Comprehension · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.1.2.7 - Use derivation to expand vocabulary to new contexts (historical, cultural, political)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define derivation and identify the root word and affixes (prefixes and suffixes) in given words.
Derive new words from given root words by adding appropriate prefixes and suffixes.
Use derived words correctly in sentences about historical, cultural, and political topics.
Explain how the meaning of a root word changes when prefixes or suffixes are added.
Match derived words to the appropriate context (historical, cultural, or political) in short passages.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Comprehension (2.1)
Content standard: B8.2.1.2 - Read, comprehend, interpret texts
Indicator: B8.2.1.2.7 - Use derivation to expand vocabulary to new contexts (historical, cultural, political)
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 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. 48
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Read a text closely for interpretation.
- Use word formation strategies to expand vocabulary.
- Use appropriate vocabulary in sentences and to the situation.