Literature in English - Junior Secondary 2 - Features of Literature

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

Week 5

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining the features of Literature

Features of Literature

1.   Literature is imaginative: this is the ability to form pictures or ideas in one’s mind. You make use of imagination as you write or read literary works

2.   Literature deals with life experiences. In fact, many refer to is as “a mirror of life”. Through literature we learn about people’s life experiences- their joys, challenges, culture, character, strengths and weaknesses

3.   Use of words in a powerful way: the language of poetry is rich in the use of figurative language and images. This helps to create vivid pictures in the mind of the reader

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 6

The learners read in turn the recommended texts and analyze stating their observations and what they understood as the teacher clarifies

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1. State the features 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