in the passage. Since the passages are long and complex, finding out keywords will help
you read more efficiently.
1. Find keywords in reading passage
An important part of skimming the passage is underlining keywords. While you are reading the passage,
you can identify important keywords in the paragraphs that will also help you to better understand the
given information.

At this time, you should underline keywords to understand the paragraph by abstracting important
information from it.

You can definitely underline some keywords such as names, locations, facts, figures etc.

For example:

Names (Names of scientists, people etc. involved in the story)

Locations (Town, city, country etc.)

Years or dates (1978, 12th Oct 1982 etc.)

Figures (1.2 million, 20000 etc.)

You may mark any word or phrase which is capitalized e.g. titles of books, event names etc.

The reason behind highlighting these keywords is finding easy reference from the passage. If you have a
question referring to the year 1978, it would be easy for you to locate it in the passage if you had already
underlined it while reading the passage. Otherwise, you would need to read the whole passage to find
where 1978 is mentioned and hence, it would consume your time.

2. Find keywords in reading questions

In the process of scanning i.e. locating answer of the question, you will first need to read the question
carefully to find important keywords you can mark and at the same time, to understand meaning of the
question.

Keywords you underline are usually nouns, group of nouns, verbs etc. except articles (a, an, the),
prepositions (for, in, at etc.) and others.

An extremely important strategy of underlining keyword is to identify the focus of the question,
especially in MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions). Focus or stem of the question is a word in the question
that will help you to choose the right option. For example, focus or stem is highlighted in the following
question:

Which of the following is most at fault for the Titanic disaster?

A. The ship
B. Captain and crew
C. Titanic’s owners and builders
D. Standard operating procedure

Week 10
Topic: Revision

SUBJECT: ENGLISH COMPOSITION

Week One

Topic: Formal Letter: Letter to the Principal

A formal letter is one written in a formal and ceremonious language and follows a certain stipulated
format. Such letters are written for official purposes to authorities, dignitaries, colleagues, seniors, etc
and not to personal contacts, friends or family. A number of conventions must be adhered to while
drafting formal letters.

Format of a Formal Letter

As we said earlier, a formal letter must follow certain rules and conventions. Such a format helps in
relaying the information in a professional way.
Sender’s Address

The sender’s address is usually put on the top right-hand corner of the page. The address should be
complete and accurate in case the recipient of the letter wishes to get in touch with the sender for
further communication.

Date

The sender’s address is followed by the date just below it, i.e. on the right side of the page. This is the
date on which the letter is being written. It is important in formal letters as they are often kept on
record.

Receiver’s Address

After leaving some space we print the receiver’s address on the left side of the page. Whether to write
“To” above the address depends on the writer’s preference. Make sure you write the official
title/name/position etc of the receiver, as the first line of the address.

Greeting

This is where you greet the person you are addressing the letter to. Bear in mind that it is a formal letter,
so the greeting must be respectful and not too personal. The general greetings used in formal letters are
“Sir” or “Madam”. If you know the name of the person the salutation may also be “Mr. XYZ” or “Ms.
ABC”. But remember you cannot address them only by their first name. It must be the full name or only
their last name.

Subject

After the salutation/greeting comes the subject of the letter. In the centre of the line write ‘Subject”
followed by a colon. Then we sum up the purpose of writing the letter in one line. This helps the receiver
focus on the subject of the letter in one glance.

Body of the Letter

This is the main content of the letter. It is either divided into three paras or two paras if the letter is
briefer. The purpose of the letter should be made clear in the first paragraph itself. The tone of the
content should be formal. Do not use any flowery language. Another point to keep in mind is that the
letter should be concise and to the point. And always be respectful and considerate in your language, no
matter the subject of your letter.

Closing the Letter

At the end of your letter, we write a complimentary close. The words “Yours faithfully” or “Yours
sincerely” are printed on the right side of the paper. Generally, we use the later if the writer knows the
name of the person.

Signature

Here finally, you sign your name and then write your name beneath the signature. This is how the
recipient will know who is sending the letter.

Writing a Letter to the Principal

There are different reasons that a student or parent might want to write a letter to their school
principal. These include to address an issue, make a suggestion, ask a question or just to get to know the
principal. No matter the reason behind it, a letter to the principal should be written in a formal/ business
format.

Activity

You have been sent on indefinite suspension for the part you played in a resent disturbance in which
valuable school property was damaged. Write a letter to the principal of your school describing the
part that you played and apologizing for your involvement.

Week Two

Topic: Guided Narrative: An Encounter with Armed Robbers

A narrative essay tells a story. In most cases, this is a story about a personal experience you had. This
type of essay, along with the descriptive essay, allows you to get personal and creative, unlike most
academic writing.

Narrative essays test your ability to express your experiences in a creative and compelling way, and to
follow an appropriate narrative structure.

Activity.

Recently, you experienced a robbery attack. Write about your encounter with the armed robbers.( Not
less than 250 words).

Week Three

Topic: Informal Letter: Letter of Condolence

Informal letters are written to close acquaintances of the writer, their friends, family, relatives, etc. Since
they are written to close relations the letters have an informal and personal tone. Casual language is
used while writing informal letters. And sometimes the letters may even have an emotional undertone.

Informal letters are mainly used for personal communication.

A condolence letter is a note expressing your sympathy. It can provide a great source of comfort to
someone grieving the loss of a loved one. This letter is a simple gesture that lets someone know that
they're in your thoughts.

HOW TO WRITE A CONDOLENCE LETTER

1. WRITE THE LETTER BY HAND

Writing the letter by hand is a lot more personal than if you were to type it or buy a sympathy card from
a shop, though you may wish to buy a card and put the letter inside. The letter can be addressed to a
single bereaved person or to the family as a whole.

2. KEEP IT SHORT AND SIMPLE

You don’t have to write a long letter, as long as it is sincere. We all worry about saying the wrong thing
and making the bereaved even more upset, but showing that you care in just a few simple words is
better than saying nothing at all.

Put yourself in the shoes of the person who is grieving and think about what you would like to hear in
the same situation. Whilst you cannot take away a person’s pain, they will take comfort knowing that
you are thinking of them during such a difficult time.

3. EXPRESS YOUR CONDOLENCES

Try not to dwell on how the person passed away. Instead, acknowledge the loss and express your
condolences in a sincere and heartfelt manner.

Here are just a few examples:

I want you to know that I am sorry for your loss

It is with great sadness that I learned about the passing of…

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of…

4. SHARE A MEMORY

Sharing a fond memory of the deceased may bring a few moments of happiness to the bereaved. They
may find it helpful to hear new stories about their loved one and that they positively affected the lives of
others.

5. OFFER YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT

If you are able and willing to offer your help and support in the coming weeks or months, you should
include this in the letter. The person is much more likely to take you up on a specific offer of assistance,
such as doing a weekly shop; but try not to make promises that you cannot keep.

6. CLOSE THE LETTER WITH SOME THOUGHTFUL WORDS

When closing the letter, try and think of a few thoughtful words which show your affection and support
for the bereaved.

Here are just a few examples:

My love and thoughts are with you

With my affection and deepest condolences

My sincere sympathy

Guide to Write a Good Letter of Condolence

Dear _____________,

Acknowledge the loss and refer to the deceased by name:

I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of _____________.

Express your sympathy:

I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you now, but please trust that I care about you. (Keep in
mind, you really have no idea how the person is feeling, and they will find comfort in knowing that you
are aware of that).

Note one or more of the deceased's special qualities:

____________ was such a kind, gentle soul. He would do anything to help improve the life of a child.

Include your favorite memory:

I remember the time that _________________.

I cannot imagine how much you will miss _______________. You've always seen the best in everyone
you know because of your generous heart.

Offer to help the survivor in a specific way:

Perhaps you could use your scrapbooking talent to make a lasting memory book of
_________________? If you would like, I can come over on Tuesday evening to help you make the
scrapbook. I have some wonderful pictures of _______________ that I'd love to share with you, as well
as several personal memories of how he helped children.

End with a thoughtful hope, wish, or sympathy expression:

I will always be here to support you,

[Sign your name] _____________________

Activity

Write a letter to a friend who has just lost his/her sibling.(Not less than 250 words).

Week Four.

Topic: Descriptive Essay: Myself

A descriptive essay describes something - a person, an event, a place or a personal experience in detail.
The purpose of this essay is to provide enough detail about the topic to enable the reader to picture it.

A descriptive essay gives a detailed description of the topic and paints a picture with words in the
reader’s mind. It could be about an object, place, person, emotion, situation, or anything.

You can use the guide below to write about yourself:

 Tell me about yourself.

 Describe a challenge or event that made you who you are today.
 Talk about your talent/interest.
  What are your short and long-term goals, and how do you plan to achieve them?
 Write about a time you failed at something. How did it affect you?

Activity
Give a detailed description ofyourself in 200 to 250 words.

Week Five
Topic: Formal Letter: Letter of Invitation
Formal/ Official Invitation Letter is a particular kind of letter which is usually written to invite
people for office parties or in response to any type of official announcements. It is a formal
letter. An official invitation letter can be used to send invitations for a business meeting, for
event participation or to a chief guest of the event. It can be written by a senior to his junior, a
junior to his senior, by a company to its clients or a client to the company.
A formal invitation letter follows the general format of a formal letter. The letter should mention
all the necessary details about the event in the letter. You have to keep it formal and
professional when you write a formal invitation letter. Also, remember to keep it clear and
precise.

Official Invitation Letter Writing Tips

 The most important thing is to show that the inviter is very grateful to have the invitee on
occasion.
 While writing the letter, one must not forget to put the name and address of the host, the
venue and other valuable where the event is hosted.
 The inviter must choose a font concerning the organisation’s standard and must choose an
appropriate size of writing which is readable.
 Since this is an official invitation letter, some standards must be thoroughly maintaining.
Using fancy colours in the letter is not at all acceptable.
 The critical part of the letter is the main content, the letter must be started with a brief
introduction, and after the actual event must be discussed thus by mentioning proper
details of the occasion.

Activity

Write a letter to the Minister of Education, inviting him to be a guest speaker during your school's
Career day. ( Not less than 150 words).
Week Six

Topic: Argumentative Essay: Are School Uniforms Beneficial?

An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that uses factual evidence and logical support to convince
the reader of a certain way of thinking.

Argumentative essays don’t have to be aggressive or combative. Rather, it gets its name from the style
of arguing, whereby the writer presents sufficient research to both support their own claim and
invalidate opposing perspectives. When you’re writing an argumentative essay, remember that the goal
is to show that your thesis is the only logical conclusion.

Basic Argumentative Essay Structure

Let’s start with the most basic argumentative essay structure: the simple five-paragraph format that
suits most short essays.

 Your first paragraph is your introduction, which clearly presents your thesis, sets up the rest of
the essay, and maybe even adds a little intrigue.
 Your second, third, and fourth paragraphs are your body, where you present your arguments
and evidence, as well as refute opposing arguments. Each paragraph should focus on either
showcasing one piece of supporting evidence or disproving one contradictory opinion.
 Your fifth and final paragraph is your conclusion, where you revisit your thesis in the context of
all preceding evidence and succinctly wrap up everything.

Activity

Write an essay for or against the topic: School Uniforms are Beneficial.

Week Seven

Topic: Formal Letters: Writing to Suit Different Situations

Activity
Respond to any question of your choice:

1. Write a letter to the Chairman of your school's Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.) on the need
to provide recreational facilities in your school.
2. You need a better field in your school. Write a letter to your District Chief Executive asking for
assistance.
3. Write a letter to the head of your school suggesting at least two ways of improving upon
discipline in your school.
4. Write a letter to the head teacher of your school complaining about at least two bad things your
teachers do in the school.
5. Write a letter to the newly elected Chairman of your Local Government Council congratulating
him on his election and stating the priority needs of your community.

Week Eight

Topic: Speech Writing: Dangers of Smoking to the Health

A speech is simply an official verbal presentation that is meant to achieve a certain goal. The aim of
making a speech or even writing one, is to convince your audience to buy into your idea or pay attention
to your subject of discussion.

Speech Writing is a way of sharing your thoughts with an audience through words. It is similar to essay
writing but the tone of a speech differs from an essay as in a speech you must grab the attention of the
audience.

Format of Speech Writing

Here is the format of Speech Writing:

 Introduction: Greet the audience, tell them about yourself and further introduce the topic.
 Body: Present the topic in an elaborate way, explaining its key features, pros and cons, if any
and the like.
 Conclusion: Summary of your speech, wrap up the topic and leave your audience with a
compelling reminder to think about!

Activity.

Write a speech on The Dangers of Smoking to the Health

Week Nine

Topic: Informal Letter: Writing to a friend

Activity.

Write a letter to your friend, inviting him/her to spend the holiday with you. Give him/her reasons why
you want him/her to spend the holiday with you.

Week Ten

Topic: Guided Narrative

Write an essay on the topic: My Visit to the Zoo ( Not less than 250 words).

Literature

Jss One (1)

Week One (1)

Topic: Introduction to Non Fiction

Sub topic: Definition and examples

Nonfiction is a genre of literature that focuses on factual events and real people. Explore the
definition of nonfiction, and see examples. Recognize the characteristics and types of nonfiction
to understand how nonfiction differs from other literature, as well as how literary nonfiction
differs from informative nonfiction.
Types of Literature
Literature: it's a big term that encompasses just about every type of written word. It may be
overwhelming to think about all the different types of literature, but there are actually two
main groups all literature can be categorized under. These two categories are fiction and
nonfiction. Fiction includes all written works that are invented or made-up by the author.
This includes novels, short stories, and poems. Nonfiction, then, comprises of the written
works based on real events. In this way, literature that is nonfiction can help us understand
our world. Let's look closer at the characteristics and examples of nonfiction.

Characteristics of Nonfiction
There are several important traits of all nonfiction works. Most importantly, nonfiction
writing must involve real people, places, and events. The stories told in nonfiction works
must be true. If something in the story is made-up, then it falls under fiction. Nonfiction
must also contain facts, which are information that can be proved to be true. With this in
mind, a writer can select and organize the facts in a number of ways in order to accomplish
his purpose. Some facts can be omitted, and others can be shown in a specific light, but
overall, facts must be present in the written work.

Most nonfiction works also have a similar author's purpose, which is the reason the
author writes. Most nonfiction is written to express or to inform. If the author's purpose is
to express, the concepts expressed are always based on true, real-life situations. Because
of this, one could argue all nonfiction serves to inform the reader, as well.

Week two (2)

Topic Types of Non fiction

autobiography, the biography of oneself narrated by oneself.

Autobiographical works can take many forms, from the intimate writings
made during life that were not necessarily intended for publication

the story of the life of a person written by someone else, or the area of
literature relating to books that describe such stories:

history, the discipline that studies the chronological record of events (as affecting a nation or
people), based on a critical examination of source materials and usually presenting an
explanation of a cause.

Memoir is any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author's personal memories.
A travelogue is a film, book written up from a travel diary, or illustrated talk describing the experiences
of places visited by the traveller.

journalism, the collection, preparation, and distribution of news and related

commentary and feature materials through such print and electronic media as
newspapers, magazines, books, blogs, webcasts, podcasts, social
networking and social media sites, and e-mail as well as through radio,
motion pictures, and television.

The definition of an essay is a short piece of writing that expresses

information as well as the writer’s opinion.

Diary a book which has a separate space for each day of the year. You use a diary to write
down things you plan to do, or to record what happens in your life day by.

Academic texts are critical, objective and specialized texts that are written by
professionals or experts in a particular field. They are written in formal language and
has a formal style and tone.

Religious texts, including scripture, are ((texts which various religions consider to be of central
importance to their religious tradition. They differ from literature by being a compilation or
discussion of beliefs, mythologies, ritual practices, commandments or laws, ethical conduct,
spiritual aspirations, and for creating or fostering a religious community.

Week 3/10 Reading of literary text books…