Comprehension and Vocabulary development

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 5

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 1

Topic : Reading to the comprehend

Learning Objectives :By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to :

  1. Identify the topic sentence in each paragraph
  2. Establish the relationship between the topic sentence and the main idea in a given passage
  3. Construct sentences with the new words
  4. Attach contextual meanings to the new words found in the given passage

 

Learning Activities

  1. Pupil’s listen to the teacher read the passage with a view to identify new words an getting their appropriate pronunciations
  2. Pupils in small groups, identify the topic sentence in each paragraph and relate it to the main idea of the passage
  3. Pupil’s pair to establish the relationship between their real life expression and the main idea 💡 the passage
  4. Each pupil construct sentences with the new words that are found in the passage

Embedded Core Skills 

  1. Communication and collaboration
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Digital Literacy
  4. Leadership and Personal development

 

Learning Resources 

  1. Cell phone 📱
  2. Computer 🖥
  3. System projector 📽
  4. Web Resources
  5. Textbook with detailed information on Direct and Indirect speech
  6. Pen or pencil for each student

 

Content

Nigeria Electoral Process, the way forward

Nigeria is a country that holds regular elections to choose its resident president . The electoral process in Nigeria is overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, in the past, there have been instances of emergency situations and electoral fraud during the voting process. There have been cases where individuals have been convicted and even imprisoned for their actions. Despite these challenges, the electoral process in Nigeria has improved over time with the help of experience and the implementation of new measures to ensure fairness and transparency.

One way that Nigeria is working to improve its electoral process is by using technology to transmit voting statistics in real-time. This helps to reduce the potential for fraud and allows the public to see accurate results as they are announced. Additionally, Nigeria has made efforts to increase diplomatic relations with other countries in order to gain support and assistance in improving the electoral process.

Overall, the electoral process in Nigeria still has room for improvement. However, the country is making progress and working towards a more liberated and fair voting system.

Answer the following questions 

  1. Who is responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Nigeria? a. The Nigerian Military b. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) c. The Nigerian Police Force d. The Nigerian Government
  2. What has been a challenge in the past for Nigeria’s electoral process? a. Insufficient funding b. Lack of education about the voting process c. Emergency situations and electoral fraud d. Limited access to polling stations
  3. What measures has Nigeria implemented to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process? a. Increased diplomatic relations with other countries b. Improved technology for transmitting voting statistics c. Increased funding for INEC d. All of the above
  4. What is the goal of Nigeria’s efforts to improve its electoral process? a. To reduce the potential for fraud b. To increase the number of voters c. To increase the number of polling stations d. To achieve a more liberated and fair voting system
  5. Which of the following individuals might be punished for their actions during an election in Nigeria? a. Someone who spreads false information about a candidate b. Someone who intimidates voters at a polling station c. Someone who votes multiple times d. All of the above
  6. How has the electoral process in Nigeria improved over time? a. With the implementation of new measures to ensure fairness and transparency b. With increased funding for INEC c. With more education about the voting process d. All of the above
  7. How can the public in Nigeria see accurate voting results as they are announced? a. By attending a press conference b. By following INEC on social media c. By accessing the INEC website d. All of the above
  8. What is the role of diplomatic relations in improving Nigeria’s electoral process? a. To provide funding for INEC b. To improve technology for transmitting voting statistics c. To gain support and assistance from other countries d. To increase the number of polling stations
  9. What is the current state of Nigeria’s electoral process? a. Perfectly fair and transparent b. In need of improvement c. One of the best in the world d. In a state of emergency
  10. What is the ultimate goal of Nigeria’s efforts to improve its electoral process? a. To increase the number of voters b. To reduce the potential for fraud c. To achieve a more liberated and fair voting system d. All of the above
  11. The ______________ in Nigeria is responsible for overseeing the electoral process.
  12. In the past, there have been instances of ______________ situations and electoral fraud during the voting process in Nigeria.
  13. Individuals who have been convicted of crimes related to elections in Nigeria may be punished with ______________.
  14. Nigeria has improved its electoral process with the help of ______________ and the implementation of new measures.
  15. One way Nigeria is working to improve its electoral process is by using technology to ______________ voting statistics in real-time.
  16. Nigeria has made efforts to increase ______________ relations with other countries in order to gain support and assistance in improving the electoral process.
  17. The goal of Nigeria’s efforts to improve its electoral process is to achieve a more ______________ and fair voting system.
  18. The public in Nigeria can see accurate voting results as they are announced by accessing the INEC ______________.
  19. Diplomatic relations play a role in improving Nigeria’s electoral process by providing support and assistance from other countries.
  20. Nigeria’s electoral process is currently in need of ______________.

 

 

Answers

  1. Who is responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Nigeria? b. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
  2. What has been a challenge in the past for Nigeria’s electoral process? c. Emergency situations and electoral fraud
  3. What measures has Nigeria implemented to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process? d. All of the above
  4. What is the goal of Nigeria’s efforts to improve its electoral process? d. To achieve a more liberated and fair voting system
  5. Which of the following individuals might be punished for their actions during an election in Nigeria? d. All of the above
  6. How has the electoral process in Nigeria improved over time? a. With the implementation of new measures to ensure fairness and transparency
  7. How can the public in Nigeria see accurate voting results as they are announced? d. All of the above
  8. What is the role of diplomatic relations in improving Nigeria’s electoral process? c. To gain support and assistance from other countries
  9. What is the current state of Nigeria’s electoral process? b. In need of improvement
  10. What is the ultimate goal of Nigeria’s efforts to improve its electoral process? c. To achieve a more liberated and fair voting system
  11. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria is responsible for overseeing the electoral process.
  12. In the past, there have been instances of emergency situations and electoral fraud during the voting process in Nigeria.
  13. Individuals who have been convicted of crimes related to elections in Nigeria may be punished with imprisonment.
  14. Nigeria has improved its electoral process with the help of experience and the implementation of new measures.
  15. One way Nigeria is working to improve its electoral process is by using technology to transmit voting statistics in real-time.
  16. Nigeria has made efforts to increase diplomatic relations with other countries in order to gain support and assistance in improving the electoral process.
  17. The goal of Nigeria’s efforts to improve its electoral process is to achieve a more liberated and fair voting system.
  18. The public in Nigeria can see accurate voting results as they are announced by accessing the INEC website.
  19. Diplomatic relations play a role in improving Nigeria’s electoral process by providing support and assistance from other countries.
  20. Nigeria’s electoral process is currently in need of improvement.

Keywords for spelling 

Nigeria Electoral Process, the way forward with keywords like resident, electoral, emergency, experience, imprisonment, convicted, transmit, statistics, liberation and diplomatic

 

Diction for the week

  1. Resident – a person who lives in a particular place for a long time or permanently
  2. Electoral – relating to the selection of a person for public office by voting
  3. Emergency – a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
  4. Experience – practical contact with and observation of facts or events
  5. Imprisonment – the state of being confined in a prison or similar place
  6. Convicted – found or proved to be guilty of a criminal offense
  7. Transmit – send or convey (something) from one place to another
  8. Statistics – a branch of mathematics concerned with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data
  9. Liberation – the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression
  10. Diplomatic – relating to the profession, practice, or art of conducting negotiations between nations or states

Use the new words in sentences 

  1. The resident of the house next door has lived there for over 20 years.
  2. The electoral process in this country is overseen by a neutral organization.
  3. The emergency exit is located at the back of the building.
  4. My experience as a volunteer has taught me valuable skills.
  5. He was sentenced to five years of imprisonment for his crime.
  6. The defendant was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to prison.
  7. The television station was able to transmit the live news report to viewers around the country.
  8. The statistics show that crime rates have decreased over the past year.
  9. The liberation of the city was celebrated with a parade and fireworks.
  10. The diplomatic meeting between the two countries was held in a neutral location.

Evaluation

  1. Which of the following is someone who lives in a particular place for a long time or permanently? a. Resident b. Electoral c. Emergency d. Experience
  2. Which of the following refers to the selection of a person for public office by voting? a. Resident b. Electoral c. Emergency d. Experience
  3. Which of the following refers to a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action? a. Resident b. Electoral c. Emergency d. Experience
  4. Which of the following refers to practical contact with and observation of facts or events? a. Resident b. Electoral c. Emergency d. Experience
  5. Which of the following refers to the state of being confined in a prison or similar place? a. Resident b. Electoral c. Emergency d. Imprisonment
  6. Which of the following refers to someone who has been found or proved to be guilty of a criminal offense? a. Resident b. Electoral c. Convicted d. Imprisonment
  7. Which of the following means to send or convey something from one place to another? a. Transmit b. Statistics c. Liberation d. Diplomatic
  8. Which of the following refers to a branch of mathematics concerned with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data? a. Transmit b. Statistics c. Liberation d. Diplomatic
  9. Which of the following refers to the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression? a. Transmit b. Statistics c. Liberation d. Diplomatic
  10. Which of the following refers to relating to the profession, practice, or art of conducting negotiations between nations or states? a. Transmit b. Statistics c. Liberation d. Diplomatic
  11. A ______________ is someone who lives in a particular place for a long time or permanently.
  12. The ______________ process refers to the selection of a person for public office by voting.
  13. An ______________ is a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
  14. ______________ refers to practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
  15. ______________ refers to the state of being confined in a prison or similar place.
  16. Someone who has been found or proved to be guilty of a criminal offense is ______________.
  17. To ______________ something means to send or convey it from one place to another.
  18. ______________ is a branch of mathematics concerned with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
  19. The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression is called ______________.
  20. ______________ refers to relating to the profession, practice, or art of conducting negotiations between nations or states.

Presentation

The topic is presented Stephen by step

Lesson Outline:

I. Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Introduce the topic of the lesson: improving the electoral process in Nigeria
  • Ask students if they are familiar with elections in Nigeria and what they know about the process

II. Overview of the Electoral Process in Nigeria (10 minutes)

  • Define key terms: resident, electoral, emergency
  • Explain that the electoral process in Nigeria is overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
  • Discuss the steps of the electoral process, including voter registration, campaigning, voting, and announcing results

III. Challenges Faced by the Electoral Process in Nigeria (15 minutes)

  • Discuss past instances of emergency situations and electoral fraud during voting in Nigeria
  • Explain that individuals have been convicted and even imprisoned for their actions during elections
  • Ask students to brainstorm potential reasons for these challenges

IV. Measures Taken to Improve the Electoral Process in Nigeria (15 minutes)

  • Discuss the role of experience and the implementation of new measures to ensure fairness and transparency
  • Explain that technology is being used to transmit voting statistics in real-time, reducing the potential for fraud
  • Discuss the importance of diplomatic relations in gaining support and assistance from other countries to improve the electoral process

V. Conclusion (5 minutes)

  • Recap the main points of the lesson
  • Ask students to reflect on the importance of a fair and transparent electoral process
  • Encourage students to consider ways in which they can be involved in improving the electoral process in their own country

VI. Homework (5 minutes)

  • Assign a writing prompt for students to reflect on the role of technology and diplomacy in improving the electoral process in Nigeria
  • Encourage students to research additional information about the electoral process in Nigeria and share their findings with the class during the next lesson.