Production and… · JHS3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.4.1.2.1 - Compose more complex paragraphs using appropriate strategies

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the position of the topic sentence in a mixed paragraph (middle) and a periodic paragraph (end) when reading example paragraphs.
Compose a mixed paragraph on a given topic with the topic sentence placed in the middle, supported by clear supporting sentences before and after it.
Compose a periodic paragraph on a given topic with the topic sentence placed at the end, building up to the main idea for effect.
Use at least three types of logical connectors (ordering, addition, contrast, cause/effect, sequence in time) to link sentences within their paragraphs.
Organise sentences in a logical sequence to create coherence that sustains reader interest in an introductory paragraph.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Production and Distribution of Writing (4.1)
Content standard: B9.4.1.2 - Create different paragraphs on a given topic
Indicator: B9.4.1.2.1 - Compose more complex paragraphs using appropriate strategies
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 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.91: the content-standard cell is printed 'B9.4.1.2: Create different paragraphs a given topic (Please check for an omission here)' - the parenthesis is an editorial query left in the published document, and the sentence is missing a word
content standard text - printed 'Create different paragraphs a given topic (Please check for an omission here)'. The parenthetical is an editor's query, not curriculum, and the omission it asks about is the preposition; completed as 'on'.
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 91
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Write mixed paragraph (paragraph with the topic sentence located in the middle) and periodic paragraphs (paragraph with the topic sentence at the end) using transitional devices to create effect and purpose.
- Organise sentences in a logical sequence to create coherence and beauty that sustains interest in an introductory paragraph.
- Use logical connectors to link sentences in a paragraph:
  - ordering ideas: firstly, secondly, finally, etc.
  - addition: moreover, furthermore, in addition, etc.
  - similarity: similarly, likewise, in the same way, etc.
  - contrast: however, nevertheless, although, though, on the other hand, etc.
  - cause/effect: because, therefore, as a result, consequently, etc.
  - conditions: if, provided that, unless, etc.
  - sequence in time: next, soon, after, then, later, suddenly, afterwards, etc.
- Use logical connectors, pronouns and the repetition of words, synonyms and antonyms to create cohesion and coherence and unity and completeness of paragraph.