Composition Writing: Expository
Various types of composition writing;
The elements of composition; and
Different types of composition.
Writing an Outline
Read through a topic;
Jot down main and supporting ideas as they occur;
Arrange the ideas in a logical sequence; and
Write appropriate introduction and effective conclusion.
Reading for Summary
Identify topic sentences from paragraphs/passages.;
Identify key ideas from different paragraphs; and
Identify words and expressions that redirect attention to the main point.
Reading for Speed
Read, using the right speed; and
Give correct answers to questions on selected passages.
Photo Composition
state the meaning of photo composition.
Principles of photocomposition.
Safety rules in photocomposition.
Components of photocomposing machine.
Mechanical Composition
State the safety rules in a mechanical composition room.
Describe mechanical composition in letter assembly.
List 3 accessories each of monotype and linotype machines, mentioning their roles.
Discuss the difference between a monotype and a linotype machine.
Critical Reading
Explain the meaning and steps of critical reading; and
Read a passage and identify facts and opinions.
Reading to identify the meanings of words in various contexts.
Explain, using clues provided by the surrounding words to arrive at the meaning of the target word; and
List other possible words that can fit into the context.
Introduction to figure drawing & painting
Students should be able to: Discuss the meaning of figure or life drawing and painting.
Draw match stick figures in action.
Discuss proportion in human figures.
Make studies of human anatomy.
Draw human figures in accurate proportion.
Make frontal studies of models (foreshortening).
Reading to Understand the Writer‘s Purpose
Identify the use of certain expressions/key words that point to intention of writers; 2. identify the different expressions used by authors to point to the readers their intentions; and
Recount prior experience to infer the author‘s intention in a passage.
Job estimation and costing
Students should
be able:
Estimate and cost jobs in relation to:
– the area and size of the job.
– design involved
– quantity and quality Of materials involve
– time duration.
Figures of Speech: Similes and Metaphors
Identifying different figures of speech in sentences;
Identifying similes and metaphors in sentences;
Use of similes and metaphors correctly; and
Use of similes and being able to turn them into metaphors and vice versa.
Job estimation and costing
Students should
be able:
Estimate and cost jobs in relation to:
– the area and size of the job.
– design involved
– quantity and quality Of materials involve
– time duration.
Drama: Types and Features.
Read and dramatize the text;
Identify the themes and features; and
Identify essential props/costumes in a play;
Poetry Types and features.
Read a selection of poems(oral and written poetry);
Explain the meaning of selected poems;
Identify the language of poetry; and
Write simple poems of their own.
Prose: Types and features.
Identify the types of prose;
List the features of prose;
Differentiate between the two types of prose; and
Write own stories using the types of prose.
Prospect in beading, wall decorations, dyeing, and flower arrangement
Students should be able to: Discuss the uses of beads, wall decorations, Dyeing, and flower arrangements
Discuss the economic values of the above decorative arts.
Discuss the prospects in these decorative arts.
Introduction to myths and legends
Identify features of myths/legends.
Explain the themes of myths/legends;
Retell myths/legends;
Identify the moral lesson to be learnt from myths/legends; and
Narrate any myths/legends.
Introduction to Folktales
Identify features of folktales;
retell folktales.
Explain the themes of folktales; and
Identify the moral lessons to be learnt from folktales; and
Narrate folktales.
Prospect in beading, wall decorations, dyeing, and flower arrangement
Students should be able to: Discuss the uses of beads, wall decorations, Dyeing, and flower arrangements
Discuss the economic values of the above decorative arts.
Discuss the prospects in these decorative arts.