Grammar: More Review with WASSCE Papers (Paper 1 Focus – Objective and Structure Practice)

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Subject: English Grammer

Semester: 2

Period: 6

Week: 31

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 12
Period: VI
Week & Period: Week 31, Period VI
Topic: Grammar: More Review with WASSCE Papers (Paper 1 Focus – Objective and Structure Practice)
Date:

Specific Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Provide correct answers to WASSCE Paper 1 objective questions.
2. Analyze and explain reasons for choosing correct answers.
3. Recognize and correct common grammatical errors found in WASSCE past questions.

 

A – Anticipation (Engage Learners):

Warm-Up Questions:

• “Have you ever seen repeated patterns in WASSCE grammar questions?”
• “Which parts of past grammar questions do you find most confusing?”

Pre-assessment:

• Distribute 5 past WASSCE Paper 1 questions (multiple choice) and let students solve independently.
• Discuss answers briefly in pairs, then review as a class.

 

B – Building Knowledge (Core Content):

1. Error Identification in Sentences

Mini-Lesson:

• Teach common grammar errors tested in WASSCE: subject-verb agreement, pronoun use, tense shifts, and modifiers.

Example Questions:

1. The man don’t know the answer.
   don’t
   B. know
   C. answer
   D. No error
   (Correct: A)
2. She arrived at the school by 8 o’clock.
   at
   B. the
   C. by
   D. No error (Correct: D)

Practice Activity:

• Give 10 similar objective questions and review answers in groups.

2. Choosing the Most Suitable Word

Mini-Lesson:

• Explain how WASSCE tests synonyms, antonyms, and correct word usage in context.

Example: The soldier displayed exceptional bravery.
Choose the word that is closest in meaning:
A. Weak
B. Strange
C. Outstanding
D. Occasional
(Correct: C)

Group Task:

• Solve 10 WASSCE objective items involving word meaning.

3. Punctuation and Sentence Completion

Explanation:

• Revise comma splices, apostrophes, capital letters, quotation marks.

Sample: Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
If the rain continues, we ________________ A. will have to cancel the match.
B. had to cancel the match.
C. has cancel the match.
D. would had to cancel the match.
(Correct: A)

Practice Exercise:

• 10 questions from WASSCE focusing on punctuation and completion.

 

C – Consolidation (Application and Reflection):

Class Activity:

• WASSCE Mock Drill: Students answer 20 carefully selected questions under 20 minutes.
• Peer-review: Swap answers and mark with answer keys.

Discussion:

• Review 5 difficult questions together, discuss traps and how to avoid them.

Homework:

1. Correction Journal:
   • Copy 10 incorrect questions from class, explain why each option is right/wrong.
2. Self-Quiz Practice:
   • Use old WASSCE Paper 1 objective section, answer 30 questions at home.
3. Mini Test:
   • Teacher gives 10 fresh multiple-choice grammar items for take-home testing.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

• Were students able to improve accuracy on WASSCE grammar questions?
• Which errors were most repeated?
• Who needs help with question comprehension vs grammar rules?