Focal Competency: Persuading others
1.Watch videos on debates online.
2.Stay in two groups (for and against) and defend motions. · Course books · Online resources · Relevant materials for debate exercise. Students to:
1.explain the meaning of debate;
2.state the importance of debate;
3.identify the features of a good debate;
4.Discuss the language and style of debate;
5.engage in class debate. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Appropriately pronouncing monophthongs
1.Listen to correct pronunciation of monophthongs by the teacher, as well as, recorded models;
2.Describe and identify monophthongs using relevant audio visual materials;
3.Work in groups to articulate and distinguish the monophthongs using minimal pairs;
4.From all the teaching resources, show examples of monophthongs. · Vowel chart · Drawing of organs of speech · Flash cards · Language laboratory · Audio-visual materials · Course books · Face mirrors · Flannel board · Ponouncing dictionary Students to
1.describe monophthongs;
2.identify monophthongs;
3.pronounce monophthongs;
4.give appropriate examples of words in which monophthongs occur word-initially, medially and finally. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Appropriately pronouncing diphthongs
1.Listen to correct pronunciation of diphthongs by the teacher, as well as, recorded models.
2.Describe and identify diphthongs using relevant audio visual materials.
3.Work in groups to articulate and distinguish the diphthongs using minimal pairs.
4.From all the teaching resources, show examples of diphthongs. · Drawing of organs of speech · Language laboratory · Audio-visual materials · Course books · Face mirrors · Flannel board · Ponouncing dictionary · Colour vowel chart Students to:
1.describe diphthongs;
2.identify diphthongs;
3.appropriately pronounce diphthongs;
4.give appropriate examples of words in which diphthongs occur word-initially, medially and finally. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Properly pronouncing consonants
1.Listen to correct pronunciation of consonants by the teacher as well as recorded models.
2.Describe and identify consonants using relevant audio visual materials.
3.Work in groups to articulate and distinguish the consonants using minimal pairs.
4.From all the teaching resources show examples of words with consonants. · Consonant chart · Drawing of organs of speech · Flash cards · Language laboratory · Audio-visual materials · Course books · Face mirrors · Flannel board · Pronouncing dictionary Students to:
1.describe consonants;
2.distinguish consonants using minimal pairs;
3.appropriately pronounce the consonants in given words; and provide correct examples of words containing the consonants word-initially,- medially and finally. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Properly pronouncing consonants clusters
1.describe consonant clusters;
2.identify consonant clusters;
3.pronounce consonant clusters;
4.give appropriate examples of words in which consonant clusters occur word- initially, medially and finally.
Focal Competency: Properly pronouncing words with semi-vowels: /w/ and /j/
1.explain the meaning of semi- vowels;
2.discuss the characteristics of semi-vowels;
3.identify semi- vowels;
4.Articulate semi- vowels.
Focal Competency: Pronouncing two-syllable words correctly using the right stress
1.identify the stressed syllables in two syllable words;
2.Recognise patterns of stress in two- syllable words;
3.pronounce two- syllable words correctly using the right stress.
Focal Competency: Pronouncing three-syllable words correctly using the right stress
1.identify the stressed syllables in three-syllable words;
2.Recognise patterns of stress in three- syllable words;
3.pronounce three- syllable words correctly using the right stress.
Focal Competency: Pronouncing four-syllable words correctly using the right stress
1.identify the stressed syllables in four-syllable words;
2.Recognise patterns of stress in four- syllable words;
3.pronounce four- syllable words correctly using the right stress.
Focal Competency: Identifying and pronouncing words with stress in connected speech appropriately
1.describe stress in connected speech;
2.identify words with stress in connected speech;
3.pronounce words with stress in connected speech;
4.explain types of words in sentences (content and function words).
Focal Competency: Using intonation appropriately in speech
1.Engage in listening and imitation drills where they listen to sentences with right intonation and repeat after the speaker.
2.Work in pairs to mark rising and falling tones in sentences. · Intonation Chart/graph · Flash Cards · Language Laboratory · Audio-Visual Materials · Course Book · Recording devices Students to:
1.describe the meaning of intonation;
2.explain the functions of intonation;
3.identify types/patterns of intonation;
4.identify intonation in speech. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Using appropriate registers in speech and writing
1.explain the meaning of register;
2.discuss types of registers and the examples;
3.identify registers of various fields such as the social media. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Using appropriate registers in speech and writing
1.identify words associated with such fields as medicine, banking, law, etc.
2.state the meanings of the terms.
Focal Competency: Using appropriate registers in speech and writing
Focal Competency: Using appropriate registers in speech and writing
1.identify words associated with such fields as journalism, advertising and publishing;
2.state the meanings of the terms.
Focal Competency: Appropriately forming and using words with prefixes and suffixes
1.explain the meaning of affixation;
2.differentiate between a prefix and a suffix;
3.discuss the functions and meaning of common prefixes and suffixes;
4.differentiate between derivational suffixes and inflectional suffixes.
Focal Competency: Appropriately using synonyms and antonyms
1.explain the meaning of synonyms and antonyms;
2.list words with their synonyms and antonyms;
3.use synonyms and antonyms in sentences.
Focal Competency: Applying the rules of collocation
1.Play collocation matching games in pairs.
2.Play online games on collocations.
3.Make presentations on collocation in class. · Flash cord · Course book · Standard English dictionary · Online resources Students to:
1.explain the meaning of collocation;
2.give examples of words that collocate English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Using the dictionary
1.Identify and interpret the features of a dictionary;
2.use a dictionary to find meanings, pronunciation, parts of speech, word origin and other information
Focal Competency: Spelling words correctly
1.identify words that are commonly miss spelt;
2.spell the words correctly;
3.use the dictionary to check the spelling of such words;
4.tell the meaning of such words in context.
Focal Competency: Using idioms appropriately in sentences
1.explain meaning of idiomatic expressions;
2.interpret idioms;
3.use idioms in speech and writing.
Focal Competency: Using phrasal verbs appropriately in sentences
1.Participate in phrasal verbs exercise. In this exercise, the teacher prepares cards half of which are phrasal verbs and the other half the meanings. The cards are distributed randomly among the students who walk around the classroom to find their correct partners. Each pair reads their phrasal verbs and the meaning aloud.
2.Stay in groups and use the dictionary to look up the meanings of idiomatic expressions. · Dictionary of idioms · Course books · Standard English dictionary · Online resources Students to:
1.explain the meaning of phrasal verb;
2.give examples of phrasal verbs;
3.discuss the structure of phrasal verbs.
4.construct sentences with phrasal verbs. English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Using adjuncts correctly in sentences
1.explain the meaning of adjuncts;
2.identify types of adjuncts;
3.identify adjuncts in passages.
Focal Competency: Making correct complex sentences
1.explain what a complex sentence is;
2.Identify complex sentences;
3.Construct complex sentences.
Focal Competency: Nominalizing words appropriately
1.define nominalization;
2.give examples of nominalized words;
3.demonstrate nominalization.
Focal Competency: Identifying phrases, clauses and sentences
1.explain the meanings of a phrase, clause and sentence;
2.give examples of a phrase, clause and sentence
3.identify phrases, clauses and sentences in passages.
Focal Competency: Identifying noun phrases
1.state the meaning of a noun phrase
2.give examples of noun phrases;
3.identify noun phrases in sentences;
4.explain the meaning of a head noun;
5.identify the two positions of noun phrases in sentences- (a) as subject (b) as object of the sentence.
Focal Competency: Identifying a writer's mood, tone and purpose
1.differentiate between the writer's mood, tone and purpose;
2.recognize the various elements signifying purpose and tone In reading passages;
3.recognize the relationship between tone, purpose and meaning in a reading discourse;
4.demonstrate clearly purpose and meaning through tone;
5.recognize and identify the contrast in tone and mood while listening to another reader.
Focal Competency: Summarizing texts appropriately
1.explain the meaning and purpose of summary writing;
2.distinguish main ideas from supporting details.
3.identify topic sentences in paragraphs.
4.use context clues and transitional words (however, therefore, meanwhile, etc.) to arrive at meanings.
Focal Competency: identifying and avoiding cyber threats
1.Read passages on cyber security/Online Safety;
2.Answer questions based on the passages.
Focal Competency: Composing emails correctly
1.state the meaning and uses of an email;
2.compose and reply to emails politely and correctly.
Focal Competency: Composing good social media posts
1.identify common social media platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok);
2.state the dangers of misusing the social media;
3.Analyze social media posts and discuss tone, grammar, appropriateness and purpose;
4.discuss what makes a social media post responsible or irresponsible.
Focal Competency: Using coherence and cohesive devices in writing
1.explain the difference between cohesion and coherence in writing;
2.identify the major cohesive and coherence devices;
3.read a text and identify cohesive and coherence devices in it;
4.exemplify cohesion and coherence in writing.
Focal Competency: Narrating personal experience appropriately
1.explain the meaning and purpose of narrative composition;
2.discuss the types of narrative composition;
3.state the features/ elements of a narrative
4.identify the structure of a narrative
5.write a narrative composition
Focal Competency: Writing good descriptive compositions
1.explain the meaning of descriptive essay writing;
2.write descriptive essays.
Focal Competency: Writing good expository essays
1.explain the meaning of expository composition;
2.write expository essays.
Focal Competency: Writing good speeches
1.Read in groups and analyze sample speeches to identify the structures and features.
2.Individually write speeches and read them aloud in class. Allow other students to comment on each student's presentation. · Course books · Sample essays · Internet resources · Other relevant resources Students to
1.explain speech writing;
2.identify the types of speech writing;
3.give examples of speech writing;
4.write speeches on given topics English Language SSS 1
Focal Competency: Writing good formal letters
1.describe a formal letter;
2.describe the features of a formal letter;
3.write formal letters.
Focal Competency: Writing good informal letters
1.describe an informal letter;
2.describe the features of an informal letter;
3.write informal letters.