JHS3 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
B9.1.1.1 - Demonstrate the use of appropriate language orally in specific situations
Indicator
B9.1.1.1.1 - Use appropriate register in everyday communication (informal and formal) with diverse partners on grade-level topics/texts/issue
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. 70

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Identify some slang words and jargon accepted locally and internationally.
- Use these in conversation on grade-level topics/texts/issues,
e.g. informal (talking about music, sports, hobbies, going out with friends, social media,) the cause of poor academic performance.
- Create and act scenes dialogues/skits on texts/issues/topics using both formal and informal register to distinguish characters.
- Use appropriate register accurately in spontaneous conversation.