First Term English Studies revision for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: All themes covered in the term
Focal competence: Integration and consolidation of the term’s
Skills:

• Curriculum skills covered in Weeks 1- 10

Previous Lesson: Folktales: Features and Themes of Folktales
Topic: Revision and Consolidation
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils/students should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Recall the main concepts taught during the term.

Psychomotor Domain

• Apply the term’s skills in oral, written or practical exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Approved JSS 1 English Studies textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Class notes and approved texts
• Revision exercises (e.g., worksheets, flashcards)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Relevant practical materials (e.g., pictures for comprehension)

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important for reinforcing students’ understanding of all the English Studies concepts taught throughout the first term. It provides an opportunity to identify and address areas of difficulty, ensuring students are well-prepared for their end-of-term examinations and can confidently apply their acquired language skills.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students have been taught various English Studies topics, including parts of speech, tenses, comprehension strategies, and vocabulary development, in previous weeks of the first term.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision and Consolidation

Parts of Speech

The eight parts of speech are fundamental building blocks of sentences. They include:

1. Nouns: Words that name people, places, animals, or things (e.g., teacher, Lagos, dog, book).
2. Pronouns: Words that replace nouns to avoid repetition (e.g., he, she, it, they, we).
3. Verbs: Words that describe actions or states of being (e.g., run, eat, is, are).
4. Adjectives: Words that describe nouns or pronouns (e.g., beautiful, tall, red).
5. Adverbs: Words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (e.g., quickly, very, well).
6. Prepositions: Words that show the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence (e.g., in, on, under, with).
7. Conjunctions: Words that join words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).
8. Interjections: Words that express strong emotion (e.g., Oh!, Wow!, Hurray!).

Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense is used to describe actions that are habitual, general truths, or scheduled events.

1. Habitual actions: I walk to school every day.
2. General truths: The sun rises in the east.
3. Scheduled events: The train leaves at 7 AM.

Note: For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), add ‘s’ or ‘es’ to the verb (e.g., he eats, she goes).

Comprehension Skills

Reading comprehension involves understanding the meaning of a text. Key skills include:

1. Identifying the main idea of a passage.
2. Answering questions directly from the text.
3. Understanding vocabulary in context.
4. Making inferences based on the information provided.

Vocabulary Development

Expanding vocabulary helps in better understanding and expression.

1. Synonyms: Words that have similar meanings (e.g., happy – joyful, big – large).
2. Antonyms: Words that have opposite meanings (e.g., hot – cold, fast – slow).

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Oral Drills, Review of Examples

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating prior knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher welcomes students and explains that today’s lesson is a revision of key topics covered in the first term to prepare them for examinations. The teacher asks students to mention some topics they found challenging during the term.

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond by mentioning some topics they remember or found difficult.

Learning Point: Term topics recall

Step 2: Revision of Parts of Speech

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a quick revision of the main parts of speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives). The teacher provides examples and asks students to identify the part of speech for given words in sentences.

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall definitions and identify parts of speech in sentences provided by the teacher.

Learning Point: Parts of speech identification

Step 3: Revision of Simple Present Tense

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises the rules for forming and using the simple present tense, especially the ‘s’/’es’ rule for third-person singular. The teacher gives sentences for students to complete with the correct verb forms.

Pupils’ Activity: Students recall simple present tense rules and complete sentences with correct verb forms.

Learning Point: Simple present tense application

Step 4: Comprehension Skills Practice

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes a short, simple comprehension passage (or displays it on the board). The teacher guides students to read the passage and then asks questions to check their understanding, focusing on main idea and direct answers.

Pupils’ Activity: Students read the passage and answer the comprehension questions orally or in writing.

Learning Point: Comprehension passage understanding

Step 5: Vocabulary Development Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Word association

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises synonyms and antonyms. The teacher gives a list of words and asks students to provide their synonyms and antonyms.

Pupils’ Activity: Students provide synonyms and antonyms for given words.

Learning Point: Synonyms and antonyms recall

Step 6: Mixed Revision Exercises

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Problem-solving

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes a short worksheet containing mixed revision questions covering the topics discussed (e.g., fill-in-the-blanks for tenses, identifying parts of speech, matching synonyms/antonyms). The teacher monitors and assists as students work.

Pupils’ Activity: Students attempt the mixed revision exercises on the worksheet.

Learning Point: Application of mixed skills

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is a noun, and give two examples?
2. Give the simple present tense form of ‘go’ for ‘she’.
3. What is the main idea of the comprehension passage we read today?
4. Give an antonym for the word ‘happy’.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term concepts assessed

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the revision by highlighting the importance of understanding all the topics covered in the term. The teacher encourages students to continue studying their notes and textbooks in preparation for their examinations.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen attentively and ask any final questions.

Learning Point: Term’s learning consolidated

Lesson Keywords

• Revision – reviewing previously learned material
• Consolidation – strengthening understanding of concepts
• Parts of Speech – categories of words based on their function
• Simple Present Tense – verb form for habits or facts
• Comprehension – understanding written text
• Vocabulary – words known by a person
• Synonyms – words with similar meanings
• Antonyms – words with opposite meanings

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide simpler sentences and more direct questions during revision exercises, offering one-on-one support where needed. For faster learners, the teacher will provide more complex sentences or challenge them to create their own sentences using different parts of speech or tenses, or ask for more nuanced comprehension answers.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding and visual learning, students can search for:

• “JSS 1 English Studies Parts of Speech revision” on YouTube
• “Simple Present Tense explained for beginners” on YouTube
• “How to improve reading comprehension skills JSS 1” on YouTube

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, prepare a variety of revision exercises, including sentences for identifying parts of speech, fill-in-the-blanks for simple present tense, a short comprehension passage with questions, and word lists for synonyms and antonyms. Ensure the exercises are clear and concise for JSS 1 students. Begin by engaging students in recalling previous topics to gauge their understanding. Throughout the lesson, focus on clarifying common misconceptions and providing immediate feedback. Encourage active participation through oral responses and guided practice. Since this is a revision lesson, there is no formal note-taking stage; the emphasis is on recall and application. Conclude by reiterating the importance of consistent study for upcoming examinations.