Primary 6 Dictation / Spelling For Second Term Week 1
English Language
Spelling and Dictation
Second Term Lesson Note
Primary 6
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Say the meaning of each word that is spelt
- Use the dictionary to write out the meaning of the given words
- Use the given words in sentences correctly
Entry Behaviour
PUPILS ARE FAMILIAR WITH HOW TO SPELL WORDS
Instructional Materials
- Audio Visual Resources
- Flash cards
- Online Dictionary
- Recommended English Textbook
- Chart
- Hard copy dictionary
Methods of Teaching
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
Content
Meaning of the words for dictation for Primary 6 Second Term Week 1
Critique: a critical evaluation or analysis, especially of a literary, philosophical, or political theory or practice.
Indigenous: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Disc: a flat, thin, round object, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, that is able to revolve on a spindle.
Virus: a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
Proclaim: publicly and formally announce or declare.
Antics: playful or mischievous behavior.
Hilarious: extremely funny; causing great merriment.
Fantasy: the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
Bare: without covering or clothing; naked.
Magnanimous: generous and forgiving; unselfish.
Use the words for Dictation in sentences
Critique: The art critic wrote a detailed critique of the painter’s latest exhibit.
Indigenous: The indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have a deep connection to the land and its natural resources.
Disc: The disc jockey played a variety of music on his CD collection.
Virus: My computer was infected with a virus, so I had to get it repaired.
Proclaim: The town crier proclaimed the news of the king’s victory to the entire village.
Antics: The monkeys at the zoo were always up to some sort of antics, swinging from branch to branch and playing pranks on each other.
Hilarious: The stand-up comedian’s routine was hilarious and had the entire audience in stitches.
Fantasy: I often escape into my own fantasies when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
Bare: The tree was bare of leaves during the winter months.
Magnanimous: The magnanimous queen forgave the traitor and offered him a chance to redeem himself.
Presentation
The lesson presentation is done step by step. The class teacher or subject teacher does the following
- Revise the previous lesson which also includes learners previous knowledge that is related to the new topic
- Introduce the new lesson by teaching the pupils the spelling and dictation of the new words
- Pupils are to give their own examples and make their own new sentences that are different from the ones that are already given
- Pupils are to write out the meaning of the words that they have spelt
- Give a board summary of the topic that has just been taught
Evaluation
Objectives
- What is a critique? a) a critical evaluation or analysis b) a flat, thin, round object c) a piece of code that can copy itself and cause harm d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- What does indigenous mean? a) occurring naturally in a particular place b) playful or mischievous behavior c) extremely funny d) generous and forgiving
- What is a disc? a) a critical evaluation or analysis b) a flat, thin, round object c) a piece of code that can copy itself and cause harm d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- What is a virus? a) a critical evaluation or analysis b) a flat, thin, round object c) a piece of code that can copy itself and cause harm d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- What does proclaim mean? a) occurring naturally in a particular place b) playful or mischievous behavior c) extremely funny d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- What are antics? a) occurring naturally in a particular place b) playful or mischievous behavior c) extremely funny d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- What does hilarious mean? a) occurring naturally in a particular place b) playful or mischievous behavior c) extremely funny d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- What is fantasy? a) the activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable b) without covering or clothing c) a flat, thin, round object d) a critical evaluation or analysis
- What does bare mean? a) the activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable b) without covering or clothing c) a flat, thin, round object d) a critical evaluation or analysis
- What is magnanimous? a) the activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable b) without covering or clothing c) a flat, thin, round object d) generous and forgiving
Marking Guide
- a) a critical evaluation or analysis
- a) occurring naturally in a particular place
- b) a flat, thin, round object
- c) a piece of code that can copy itself and cause harm
- d) publicly and formally announcing or declaring something
- b) playful or mischievous behavior
- c) extremely funny
- a) the activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable
- b) without covering or clothing
- d) generous and forgiving
Conclusion
To conclude the lesson, the class teacher or subject teacher does a brief review of what he or she has just taught the pupils. He ask you questions that are related to the topic to ascertain if the learners have actually assimilated and understood the new topic that has just been taught