Literature in English - Junior Secondary 2 - Introduction to Literature

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

Week 1

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what a Literature is

Literature is the expression of one’s mind or feelings.

The teacher further discusses the two broad aspects of literature

The aspects of literature are:

1.   Oral literature

2.   Written literature

Literature is as old as ma. Our forefathers enjoyed oral literature through oral prise, poetry and drama. In their homes, at community gatherings, festivals and funerals, they chanted songs and poems; they also narrated folktales, myths and legends to the young ones. Through this means, they were able to pass on important information about their history, culture and values from generation to generation. Oral literature was also a means of recreating themselves after a hard day at work on the farm. They relaxed by telling moonlight tales in the evenings.

The invention of writing made it possible for literature to be preserved in written form. As a result of this, people have been enjoying literary works written many years ago and the recent ones as well.

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 2

The teacher introduces the recommended literary texts for the term.

Gives an overview of the what the text is about and then the first few chapters are read.

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Define Literature

2.   What are the two aspects of Literature?

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer questions generated from the read text

Learners are asked to find the meaning of difficult words in the context they were used in the text

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

More questions are asked from the recommended texts read

Learners participate

6

CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners