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Literature in English Lesson Notes All Terms for Senior Secondary School (SSS1 to SSS3/Year 10 to Year 12)
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SS1 Literature in English Scheme of Work For First Term
| Week | Topic | Content |
| 1 | Introduction to Literature | – Definition of Literature – Functions of Literature –
Importance of studying Literature |
| 2 | Literary Appreciation | – Meaning of Literary Appreciation – Elements of Literary
Appreciation: Theme, Plot, Setting, Style, Tone, Mood |
| 3 | Literary Devices I | – Meaning and examples of Figures of Speech: Simile,
Metaphor, Irony, Personification, Oxymoron |
| 4 | Literary Devices II | – Additional Figures of Speech: Euphemism, Alliteration,
Hyperbole, Allusion, Assonance, Paradox, Repetition |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | — |
| 6 | Genres/Branches of
Literature |
– Overview of the three genres of Literature: Prose, Poetry,
Drama – Structural features of each genre |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | Shakespearean Text: Antony and Cleopatra I | – Background of William Shakespeare – Background and setting of Antony and Cleopatra – Plot summary (Acts I–II) |
| 9 | Shakespearean Text: Antony and Cleopatra II | – Plot summary (Acts III–V) – Themes and characterization |
| 10 | Shakespearean Text: Antony and Cleopatra III | – Language and style – Imagery and dramatic techniques – Relevance to modern society |
| 11 | Revision | Review of all topics and texts (Weeks 1–10) |
| 12 | Examination | — |
| 13 | Closing | — |
SS2 Literature in English Scheme of Work For First Term
| Week | Topic | Content Breakdown |
| 1 | Introduction to African Poetry | Study of Gabriel Okara – “Once Upon a Time”; themes, content
analysis, and poetic devices. |
| 2 | African Poetry | Study of Wole Soyinka – “Night”; themes, structure, and poetic
devices. |
| 3 | African Poetry | Study of Niyi Osundare – “Not My Business”; themes, style, tone, and
poetic analysis. |
| 4 | African Poetry | Study of Syl Cheney-Coker – “The Breast of the Sea”; themes, content
analysis, imagery, and symbolism. |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | Assessment of first half of the term’s work. |
| 6 | African Poetry | Study of S.O.H. Afriyie-Vidza – “Hearty Garlands” and Elizabeth L. A.
Kamara – “New Tongue”; themes, mood, tone, and poetic devices. |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | Non-African Poetry | Study of Maya Angelou – “Still I Rise”; themes of perseverance and
empowerment; poetic techniques. |
| 9 | Non-African Poetry | Study of Lord Byron – “She Walks in Beauty”; themes, diction, mood,
and imagery. |
| 10 | Non-African Poetry | Study of Seamus Heaney – “Digging” and Fleur Adcock – “The Telephone
Call”; structure, tone, and poetic analysis. |
| 11 | Revision | General review of all poems studied (African and Non-African). |
| 12 | Examination | End of term examinations. |
| 13 | Closing | End of term activities. |
SS3 Literature in English Scheme of Work For First Term
| Week | Topic | Content Breakdown | ||||
| 1 | Welcome Test / Revision of Last Term’s Work | – Recall the previous term’s work.
– Relate Shakespeare’s background to Antony and Cleopatra. – Discuss the play’s historical and thematic background. |
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| 2 | Dramatic Personae of William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra | – Analyse the characters: Antony, Cleopatra, Octavius Caesar, Enobarbus, Charmian, and others.
– Discuss relationships among the key characters and their roles in the tragedy. |
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| 3 | Antony and Cleopatra – Act I | – Analyse the events and conflicts in Act I.
– Discuss Antony’s divided loyalty between Rome and Egypt. – Examine themes of love, power, and politics. |
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| 4 | Antony and Cleopatra – Act II | – Discuss the growing tension between Antony and Caesar.
– Analyse Cleopatra’s character and her influence on Antony. – Examine language, imagery, and dramatic techniques used. |
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| 5 | Antony and Cleopatra – Act III | – Study the battle scenes and turning points.
– Examine betrayal, ambition, and loyalty. – Discuss the role of Enobarbus as a foil to Antony. |
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| 6 | Antony and Cleopatra – Acts IV & V | – Analyse the tragic resolution of the play.
– Identify the main themes: love vs. duty, honour, pride, and fate. – Discuss Shakespeare’s use of imagery, irony, and symbolism. |
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| 7 | Mid-Term Break / Open Day | — | ||||
| 8 | Introduction to Unseen Prose | – Features of unseen prose: comprehension and plot.
– Tools for unseen passage analysis: theme, setting, tone, and character. – Practice analysis using short unseen prose excerpts. |
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| 9–10 | Introduction to Unseen Poem | – Features of unseen poem: structure, imagery, and mood.
– Literary devices: metaphor, personification, simile, irony, alliteration, paradox. – Practice unseen poem analysis using short modern poems. |
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| 11 | Principles of Answering Context and
Literature Questions |
– Interpret common exam verbs (comment, describe,
contrast, examine). |
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| – Develop accurate, concise responses to context-based
questions. |
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| 12 | Revision | – Review of Antony and Cleopatra and unseen texts. | ||||
| 13 | Examination | — | ||||
SS1 Literature in English Scheme of Work For Second Term
| Week | Topic | Content |
| 1 | Introduction to African Drama | – Features of African Drama – Oral tradition and
cultural elements in African plays |
| 2 | African Drama: Bosede Ademilua- Afolayan’s Once Upon an Elephant I | – Background of the playwright – Background of the text – Setting and summary of Act One |
| 3 | African Drama: Once Upon an
Elephant II |
– Plot summary (Act Two) – Themes and characterization |
| 4 | African Drama: Efua Sutherland’s
The Marriage of Anansewa I |
– Background of the playwright – Background of the text – Plot summary and analysis of Act One |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | — |
| 6 | African Drama: The Marriage of
Anansewa II |
– Themes, style, and characterization – Cultural values and moral lessons |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | Non-African Drama: J. D. Priestley’s
An Inspector Calls I |
– Background of the playwright – Historical context
– Setting and summary (Acts I–II) |
| 9 | Non-African Drama: An Inspector
Calls II |
– Themes, style, and characterization – Social commentary and moral implications |
| 10 | Non-African Drama: Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons | – Background of the playwright – Themes of
integrity, conscience, and power |
| 11 | Revision | Review of all topics and plays (Weeks 1–10) |
| 12 | Examination | — |
| 13 | Closing | — |
SS2 Literature in English Scheme of Work For Second Term
| Week | Topic | Content Breakdown |
| 1 | Welcome Test and
Review |
Review of previous term’s work; introduction to prose elements and
literary terms. |
| 2 | Introduction to
African Prose |
Study of Elma Shaw – “Redemption Road”; plot structure, setting
(physical, social, and temporal). |
| 3 | African Prose | Detailed analysis of Redemption Road (Chapters 1–5); introduction of
characters and major events. |
| 4 | African Prose | Continued analysis (Chapters 6–10); themes and character development. |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | Assessment of first half of the term’s work. |
| 6 | African Prose | Continued study (Chapters 11–15); stylistic and structural analysis. |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | Non-African Prose | Study of Susanne Bellefeuille – “Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured”;
background of the author and text overview. |
| 9 | Non-African Prose | Detailed analysis (Chapters 1–6); major events and themes of perseverance, love, and endurance. |
| 10 | Non-African Prose | Continued analysis; characterization, plot development, and
narrative techniques. |
| 11 | Revision | General review of African and Non-African prose texts. |
| 12 | Examination | End of term examinations. |
| 13 | Closing | End of term activities. |
SS3 Literature in English Scheme of Work For Second Term
| Week | Topic | Content Breakdown |
| 1 | Welcome Test / Revision of Last Term’s Work | – Overview of Antony and Cleopatra.
– Key themes, characters, and stylistic features. |
| 2 | Review of Shakespearean Text | – Discussion on characterization, plot development, and major conflicts.
– Relate moral lessons from the play to modern society. |
| 3 | Revision of African Prose | – Study of Pede Hollist – So the Path Does Not Die and Elma Shaw
– Redemption Road. – Analyse themes, characters, and narrative techniques. – Discuss social, political, and cultural contexts. |
| 4 | Revision of Non-African Prose | – Study of Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird and Susanne Bellefeuille – Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured.
– Discuss plot, characters, and moral lessons. – Analyse themes of justice, love, and endurance. |
| 5 | Revision of African Drama | – Study of Efua Sutherland – The Marriage of Anansewa and
Bosede Ademilua-Afolayan – Once Upon an Elephant. – Identify dramatic techniques and themes. – Discuss societal values reflected in both plays. |
| 6 | Revision of Non-African Drama | – Study of Robert Bolt – A Man for All Seasons and J. D. Priestley
– An Inspector Calls. – Discuss themes of justice, integrity, hypocrisy, and social responsibility. – Identify major and minor characters. |
| 7 | Revision of African and Non- African Poetry | – Review of all selected African and Non-African poems.
– Identify themes, tone, mood, and poetic devices. – Relate imagery to central ideas. |
| 8 | Mid-Term Break / Open Day | — |
| 9–14 | General Revision | – Comprehensive revision of all prescribed texts: Drama, Prose, and Poetry.
– Focus on examination techniques, past questions, and model answers. |
SS1 Literature in English Scheme of Work For Third Term
| Week | Topic | Content |
| 1 | Introduction to Prose | – Features of prose – Elements: Plot, Setting,
Characterization, Theme, Point of View |
| 2 | African Prose: Pede Hollist’s So
the Path Does Not Die I |
– Background of the author – Setting and plot summary (Chapters 1–4) |
| 3 | African Prose: So the Path Does
Not Die II |
– Themes, style, and characterization – Socio-cultural issues in the text |
| 4 | Non-African Prose: Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird I | – Background of the author – Plot summary (Chapters 1–
5) – Setting and tone |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | — |
| 6 | Non-African Prose: To Kill a
Mockingbird II |
– Themes of justice, racism, and innocence – Character analysis and style |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | African Poetry I | – Gabriel Okara – “Once Upon a Time” – Niyi Osundare –
“Not My Business” – Themes, tone, and poetic devices |
| 9 | African Poetry II | – Wole Soyinka – “Night” – Syl Cheney-Coker – “The Breast of
the Sea” – Imagery, symbolism, and structure |
| 10 | Non-African Poetry | – Maya Angelou – “Still I Rise” – Lord Byron – “She Walks in
Beauty” – Themes, diction, and moral lessons |
| 11 | Revision | Review of all prose, drama, and poetry texts |
| 12 | Examination | — |
| 13 | Closing | — |
SS2 Literature in English Scheme of Work For Third Term
| Week | Topic | Content Breakdown |
| 1 | Introduction to African
Drama |
Overview of African Drama and cultural influences. |
| 2 | African Drama | Study of Efua Sutherland – “The Marriage of Anansewa”; background,
setting, and summary of Act One. |
| 3 | African Drama | Detailed analysis of The Marriage of Anansewa (Acts Two–Three);
themes, plot, and characterization. |
| 4 | African Drama | Continued study of The Marriage of Anansewa; moral lessons, style,
and dramatic techniques. |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | Assessment of first half of the term’s work. |
| 6 | Non-African Drama | Study of Robert Bolt – “A Man for All Seasons”; background of the
playwright, setting, and Acts One–Two. |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | Non-African Drama | Continued analysis of A Man for All Seasons; themes,
characterization, and style. |
| 9 | Non-African Drama | Study of J.D. Priestley – “An Inspector Calls”; background, plot
summary, and character analysis. |
| 10 | Non-African Drama | Themes and dramatic techniques in An Inspector Calls; moral and
social significance. |
| 11 | Revision | General review of all drama texts and poems. |
| 12 | Examination | End of term examinations. |
| 13 | Closing | End of term activities. |
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