SS2 Literature-in-English Second Term
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Redemption Road & Path of Lucas
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Scheme of Work – Second Term
| Week | Topic | Content Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Test and Review | Review of previous term; prose elements and literary terms |
| 2 | Introduction to African Prose | Redemption Road – plot structure and setting |
| 3 | African Prose (I) | Chapters 1-5: Characters and major events |
| 4 | African Prose (II) | Chapters 6-10: Themes and character development |
| 5 | Midterm Examination | Assessment of first half |
| 6 | African Prose (III) | Chapters 11-15: Stylistic and structural analysis |
| 7 | Midterm Break | — |
| 8 | Non-African Prose (I) | Path of Lucas – Author background and text overview |
| 9 | Non-African Prose (II) | Chapters 1-6: Themes of perseverance and endurance |
| 10 | Non-African Prose (III) | Characterization and narrative techniques |
| 11 | Revision | Review of both African and Non-African texts |
| 12 | Examination | End of term examinations |
| 13 | Closing | End of term activities |
SS2 Literature-in-English Second Term Notes
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Topic: Welcome Test and Review
Class: SS2
Subject: Literature-in-English
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Recall and explain key concepts from the first term
- Define Prose and identify its unique characteristics
- Explain essential Literary Terms and Prose Elements
Review of Previous Term’s Work
(Teacher to lead a discussion based on the specific texts covered in First Term, usually focusing on introductory Drama and Poetry concepts).
- Key Recap: The difference between a Playwright, a Poet, and a Novelist
- Key Recap: Basic genres (Tragedy, Comedy, Lyric, Narrative)
Introduction to Prose Elements
Prose is any written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure (unlike poetry).
To analyze a novel or short story effectively, students must master these five elements:
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Preview: The Five Elements
- Plot: The sequence of events (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)
- Characterization: How an author creates a character (Protagonist, Antagonist, Flat vs. Round)
- Setting: Time and place (Physical, Social, Temporal)
- Theme: The central idea or message
- Point of View: Narrative voice (First Person, Third Person Limited/Omniscient)
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Topic: Introduction to African Prose
Class: SS2
Subject: Literature-in-English
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the plot of Redemption Road
- Analyze the Plot Structure
- Distinguish between Physical, Social, and Temporal settings
Overview of the Novel
Redemption Road is a powerful story set in post-civil war Liberia. It follows the life of Bendu Lewis, a woman who survived the horrors of the war. She now tries to help others heal through her NGO, Peace in Practice. The novel explores whether a nation can truly move forward without first addressing the ghosts of its past.
Plot Structure Preview
The novel uses a complex structure to mirror how memory works after trauma:
- In Media Res: Story begins after the war has ended
- Flashbacks: Takes us back to Duluma camp
- Parallel Plotting: Bendu’s journey + Liberia’s journey
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Week 3: African Prose (I) – Chapters 1-5
- Major events in opening chapters
- Character introduction: Bendu Lewis, Commander Cobra, Tenneh, Calvin
- Themes: Persistence of Memory, Guilt and Shame, Social Injustice
- Literary Technique: The Flashback (Analepsis)
Week 4: African Prose (II) – Chapters 6-10
- Bendu’s psychological struggle
- Character development: Bendu, Calvin, Commander Cobra
- Major themes: Weight of Silence, Survivor’s Remorse, Betrayal of Justice
Week 5: Midterm Examination
Complete assessment with objectives and theory questions covering prose elements and Redemption Road analysis
Week 6: African Prose (III) – Chapters 11-15
- Major plot developments
- Stylistic devices: Symbolism, Diction, Imagery
- Structural analysis: Pacing, narrative perspective, sub-plots
8: Non-African Prose (I) – Path of Lucas
- Author background: Susanne Bellefeuille
- Text overview and genre
- Setting: Rural Ontario, Canada
- Themes introduced: Endurance, Love and Devotion, Dignity of Labor
9: Non-African Prose (II) – Chapters 1-6
- Major events in early chapters
- Themes: Perseverance, Love, Endurance
- Character analysis: Young Lucas
10: Non-African Prose (III)
- Characterization and plot development
- Narrative techniques
- Comparative analysis preparation
11: General Revision
- Comparative theme analysis: Redemption Road vs Path of Lucas
- Character comparison: Bendu vs Lucas
- Essay writing technique: PEEL method
- “Cheat Sheet” creation
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Section A: Objectives (Preview)
1. The “atmosphere” or emotional feeling created by a specific setting in a story is best described as the:
a) Diction b) Mood c) Conflict d) Resolution
2. In Redemption Road, the protagonist Bendu Lewis is an example of a “Round Character” because she:
a) Remains exactly the same from beginning to end
b) Is a minor character with one personality trait
c) Possesses complex emotions and undergoes significant growth
d) Acts as a narrator who does not participate
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