In Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2), Literature in English introduces students to a wider range of literary forms- prose, poetry, and drama, studied in JSS1. This allows them to analyze the intricate narrative techniques as well as poetic and literary devices present in these works. Through such exploration, students not only sharpen their critical thinking skills but also develop a deeper understanding of human experiences and cultural diversity.
By studying Literature in English at this level, students gain valuable insights into the complexities of society and human nature. They equally gain an immersive journey through literary works, enabling them to appreciate the beauty of language, the richness of cultural heritage, and the depth of human experience.
In junior secondary schools, how students are assessed in Literature in English studies can differ from school to school. However, typically, they are evaluated through tests or quizzes (Continuous Assessment Tests) and end-of-term exams.
Grading follows a scale from A to F, with A representing excellent performance, typically scoring around 70% or 80%, and F indicating failure, usually below 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Literature in English Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2(JSS2) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 2 | |
| Subject | Literature in English | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION ON LAST SESSION’S WORK | |
| 2 | SHORT STORIES/NOVELETTES BASED ON EFFECTS OF CLIMATE, e.g. FLOOD, DEPLETION OF OZONE LAYER, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION e.t.c | |
| 3 | SHORT STORIES/NOVELETTES ON ANY RELEVANT TOPIC OR INCIDENCE | |
| 4 | FOLKTALE: NIGERIAN AND AFRICAN FOLKTALES | i. Meanings and examples ii. Features |
| 5 | POPULAR MYTHS AND LEGENDS: AFRICAN AND NON AFRICAN | i. Meanings and examples ii. Features |
| 6-8 | READING OF BOOKS FOR THE TERM: PROSE | |
| 9-11 | READING OF BOOKS FOR THE TERM: DRAMA | |
| 12-13 | REVISION/EXAMINATION | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1-3 | READING OF THE DRAMA TEXTS FOR THE TERM | |
| 4 | i. Background of the dramatists of the read drama texts ii. Background and setting of the drama texts iii. Plot summary iv. Themes | |
| 5-7 | PROSE: READING OF NOVEL(S) FOR THE TERM | |
| 8 | i. Background of the novelists of the read novels. ii. Background and setting of the novels. iii. Plot summary iv. Themes | |
| 9-10 | POETRY: ANALYSIS OF POEMS FOR THE TERM | i. Background/Thematic Preoccupation. ii. Setting. iii. Poetic Devices |
| 11-12 | REVISION/EXAMINATION |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION/RESUMPTION TEST | |
| 2 | TYPES OF POETRY | i. Epic ii. Lyric iii. Ballads iv. Dirge |
| 3 | LANGUAGE OF POETRY | i. Concise ii. Unique iii. High |
| 4 | POETRY | i. Narrative Poem ii. Ballads |
| 5 | DRAMA | i. Types (Comedy and Tragedy) ii. Features of Drama:Theme, Stage, Costumes, e.t.c |
| 6 | READING OF THE RECOMMENDED DRAMA TEXTS | i. I dentifying the message of the texts ii.Roles of the Characters (Minor & Major) |
| 7 | READING OF THE RECOMMENDED PROSE | i. Identifying the message of the texts ii.Identifying the type of Prose iii.Discuss the features of the prose text: Plot, characterisation, style, setting, language, and theme. |
| 8 | READING OF DRAMA TEXT (SHORT PLAY) | i. Identify the essential language features of the play. ii. Identify the major characters iii. Act out the play |
| 9 | IRONY | i. Definition ii. Identify Irony in Literature text iii. Construction of Correct Sentences with Irony |
| 1o | FIGURES OF SPEECH (HYPERBOLE) | i. Identification of hyperbole in literature text. ii. Construction of correct sentences with hyperbole. |
| 11 | CHARACTERISATION AND SUMMARY OF THE LITERATURE TEXTS | |
| 12-13 | REVISION/EXAMINATION |
The following are the recommended Literature in English textbooks for JSS2. Note that these are subject to change and/or revision.
PROSE
DRAMA
POETRY
