Literature in English Scheme of Work, SS1, 1st Term

Literature in English Scheme of Work, SS1, 1st Term:

WEEK 1

Topic: Introduction to Literature

• What is Literature? Definitions of Literature
• Functions of Literature
• Differences between Literature in English and English Literature

WEEK 2

Topic: Genres of Literature (Drama)

• Definition of Drama
• Characteristics (Features) of Drama
• Types of Drama

WEEK 3

Topic: Terms used in Drama

• Professional Terms such as:
  -> Stages
  -> Audience
  -> Dialogue
  -> Soliloquy
  -> Aside
  -> Character
  -> Flashback
  -> Prologue
  -> Fore Shadowing
  -> Epilogue
  -> Speech
  -> Prompt
  -> Backdrop
  -> Costume
• Draw a chart of Terms used in Drama

Please read on the Summary of the Gods are not to blame - by Ola Rotimi.

WEEK 4

Topic: Genre of Literature (Prose)

• Definition of Prose
• Characteristics (Features) of Prose
• Types of Prose
• Narrative Techniques -> First Person Narrative, Third Person Narrative, etc.
• Draw a chart of Narrative Persons

WEEK 5

Topic: Genres of Literature (Poetry)

• Definitions of Poetry
• Characteristics (Features) of Poetry
• Types of Poetry

WEEK 6

Topic: Poetic Devices

• Rhyme, Rhythm, Stanza, Metre, Poetic License, Poetic Personae

WEEK 7

Topic: Literature Terms

• Discussion of Figures of Speech such as:
  -> Simile
  -> Metaphor
  -> Personification
  -> Irony
  -> Oxymoron
  -> Onomatopoeia
  -> Alliteration
  -> Assonance
  -> Idioms and so on
• Examples of the aforementioned Figures of Speech
• A list of the Figures of Speech on Cardboard Sheet

Please read on Figure of Speech - Types and Examples of Figures of Speech here.

WEEK 8

Topic: Literary Terms

• Further Discussion on Figures of Speech like:
  -> Paradox
  -> Euphemism
  -> Hyperbole
  -> Synecdoche
  -> Metonymy
  -> Litotes
  -> Malapropism
  -> Pun and so on
• Examples of the aforementioned Figures of Speech
• A list of the Figures of Speech on Cardboard Sheet

WEEK 9

Topic: Literary Appreciation

• Definition of Literary Appreciation
• Discussions on what to appreciate and how
• Significance of Literary works in context
• Special Syntax of Poetry
• Effective use of Literary Devices

WEEK 10

Topic: Literary Appreciation

• Professional Terms used in Literary
• Appreciation such as: Themes, Style, Setting, Tone, Mood, Symbolism and so on
• A list of the Literary Terms on Cardboard Sheet

You can read on what Students are expected to know on various Subjects here.

WEEK 11

Topic: General Overview of the Literary Genres

• Distinct features of each of the Genres
• Differences between Drama, Prose and Poetry
• Similarities between Drama, Prose and Poetry

WEEK 12

Topic: Plot

• Definition of Plot
• Difference between Plot and Story

WEEK 13

Topic: Revision

WEEK 12

Topic: Examinations

Read Literature in English Scheme of Work for SS1, 2nd Term here

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