Grade 7 English Language Curriculum

SOME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR GRADE 7 LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

Pupils will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of each part of speech.

2. Use the correct verb form in given sentences.

3. Select correct pronoun which agrees with the antecedent.

4. Identify subject and predicate in a given sentence.

5. Punctuate correctly.

6. Comprehend given information and answer questions at the literal, inferential and evaluative levels of comprehension.

7. Use words that appeal to the senses to create word pictures.

8. Sequence factual information.

9. Identify the four types of sentences and write these correctly.

10. Spell words correctly.

11. Identify topic sentence and supporting details in a given paragraph.

12. Identify and discuss some techniques used in story telling.

13. Write paragraphs that entertain and relate interesting events.

14. Differentiate between the format of the friendly and formal letters.
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15. Use appropriate wording for the details of a given letter.

16. Use given punctuation marks correctly.

17. Identify, discuss and use persuasive techniques effectively.

18. Create outlines for essays relating to a given topic.

19. Demonstrate correct use of quotation marks.

20. Use context clues to effectively deduce meaning.

This document is strictly a guide and the teacher may insert topics/activities as he/she deems fit to meet the peculiar needs of his/her pupils. These,
however, must be in addition to those topics presented therein.
The content of this curriculum is not in any particular order, it just details all the topics that will be covered in each term for the academic year. The
teacher will cover the content in the way he/she sees fit, but all areas will be covered by the end of each term.
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Class=1hr Learning Activities

Unit Students will:

TERM ONE: Topic 1
SEPTEMBER TO
DECEMBER 2 weeks Parts of Speech – Nouns  Identify the different types of  The use of comprehension  Cloze Tests, Extended
nouns in written expression and exercises to practise Writing Pieces,
PARTS OF Common Nouns oral discourse. restricting drills, critical Sentence Completion,
SPEECH/GRAMMA listening and reading Word Substitution
R Proper Nouns  Apply the rules which govern the exercises which provide
use of nouns ample examples of parts of
Concrete Nouns
speech in verbal and written
 Define each type of noun communication.
Abstract Nouns
 Create sentences ( written and
Collective Nouns
verbal) using different types of
Singular and Plural Nouns nouns

Noun Suffix

2 weeks Adjectives:
The use of comprehension exercises  Cloze Tests, Extended
Nouns used as adjectives  Explain the use of adjectives.
to practise restricting drills, critical Writing Pieces,
 Identify the different types of listening and reading exercises which Sentence Completion,
adjectives. provide ample examples of parts of Word Substitution
speech in verbal and written.
 Use adjectives in their own
written and verbal expression.

 Apply the rules which govern the

following adjectives: Bad, Well,
Good, Slow
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 Use the degrees of comparison

which include the positive,
comparative and superlative forms
of adjectives.

 Rewrite sentences changing verbs

2 weeks Tenses to the tense shown in brackets.  Rewrite paragraph
using the given tense.
PARTS OF Verbs – simple present and
 Apply the rules governing the use  Comprehension passages
SPEECH/GRAMMA past tenses, verb ‘to be’,  Complete the passages
of the six troublesome pairs :rise,
R CONTD continuous tens commonly  Tense wheels using the correct form
raise, sit, sat, lie, lay
used verb phrases such as of the verb.
will, shall, may, might,  Paragraph cards
 Write a paragraph using a given
should, would. tense consistently.
 Cloze passages
Irregular verbs.
 Extended writing task
 Explain what is an adverb.
Adverbs: - Adverbs
 Explain the differences between
 Comprehension exercises
modifying adjectives adjectival and adverbial modifiers.  Identify parts of speech
 Sentence Strips to identify of underlined word.
adverbs modifying other  Identify adverbs which tell how,
parts of speech of
when, or what extent.
highlighted words
adverbs
 Expressions

 Written task
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 Cooperative Learning

 Cloze tests.

Topic 2:  Identify different parts of a  Oral drills.  Sentence completion

sentence.
SENTENCE Parts of a sentence  Given a list of sentences,  Listening, reading
STRUCTURE  Explain the purpose of each part. label the different parts of comprehension
 Subject and the sentence. exercises with answers
predicate, simple  Write their own sentences dependent on the
2 weeks predicate and the  Diagramming sentences. understanding of
complete  Apply proper sentence particular forms,
predicate. construction to advance ideas  Write sentences of their structures, patterns.
when doing extended writing. own.
 Verb phrase

 Simple subject
and complete
subject

 Types of
sentences: simple,
compound and
complex.
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 Improve their competencies in  Same as above

using the main types of sentences.
Topic 3:  Same as above
 Identify, define and use these
a) Sentence Fragments sentences in expressive and oral
and Run on Sentences discourse.
b) Varying Sentence  Explain fragments and run on
sentences.
Length and Beginning
 Identify examples of these errors
in sentences.

 Edit and write their own

sentences.

2 weeks  Given a list of sentences

identify these errors and
write the correct version.
Topic 3: a) Sentence  Improve their competencies in
Fragments and Run on using the main types of sentences.  Peer consultation when  Same as above
Sentences editing.
 Identify, define and use the
b) Varying Sentence sentences in expressive and oral  Diagramming sentences
discourse.
Length and Beginning  Comprehension exercises
 Explain fragments and run on
sentences.

 Identify examples of these errors

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in sentences.

 Edit and write their own

sentences.
 Given a list of sentences
identify errors and write the
PHRASES 2 weeks correct version.  Cloze Test

Phrases: Adjective, adverb  Peer consultation when  Sentence completion

and appositive
CLAUSES
Clauses: independent
clause, subordinate clause,
adjective clause, adverb
clause, noun clause
 Explain both terms, phrases and editing.
clauses  Listening, reading
 Diagramming sentences comprehension
 Identify their purposes in exercises with answers
sentences.  Comprehension exercises dependent on the
understanding of
 Use phrases and clauses in particular forms,
sentence structure. structures, patterns.

 Oral drills
CONCORD

1 week  Given a list of sentences

Concord: identify the errors in the  Extended writing tasks
sentences. to test accuracy in the
1. Subject Verb Agreement  Apply the rules of grammar in statement of number
written and  Underline subject verb and concord. Error
2. Singular and Plural recognition, error
agreement at work in
spoken expression.
3. Compound subject,
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agreement of pronoun and  Identify grammatical errors in comprehension. correction.

antecedent. extended writing.

4. Focus on collective  Edit their own writing and those of

their peers.
nouns which may

be singular or

plural, indefinite

pronouns, titles,

groups.

 Critical discussion and

Punctuation: correction of punctuation
PUNCTUATION 1 week  Define end stops, capital letters used in selected and  Sentence completion
1. End Stops and the comma. prepared material; diction and Cloze tests
read aloud to identify
2. Capital Letters  Use end stops, capital letters and contribution of punctuation  Word substitution
the comma appropriately in to meaning.
3. Comma  Structured writing or
sentences.
 Unpunctuated passages used speaking task.
 Correct sentences with in correct to focus on links between
punctuation usage. punctuation and
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 Use punctuation and paragraphing interpretation.

to convey meaning clearly and
with facility
 Use of various subject
textbooks (integration
across the curriculum),
newspaper reports, notices,
recipes, tables, charts, signs,
maps, diagrams, audio and
visual tapes, cartoons,
advertisements and other
media presentations.

 Identify examples of each in

extended writing pieces.

 Write sentences of their

own.

 Practice appropriately
structuring and altering
statements, questions,
synthesis, building complex
and compound sentences.

 Use each type appropriately in

written expression and oral
Topic 4: Sentence discourse.  Identify examples of
classified by purpose: each in extended
TYPES OF 2 weeks writing pieces.
SENTENCES a. Exclamatory
 Extended writing tasks
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b. Interrogative
c. Declarative
d. Imperative
Topic 5: Comprehension:  Identify the writer’s purpose
COMPREHENSION 2 weeks (Descriptive Writing)  Extract implied information
 Detect and assess the apt use of
devices to increase the
effectiveness of the writer’s
purpose.
 Appreciate the appropriateness of
different uses of tone and mood in
writing.
 Use context clues to ascertain
meaning of words read in
comprehension passages.
LETTER WRITING Topic 6: Letter Writing
Social/Informal  Write social letters, thank you
notes according to given
information, specific situations,
Suggested Teaching and
Learning Activities
 comprehensive passages
(descriptive pieces)
 Identify adjectives, adverbs
and literary devices such as
simile, metaphor and
personification at work in
these passages.
 Engage students in critical
analysis of the effectiveness
of these devices.
 Let students display
knowledge and skills in
usage of these devices
through creative writing,
for example, poetry writing.
 Discussion
 Written Tasks
 Writing and Sending
Assessment
to test use of suitable
variety of sentences,
synthesis.
 Identify examples of
adverbs, adjectives and
literary devices such as
simile, metaphor and
personification.
 Independent writing
tasks.
 Listening and reading
of comprehension
passages with answers
dependent on analysing
the use of selected
literary devices.
 Picture story writing.
 Write friendly letters
making sure to include
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 Invitations while adhering to rules. Letters to point of mailing frequently used

expressions.
 Thank You Notes  Identify common expressions used  Creating personal
in invitation letters, thank you envelopes each and stamps  Make envelopes and
 Friendly Letters letters and friendly letters. for letters include addresses.

 Punctuate letters appropriately.  Cooperative Grouping –

sending and responding to
 Address an envelope properly. letters written by each
other.
 Identify the parts of a letter:

a. The Heading

b. The Inside Address

c. The Opening Salutation

2 weeks d. The Body

e. The Complimentary Close

f. Signature

 Write a letter

 In groups, listen to, read

Topic 7: Paragraph
Building (with focus on
DESCRIPTIVE descriptive writing)
WRITING
 Structure of
 Explain that a paragraph is a series and discuss descriptive
of sentences developing a single pieces
 Write descriptive
topic
pieces.
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Paragraph  Prepare outline before actual  List the essential features of  Listening and reading
writing begins a descriptive piece comprehension
 Topic sentence exercises with answers
 Develop their own paragraphs by  Use poetry to introduce dependent on critical
 Concluding or giving additional detailed figures of speech analysis of descriptive
Clincher sentence information in support of ideas language.
expressed in the topic sentence  Use pictures as stimulus for
 Development of a descriptive writing
paragraph  Strengthen the coherence of a
paragraph by using linking
 Method of expressions and connectives
Development
 Write proper paragraphs using the
 Unity in the required elements
Paragraph
 Give sensory details to enhance
 Coherence writing sight, hearing, taste, and
smell
 Order of ideas
 Identify figures of speech such as
 Checklist for simile, metaphors and
paragraph onomatopoeia and use them
revision competently in their written and
verbal expressions.

 Write descriptions of people,

places and events

 Use adjectives and adverbs to

describe persons, places and things

END OF TERM EXAM

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Unit Students will:

TERM TWO : JANUARY TO
MARCH

PARTS OF 2 weeks Topic 8: Pronouns  Define each type of  Paragraph cards  Rewrite paragraph using
SPEECH/GRAMMAR pronoun. pronouns
 Subject object  Cloze Passages
 Know and apply the  Passage completion
 Possessive rules governing the use  Written Tasks using the correct form of
of the pronoun in the pronoun.
 Reflexive
writing
 Relative
 Create sentences using
the different types of
pronouns correctly.

 Correct errors in
sentences where the
pronoun is used
incorrectly.
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PUNCTUATION 2 weeks Topic 9: Punctuation:
Recognition of punctuation
marks and their effect on
meaning:
–semi colon, colon, apostrophe,
quotation marks, brackets, dash,
hyphen and ellipsis
NOTE TO TEACHERS:
Punctuation should be
taught through the three
terms.
 Use punctuation and
paragraphing to
convey meaning clearly and with
facility
 Sentence completion
and
 Critical discussion and
correction of  Cloze tests
punctuation used in
selected and prepared  Word substitution
material; diction read
 Structured writing or
aloud to identify
speaking task
contribution of
punctuation to meaning.
 Unpunctuated passages
used to focus on links
between punctuation
and interpretation.
 Use of various subject
textbooks (integration
across the curriculum),
newspaper reports,
notices, recipes, tables,
charts, signs, maps,
diagrams, audio and
visual tapes, cartoons,
advertisements and
other media
presentations.
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• Identify these devices in written  Write their own poems

and oral and descriptive pieces
 Comprehension which incorporate the
LITERARY DEVICES discourse exercises use of these devices.
2 weeks Topic 10: Introduction to
literary devices: imagery, simile, • Display knowledge and skills in  Poetry
metaphor, personification, usage
onomatopoeia.

 Work sheets
 Define antonyms,
synonyms, homonyms  Cloze test  Exercises from various
and homophones. text books
VOCABULARY Topic 11: Building vocabulary  Written Tasks
2 weeks
through words and their  Explain context clues.
meanings as well as usage.  Use a given list of
Antonyms, Synonyms,  Use context clues to homonyms or
Homonyms and Homophones, define words. homophones to create
context clues. sentences showing
 Use antonyms, different meanings
synonyms, homonyms
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and homophones in  Define words from a
sentences. passage based on the
context clues given in
the passage.


 Explain what is
narrative writing.  Writing their own
 Relating personal narratives
 Write a plan for a story experiences.
WRITING –NARRATIVE by brainstorming and  Picture story writing
2 weeks Topic 12: Narrative Writing
jotting down idea  Create stories from  Dialogue
(Process Writing). poems comprehension
 Include all the elements  Drama
of the short
storycharacter( s), plot,  Use pictures as
conflict theme, setting, stimulus for story
dialogue, climax when writing
writing their own
stories.  Comic strips may be
used to create stories
 Begin stories
interestingly to grab the  Cartoons
readers’ attention. For
 Best stories display in
example, stories may
class newspapers
begin with the words of
a popular song which  The author’s chair
may be selected based
on relevance to the  Literature text can be
theme of the story, a used where students
proverb, dialogue. may be asked to assume
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Flashback technique. the role of different
characters in the text.
 Use dialogue to further
the plot, develop  Dialogue completion
characters and give
energy and life to the
story.

 Write sensory details

and figures of speech to
make stories interesting
and lively.  Write a clear, accurate,
concise summary of a
given passage to given
word limit.
 Select relevant
information, making  Compiling book
use of titles, reports/reviews.
introduction, topic
COMPREHENSION sentences, and  Writing minutes of
2 weeks Topic 13: Comprehension – illustrations in notes dictated to them.
Focus on Summary Writing preparation for writing
 Writing recipes
Skills a summary.
 Preparing flyers,
 Extract implied
brochures, pamphlets
information.
 Summarizing news
 Draw valid conclusions
reports heard/read.
and influences from
information presented.

 Identify main and

subordinate ideas and
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trace their
development.

 Combine main ideas to

write summary.

 Write a clear, accurate,

concise summary of a
given passage adhering
to word limit.

 Create their own

PERSUASIVE WRITING Topic 14:Advertisemets
2 weeks This will fall under the concept
visual literacy- understanding
and using media.
 Define factual
advertising
 Identify the elements of
a factual advertisement.
 Write a factual
advertisement
 Define persuasive
advertising
advertisements
 Take examples of
different types of
advertisements from the
newspaper to analyse
 Create advertisements
of their own using
special appeals.

 Identify and explain the

elements of a
persuasive
advertisement

 Explain the purpose of

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persuasive advertising.

 Create their own

persuasive
advertisement

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Unit Students will:

TERM THREE:

APRIL TO
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JUNE

Topic 15: Comprehension:  Explain expository  Reading expository  Write an expository

writing and the forms it
COMPREHENSION 2 weeks (Expository Writing) takes.
 Critically analyze the
 Identify passages in
which the main purpose
is informative.
 Engage students in
 Recognize facts stated
explicitly.
 Extract implied
information.
 Identify stated or
implied time sequence.
 Draw valid
conclusions and
inferences from
information presented.
comprehension pieces. piece.
 Do a research which
characteristics of shows cause and effect
expository pieces. relationship.
 Respond to
writing workshops. comprehension
questions posed on
expository pieces.
 Write expository
newsletters.
 Prepare brochures,
pamphlets giving
information.

 Recognize cause and

effect relationships.

 Identify main and

subordinate ideas.

 Recognize the
difference between
denotative and
connotative language.
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Topic 15 (cont’d): Expository
Writing
2 weeks
WRITING: EXPOSITORY
• Giving Instructions
• Process
Explanation
• Cause and Effect
 Identify writer’s
purpose.
 Interpret and respond to
tables and pictorial
communication, such as
diagrams, conventional
signs and symbols.
 Given jumbled
paragraph, rewrite the
 Explain what  Writing expository
paragraph by placing
expository writing is pieces
sentences in the correct
and give examples of
order.
the different types  Doing a research
 Writing invitations for
 Choose expository
birthday parties,
extracts from a mixed
preparing proposals.
selection.
 Letters of request.
 Write their own
expository pieces  Create flyers which give
factual information
 Create a brochure
giving information
about Calabar High
School.
 Use comic strips to
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portray important
information.

 Research Projects

 Evaluate colleague’s
paragraphs.

 Webbing, concept maps

to recognize ideas.

 Develop checklist for

expository writings.

 Writing interview
questions

• Identify prepositions
and prepositional phrases,
Preposition and conjunction and interjections.
PARTS OF SPEECH /
• Sentence Strips to
identify parts of speech of
highlighted words
• Expressions  Identify parts of speech
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GRAMMAR Prepositional phrases • Written task of underlined word.

Conjunction • Cooperative Learning  Write the correct

preposition or
Interjection conjuction in the space
provided.

• Oral drills

• Apply the rules of • Given a list of sentences

CONCORD
Subject verb Agreement: Either
or, Neither nor, intervening
phrases
grammar in written and spoken
expression.
• Identify grammatical
errors in extended writing.
• Edit their own writing
and those of their peers.
identify the errors in the
sentences.
 Use interjections in
• Underline subject verb sentence correctly
agreement at work in Extended writing tasks
comprehension. to test accuracy in the
statement of number
and concord. Error
recognition, error
correction.

REVISION FOR END OF

YEAR EXAMS.
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