Tick says the clock

Lesson Plan: Primary 1 English Grammar

Subject: English Language

Topic: Rhymes

Sub-topic: Understanding and Reciting Simple Rhymes

Duration: 1 lesson (30 minutes)

Term: 1

Week: 2

Previous Knowledge: None

Learning Objectives:

• By the end of this lesson, students should be able to recite the rhymes “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “Pawpaw is a Kind of Fruit,” and “Tick Says the Clock.”
• Recognize the key words and phrases in each rhyme.
• Understand the basic concepts of rhyme and rhythm in English.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening and speaking skills
• Vocabulary development
• Understanding rhyming words
• Memory and recitation

Learning Materials:

• Large illustrated visuals of the three rhymes
• Picture cards representing key words
• A clock prop for “Tick Says the Clock”
• A pretend pawpaw for tactile learning

Content

1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are. Like a diamond in the sky, Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
2. Pawpaw is a Kind of Fruit: Pawpaw is a kind of fruit, Yellow like Fanta, sweet like sugar. Everybody likes pawpaw.
3. Tick Says the Clock: Tick says the clock, Tick tick. What you have to do, Do quick.

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Evaluation

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star:

1. Twinkle, twinkle, little ______. (a) moon (b) star (c) sun (d) cloud
2. “How I wonder what you ______.” (a) are (b) eat (c) see (d) do
3. “Like a diamond in the ______.” (a) water (b) sky (c) ground (d) tree

Pawpaw is a Kind of Fruit:

4. Pawpaw is a kind of ______. (a) fruit (b) flower (c) toy (d) animal
5. Pawpaw is yellow like ______. (a) apples (b) Fanta (c) cheese (d) grass
6. “Sweet like ______.” (a) honey (b) salt (c) book (d) water

Tick Says the Clock:

7. “Tick says the ______.” (a) dog (b) clock (c) moon (d) bird
8. What does the clock say? “Tick ______.” (a) talk (b) tick (c) rock (d) walk
9. “What you have to do, DO ______.” (a) slowly (b) fast (c) quietly (d) loudly

Overall Understanding:

10. What does the star look like in the sky? (a) A diamond (b) A car (c) A house (d) A ball
11. What color is pawpaw like? (a) Blue (b) Red (c) Yellow (d) Green
12. What is the clock’s sound like? (a) Tick talk (b) Tick tick (c) Ding dong (d) Meow meow
13. How does the clock want you to do things? (a) Slowly (b) Fast (c) Quietly (d) Loudly
14. What is the shape of the star in the sky? (a) Circle (b) Diamond (c) Square (d) Triangle
15. What is the main color of pawpaw? (a) Blue (b) Red (c) Yellow (d) Purple

Presentation:

Step 1 (Introduction – 5 minutes):

• Greet the students with enthusiasm and introduce the topic of rhymes.
• Share the objectives of the lesson, emphasizing that we will learn to recite fun rhymes.

Step 2 (Rhyme 1 – 10 minutes): “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

• Present the first rhyme with a large visual.
• Read the rhyme slowly, encouraging students to repeat each line after you.
• Point to words and ask students to identify them (e.g., “star,” “wonder”).
• Explain that a “star” is a shiny object in the sky.

Step 3 (Rhyme 2 – 10 minutes): “Pawpaw is a Kind of Fruit”

• Show a pretend pawpaw.
• Recite the second rhyme, emphasizing the key words (e.g., “pawpaw,” “sweet”).
• Encourage students to repeat the lines.
• Ask questions like “What is pawpaw like?” and let students answer.

Step 4 (Rhyme 3 – 5 minutes): “Tick Says the Clock”

• Introduce a clock prop.
• Recite the third rhyme with actions for “tick” and “quick.”
• Ask students to mimic the sounds and actions.
• Explain that a clock helps us know the time.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Engage with students warmly.
• Use props and visuals to enhance understanding.
• Encourage students to repeat and participate.
• Foster an enjoyable learning environment.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat after the teacher.
• Participate in actions and discussions.
• Engage with props and visuals.
• Answer questions to show understanding.

Assessment:

• Informal assessment through observation of student participation and engagement.
• Determine if students can identify key words in the rhymes and participate in recitation.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the title of the first rhyme we learned today?
2. Can you show me a shiny object in the sky?
3. What is “pawpaw” like in the second rhyme?
4. What are the key words in “Pawpaw is a Kind of Fruit”?
5. How does the clock sound in the third rhyme?
6. What are some actions you saw in “Tick Says the Clock”?
7. What is the role of a clock?
8. Can you tell me a word that rhymes with “star”?
9. What was your favorite part of reciting the rhymes today?
10. How would you explain rhymes to a friend?

Conclusion:

• Recap the rhymes and key words.
• Encourage students to practice at home.
• Highlight that English rhymes make language fun and enjoyable.

This lesson aims to introduce young learners to simple English rhymes in a fun and engaging way.