Lesson notes
Use of English preparation requires careful reading and attention to the current examination instructions and any prescribed text. Read passages actively: identify the central claim, supporting evidence, tone and transitions. For a prescribed text, know the plot, characters, setting, themes and significant events, but avoid relying only on summaries. Check the current JAMB guidance for the relevant examination year because requirements can change.
Practice activities
- Name three things to study in a prescribed text.
- What should you identify in a passage?
Suggested answers
- Plot, characters, setting, themes and key events
- Main claim, supporting evidence, tone and transitions.
Study task
Write two original examples that demonstrate the rule or skill taught in this lesson. Review your work for accuracy before moving on.