SHS1 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 2: General Knowledge in Literature

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.1 (as normalised from 1.1.1.LI.3): Compare and contrast the relationship between genres in oral and written literature.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the term “genre” and list at least four genres common to both oral and written literature.
Identify the shared features (similarities) between a given oral genre and its written counterpart, using specific examples from Ghanaian oral tradition and published texts.
Explain at least three key differences between how a genre functions in oral performance versus written form.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to compare a folktale (oral) with a short story (written) and present their findings using appropriate academic language.
Apply their understanding by creating a short original piece in one genre and explaining how it relates to its oral or written counterpart.

Sign in with your phone number to read the full note and download the GES plan - free.

Sign in with phone number

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.3 - Compare and contrast the relationship between genres in oral and written literature.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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:

content standard text - p.26 the content standard code is printed 1.1.1CS.1; a separator is missing; normalised to 1.1.1.CS.1
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 27

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning:

- Present different genres of familiar written literature.

- Have learners interact with the texts, e.g., learners in group, identify literary devices and the elements of genres of literature.

- Learners learn to communicate using academic language as well as ethically acceptable verbal and non-verbal ways.

- In their discussions, learners must be conscious of valuing and working in favour of a democratic and inclusive atmosphere as they develop critical thinking.

Century and GESI

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.3). 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..