Production and · JHS1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.4.1.2.1 - Organise information in a logical manner.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the topic sentence and supporting sentences in a given paragraph.
Arrange jumbled sentences into a logical sequence to form a coherent paragraph.
Use logical connectors such as firstly, however, therefore, and finally to link sentences within a paragraph.
Write a well-organised paragraph on a given topic, beginning with a clear topic sentence and supported by logically ordered supporting sentences.
Revise a poorly organised paragraph by reordering sentences and adding appropriate logical connectors.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Production and (4.1)
Content standard: B7.4.1.2 - Create different paragraphs on a given topic
Indicator: B7.4.1.2.1 - Organise information in a logical manner.
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:

sub strand name - p.24: the heading is printed 'SUB-STRAND 1: PRODUCTION AND' and stops there; the contents page and printed pp 56 and 89 read 'PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING'
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 25
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Write a paragraph beginning with topic (main) sentence and supporting sentences.
- Organise sentences in a logical sequence to create a coherent paragraph that is appropriate for the text type (narrative, descriptive, instruction (directions), persuasive, explanation (notice), etc.).
- 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.
  - sequence in time: next, soon, after, then, later, suddenly, afterwards, etc.
NB. Use logical connectors, pronouns and the repetition of words, synonyms and antonyms to create a cohesive text (i.e. a text in which sentences and paragraphs are linked together to show meaning and beauty).