The scheme of work for English Language for JSS 2 (Junior Secondary schools one) in Nigeria has been made unified as approved by the ministry of education. Being unified means all schools be it private or government-owned are to adopt the same scheme as it is approved for preparing students for English Language exams in the West African Junior Secondary Certificate Examination.
The government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language for all topics is now available on our platform. This unified (used in all states) scheme of work covers all topics ranging from first term to third term which starts with introduction and revision of the previous term, midterm breaks, revision, examination, and vacation.
The JSS 2 English Language scheme of work government-approved subjects for all primary schools in Nigeria makes this scheme of work very important. It is the government revised scheme for all topics for JSS 2 English Language and it is applicable to all states. That is, schools (Private and government-owned) operating in all states in Nigeria are advised to make use of this scheme of work as it contains the approved curriculum.
English Language is a compulsory subject because they form the core foundation of development for students in secondary school level up to the higher institution. It is required amongst other subjects as an important subject combination in JAMB.
The JSS 2 English Language scheme of work seen here is the latest revised unified scheme of work according to the Ministry of Education. It is applicable in all states, it is the approved scheme for all Junior secondary school levels that must be compulsorily adopted by all schools in Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Anambra, Delta state and all states in Nigeria be it private or public schools because it is from the scheme of work that WAEC questions in English Language are curled out from.
The government-approved JSS 2 English Language scheme of work here, states all the topics to be treated and how they should be taught. Teaching students in secondary schools require deep explanation and practical examples, that is, teachers need to be more practical in their teaching. Nowadays, audio-visual means are now being adopted by majorly private schools in teaching JSS 2 English Language as it helps the students better assimilate and recollect what has been taught.
JSS 2 English Language scheme of work here also highlights the time frame given to cover each subject because it is the government’s directive that all schools finish the academic session within the same time frame hence the need to cover all topics within the stipulated period which is usually within 11 to 12 weeks.
The government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language is the same as the scheme of work used by all states. Say, for instance, the federal government-approved scheme of work JSS 2 English Language is the same as the scheme of work used in the southern, eastern, and northern part of Nigeria.
In this post, we shall cover the followings:
- The government approved a unified scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language for 2025
- The unified scheme of work for English Language for JSS 2 (2025)
- Govt. approved scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language for all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, Abuja.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language first term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language 2nd term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for JSS 2 English Language 3rd term.
Having listed the available JSS 2 English Language scheme of work for 2025/2026 academic session, I will be providing the full scheme below. All you need to do is identify the subject you need and make do with the information for your personal consumption.
Government Approved Scheme of Work for JSS 2 English Language 1st Term to 3rd Term 2025/2026 Session
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – FIRST TERM
Week 1:
Revision of vowels
Vowels / / /I /, /I / / and /a:/
The parts of speech/Negative statements
Vocabulary associated with health
Reading comprehension (to understand the
writer’s purpose)
Prose: The meaning and type’s chapters 1 and II of textbook
Week 2:
Falling and rising intonation in
statements.
Yes/No questions and tag questions
Words associated with health
Guided composition-writing title, using capital letters and
punctuation
Chapters 3, 4 and 5
Week 3:
Vowels / / / / u: / and /u /
Nouns and plural nouns
Vocabulary associated with administrative setting
Countable and uncountable nouns
Chapters 6 , 7, and 8
Week 4:
Consonants /m/ / / / / and /r/
Commands Words associated with administrative setting
Continuous writing – linkers
The themes characters and plot of the novel
Week 5:
Intonation patterns in commands and questions
Wh – questions
Reading to identify the meanings of words in various contexts, facts, opinion
What is drama, different forms, elements, and dramatic devices
Vowels / / / / / /
Week 6:
Request
Words associated with banking/religion
Poetry – some poetic devices, types of poem and the poem, the land of unease
Week 7:
Consonants /h/ / w / and / j/
Informal letters
Reading for speed, facts, and meanings of
words in various contexts
Reporting statements
Drama.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – SECOND TERM
Week 1:
Consonant clusters
Reporting questions
Government and politics
Exposition – the Atmosphere
Prose
Week: 2
The Diphthongs; / ei/ I / / / / /
Reporting commands and request
Government and politics
Exposition
Prose
Week : 3
Diphthongs / / / / and / /
Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
Government and politics
Reading comprehension – persuasion
Prose
Week: 4
Weak forms
Intensifiers
Law and orders
Formal letter
Prose
Week: 5
Word boundary
Adverbs and other
forms
Law and order
Argument
Poetry
Week: 6
Compound words
Prepositions of places and location
Reading to identify the
meanings of words in various context
Poetry
Formal letters
Week: 7
Drama
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – THIRD TERM
Week: 1
Phrases commonly used in speech
Adverbials – The future
Mass media
Towards summary
Prose
Week: 2
Questions and their tags
Adverbial – Adverbs of frequency
Mass media
Towards summary
Prose
Week: 3
Vowels, diphthongs in mixed pairs
Cause and reason
Petroleum and mining
Report writing
Prose
Week: 4
Consonant clusters
Forms for expressing purpose
Petroleum and mining
Summary
Week: 5
Strong and weak forms of words
Adverbials – forms for expressing condition
Petroleum – Vocabulary
Continuous writing: my school/a market
Prose
Week: 6
Contrasting statements
Cake making
Formal/informal letters
Drama
Week; 7
Poem
Reading
Comprehension
Drama
Week: 8
Active/passive verbs
Rhyme and rhythmus in poems
Drama.
I hope this has been helpful, especially for school owners, teachers, parents, and guardians who need it for the personal tutoring of their wards. The JSS 2 English Language scheme of work 2025 is government approved for all subjects taught at the elementary stage (primary school) for 2025 so if you have any questions as regards the subject matter please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will respond accordingly.