ENGLISH LANGUAGE SS 1 SECOND TERM

IN THIS TERM, LEARNERS SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL:
WEEK 1
Speech. Words of three syllables, stressed on the second syllable
Structure. Phrases – Types
Comprehension. Reading to answer questions
Continuous writing. Debates
WEEK 2 
Speech. Words of three syllables, stressed on the 1st or 2nd syllable.
Vocabulary Devt. Words associated with Religion – Islam.
Structure. Introduction to phrasal verbs I
Continuous writing. Creative writing introduced
WEEK 3
Speech. Listening to grasp main points in a poem.
Structure. Introduction to phrasal verbs continued (phrasal verb II)
Continuous writing. Writing of reports (features of different types of reports)
Summary. Summarizing a passage in a specified number of sentences continued
WEEK 4
Speech. Words of four (4) syllables which are stressed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd syllables.
Structure. Adjunct of place, time.
Comprehension. Reading to identify speaker’s mood and tone (Continued).
Continuous writing. Informal letters continued.
WEEK 5
Speech. Listening to grasp main points/ideas.
Continuous writing. Expository essay.
Vocabulary Development. Words associated with medicine.
Structure. Phrasal verbs continued.
WEEK 6
Speech. Stress timing
Structure. Adjunct of manner and reason
Continuous writing. Recording keeping
Vocabulary development. Synonyms as words
WEEK 7
Speech. Listening attentively to follow the directions effectively.
Comprehension. Reading to answer questions from a passage.
Structure. Adjunct of reason
Vocabulary Development. Antonyms – exactly opposite in meaning
WEEK 8
Speech. Listening to grasp ideas in a debate
Reading Comprehension. Reading to answer questions
Structure. Adverbial clause
Continuous writing. Writing of articles
WEEK 9
Speech. Dialogue.
Structure. Concord.
Continuous Writing. Formal letter continued.
Vocabulary Development. Advertising.
WEEK 10
Speech. Speaking to persuade
Comprehension. Reading to extract main points
Structure. Determiners (introduction)
Vocabulary. Stock exchange