Literature in English - Junior Secondary 2 - Features of myths and legends

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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Week 7

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

Features of Myths

1.   Myths are magical: It can be exciting and enjoyable in strange ways. The characters may have special powers that make them do the impossible.

2.   Myths are supernatural: myths are impossible to explain by natural causes. They seem to involve the powers of gods or magic

3.   Myths are superstitious: Some myths are based on superstitions which is not based on scientific knowledge or human reason but on old ideas of magic

Legends

Legends are old, well-known stories, often about brave characters may be human or non-human objects such as streams, hills, rocks and trees. The characters have played heroic roles in the past and are now worshipped as gods.

Examples are:

1.   “The Legend of Moremi of Ife”

2.   “The Osun River in Osogbo”

3.   Sango of Oyo

4.   King Jaja of Opobo(Bonny)

5.   Robinhood

Features of legends

1.   Magical

2.   Supernatural

3.   Superstitious

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 8

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.   Enumerate the features of myths

2.   Define legends and give examples

3.   Enumerate the features of legends

- 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

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CONCLUSION

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