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
B9.1.1.1.2 - Ask questions that link the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions in a 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. 70

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Use open ended questions to enable speaker link ideas of other speakers on topics/issues.
  E.g.
  - In your opinion, what are the views of people on…?
    - What are the views of people on…?
    - How do you think we should . . .?
    - Why don't you …?
    - Which of these do you prefer ..... ?
- Listen attentively to viewpoints on topics/issues in a conversation and respond appropriately.
- Engage in conversations on topics/issues with several speakers and respond to different views.