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SHS 3 Ghanaian Language 2nd Semester Week 15 Lesson Plan

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Weekly Learning Plan
SubjectGhanaian LanguageWeek15
Duration60 minutesFormSHS 3
StrandLiterature of the Ghanaian LanguageSub-StrandWritten Literature
Learning Outcome(s)3.4.2.LO.1 - Demonstrate understanding and practical application of Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation within the curriculum sub-strand Written Literature.
Learning Indicator(s)3.4.2.LI.2 - Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation
Lesson FocusLiterature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation
Previous KnowledgeLearners recall the immediately preceding knowledge/skill needed to engage with Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation; the starter diagnoses this rather than assuming mastery.
Lesson Objective(s)Identify or explain the key subject idea/procedure in Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation. Complete the concrete guided/practical task for Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation accurately. Apply Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation independently to a new case, data set, text, material or performance situation.
Essential Question(s)What evidence or procedure is needed to work accurately with Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation? What would a strong practical/application response to Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation look like? How would changing the context, data or constraints affect a decision about Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation?
Pedagogical StrategiesDiagnostic questioning Experiential/problem-based learning Collaborative analysis Guided modelling Independent application Peer/self assessment
Teaching & Learning ResourcesTeacher-provided short literary extract Literary response chart Performance cue cards Notebook
Key Notes on Differentiation
ContentProvide a partially completed example, labelled materials or vocabulary support for learners who need scaffolding in Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation. Extend the task by adding a new constraint, less familiar case or requirement to compare alternatives in Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation.
ProcessUse mixed-ability pairs for the first application, then require an individual transfer task. Allow oral/visual demonstration where appropriate while retaining the same subject accuracy criteria.
ProductUse a checklist/rubric tied to the concrete output for this week rather than participation alone. For advanced work, require justification with evidence, calculations, source reference or quality criteria.
Success CriteriaThe learner uses correct subject terminology and evidence. The learner completes the week’s concrete product/calculation/performance with acceptable accuracy. The learner explains why the procedure/choice fits the stated context rather than giving a memorised general answer.
HomeworkCollect or create a short example of Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation in the selected Ghanaian language and annotate the feature being studied.
Lesson Activities
StageTeacher ActivityLearner ActivityAssessment / DoK
Starter10 minutesUse an authentic short utterance, word set, passage, image or cultural situation in the selected Ghanaian language connected to Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation; learners respond in that language as far as possible.Inspect the prompt/materials, record an initial response about Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation, and justify it briefly.Not provided.
Activity 115 minutesModel the exact language feature for Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation—pronunciation, tone, structure, orthography, reading strategy, text organisation or cultural vocabulary—using a short example.Perform/read a short teacher-provided oral or written extract and identify genre features without reproducing a long copyrighted text.Check accuracy in the target language feature, not just participation.
Activity 220 minutesLearners practise Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation through speaking, listening, reading, writing, translation, interview or performance with peer feedback.Annotate theme, character/speaker, imagery/proverb/style and cultural value, supporting each point with a short textual reference.Use a rubric for meaning, accuracy, fluency/coherence and appropriateness to context.
Activity 310 minutesEach learner produces an individual oral/written response that demonstrates Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation in a new context.Create a response: retell, dramatic performance, proverb application or comparative paragraph linking the text to a contemporary issue.Check independent transfer to the new context and correct one recurring error.
Lesson ClosureAsk learners to give one corrected/example sentence or expression that shows what they can now do better in Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation. Complete a one-minute exit response using a concrete example from the lesson on Literature portfolio and oral/written critical presentation.

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