Grade 9 English Unit 3

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TOPIC 1: HOME AND LEISURE

  1. Lesson 1: Radio Talk
    • Objective: Understand the structure and content of radio talks.
    • Key Points: Preparation, scripting, delivery, clear communication, engaging the audience.
    • Activities: Practice writing and delivering a short radio talk; analyse examples of effective radio talks.
  2. Lesson 2: News
    • Objective: Learn about the components and principles of news stories.
    • Key Points: Headlines, leads, body content, newsworthiness, objectivity, accuracy.
    • Activities: Write a news story from a given set of facts; critique sample news articles.
  3. Lesson 3: Following Instructions, Directions, and Labels
    • Objective: Master the skills needed to understand and follow various instructions and labels.
    • Key Points: Types of instructions, safety directions, usage labels.
    • Activities: Follow a set of written instructions to complete a task; interpret and discuss different labels.
  4. Lesson 4: Following Procedures
    • Objective: Understand the importance of following established procedures.
    • Key Points: Daily routines, workplace protocols, consistency, safety.
    • Activities: Role-play following a procedure; discuss the consequences of not following procedures.
  5. Lesson 5: Traditional Songs
    • Objective: Explore the cultural and historical significance of traditional songs.
    • Key Points: Listening, analysing lyrics, understanding melodies, cultural context.
    • Activities: Listen to and discuss traditional songs from various cultures; analyse their lyrics and significance.

TOPIC 2: THE WORLD OF WORK

  1. Lesson 6: Business Letters
    • Objective: Learn to write professional business letters.
    • Key Points: Format, style, formal language, structure, tone.
    • Activities: Draft different types of business letters; review and critique sample letters.
  2. Lesson 7: Basic Parliamentary Procedure
    • Objective: Understand the rules and structure of parliamentary procedure.
    • Key Points: Motions, voting, roles of participants.
    • Activities: Simulate a parliamentary meeting; practice making and voting on motions.
  3. Lesson 8: Note-taking
    • Objective: Develop effective note-taking strategies.
    • Key Points: Organizing notes, identifying key information, different note-taking methods.
    • Activities: Practice note-taking during a lecture or meeting; compare different note-taking techniques.
  4. Lesson 9: Conducting an Interview
    • Objective: Acquire skills for conducting effective interviews.
    • Key Points: Preparing questions, active listening, note-taking, types of interviews.
    • Activities: Conduct mock interviews; prepare and review interview questions.
  5. Lesson 10: Making Announcements
    • Objective: Learn to make clear and effective announcements.
    • Key Points: Clarity, conciseness, tone, structure.
    • Activities: Draft and practice delivering announcements; critique sample announcements.

TOPIC 3: STORIES FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND THE WORLD

  1. Lesson 11: Lyrical Poems
    • Objective: Understand the characteristics of lyrical poems.
    • Key Points: Rhythm, rhyme, emotional expression.
    • Activities: Read and analyse lyrical poems; discuss their themes and styles.
  2. Lesson 12: Entertainment Speech
    • Objective: Learn to deliver speeches designed to entertain.
    • Key Points: Storytelling techniques, humour, audience engagement.
    • Activities: Write and perform an entertainment speech; analyse examples of effective speeches.
  3. Lesson 13: Listening for Important Information
    • Objective: Develop skills for identifying key information while listening.
    • Key Points: Active listening, note-taking, extracting main ideas.
    • Activities: Listen to audio clips and identify key points; practice summarizing information.
  4. Lesson 14: Traditional Stories, Legends, and Mythologies
    • Objective: Explore the cultural significance of traditional stories, legends, and mythologies.
    • Key Points: Cultural context, moral lessons, storytelling techniques.
    • Activities: Share and analyse traditional stories; discuss their meanings and relevance.
  5. Lesson 15: Radio Drama
    • Objective: Understand the elements of radio drama.
    • Key Points: Scriptwriting, voice acting, sound effects.
    • Activities: Create and perform a short radio drama; listen to and analyse examples.

TOPIC 4: PERSUADING AND INFORMING

  1. Lesson 16: Advertisements
    • Objective: Learn about the elements of effective advertisements.
    • Key Points: Target audience, persuasive techniques, visual and textual elements.
    • Activities: Analyse different advertisements; create an ad campaign.
  2. Lesson 17: Persuasive Advertisement
    • Objective: Focus on creating persuasive advertisements.
    • Key Points: Emotional appeal, credibility, logical arguments.
    • Activities: Design a persuasive advertisement; critique and improve existing ads.
  3. Lesson 18: Radio Advertising
    • Objective: Explore the unique aspects of radio advertising.
    • Key Points: Voice use, music, sound effects, scriptwriting.
    • Activities: Write and record a radio advertisement; listen to and analyse successful radio ads.
  4. Lesson 19: Persuasive Speech
    • Objective: Learn to deliver effective persuasive speeches.
    • Key Points: Structure, arguments, evidence, rhetorical techniques.
    • Activities: Prepare and deliver a persuasive speech; evaluate and provide feedback.
  5. Lesson 20: Debate
    • Objective: Understand the format and rules of formal debates.
    • Key Points: Debate roles, argument types, strategies.
    • Activities: Participate in a mock debate; practice constructing and defending arguments.

Each topic and lesson are designed to build practical skills and knowledge applicable in various contexts, from communication and cultural understanding to professional procedures and persuasive techniques.

 


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