Roseville Secondary School Enugu

A project of Ikota Educational Foundation.

Third Term 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
SUBJECT : ENGLISH READING
CLASS: JSS 2
EXPECTATIONS

1. COPY YOUR NOTE OR PRINT AND SPIRAL BIND

2. THREE GRADED ASSESSMENT OF 20 MARKS BEFORE CAT = 60%
3. CAT : 40%
4. NON-GRADED ASSESSMENT
5. PROJECT TO BE SUBMITTED IN WEEK 6 …………..
6. THREE GRADED ASSESSMENT OF 20 MARKS BEFORE EXAM= 60%
7. EXAMINATION 40%
NAME OF TEACHER: Isioma Obiora (Ms)
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SCHEME OF WORK

WEEKS TOPICS
1. VOC. DEV.: Government
2. Comprehension-Reading to understand the writer’s purpose
3. VOC. DEV.: Idiomatic expression
4. VOC. DEV.: Law and Order
5. CAT/ CAT CORRECTION
6. VOC. DEV.: The Media
7. Comprehension-Reading to identify meanings of words in contexts
8. Writing summaries
9. Comprehension-Reading for summary
10. REVISION AND EXAMINATION

WEEK ONE TOPIC: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: GOVERNMENT

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the meaning of the new words
2. Construct new sentences with the new words.
3. Write on Lexis and Structure on Government.

New words on Government and meaning

Government refers to the system or group of people that have the authority to make
and enforce laws, policies, and decisions for a country, state, or community. It can
take various forms, such as democracy, monarchy, or dictatorship, and is responsible
for maintaining order, providing public services, and protecting citizens' rights and
interests. The following are words associated with government and their meanings:

1. Commissioner: This is a member of a commission or an individual who has been

given a commission (official charge or authority to do something).
2. Minister: This is a person who is a head of a government department.
3. President: This is the head of states or the head of government.
4. Head of Service: He is the Chief Executive or any Director, on the understanding
that Heads of Service may further delegate to other officers within their service.
5. Quorum: The minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be
present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
6. Forum: This is a meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue
can be exchanged.
7. Budget: A budget is a spending plan based on income and expenses.
8. Cabinet: A small group of the most important people in government, who advise
the President or Prime Minister and make important decisions.
9. Senate President: President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding
officer of a senate. It corresponds to the speaker in some other assemblies.
10. Council: A body of people elected to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other
municipal district.
11. Revenue:Revenue is the money generated from normal business operations,
calculated as the average sales price times the number of units sold.

WEEK TWO TOPIC: COMPREHENSION- READING TO UNDERSTAND

THE WRITER’S PURPOSE.
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
1. Explain the passage
2. Identify the new words in the passage
3. Answer the comprehension questions on the passage.

Reading to Understand the Writer's Purpose

When reading a text, understanding the writer's purpose is crucial to fully grasping the
content and meaning. The writer's purpose refers to the reason why they wrote the
text, what they aim to achieve, or the message they want to convey.

Identifying the Writer's Purpose

To identify the writer's purpose, consider the following:
1. Tone and language: The tone and language used can reveal the writer's attitude and
intention.
2. Content and structure: The way the content is organized and presented can indicate
the writer's purpose.
3. Key phrases and sentences: Look for phrases or sentences that explicitly state the
writer's purpose or main point.
4. Context: Consider the context in which the text was written, including the audience,
occasion, and cultural background.

Common Writer's Purposes: Some common writer's purposes include:

1. To inform: To educate or provide information on a topic.

2. To persuade: To convince the reader of a particular point of view or opinion.
3. To entertain: To engage or amuse the reader.
4. To analyze: To break down and examine a topic or issue.

WEEK THREE: TOPIC: IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be about to;
1. Define the term ‘idiomatic expression’
2. Identify some idiomatic expressions.
3. Make sentences with some idiomatic expressions.

An idiom (also called idiomatic expression) is an expression, word, or phrase that has
a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers . This meaning is
different from the literal meaning of the idiom's individual elements.
Examples of idiomatic expression
1. A blessing in disguise: a good thing that seemed bad at first.
2. A dime a dozen: Something common.
3. Beat around the bush: Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is
uncomfortable.
4. Better late than never: Better to arrive late than not to come at all.
5. Bite the bullet:To get something over with because it is inevitable.
6. Cut somebody some slack: Don't be so critical.
7. Cutting corners: Doing something poorly in order to save time or money.
8. Easy does it: Slow down.
9. Get out of hand: Get out of control.
10. Get something out of your system: Do the thing you've been wanting to do so you
can move on.
11. Get your act together: Work better or leave.
12. Miss the boat: It's too late.
13. No pain, no gain: You have to work for what you want.
14. On the ball: Doing a good job.

WEEK FOUR: TOPIC: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: LAW AND

ORDER

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
1. Explain the meaning of the new words.
2. Identify the synonyms of the new words.
3. Construct sentences with the new words.

Law and Order

Law and order refer to the system of rules and regulations that govern a society,
ensuring peace, stability, and justice. It's a fundamental aspect of modern civilization,
providing a framework for individuals, organizations, and governments to operate
within. The following are words associated with Law and Order and their meaning.
New words and meaning
1. Prosecution: The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone
in respect of a criminal charge.
2. Counsel: A barrister or other legal adviser conducting a case.
3. The dock: The place in a criminal law court where the accused person sits or stands
during the trial:
4. Evidence: The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or
proposition is true or valid.
5. An alibi: A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act,
especially a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.
6. Perjury: The offence of wilfully telling a lie or making a misrepresentation under
oath.
7. Verdict: A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
8. Conviction: A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge
in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.
9. Defence Counsel: Defense counsel is a lawyer who helps someone who is accused
of doing something wrong. They work to protect the rights of the person they are
representing in a court case, whether it is a criminal or civil case.
10. Cross-examine: A question (a witness called by the other party) in a court of law
to challenge or extend testimony already given.

WEEK SIX: TOPIC: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: THE MEDIA

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
1. Explain the meaning of the end words.
2. Identify the synonym of the new words.
3. Construct sentences with the new words.
 The media
The term "media" refers to various channels and platforms used to communicate
information, news, entertainment, and educational content to the public. Media plays
a significant role in shaping public opinion, influencing culture, and providing access
to information. The following are words associated with media and their meanings.

New words and their meanings

1. Memoriam notices: In memory of; as a memorial to.
2. Correspondence: Communication by exchanging letters, emails, or other messages.
A correspondent is a journalist who sends reports to his newspaper or radio or
television station from a distant or overseas location.
3. Commentator: a person who commentates on a sports match or other event.
4. Editorials: A newspaper article expressing the editor's opinion on a topical issue.
5. Opinion Poll: An assessment of public opinion by questioning a representative
sample, especially as the basis for forecasting the results of voting.
6. Questionnaire: a set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers,
devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study.
7. Press Conference: An interview given to journalists by a prominent person in order
to make an announcement or answer questions.
8. Public Opinion: Public opinion, or popular opinion, is the collective opinion on a
specific topic or voting intention relevant to society. It is the people's views on
matters affecting them.
9. Verbatim: In exactly the same words as were used originally.
10. The press: The people (such as reporters and photographers) who work for
newspapers, magazines, etc.

WEEK SEVEN: TOPIC: COMPREHENSION: READING TO IDENTIFY

MEANINGS OF WORDS IN CONTEXTS .

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
1. Explain the passage.
2. Identify the meanings of the words in context.
3. Answer the comprehension questions.

Reading to Identify Meanings of Words in Contexts

The meaning of a word depends on how it is used in a context. Example is ‘advent’.
The word can mean the following: a. Arrival b. coming c. coming into being or
coming into use.
More examples are:
‘Line’ to a housewife or anybody who washes clothes may mean the rope or wire on
which clothes are spread for drying. Examples: put the clothes on the line.
‘Line’ to children or soldiers may mean row. Example: The teachers asked the
students to form a line.
‘Line’ to a writer or reader may mean a row of words on a page. Example: Look at
line 8 of the passage.
‘Line’ may mean a telephone connection. Example: My mother said that daddy was
on the line with the governor.
WEEK EIGHT: TOPIC: WRITING SUMMARIES
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the story line of a passage.
2. Identify the guidelines needed for writing a good summary.
3. Summarize a passage.

What is summary writing?

A summary is a shorter version of an original text that outlines the main points in a
specific structure. The length of your summary usually depends on the length of the
original text.
To be able to make summaries is very important both in studies and in examinations.

WEEK NINE: COMPREHENSION: READING FOR SUMMARY

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the story line of a passage.
2. Identify the guidelines needed for writing a good summary.
3. Summarize a passage.

SUMMARY WRITING
In writing summary, the following points should be noted:
1. Avoid mindless lifting (that means copying word for word).
2. Write in sentences.
3. Avoid the use of connectives like futhermore, firstly, secondly, etc.
4. Avoid repetition of words.
5. Mention the facts in the passage.