English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Revision

Subject:  English Studies 

Class: Basic 2 / Primary 2 / Year 2

Term: Third Term  / 3rd Term 

Week: Week 1

English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Revision

Topic:

1 i. Revision of second term work.

 ii. Reading Oral and written comprehension.

ii i. Grammar Revision on the knowledge of antonyms and synonyms.

Revision on making sentences on antonyms and synonyms.

v. Writing – Writing oral composition on how I spent my holiday.

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

Dangers of Wrong Use of Pesticides

that was taught in their previous lesson.

Behavioural  Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to

• Write simple composition on how I spent my last holiday 
• Make use of antonyms and synonyms in sentences 

Instructional Materials 

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Online Resource
• Textbooks
• Laptop

Methods of Teaching 

• Role modelling
• Questions and Answers
• Explanation
• Discussion
• Recitation
• Imitation
• Story Telling
• Dramatization

Content:  

Revision of second term work.

Reading Oral and written comprehension.

Courtship is a period of relationship in which intended couples get to know each other. 

It is a period where they make major decisions that will later shape their lives as husband and wife if the two people that are involved will eventually marry each other. 

Hence they are called intending couples. Some religious organizations like churches do organize classes for bachelor and spinster that are yet to marry. 

During the period of courtship, questions like joint accounts, genotype, number of children and in-law visiting are discussed. 

But how long should a decent courtship last? 

Answer the following questions 

1. Courtship is a time when couples get to _______ each other. a. Dance b. Talk c. Know

2. Couples make big _______ during courtship. a. Decisions b. Mistakes c. Plans

3. Some couples go to classes at _______ during courtship. a. School b. Church c. Market

4. During courtship, couples talk about _______. a. Pets b. Hobbies c. Family visits

5. Courtship can help couples learn about each other’s _______. a. Weather b. Plans c. Genotype

6. Courtship helps couples talk about having _______. a. Pets b. Children c. Friends

7. Couples decide if they want to share a _______ account. a. Joint b. School c. Food

8. Courtship can last for _______ time. a. A short b. A long c. Any

9. Couples may decide how many _______ they want. a. Houses b. Friends c. Children

10. In courtship, couples talk about visiting their _______. a. Friends b. In-laws c. Parks

11. Couples in courtship are called _______ couples. a. Married b. Intending c. Close

12. Churches help with _______ for couples. a. Meetings b. Parties c. Classes

13. Couples may talk about how long their courtship should _______. a. Go b. Last c. Stay

14. Courtship is important for learning about each other’s _______. a. Food b. Feelings c. Shoes

15. Couples may make decisions about sharing _______. a. Houses b. Stories c. Money

Fill in the gaps Questions

1. Courtship is a period of _____ for intending couples 
2. A young man that is yet to marry is called a _____
3. A young woman that is yet to marry is called a ____
4. Some religious organizations organize _____ couple classes 
5. During courtship issues like ____ are discussed 

Theory 

1. What is courtship?

2. Name one thing couples talk about during courtship.

3. Where might couples attend classes during courtship?

4. What is one thing couples might decide about children during courtship?

5. What do couples learn about each other during courtship?

Grammar Revision on the knowledge of antonyms and synonyms.

Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning. 

Examples of words with their opposites 

• Man _____ woman 
• Uncle _____ aunt
• Prince _____ princess 
• Lion _____ lioness 
• Husband _____ wife 
• Paul _____ Paulina 
• King _____ queen 
• Actor _____ Actress 
• Lad _____ lass 
• Landlord _____ landlady 

Revision on making sentences on antonyms and synonyms.

Antonyms (Opposite words):

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

1. Happy 😊 / Sad 😢

   • Happy means you feel good.
   • Sad means you feel bad.

2. Big 📏 / Small 📏

   • Big means large in size.
   • Small means little in size.

3. Hot 🔥 / Cold ❄️

   • Hot means something is warm.
   • Cold means something is not warm.

4. Fast 🚗 / Slow 🚶‍♂️

   • Fast means moving quickly.
   • Slow means moving not quickly.

5. Clean 🧼 / Dirty 🧽

   • Clean means something is neat.
   • Dirty means something is messy.

Synonyms (Similar words):

Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings.

1. Pretty 🌸 / Beautiful 🌷

   • Pretty and beautiful both mean nice to look at.

2. Small 📏 / Little 📏

   • Small and little both mean not big.

3. Happy 😊 / Joyful 😊

   • Happy and joyful both mean you feel good.

4. Smart 🧠 / Clever 🧠

   • Smart and clever both mean you are good at learning.

5. Help 🤝 / Assist 🤝

   • Help and assist both mean to give support.

More on Antonyms and synonyms 

1. What is an antonym?

   • An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

2. What is a synonym?

   • A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word.

3. What is the antonym of “cold”?

   • The antonym of “cold” is “hot.”

4. What is the synonym of “fast”?

   • The synonym of “fast” is “quick.”

5. What is the antonym of “happy”?

   • The antonym of “happy” is “sad.”

6. What is the synonym of “pretty”?

   • The synonym of “pretty” is “beautiful.”

7. What is the antonym of “big”?

   • The antonym of “big” is “small.”

8. What is the synonym of “angry”?

   • The synonym of “angry” is “mad.”

9. What is the antonym of “clean”?

   • The antonym of “clean” is “dirty.”

10. What is the synonym of “help”?

    • The synonym of “help” is “assist.”

11. What is the antonym of “fast”?

    • The antonym of “fast” is “slow.”

12. What is the synonym of “smart”?

    • The synonym of “smart” is “clever.”

13. What is the antonym of “little”?

    • The antonym of “little” is “big.”

14. What is the synonym of “joyful”?

    • The synonym of “joyful” is “happy.”

15. What is the antonym of “dirty”?

    • The antonym of “dirty” is “clean.”

Writing – Writing oral composition on how I spent my holiday.

My name is _____

I am _____ years old 

The name of my school is _____

My school is at number _____

It is a very big school 

There are _____ teachers in my school 

There are _____ classes in my school 

We have a very big field in my school. 

Our library is well equipped with a lot of educative and great books 

My school is the best in _____ state 

I love my school because _____

Antonyms

Presentation : 

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the old topic

Step 2: The class teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and gives room for pupils” participation

Class Teacher and Pupils Activities. Interaction or Participation 

This involves class teacher and pupils’ interaction, conversation, imitation or modeling through discussion, play method or just by recitation or asking and answering questions that are related to the topic that has just been taught

Evaluation

Write out the antonyms of these words 

1. Papa _____
2. Fox _____
3. Bachelor _____
4. Grandfather _____
5. Daughter _____

1. The antonym of “hot” is _______. a. Cool b. Warm c. Cold d. Boiling

2. A synonym for “happy” is _______. a. Sad b. Joyful c. Scared d. Tired

3. The antonym of “clean” is _______. a. Wet b. White c. Dirty d. Neat

4. A synonym for “smart” is _______. a. Big b. Clever c. Strong d. Short

5. The antonym of “fast” is _______. a. Slow b. Speedy c. Quick d. Swift

6. A synonym for “pretty” is _______. a. Ugly b. Old c. Beautiful d. Plain

7. The antonym of “big” is _______. a. High b. Medium c. Huge d. Small

8. A synonym for “angry” is _______. a. Mad b. Sad c. Happy d. Scared

9. The antonym of “happy” is _______. a. Excited b. Sad c. Angry d. Thrilled

10. A synonym for “help” is _______. a. Ignore b. Skip c. Assist d. Talk

11. The antonym of “little” is _______. a. Medium b. Huge c. Small d. Big

12. A synonym for “joyful” is _______. a. Sad b. Happy c. Tired d. Angry

13. The antonym of “cold” is _______. a. Hot b. Cool c. Warm d. Freezing

14. A synonym for “slow” is _______. a. Fast b. Quick c. Rapid d. Leisurely

15. The antonym of “strong” is _______. a. Powerful b. Big c. Weak d. Heavy

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