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Structure Clauses

The document outlines the English Language curriculum for JSS3 from January 16th to 20th, covering topics such as comprehension, adverbials, formal letters, and African folktales. It details learning objectives, types of clauses, and provides examples of noun, adjectival, and adverbial clauses, along with guidelines for speech writing. Additionally, it includes evaluations, vocabulary exercises with Latin expressions, and assignments for reading and revision.

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Structure Clauses

The document outlines the English Language curriculum for JSS3 from January 16th to 20th, covering topics such as comprehension, adverbials, formal letters, and African folktales. It details learning objectives, types of clauses, and provides examples of noun, adjectival, and adverbial clauses, along with guidelines for speech writing. Additionally, it includes evaluations, vocabulary exercises with Latin expressions, and assignments for reading and revision.

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Date 16th-20th January :


Class: Jss3
SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Topics 1 ) Comprehension
11) Adverbials/types
111) Formal letter
1v) African folktale, Rec Text
Number of periods:5
Learning objectives
Keywords:
Reference Materials
1. Effective English for Senior Secondary Schools, Book 3
2. Countdown to English
3. Oral English for Schools and Colleges
4. WAEC Past Question

Teaching Aids:
Previous Knowledge:
Content

A clause is a group of words with finite verb. A clause should have a subject and a
predicate.
e.g. Idowu bought a piece of land.
Subject: Idowu
Predicate – bought a piece of land

Types of Clause
There are two types of clauses.

Independent clauses: These are also called main or principal clauses. An


independent calsuse expresses a complete thought and can stand on its own as a
sentence.
e.g. My English master is a kind man.

Dependent Clause: These are also called subordinate clauses. A dependent


clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand on its own as a
sentence. It depends on an independent clause for its meaning E.g. which he
recommended.
There are three types of subordinate clauses.

Noun Clauses
A noun clause is a subordinate clause that has a noun as the head word. A noun
clause performs the functions of a noun. A noun clause is usuallyintroduced by
‘what’ and ‘that’, but ‘that’ is sometimes omitted before the noun clause. A noun
clause answers the question ‘what or who?’
Examples of noun clauses
1. That he was insulted painted him a great deal.
2. The important thing is that he has arrived.
3. Honesty is what we want.
Functions of Noun Clause
• A noun clause performs the functions of a noun

Subject of a sentence
• What he said is bitter.
• That he was insulted pained him a great deal.

Object of a sentence
• The cook us what we should eat
• He told us that he would come.

Complement of subject
• Honestly is what we want.
• The important thing is that he has arrived

Complement of object
• We call him what he likes.
• Complement of a preposition
• The prize will go to whoever wins.

Adjectival Clauses
An adjectival clause is a subordinate clause that performs the functions of an
adjective. The following conjunctions are usually used to introduce adjectival
clause; who, whom, whose, that, which, etc.

Examples of adjectival clauses


1. The man who came here is a teacher, (‘who came here’ modifies the noun
‘man’)
2. That is the goat that ate our yam. (‘that ate our yam’ modifies the
noun’goat’)
3. It was he who slapped me. (‘who slapped me’ modifies the pronoun’he’)
4. The lady whose car was stolen is crying. (‘whose car was stolen’ modifies
the noun ‘lady)
5. She has visited the place where he was born. (‘where he was born’ modifies
the noun ‘place’)
6. Here is the man about whom I was talking to you. (‘about I was talking to
you’ modifies the noun ‘man’)

Adverbial clause
An adverbial clause is a subordinate clause that performs the functions of an
adverb. Such as telling us how, when, where, why, to what extent, or under what
conditions, the action of the verb is performed. In other words, the adverbial
clause modifies the verb in the main clause.

Examples of adverbial clauses


1. She sings as if she were happy. (Manner; ‘as if she were happy’ modifies the
verb ‘sings’)
2. Ada saw him when she came to his office (Time; ‘when she came to his
office’ modifies the verb ‘saw’)
3. She can be found where the man lives. (Place; ‘where the ‘man lives’
modifies the verb ‘can be found’)
4. The man worked so hard that he soon feel sick. (Result: ‘that he soon fell
sick’ modifies the verb ‘worked’, together with its modifier ‘so hard’)
5. We shall go out if it does not rain. (Condition: ‘if it does not rain’ modifies
the verb ‘shall go’, together with its modifier ‘out’)
Types of Adverbial Clauses
The different types of adverbial clause correspond with the nature of
information which the clause gives about the verb in the main clause.

Of time
• Emeka did not bring gifts when he visited you last. Before you start writing,
study the question carefully.

Of Place
• He left the letter where it could be easily seen.Send us wherever you want to

Of manner
• The Lady is treating is as if we were her servant. The boy danced as though
he had been dancing all his life.

Of reason
• Because he was wrong, he apologized.
• He had to fight back since he had no other option.

Of purpose
• The athelete trained very hard so that he might win the race.
• In order that he might secure a seat, he arrived early at the stadium.

Of result
• Sule ate so much food at the party that he started vomiting.
• The official worked so hard that he had a breakdown.

Of comparison
• Amadi drank more wine than I did.
• My brother works as hard as I do.

Of condition
• We shall attend his party if he invites us.
• Unless he invites us. We shall not attend the party.

Of concession
• Although Okorie is poor, he is well respected.
• He is intelligent even if he is naïve

Evaluation: Exercise 1, Question a –e page 225, Countdown to English.

Topic: Speech Writing


Characteristic of a written speech
1. Formal Salutation (vocatives); There is always an audience to be addressed.
In formal situations, people are usually appointed to perform one function
or the other. Social ethics demand that you recognize and accord due
respect to those at the high table and other dignitaries present at the
occasion.
2. The use of personal pronouns; The speaker often personalizes his speech by
the use of personal pronouns such A I, you, we, he, etc. Which reflects actual
speech.
3. Use of short forms; Speeches are often characterized by the use of short
forms of words and sentences E.g. Sam (for Samuel), I’m ( I am) can’t
(cannot) don’t (do not)
4. Introducing the Topic: After the salutation, the next logical thing to do is to
introduce your topic. Whatever, your topic is, try to introduce it in an
interesting manner, showing in one way other that you hold your audience
in high esteem, and that you are competent to handle the topic.
5. Developing the Topic: Logical sequencing of ideas and coherent
presentation are value highly in speech making.
6. Concluding your Speech: The concluding paragraph of your written speech
should be rounded off in a neat way so as to reflect your entire speech.

Sample Question: As the new senior prefect of your school, write a farewell
speech meant to be delivered at the graduation ceremony of the outgoing SS 3
students.

Sample Outline.
A FAREWELL SPEECH BY JOHNSON OJO DURING THE GRADUATION
CEREMONY OF THE SS 3 STUDENT IN THE SCHOOL HALL ON 30TH JULY,
2010.
The Honourable Commissioner of Education,
Our Dear Parents,
The Principal,
Our Teachers,
Worthy Graduating Students,
Fellow Students,

Paragraph 1 – Appreciate the privilege of being permitted to speak, explain the


importance of the ceremony, state your purpose.
Paragraph 2 – Commend the graduating students for going through the rigours of
years in SSS.
Paragraph 3 – Remind them of the lessons of hard work, determination,
uprightness, etc
Paragraph 4 – Inform them of the world outside school and future hurdles like
JAMB exams, Campus life, dangers of new found liberty.
Paragraph 5 – Counsel them on the need to choose the path of being academic,
social and moral high achievers.
Paragraph 6 – Conclude by thanking the audience for listening, thank the parents
for their faith and support, Wish the graduating students success in life and hope
for a safe journey back home for everyone.

Evaluation: As the head boy or head girl of your school, write out your address to
be presented to the guests of your school during the inter-house sports
competition.

Topic: Comprehension: Drama


The passage is an extract from the play by Wole Soyinka titled. ‘The Lion and the
Jewl’. In this extract, teacher Lakunle mets with Sidi on her way from the stream.
She had a pot of water on her head and this led to the discussion between herself
and Lakunle. The teacher strongly opposes the idea of a young girl carry a pot of
water on her head and goes ahead to air his view to Sidi.

Evaluation: Questions, page 126.

Topic: Vocabulary: Latin Expression used in English.


Lating was the language of the ancient Romans. Nowadays, few people in Europe
elsewhere learn Latin, but until the past 70 years or so, it was a language learn I
virtually every educated person.

Here are some Latin expressions that are part of the English language
• ad hoc: Intended for a particular purpose
• ad infinitum: for ever
• ad nauseam: to the point of making one sick
• bona fide: genuine
• Curriculum vitae: a summary of a person’s qualifications and career, used to
support an application for a job.
• De facto: in practice
• De jure: by right
• Et cetera: and the rest
• Exempli gratia: for the sake of an example, generally abbreviated to e.g ex
officio: by the virtue of one’s position
• Id est: that is, often abbreviated to i.e
• impromptu: unprepared
• in extremis: in extreme conditions
• persona non grata: an unwelcome person
• ultra vires: beyond one’s powers, said when a person in authority does
something which he is not allowed to do.

Evaluation: Practice 1 page 129

Reading Assignment: Direct and Indirect speeches

Weekend Assignment: Revision and test part 2, page 137, Effective English.
Exercise 1 Question 2, page 225, Count down to English.

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