Words Related to Media and Communication

English Language 

 

Dictation / Spelling 

 

Second Term Lesson Note

 

Week 5

 

Primary 6 

 

Primary 6 Second Term Week 5 Spelling and Dictation 

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to 

1. Spell the given words 
2. Write out the dictionary meaning of the given words 
3. Use the given words in sentences 

 

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have previous knowledge of how to spell the given 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 

Spell the following words 

1. Bulletin
2. Diary
3. Gazette
4. Period
5. Magazine
6. Community
7. Press
8. Paper
9. Ledger
10. Review

Meaning of the words that we have just spelt 

Bulletin: a short official report of news or information, especially one issued by a government agency or public organization

Diary: a book in which someone regularly writes down their personal experiences and observations

Gazette: a newspaper, especially one that is published in a small town or city

Period: a length of time, especially one during which a particular event or set of events occurs

Magazine: a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations, typically covering a particular subject or area of interest

Community: a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

Press: the media, especially newspapers and news broadcasters, considered collectively

Paper: a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, or for other purposes

Ledger: a book or other collection of financial accounts

Review: a critical evaluation or assessment of something, especially a book, play, film, or piece of music

 

 

Evaluation

1. What is a gazette?
a. A newspaper published in a small town or city
b. A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences and observations
c. A periodical publication containing articles and illustrations
d. A length of time during which a particular event

2. What is a community?

a. A group of people living in the same place

b. A particular characteristic in common

c. A book or collection of financial accounts

d. A critical evaluation or assessment of something

3. What is a review?

a. A short official report of news or information

b. A newspaper, especially one that is published in a small town or city

c. A critical evaluation or assessment of something

d. A period of time, especially one during which a particular event or set of events occurs

4. What is a paper?
a. A substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, or for other purposes
b. A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences and observations
c. A critical evaluation or assessment of something

D. A length of time during which a particular event or set of events occurs

5. What is a ledger?
a. A book or collection of financial accounts
b. A newspaper, especially one that is published in a small town or city
c. A substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, or for other purposes
d. A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

1. What is a diary? a. A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences and observations b. A critical evaluation or assessment of something c. A length of time during which a particular event or set of events occurs d. A newspaper, especially one that is published in a small town or city
2. What is a period? a. A length of time during which a particular event or set of events occurs b. A critical evaluation or assessment of something c. A book or collection of financial accounts d. A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
3. What is a magazine? a. A periodical publication containing articles and illustrations, typically covering a particular subject or area of interest b. A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences and observations c. A length of time during which a particular event or set of events occurs d. A newspaper, especially one that is published in a small town or city
4. What is a press? a. The media, especially newspapers and news broadcasters, considered collectively b. A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences and observations c. A critical evaluation or assessment of something d. A length of time during which a particular event or set of events occurs
5. What is a bulletin? a. A short official report of news or information, especially one issued by a government agency or public organization b. A book in which someone writes down their personal experiences and observations c. A critical evaluation or assessment of something d. A newspaper, especially one that is published in a small town or city

 

Answers 

1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. A

Use each of the following words in sentences

Bulletin: The government issued a bulletin warning of the incoming storm.

Diary: I keep a diary to record my thoughts and feelings each day.

Gazette: The local gazette has a section for community announcements.

Period: The study period for the exam is three weeks.

Magazine: I subscribe to several magazines about home decorating and cooking.

Community: Our community has a strong sense of unity and support for one another.

Press: The press has been closely following the developments in the political scandal.

Paper: I need to print this document on legal sized paper.

Ledger: The company’s ledger showed a significant increase in profits this quarter.

Review: I read several reviews before deciding on a restaurant for dinner

Presentation

The lesson presentation is done step by step. The class teacher or subject teacher does the following

 

Warm-Up:

• Have students brainstorm a list of words they know related to media and communication.
• Have a discussion as a class about the different types of media and how they are used to communicate information.

Direct Instruction:

• Introduce the list of words and provide the definitions.
• Have students work in pairs to come up with their own sentences using each word.

As a class, go over the example sentences and discuss any questions or variations.

Guided Practice:

• Have students complete a fill-in-the-blank activity using the words from the list.
• Have students work in small groups to create a story using as many of the words as possible

Independent Practice:

• Have students choose one of the words and write a paragraph using it in context.
• Encourage students to use dictionaries or other resources to find synonyms or additional information about the word.

Closure:

• Review the definitions of the words and have students share their paragraphs with the class.
• Discuss any new insights or connections the students made during the lesson.

Assessment:

• Collect the fill-in-the-blank activity and the paragraphs written for independent practice.
• Use a rubric to assess student understanding of the definitions and ability to use the words in sentences.

Evaluation

1. The school’s _______ is sent out to parents every week with updates on events and announcements.
2. She writes in her _______ every night before bed.
3. The local _______ is a good source of information about what is happening in the town.
4. The test is coming up soon, so I need to focus on studying focus on studying for this _______.
5. I always enjoy reading the latest issue of my favorite _______.
6. The _______ of people who live in our neighborhood is very diverse.
7. The _______ has been covering the political campaign closely.
8. I need to print this document on recycled _______.
9. The company’s _______ showed a decrease in revenue this quarter.
10. Before I decide on a restaurant, I always read a few _______ to get an idea of the food and service.

 

Marking Guide 

1. Bulletin
2. Diary
3. Gazette
4. Period
5. Magazine
6. Community
7. Press
8. Paper
9. Ledger
10. Review

 

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