JHS1 English Language · Term 2 Week 8: Grammar

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.1.3.1 - Demonstrate command and use of compound sentences

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Construct independent clauses that express complete thoughts.
Join two or more independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so) to form compound sentences.
Identify the independent clauses in a given compound sentence.
Combine two short sentences into one compound sentence using the most appropriate conjunction.
Use compound sentences correctly in writing and speaking.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar Usage (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Grammar (3.1)
Content standard: B7.3.1.3 - Demonstrate command of structural and functional use of sentences.
Indicator: B7.3.1.3.1 - Demonstrate command and use of compound sentences
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 8 (Week 20 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 16
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Construct independent clauses.
E.g. Kofi arrived late.
He missed the exam.
- Join two or more independent clauses to form compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so, etc.)
- Analyse compound sentences to identify the various independent clauses in them.