JHS2 English Language · Term 1, Week 1

Conversation/everyday Discourse

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Curriculum details

Strand
Oral Language (listening and Speaking) (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Conversation/everyday Discourse (1.1)
Content standard
B8.1.1.1 - Demonstrate use of appropriate language orally in specific situations
Indicator
B8.1.1.1.2 - Ask and respond to specific questions with elaboration by making comments that contribute to texts, issues or topics under discussion
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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. 38

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Use open ended questions (e.g. why is it…, how can…,) in conversation on texts/ topics/issues.
- Examples of texts/issues/topics are cultural practices, peace and patriotism.
E.g.:
Tetteh: "It is December. Why is it raining so heavily?"
Naa: "I think…"
Tetteh: "How can this…?"