T2 YR 11 LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SCHEME OF WORK

 

 

Week

Topic

Learning Intentions/Outcomes

1

Introduction to Drama: Wole Soyinka's Death and the King’s Horseman

- Understand the cultural and historical background of the play.
- Discuss the purpose of rituals in the play.
- Analyze the dramatic structure and the playwright's style.

2

Themes and Symbolism in Death and the King’s Horseman

- Explore themes such as duty, cultural conflict, and the impact of colonialism.
- Analyze the symbolic significance of Elesin Oba’s role and actions.
- Discuss the clash between British and Yoruba traditions.

3

Characterization in Death and the King’s Horseman

- Examine key characters such as Elesin Oba, Iyaloja, and Pilkings.
- Analyze character motivations and development.
- Explore the role of minor characters in advancing the plot and themes.

4

Introduction to Prose: Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

- Understand the historical and social context of the novel (Great Depression, racism in the Southern U.S.).
- Analyze the narrative structure and its impact on storytelling.
- Discuss the use of first-person narration.

5

Themes in To Kill a Mockingbird

- Explore major themes such as racial injustice, moral growth, and the coexistence of good and evil.
- Discuss how Lee addresses prejudice and empathy through the characters’ experiences.

6

Character Analysis in To Kill a Mockingbird

- Analyze key characters such as Scout, Atticus, and Tom Robinson.
- Discuss their roles in advancing the novel's themes.
- Explore how the characters challenge or conform to societal expectations.

7

Poetry: Christina Rossetti, ‘Nick’

- Analyze the poem’s themes of love, loss, and remembrance.
- Explore the poet's use of imagery, symbolism, and tone.
- Evaluate the structure and its effect on meaning.

8

Poetry: Olive Schreiner, ‘The Woman’s Rose’

- Discuss themes of femininity, societal roles, and independence.
- Analyze the poet’s perspective and tone.
- Explore poetic techniques, including metaphor and enjambment.

9

Poetry: Ralph Ellison, ‘The Black Ball’

- Examine themes of racial inequality, perseverance, and resilience.
- Discuss the poet’s use of figurative language and imagery.
- Analyze the relevance of the poem to contemporary issues.

10

Poetry: Margaret Atwood, ‘When It Happens’

- Explore themes of survival, fear, and societal collapse.
- Analyze the poet’s use of narrative voice and tone.
- Evaluate the poem's structure and its contribution to the overall meaning.

11

Comparative Analysis of Themes in Death and the King’s Horseman and To Kill a Mockingbird

- Compare and contrast the treatment of justice and societal norms in the drama and prose.
- Discuss the representation of moral responsibility in both texts.
- Explore how characters reflect the central themes of the works.

12

Review and Recap of All Texts

- Summarize the themes, characters, and literary devices in all three texts.
- Engage in revision activities such as quizzes, group discussions, and essay writing.
- Prepare for assessments and examinations based on the texts.

 

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