SHS1 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 1: General Knowledge in Literature

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Differentiate between oral and written literature.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define oral literature and written literature in their own words, citing at least one distinguishing feature of each.
Identify and classify at least five examples of oral literature and five examples of written literature from their own communities and reading experiences.
Explain at least three key differences between oral and written literature, using appropriate academic language.
Discuss at least two similarities between oral and written literature, showing how both forms convey culture, values, and experience.
Role-play or orally present a short example of oral literature and transform a short passage into written form, demonstrating awareness of how each medium works.

This lesson builds on the concepts, types, and importance of literature introduced in Week 1 (Indicator 1.1.1.LI.1) and prepares learners for Week 3, where they will compare genres in detail (Indicator 1.1.1.LI.3).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Exploring Literature (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: General Knowledge in Literature (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding and interest in Literature-in-English and make meaningful connections to text and life. 1.1.1.LO.1 Use knowledge and understanding of concepts, types, importance of literature and literary genres in relation to oral and written literature. 1.1.1.LO.2 Use varied literary tools for analysing texts for pleasure to create love and interest in literature
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Differentiate between oral and written literature.
Suggested placement: Semester 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

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Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 26

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Through talk for learning, discuss written Literature and its types, using language for academic purposes.

Project-Based Learning:

- With the use of collaborative learner groups, review and explore knowledge on the different types of Oral literature from different examples of texts.

- Learners in groups, make a collection of an exhaustive list of types of written and oral literature under each major type.

- Encourage and reward creativity to enable learners develop their creative skills as they identify with examples in their culture through Oral Prose, e.g., Myths, folklore, Oral Drama, e.g., Cantata, concert party, Oral Poetry, e.g., libation, dirges, proverbs.

Collaborative Learning:

- In groups, learners identify the similarities and differences between oral and written literature.

- As learners work in groups, they should learn to respect individual differences and opinions and be good team players. Respect can be seen when learners communicate using ethically accepted verbal and non-verbal language.

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Leaflets, short stories,
- Films
- Skits
- Songs
- Poems
- Online
- texts etc..