WATERSHED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FOR ALL CLASSES (Grade1-6)

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The English language is considered the most important language today. It is also the official language in Nigeria, and the most common foreign language. But most learners find it difficult to comprehend. If we want to have a good reputation and do good work in educational society, we should have a command of English. We are totally ignoring the main aspect of language. The learners have the ability to learn English, but the construction of institutional capacity is necessary. There are several factors and/or key areas that make the English language essential for communication in our existing society.

These factors and/or key areas have been carefully outlined and prepared for an effective teaching and learning process in the WATERSHED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, to meet the standards of Nigerian and Foreign Curricula (Universal Curriculum) and are generally accepted in other countries.

Watershed in English Language addresses five major aspects of the English language for productive use in today's society. These major aspects include COMPREHENSION, PHONICS, GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY and CREATIVE WRITING. This book has been prepared to lay a solid foundation in the Basic English Language across the Lower and Middle Basic Education in Nigeria (Basic 1–3, Basic 4–6) and the Primary Key Stages in the Foreign Educational System.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the major aspects listed above.

There is nothing like _interest_ to get children to read well, to read widely, and to understand what they read. The 'Comprehension Passages' in this book are specifically selected to arouse, maintain and satisfy the interest of the pupils. This interest helps the pupils to overcome many difficulties in the mechanics of diction and to attain an adequate speed of recital. 

To mention a few, "Phonics" introduces the sound of letters to learners with pictorial representation and as well as blending.

The "Grammar", step-by-step, touches the fundamental knowledge prior to the introduction of Parts of Speech for Lower Basics. Importantly, the writer never forgets the introduction of basic knowledge in Figure of Speech for Middle Basics as a preparation for advanced learning in the Upper Basics.

"Vocabulary/Creative Writing" shows how a grasp of these aspects can be helpful in developing good reading skills, listening skills, a clear writing style, and mastering punctuation and spelling.

Another outstanding feature that makes the use of WATERSHED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE particularly noteworthy is the inclusion of ETIQUETTE & POISE (the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group). This plays a vital role in the aspect of blending literacy with good social behaviour. The book has been carefully structured to improve the learners' literacy skills in connection with their positive social/personal behaviour.

Each chapter is followed by sets of exercises that can be used in self-study, brainstorming, or classroom discussions. It has been structured across the 3 core learning styles (Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic) and meets the learners' needs for productive learning.

The learners have the ability to learn English, but the construction of institutional capacity is necessary. As a result of teachers' innovative and diplomatic use of WATERSHED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE in the Basic Levels across all Basic Schools, learners will be fully equipped not only for tests and examinations, but also for real-life (application-based) learning.