Production and… · JHS3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.4.1.1.1 - Compose logically connected paragraphs to show unity, completeness and coherence using appropriate cohesive devices, e.g., connectors, pronouns, repetition of vocabulary or grammatical structures

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in sample paragraphs and state the relationship each one signals (time, condition, reason, result, etc.)
combine two simple sentences into one compound or complex sentence using the appropriate conjunction
distinguish between defining and non-defining relative clauses by observing the use of commas in written sentences
use pronouns and repetition of key vocabulary to link sentences within a short paragraph
compose a paragraph of 6 to 8 sentences on a given topic that shows unity and coherence through the correct use of cohesive devices

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Production and Distribution of Writing (4.1)
Content standard: B9.4.1.1 - Develop, organise and express ideas coherently and cohesively in writing
Indicator: B9.4.1.1.1 - Compose logically connected paragraphs to show unity, completeness and coherence using appropriate cohesive devices, e.g., connectors, pronouns, repetition of vocabulary or grammatical structures
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 89
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Use coordinating conjunctions to join clauses in compound sentences: and, but, nor, or, so, then, yet.
- Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses in complex sentences:
  - time clauses: when, before, after, since, while, as, until
  - conditional clauses: if, unless
  - purpose clauses: in order to, so that
  - reason clauses: because, since, as
  - result clauses: so that
  - concessive clauses: although, though, while
  - place clauses: where, wherever
  - clauses of manner: as, like, the way.
- Expand sentences in to paragraphs using defining and non-defining relative clauses. E.g. the men who stole the car were jailed. (defining) The women, who stole the car, were jailed. (non-defining) Differences between the two may show in the comma marks.
- Use noun phrases, adjectival phrases and adverbial phrases to expand sentences.