Production and Distribution of Writing

Curriculum details

Strand

Writing (Strand 4)

Sub-strand

Production and Distribution of Writing (4.1)

Content standard

B8.4.1.2 - Create different paragraphs within a composition on a given topic

Indicator

B8.4.1.2.1 - Record and use different techniques to capture the reader's attention in introductory paragraphs

Suggested placement

Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 57

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Write paragraphs using different techniques to capture the reader's attention in introductory paragraphs, e.g. using anecdotes, facts etc.
- Write introductory paragraphs showing how the sentences are organised in a logical sequence to create a coherence appropriate for the text type.
- Use logical connectors to link sentences in a paragraph:
  - contrast: however, nevertheless, although, though, on the other hand, etc
  - cause/effect: because, therefore, as a result, consequently, etc
  - conditions: if, provided that, unless, etc
NB. Use logical connectors, pronouns and the repetition of words, synonyms and antonyms to create cohesion and coherence and unity and completeness of paragraph.