nsff3_eng_t1_2020structures and skills
nsff3_eng_t1_2020structures and skills
TERM : ONE
FORM ` : THREE
YEAR : 2020
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION WRITING
1. Article writing
2. Descriptive composition
3. Narrative composition
4. Speech writing
5. Report writing
6. Letter writing
Aim: by the end of the topic , learners should be able to read ,write a grammatically correct sentence and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
ENDING CONTENT -BY THE ACTIVITIES
WEEK Language 1. state what is an -pronunciation skills -Learners state at least -National Work cards
FOUR practice adjectival phrase -Writing skills two sentences showing syllabus 7.2, 7.4
2. State at least two -Listening skills adjectival phrase usage -Teachers
07/02/20 Adjectival examples of adjectival Logical skills resource book
-In pairs learners come up
Lesson 1 phrases phrases
3. Construct at least with various adjectival
six combined phrases
sentences -Learners write six
sentences using adjectival
phrases
07/02/20 Language 1. read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners explain the National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice dialogue out loud -Writing skills importance of a correct syllabus 7.2,
2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills response to a question 7.4,8.2
Registers the words being read -Self-motivation skills - Learners list various
3. respond correctly responses to given Teachers
Invitations to a give situation questions.
resource
- In pairs learners read
and responses
the given dialogue
- Learners write down
responses individually
07/02/20 Mastery test 1. answer set -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
Lesson 3 -Prefixes and questions -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
Suffixes 2. create at least ten -Listening skills teacher Teachers chalkboard
-Adjectival
grammatically correct -learners answer the resource book
phrases
-Responding sentences as required given questions as per
to a given by the set questions instructions given
dialogue 3. demonstrate an -Learners hand in their
understanding of the answer scripts
concepts taught
07/02/20 COMPREHENS 1. Answer at least ten -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 4-5 ION (mastery questions correctly -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 8.3,8.1 examination
test) 2. Recall what they -Listening skills teacher Teachers question
Logical thinking skills
have read in a given -learners read the given resource book papers
(Double passage. passage and answer the ZJC level
period) 3. answer six comprehension questions examination
questions from the set past exam
O level passage -learners hand in their papers
Examination
answer scripts and listen
to the teachers
recommendations
07/02/20 SUMMARY 1. read and identify -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 6 (mastery test) main points of the -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus examination
summary -Listening skills teacher question
-Identification 2. list the main points -Learners read and Teachers papers
of main points of the summary answer the summary resource book
3. write a short question set.
-Learners hand in their
summary
scripts and teacher
summaries.
Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to read, write a grammatically correct sentence and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to write sentences.
WEEK TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
ENDING CONTENT -BY THE ACTIVITIES
WEEK Adverbs of 1. State at least two -Critical thinking -Learners read sentences National Work cards
FIVE time and adverbs that denote -Listening skills given by the teacher syllabus
place time and place. -Logical reasoning -Learners discover Teachers
14/02/20 adverbs
(simple 2. Use at least two -Mastering reading resource book
- In groups learners
sentence adverbs that denote and writing skills
Lesson 1 create sentences from
construction) time and place in a given adverbs.
sentences -Learners individually
3. Write and correct write the exercise
at least 6 simple
sentences
14/02/20 Adverbs of 1. State at least two -Critical thinking -learners give a recap of -National Work cards
Lesson 2 manner and Adverbs of manner adverbs learnt in the syllabus
reason and reason. -Listening skills previous lesson.
2. Use at least two - In groups learners -Teachers
(compound -Logical reasoning
Adverbs of manner identify adverbs of resource book
sentence
and reason in a manner and reason from
construction) -Mastering reading and
sentence a jumble of words.
3. Write and correct writing skills -Learners create and
at least 6 simple write six sentences
sentences
14/02/20 Reading 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners discuss about National Work cards
practice passage. -Writing skills the role of folktales. syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 (Inference) 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills -In pairs learners read the Teachers
the words being read -Inference skills given passage resource book chalkboard
-Learners write down ten
The Talisman and recall events read Structures and
new words they have
3. define four new encountered Skillsbook 3
words read in the page 23-25
passage
14/02/20 comprehensio 1. State the meanings -Speaking skills -Learners define the National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n of:What,Where,Why -Writing skills question beginnings, that syllabus 8.3,8.1
Who,Which,How -Listening skills is, how, why, who, where,
(Double when and which Teachers
2. Recall what they
period) -In pairs learners re-read resource book
have read in a given the given passage paying
The Talisman
passage. close attention to the
How to answer Structures and
a
3. answer at least six questions
questions from the Skillsbook 3
comprehension -Answering of six
passage sentences from the page 23-25
passage
passage
14/02/20 Write a story 1. narrate events in -Speaking skills -Learners explain how -National Past
Lesson 6 based on one the first person -Writing skills they chose their syllabus 8.4 examination
of the narrative -Listening skills composition topic -Teachers question
following 2. list their ideas -Logical skills -In groups learners
resource book papers
sentences: coherently discuss events that lead
The trouble all 3. Write a narrative up to the events chosen
began when composition -Writing of a draft
we were given composition describing
the wrong events that occurred.
address.
Or
he had lost a
golden
opportunity
Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to read, combine sentences and complete a test
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
ENDING CONTENT -BY THE ACTIVITIES
WEEK Language 1.list components of a -Logical thinking skills -Learners discuss on what National Work cards
SIX practice sentence -Self-motivation skills denotes a Conjunction syllabus 7.2, 7.4
Conjunctions 2. orally state at least -Listening skills -In pairs learners write
21/02/20 two compound down two sentences Teachers
(compound
sentences that containing a Conjunctions resource book
sentences)
Lesson 1 contain a Conjunction -Learners individually
3. write at least six write sentences
compound sentences containing a Conjunction
21/02/20 Language 1. state two -Writing skills -Learners state - National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice determiners -Listening skills determiners they know syllabus 7.2, 7.4
2. orally state two -Logical thinking skills -learners orally state two
Determiners compound sentences compound sentences -Teachers
using determiners with errors and then resource book
3. correct at least six without
compound sentences -Learners write individual
containing work.
determiners
21/02/20 Diagnostic 1. recall past taught -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
test concepts -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 2. exhibit an -Listening skills teacher realia
-Mastering reading and -learners answer the
- adverbs understanding of the
writing skills given questions as per
- determiners concepts taught instructions given Teachers
- spelling and 3. complete the -Learners hand in their
inference questions in the time resource book
answer scripts
allocated
21/02/20 comprehensio 1. identify two -Speaking skills -Learners list question -National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n question headings, -Writing skills headings they know syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double that is, -Listening skills -In groups pupils create -Teachers
period) 2. list two definitions questions and ask each
resource book
of the question other using the question
The Talisman headings headings -Structures and
3. Construct six -Writing of individual Skills book 3
(2) techniques
of answering questions after work page
a reading a given 27-29
comprehensio passage
n passage
21/02/20 Summary 1. State at least five - Critical thinking -Learners listen to an -National Work cards
Lesson 6 Writing main points of the -Listening skills anecdote from teacher syllabus 8.4
summary. -Logical reasoning -Learners summarize -Teachers realia
The Talisman 2. Master at least two -Mastering reading and what they have heard resource book
(2) skills on how to write writing skills -Learners read a given -Structures and
a summary, sticking passage. Skills book 3
to set parameters and -In groups learners list page
main points 27-29
questions demands.
3. Write at least ten
summary points.
Aim: by the end of the WEEK, learners should be able to acquire sentence construction, reading and writing techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to write a composition
WEEK TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
ENDING CONTENT -BY THE ACTIVITIES
WEEK COMPOSITON 1. state two -Speaking skills -Learners state what National Work cards
SEVEN (letter writing) differences between a -Writing skills should be expected in a syllabus 8.4
friendly letter and a -Listening skills business letter Teachers
28/02/20 Replying a business letter -Learners write the
resource book
business 2. list at least three paragraphs in pairs
Lesson 1 expectations of a -Learners hand in their
letter
letter of complaint answer scripts
3. write at least four
grammatically correct
paragraphs
28/02/20 Verbs 1. list at least two -Speaking and -Learners state sentences National Work cards
Lesson 2 Auxiliary Auxiliary verbs pronunciation skills using Auxiliary verbs syllabus 7.2, 7.5
verbs 2. orally state two -logical skills -In pairs learners write
sentences using -Listening skills sentences using Auxiliary
Teachers
Auxiliary verbs -Auto self-motivation verbs
3. write at least six skills -Learners correct a given resource book
sentences using passage using Auxiliary
Auxiliary verbs s verbs
28/02/20 Reading 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners read the given National Work cards
practice passage. -Writing skills passage syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 (Inference) 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills - learners write down Teachers
the words being read -Inference skills
ten new words they resource book
Examination and recall events read
have encountered
practice 3. define four new
-Create sentences with
words read in the
passage the given words.
28/02/20 comprehensio 1. State the difference - Speaking skills -Learners define what National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n between a folklore -Writing skills makes a story true or syllabus 8.3,8.1
and a factual story -Listening skills false.
(Double 2. Recall what they -In pairs learners re-read Teachers
period) have read in a given the given passage paying resource book
passage. close attention to the
3. answer at least six questions
Examination English
questions from the -Oral answering of
practice Structures and
passage questions designed by
the teacher emphasizing Skillsbook 2
on the question page 145
beginnings.
28/02/20 Gerunds 1. list at least two -Speaking skills -Teacher defines and National Work cards
Lesson 6 (definition gerunds -Writing skills explains about gerunds syllabus 7.5
words formed 2. orally state two -Listening skills -In pairs learners Teachers realia
with verbs but sentences using -Logical thinking skills construct sentences using
resource book
act as nouns) gerunds -Problem solving skills gerunds
3. write at least six -Learners create and http//
sentences using write six compound www.gingersoft
gerunds sentences using gerunds .com
Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to read, correct sentences and complete a mastery test
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Mastery test 1. answer set -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
EIGHT - adverbs questions within the -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
- auxiliary allocated time -Listening skills teacher
06/03/20 verbs
2. create at least ten -learners answer the
-Gerunds
grammatically correct given questions as per
Lesson 1 -Word Teachers
sentences as required instructions given
meanings
-Learners hand in their resource book
by the set questions
answer scripts
3. demonstrate an
understanding of the
concepts taught
06/03/20 COMPREHENS 1. Answer at least ten -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 2-3 ION (mastery questions correctly -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 8.3,8.1 Examination
test) 2. Recall what they -Listening skills teacher Teachers question
Logical thinking skills
have read in a given -learners read the given resource book papers
(Double passage. passage and answer the Structures and
period) 3. answer six comprehension questions Skills book 2
set
questions from the page 32
Personality -learners hand in their
passage answer scripts and listen
profiles :
Playwright to the teachers
Peters recommendations
starring role
06/03/20 Summary 1. State at least five - Critical thinking -Learners listen to an -National Work cards
Lesson 6 Writing main points of the -Listening skills anecdote from teacher syllabus 8.4
summary. -Logical reasoning -Learners summarize -Teachers realia
Personality 2. Master at least two -Mastering reading and what they have heard resource book
profiles : skills on how to write writing skills -Learners read a given - Structures and
Playwright passage.
a summary, sticking Skills book 2
Peters -In groups learners list
to set parameters and main points page 32
starring role questions demands. -Learners individually
3. Write at least ten write the remaining main
summary points. points
Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to state and correct confusing words, and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what the confusing words denote
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT - LEARNERS SHOULD
BE ABLE TO
WEEK (brainstormin 1. list logically their -Speaking skills -Learners state various National Work cards
NINE g) line of thought on -Writing skills ideas that help to develop syllabus 8.4
paper -Listening skills the composition Teachers
13/03/20 Speech -Logical thinking
2. express at least -In groups pupils work on resource book
writing: two or more ideas in brainstorming their ideas Past
Lesson 1 -Writing of opening
the composition examination
paragraph
3. write a Question paper
composition based on
the title
13/03/20 homonyms 1. state the usage of -Speaking and - learners fill in confusing - National Work cards
Lesson 2 the given words pronunciation skills words in their syllabus 7.2, 7.4
correctly -logical skills appropriate place
2. orally state two -Listening skills -In pairs learners -Teachers
sentences using the -Auto self-motivation construct sentences using resource book
given words skills the correct words
3. write six sentences -Learners create and
using the given words write six sentences using
correct words
13/03/20 The Bible 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners describe what National Work cards
comes alive passage. -Writing skills they understand from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 (reading 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills given words realia
-Inference skills Teachers
passage 1) the words being read -Learners write down the
resource book
and recall events read ten new words they hear
3. define four new being spelt out. Structures and
words read in the -Learners state sentences Skills book 3
passage using the new words page 40-43
13/03/20 comprehensio 1. State at least two -Speaking skills -Learners define the National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n physical descriptions -Writing skills question beginnings, that syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double of the given -Listening skills is, how, why, who, where,
period) characters in the when and which Teachers
The Bible story -In pairs learners re-read resource book
comes alive 2. Recall what they the given passage paying
close attention to the Structures and
have read in a given
questions Skills book 3
(reading passage.
-Oral answering of page40-43
passage 1) 3. answer at six questions designed by
questions from the the teacher emphasizing
passage on the question
beginnings.
13/03/20 Language 1. state the usage of - Critical thinking -Teacher states sentences -National Work cards
Lesson 6 practice the given words -Listening skills using the given words syllabus 8.4
correctly -Logical reasoning and learners identify how -Teachers realia
Homonyms 2. orally state two the words have been
-Mastering reading and resource book
(2) sentences using the
writing skills used
given words
-In pairs learners
3. write at least six
construct sentences using
correct sentences
the given words.
using the given words
-Learners create and
write eight sentences
Aim: by the end of the WEEK, learners should be able to develop appropriate techniques for sentence construction and reading.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what verbs are
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Language 1. list at least two -Logical thinking -Learners orally state at National Work cards
TEN practice components of a -skills least two sentences both syllabus 7.2, 7.4
sentence -Listening skills simple and compound
20/03/20 Revision 2. orally state at least -In pairs learners write Teachers
two simple and two down at least two resource book
Lesson 1 Sentence compound sentences compound and simple
Construction
3. write correctly at sentences
1
least three simple and -Learners individually
three compound write five compound and
sentences five simple sentences
20/03/20 Language 1. state two -Writing skills -Learners state sentence Work cards
Lesson 2 practice components of a -Listening skills components they know.
sentence -Logical thinking skills -In pairs learners write
(Diagnostic 2. Orally state two two sentences each.
test) sentences -Learners create and
Sentence 3. Write compound write ten sentences.
construction 2 and simple sentences
20/03/20 Language 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners describe what National National
practice passage. -Writing skills an article is syllabus 7.3,8.1 syllabus 8.4
Lesson 3 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills -In pairs learners read the
(revision) -Mastering reading and given passage Teachers Teachers
the words being read
writing skills -Learners write down ten resource book resource book
Reading and recall events read new words they have
practice 3. define four new Magazines
encountered
words read in the
passage
20/03/20 comprehensio 1. State at least two -Speaking skills -Learners state two National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n characters in the -Writing skills characteristics that they syllabus 8.4
story -Listening skills note from. The actors in
Past 2. Recall what they the comprehension Teachers
examination have read in a given -In pairs learners read the resource book
passage. given passage
Question
3. answer at six -Answering of six Past
paper questions from the sentences from the examination
passage passage Question Paper
20/03/20 COMPOSITON 1. state descriptive -Speaking skills -Learners listen to the -National Work cards
Lesson 6 (revision) words that go along -Writing skills instructions given syllabus 8.4
with the theme -Listening skills -In groups pupils describe -Teachers realia
Write a story -Logical thinking skills
2. list using at least sights, sounds and smells
on either of four descriptive -Problem solving skills they would encounter in resource book
the following words of what was the story
statements: encountered. -Writing of draft
(a) His past composition
3. write a five
had finally
caught up paragraphed
with him. [30] composition based on
the title
Or
Aim: by the end of the topic , learners should be able to state, make use of adjectives and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what an adjective is
WEEK TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
ENDING CONTENT -BY THE ACTIVITIES
WEEK Language 1. State what a -Logical thinking skills -Learners state the National Work cards
ELEVEN practice homophone is -Self-motivation skills meaning of homophones syllabus 7.2, 7.5
2. orally state two -Listening skills -In pairs learners work on Teachers
27/03/20 homophones sentences correctly -Auto self-motivation correctly using given resource book
pronunciation using homophones skills homophones sentences
Lesson 1 and usage 3. fill in and construct -Learners fill in the given
carat, caret, at least six sentences sentence
carrot, karat using homophones
27/03/20 Language 1. State what a -Writing skills -Learners identify - National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice homophone is -Listening skills homophones in syllabus 7.2, 7.5
2. orally state two -Logical thinking skills sentences written by the
homophones sentences correctly teacher -Teachers
(2) using homophones -In pairs learners use resource book
usage and 3. fill in and construct homophones correctly in
sentence at least six sentences sentences
construction using homophones -Learners fill in the given
sentences
27/03/20 Language 1. State what an -pronunciation skills -Learners identify National Work cards
practice adjective is -Writing skills adjectives in sentences syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 2. orally state two -Listening skills written by the teacher realia
Adjectives sentences correctly -Mastering reading and -Learners orally state Teachers
using adjective in writing skills resource book
sentences correcting
Formation their order of usage
using adjectives in their
and order 3. fill in and construct Newspapers
at least six sentences correct order of usage
using adjectives -Learners write work
showing their order individually
of usage
27/03/20 comprehensio 1. State at least two -Speaking skills Learners state reasons we National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n items they have -Writing skills have comprehensions syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double learnt on -Listening skills -In pairs learners read the
period) -Logical skills Teachers
comprehension given passage
Boom time resource book
reading -Answering of six
ahead for sentences from the
2. Recall what they Structures and
Mutare passage
have read in a given skills Book 3
(reading
passage. page 52-53
passage )
3. answer at six
questions from the
passage.
27/03/20 Summary 1. State at least five - Critical thinking -Learners listen to an -National Work cards
Lesson 6 Writing main points of the -Listening skills anecdote from teacher syllabus 8.4
Boom time summary. -Logical reasoning -Learners summarize -Teachers realia
ahead for 2. Master at least two -Mastering reading and what they have heard resource book
Mutare skills on how to write writing skills -Learners read a given
Techniques in passage.
a summary, sticking - Structures and
answering a -In groups learners list
to set parameters and skills Book 3
summary main points
questions demands. page 52-53
3. Write at least ten
summary points.
Aim: by the end of the WEEK, learners should be able to display an ability to show answering, reading and writing techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
ENDING CONTENT -BY THE ACTIVITIES
WEEK End of year 1. state at two pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
TWELVE examinations instructions that are Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
relevant to the Listening skills teacher
02/04/20 invigilation examination Mastering reading and -learners answer the Teachers
2. utilize the given writing skills resource book
given questions as per
Lesson 1 time to complete the
instructions given
given examination
-Learners hand in their Question
3. write and answer
answer scripts papers
given questions in the
stipulated time
02/04/20 End of year 1. state at two -Writing skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
Lesson 2 examinations instructions that are -Listening skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
relevant to the -Logical thinking skills teacher
invigilation examination -learners answer the Teachers
2. utilize the given given questions as per resource book
time to complete the instructions given
given examination -Learners hand in their Question
3. write and answer answer scripts papers
given questions in the
stipulated time
02/04/20 End of year 1. state at two -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Question
examinations instructions that are -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
Lesson 3 relevant to the -Listening skills teacher Teachers
invigilation examination -Mastering reading and -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given writing skills given questions as per
time to complete the instructions given Question
given examination -Learners hand in their papers
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
02/04/20 End of year 1. state at two -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Question
Lesson 4-5 examinations instructions that are -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
relevant to the -Listening skills teacher
invigilation examination -learners answer the Teachers
2. utilize the given given questions as per resource book
time to complete the instructions given
given examination -Learners hand in their Question
3. write and answer answer scripts papers
given questions in the
stipulated time
02/04/20 End of year 1. state at two - Critical thinking -Learners listen to National Question
Lesson 6 examinations instructions that are -Listening skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
relevant to the -Logical reasoning teacher
invigilation examination -learners answer the Teachers
-Mastering reading and
2. utilize the given given questions as per resource book
writing skills
time to complete the instructions given
given examination -Learners hand in their Question
3. write and answer answer scripts papers
given questions in the
stipulated time