JSS 3 English Language Syllabus1. JSS 3 Letter Writing- Types of letters (formal and informal)
- Parts of a letter (heading, salutation, body, closing, signature)
- Writing a formal letter (job application, complaint letter, inquiry letter)
- Writing an informal letter (thank you letter, invitation letter, letter to a friend)
2. JSS 3 Article Writing- Understanding the structure of an article (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Writing an informative article (describing an event, explaining a concept)
- Writing a persuasive article (expressing an opinion, arguing for a cause)
- Using appropriate language and tone in article writing
3. JSS 3 Prepositions- Introduction to prepositions
- Types of prepositions (time, place, direction)
- Proper usage of prepositions in sentences
- Common preposition errors and how to avoid them
4. JSS 3 Interjections- Definition and purpose of interjections
- Different types of interjections (exclamatory, greetings, expressions)
- Correct usage of interjections in sentences
- Using interjections to convey emotions and add emphasis
5. JSS 3 Determiners- Understanding the role of determiners in sentences
- Types of determiners (articles, demonstratives, possessives)
- Proper usage of determiners with nouns
- Agreement between determiners and nouns
6. JSS 3 Sentence Structures- Subject and predicate in a sentence
- Types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
- Sentence fragments and run-on sentences
- Creating varied sentence structures for effective communication
7. JSS 3 Punctuations- Importance of punctuations in written English
- Correct usage of commas, periods, question marks, exclamation marks, etc.
- Using quotation marks, apostrophes, and hyphens appropriately
- Avoiding common punctuation errors
8. JSS 3 Prefixes, Infixes, and Suffixes- Definition and purpose of prefixes, infixes, and suffixes
- Common prefixes, infixes, and suffixes and their meanings
- Adding prefixes, infixes, and suffixes to base words to create new words
- Identifying and understanding words with prefixes, infixes, and suffixes
9. JSS 3 Homonyms- Understanding homonyms and their types (homophones, homographs)
- Differentiating between homonyms through context and spelling
- Correct usage of homonyms in sentences
- Avoiding confusion when using homonyms in writing
By following this comprehensive syllabus, JSS 3 students will develop their skills in English Language, including letter and article writing, understanding and using prepositions, interjections, determiners, sentence structures, punctuations, prefixes, infixes, suffixes, and homonyms. This syllabus aims to enhance their language proficiency and communication skills, enabling them to effectively express themselves in written English.
This course is helpful for the following exams: JSS 3