This scheme outlines weekly topics, learning objectives, teaching strategies, instructional resources, and assessment methods. It is designed to help teachers, parents, and students stay aligned throughout the term. The weekly breakdown supports key English language competencies including grammar, reading, writing, literature, phonics, and oral expression.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1, Resumption Test
Topics and Subtopics
Resumption test to assess previous term’s understanding
Learning Objectives
Identify learners’ strengths and weaknesses from the previous term
Teaching Activities
Conduct written diagnostic test
Provide corrective feedback
Instructional Materials
Test sheets, pens
Assessment
Mark and discuss test scripts
Week 2, Reading and Composition
Topics and Subtopics
Critical reading
Types of composition including narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative
Learning Objectives
Explain the concept of critical reading
Identify different types of writing and their features
Teaching Activities
Analyze magazine and newspaper articles
Explain characteristics of each composition type
Instructional Materials
Printed texts, whiteboard notes
Assessment
Short answer quiz, oral responses
Week 3, Writing and Phonics
Topics and Subtopics
Narrative essay, drafting of ideas
Phonics focus on vowel contrast, /i/ and /ɪ/
Learning Objectives
Organize coherent narrative writing
Differentiate between similar vowel sounds
Teaching Activities
Guide students through essay planning and drafting
Conduct oral drills and phonetic exercises
Instructional Materials
Audio samples, dictionaries, writing paper
Assessment
Class essay, pronunciation checks
Week 4, Grammar and Literature
Topics and Subtopics
Tenses and adverbials
Non-African folktales, identification of features
Learning Objectives
Use tenses and adverbials accurately
Discuss and identify features of non-African folktales
Teaching Activities
Grammar drills using example sentences
Read and analyze folktales in groups
Instructional Materials
Folktale texts, grammar worksheets
Assessment
Short written grammar test, oral literature presentation
Week 5, Speed Reading and Descriptive Writing
Topics and Subtopics
Skimming and scanning techniques
Descriptive composition on motor vehicle maintenance
Phonetics including rhythm and stress patterns
Learning Objectives
Read for specific information using speed reading techniques
Describe objects or processes clearly in writing
Identify correct stress and intonation patterns
Teaching Activities
Timed reading exercises
Guided writing sessions
Phonetic listening and repetition practice
Instructional Materials
Printed texts, pictures of vehicles, audio tools
Assessment
Timed quiz, class writing, oral drills
Week 6, Letter Writing and Mythology
Topics and Subtopics
Informal and formal letter formats
Features of myths and legends
Grammar elements including conjunctions, prepositions, and adverbials
Learning Objectives
Structure informal and formal letters appropriately
Explain moral lessons in myths and legends
Identify and use grammatical connectors
Teaching Activities
Sample letter analysis
Myth discussion groups
Grammar sentence construction tasks
Instructional Materials
Letter samples, myth texts, grammar guides
Assessment
Letter writing task, class discussion, grammar test
Week 7, Summary Writing and Poetry
Topics and Subtopics
Summary writing with main idea identification
Poetry appreciation including types and language use
Grammar focus on active and passive voice
Phonics focus on final consonant clusters
Learning Objectives
Summarize content accurately
Differentiate poetic types and figurative devices
Convert active sentences to passive and vice versa
Pronounce final consonant clusters correctly
Teaching Activities
Summarizing news articles
Poetry reading and analysis
Grammar transformation exercises
Phonetic drills
Instructional Materials
Newspaper clippings, poems, grammar texts, phonics flashcards
Assessment
Written summary, poetry quiz, grammar exercises, oral pronunciation
Week 8, Revision
Topics and Subtopics
Comprehensive review of key grammar, writing, reading, and phonics topics
Learning Objectives
Reinforce and consolidate term’s work
Teaching Activities
Review past questions
Group corrections and feedback
Instructional Materials
Revision guides, flashcards
Assessment
Practice tests, oral quizzes
Week 9, End of Term Examination
Topics and Subtopics
Formal examination
Learning Objectives
Evaluate students’ overall performance for the term
Teaching Activities
Administer and invigilate examination
Instructional Materials
Examination papers, answer booklets
Assessment
Marking and grading of scripts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to teach critical reading at this level
Encourage learners to ask questions while reading, compare facts and opinions, and identify themes through guided class discussion.
How can I help my child improve in phonics and reading fluency
Daily short pronunciation exercises, repeated reading aloud, and practicing with simple tongue twisters can build confidence.
What are some examples of non-African folktales suitable for this level
Tales like Aesop’s fables, Greek myths, or short fairy tales with moral lessons work well and are easy to analyze.
What is the difference between a narrative and a descriptive composition
Narrative writing tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting while descriptive writing focuses on detailing a person, place, or thing using sensory language.
Why are consonant clusters important in phonics
They help students pronounce and spell words correctly by understanding how multiple consonants blend within a word.
