TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS3 Scheme of Work....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 11
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 About JSS3 Scheme of Work
In Nigeria, the third year of junior secondary education, known as JSS3, signifies the

final stage of junior secondary school and ushers students into senior secondary

school. During this stage, students explore various topics in greater detail, expand-

ing upon the topics covered in JSS2. Also, this scheme is carefully designed to pro-

vide the requirements of students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination

(BECE).

This scheme of work helps J.S.S.3 students in Nigeria at a very important time in

getting ready for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Basic Edu-

cation Certificate Examination (BECE) is an examination given to students in their

last year of Junior Secondary School. It’s a way for them to move from JSS3 to Se-

nior Secondary School. Passing the BECE gives students a certificate that replaces

their primary school certificate as their first official school leaving certificate.

When students are in JSS3, they’re getting ready to move on to higher levels of

school. So, it’s super important to make sure they have all the right knowledge and

skills to do well not just now, but in the future too. This scheme of work is like a

map for teachers, helping them teach different subjects in a way that matches what

students need to learn according to the Nigerian educational rules.

The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-

sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-

ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-

ing and learning.

 Introduction

English Studies is a fundamental subject that holds a central position in stu-

dents' educational progression. It entails an extensive examination of language,

literature, and communication abilities crucial for both academic advancement

and personal development. In JSS3 in Nigeria, English Studies is foundational,

playing a key role in students' overall development by focusing on language

proficiency, literature appreciation, and critical thinking.

English Studies is a vital part of the Basic Education Certificate Examination

(BECE) syllabus that evaluates students' language proficiency, understanding,

and appreciation of literature. Mastery of English Studies is crucial for BECE

success, enabling students to communicate effectively, comprehend written

material, and express their thoughts clearly.

English Studies in JSS3 in Nigeria is highly important for BECE preparation, pro-

viding students not only with essential language skills but also fostering critical

thinking and analytical capabilities essential for success in the examination and

beyond.
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Scheme Of Work
First Term
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK
FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
English Studies Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 3(JSS3)
Class J.S.S 3
Subject English Studies
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION OF LAST
TERM’S EXAMINATION
GRAMMAR Parts of speech – Revision

READING AND Scanning for main points

COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Informal letter – Letter to my best friend on
my plan for the academic session
LITERATURE IN I. Introduction to Fiction and Non Fiction
ENGLISH II. Examples of Non Fiction
2 SPEECH WORK The Schwa / ə / sound – about, doctor, above,
etc.
GRAMMAR Expressing/Describing Emotions (Verb +
Preposition)
READING AND Skimming for Specific Information
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Writing to a pen – pal
LITERATURE IN I. Poetry Analysis
ENGLISH II. Use the recommended text on prose.
3 SPEECH WORK Stress and Intonation continued.

GRAMMAR Adverbs of Frequency – (often, always,

occasionally).
READING AND Reading to cultivate the skill of referencing.
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Write a story on the topic – All that glitters is
not gold
LITERATURE IN I. Use the recommended text on prose
ENGLISH II. Characterization, Theme, Plot in the prose
text
4 SPEECH WORK Consonants / 3/ and / d3 / - leisure/ledger and
garage/large.
 GRAMMAR Changing positive statements to negative
statements using ‘not’.
READING AND Practice scanning, skimming and normal rate
COMPREHENSION reading.
COMPOSITION How to care for a motor vehicle.
LITERATURE IN I. Comprehensive study of the prose text.
ENGLISH II. Introduction the rhyme scheme.
5 SPEECH WORK Contrast consonants / d /, / ð /, / θ / and / z /
— advert, father, loathe and zip.
GRAMMAR Modal Forms – will, can, could, may, that’s
Direct and Indirect Forms of Modals
READING AND I. Reading to differentiate between facts and
COMPREHENSION opinions.
II. Vocabulary Development – Tourism
COMPOSITION Distinguish between the Features of Formal
and Informal Letters.
LITERATURE IN I. Use the recommended drama text
ENGLISH II. Study the different types of rhyme scheme.
6 SPEECH WORK Contrast between / 3: / and / ɔ: /
GRAMMAR Adjectives and Adverbs Expressing
Willingness/Unwillingness using Modal Verbs +
Adverbials
READING AND Reading to make deductions from a selected
COMPREHENSION passage.
LITERATURE IN I. Use the recommended drama text.
ENGLISH II. Characterization, Diction, setting and plot in
the recommended drama text.
7 SPEECH WORK Consonants / s /, / ʃ / and / tʃ / — ceiling, short,
machine and cheque.
GRAMMAR Adverbs of place and manner
READING AND Refer to week 5
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Debate – Corruption is worse than armed
robbery
LITERATURE IN I. More on Rhyme Schemes.
ENGLISH II. Identification of Costumes and Props in the
Drama text
8 SPEECH WORK Consonants / ʃ / and / tʃ / — sheep/chip and
fish/pitch.
GRAMMAR Idiomatic Expressions.
 READING AND Refer to week 6
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Descriptive Essay – My Favorite Subject
LITERATURE IN I. Questions on the prose text
ENGLISH II. Questions on the drama text.
9 SPEECH WORK Consonants / w / and / j /
GRAMMAR Adverbs of Cause or Reason – so that, in order,
so as.
READING AND Identification of the topic sentence a given
COMPREHENSION passage.
COMPOSITION Debate – child trafficking is worse than
stealing.
LITERATURE IN I. Review of the prose text.
ENGLISH II. Review of the drama text.
10 REVISION
11. – EXAMINATION
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 Second Term
Term Second Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION OF LAST
TERM’S EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS
SPEECH WORK Consonants / t / and / 0 / — tin/thin and
tick/thick.
READING AND Reading for Critical Evaluation.
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION More on writing to a Pen – Pal
LITERATURE IN I. Review the features of folktales
ENGLISH II. Discuss some folktales.
2 SPEECH WORK Consonants contrast / t / and / s / —
tailor/summer, pit/mouse, pat/ pass.
GRAMMAR Prepositions which express relations with
people (with, for, against)
LISTENING Listening for implied meanings
COMPREHENSION
 COMPOSITION The School Prize – Giving Day
LITERATURE IN I. Poetry – Write a short poem on – The lonely
ENGLISH child
II. Write a short story on – How the tortoise got
the pattern on his shell
3 SPEECH WORK Contrast consonants / ʃ / and / 3 / —
mission/pleasure and vision/measure.
GRAMMAR The Simple Sentence.
LISTENING Listening to get the main gist or the main
COMPREHENSION points in a paragraph.
COMPOSITION At the Bus Stop.
LITERATURE IN I. Literacy devices in a selected poem
ENGLISH II. Use the recommended text on prose
4 SPEECH WORK Contrast between vowels / ʌ / and / a: / —
much/march and pun /par.
GRAMMAR The Compound Sentence
LISTENING Listening to questions in order to answer them.
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Informal letter – A letter to a friend him/her
about your best subject
LITERATURE IN I. Use the recommended text on prose.
ENGLISH II. Identification of the features of prose.
5 SPEECH WORK Nasal sounds / m /, / n / and / / ŋ / — mentor,
knotty/naughty, fling
GRAMMAR Punctuation Marks – The Uses of the Capital
Letter.
LISTENING Listening to interpret ideas in a selected
COMPREHENSION passage.
COMPOSITION Informal letter – A letter to your
grandfather/mother telling them that you are
coming
to spend your forthcoming holidays with them.
LITERATURE IN I. Use the recommended drama text.
ENGLISH II. Theme / Setting / Characterization in the
recommended drama text.
6 SPEECH WORK Vowels / æ / and / 3: / — bath/birth, arm/earn
and farm/firm
GRAMMAR Pronouns – Reflexive and Relative Pronouns.
READING AND Revisit week 5 of 1st term.
COMPREHENSION
 COMPOSITION Article Writing – The evils of youth
unemployment
LITERATURE IN I. Use the recommended drama text.
ENGLISH II. Lead students to write a playlet.
7 SPEECH WORK Vowels / ɜ: / and. / ɜ / — brought/hot, malt/pot
and fought/cot.
GRAMMAR Personal Pronouns – Rules guiding the use of
personal Pronouns.
READING AND Revisit week 2 of 2nd term
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Expository – Drug addiction
LITERATURE IN I. Poetry – Language in poetry
ENGLISH II. Construct sentences with irony and
Hyperbole
8 SPEECH WORK Vowels / u / and / u: / — pull/pool, bush/sue
and sugar/food
GRAMMAR Demonstrative Pronouns
READING AND Reading to summarize paragraphs.
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Argumentative Essay – Teachers are Better
than Farmers in a Society
LITERATURE IN Summarizing the prose text
ENGLISH
9 SPEECH WORK Vowel / ə / ( among, above, doctor, again,
teacher, about, pastor)
GRAMMAR Differentiating between Demonstrative
Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives.
READING AND Revisit week 1 of 2nd term
COMPREHENSION
COMPOSITION Expository writing – Population Explosion
LITERATURE IN I. Revision of the drama text
ENGLISH II. Revision of the drama text using relevant
questions.
10 REVISION
11-12 TESTS AND
EXAMINATIONS
 Third Term

Term Third Term

Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION OF 2nd
TERM’S EXAMINATION
2 SPEECH WORK Review of Monotones
COMPREHENSION/VOC Look at Some Past Questions
ABULARY
DEVELOPMENT
ENGLISH STRUCTURE Review of Nouns and Pronouns
COMPOSITION Review of Narrative/Descriptive Essays
LITERATURE IN Review of Major/Minor Characters Theme, Plot,
ENGLISH Tragic/Comic Elements and Diction.
3 COMPREHENSION Use past questions
/VOCABULARY
DEVELOPMENT
ENGLISH STRUCTURE Review of Verbs and Adverbs
COMPOSITION Review of Argumentative / Expository Essay
SPEECH WORK Review of Diphthongs
LITERATURE IN I. Review of Literacy Terms for Poetry
ENGLISH II. Metaphor, Simile, Alliteration, Irony and so
on
4 COMPREHENSION/VOC
ABULARY
DEVELOPMENT
ENGLISH STRUCTURE Review of Adjectives, Conjunctions,
Prepositions and Interjections
COMPOSITION Revisit informal letter, Formal letter and their
features
SPEECH WORK Review of Consonant Sounds
LITERATURE IN Use past questions
ENGLISH
5-10 REVISION Use Past Questions for all Aspects of the
Revision.
11 EXAMINATION
3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks

The recommended textbooks for English in J.S.S.3 include

 New Oxford Secondary English Course for Junior Secondary Schools

(Upper Basic Education) 3

 Authors - Ayo Banjo Adekunle Adeniran Ayo Akano Uzoma Onaga Re-

vised Edition.

 Goodbye to Failures in English by Ken Mebele & Femi Omodara (Trea-

sure Publishers).

 Junior Course in Oral English for Schools and Colleges (By M. C. Onon-

iwu): Jil Communication Int Ltd. (with Work Book).

 New Concept English; Authors - J. Eyisi, B. Adepoju, A. Adekunle, Q.

Adam, F. AdemolaAdeoye, J.Eto. - Learn Africa

 Intensive English by Benson Omenihu A. Oluikpe et al. - African First

Publishers