Dictation For The Week Primary 5 Second Term Week 8
Subject : English Spelling / Dictation
Class : Primary 5
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 5
Topic : Spelling for the 8th week Second Term Primary 5
Learning Objectives:
Learners are guided to learn the following words : gubernatorial, controversial, contemporaneous, editorial, herbaceous, negotiation, experimental, electrician, humanitarian, magnetic
Learning Activities
- For home study, each pupil looks up the meaning of the given words
- Pupils use their dictionary to learn the transcription and pronunciation of the given words
- Pupils make use of the given words in at least a sentence.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Digital Literacy
- Leadership and Personal development
Learning Resources
- Hardcopy dictionary
- Online dictionary
- Textbook or Workbook with definitions, sample sentences, and exercises
- Whiteboard or overhead projector
- Computer with internet access (optional)
Content
Dictionary meaning of the given words
- “gubernatorial” refers to the office or authority of a governor.
- “controversial” means something that is likely to cause disagreement or debate.
- “contemporaneous” means happening or existing at the same time.
- “editorial” refers to an article or statement expressing an opinion, typically one written by the editorial board of a newspaper or magazine.
- “herbaceous” refers to a plant that is not woody and dies back to the ground at the end of each growing season.
- “negotiation” refers to the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others.
- “experimental” means based on or involving experimental methods.
- “electrician” refers to a person who specializes in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
- “humanitarian” refers to the concern for or promotion of the welfare of human beings.
- “magnetic” means having the properties of a magnet or being attracted to a magnet.
Use the given words in sentences
- The governor is running for re-election in the upcoming Gubernatorial race.
- The topic of gun control is a controversial issue in many countries.
- The event was contemporaneous with the launch of the new product.
- The newspaper’s editorial condemned the government’s decision.
- The herbaceous plants in the garden had died back for the winter.
- The negotiation between the two companies took months to reach a final agreement.
- The scientists conducted an experimental study to test their hypothesis.
- The electrician came to fix the wiring in the house.
- The organization’s mission is to provide humanitarian aid to refugees.
- The iron filings were attracted to the magnetic field generated by the magnet.
Lesson Presentation
Introduction:
- Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have ever come across a word that they didn’t understand.
- Share that one way to understand a word is to look up its meaning in a dictionary.
Direct Instruction:
- Introduce the 10 words and have the students look them up in the dictionary.
- As a class, go over the meanings of each word.
- Provide examples and non-examples to ensure students understand the meanings.
Guided Practice:
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give each group one of the 10 words and ask them to come up with their own sentence using the word.
- Have each group share their sentence with the class.
- Discuss any difficulties the groups had in understanding the word or in constructing a sentence.
Independent Practice:
- Provide each student with a list of the 10 words and ask them to write a sentence for each word.
- Allow time for students to share their sentences with a partner or small group.
Review Practice Questions :
- The _________ race is heating up as the primary elections approach.
- The topic of climate change is _________ among politicians and scientists.
- The discovery of the new species was _________ with the deforestation of the area.
- The newspaper’s _________ criticized the government’s handling of the pandemic.
- The _________ plants in the garden were in full bloom in the summer.
- The _________ between the two countries over trade tariffs has been ongoing for months.
- The researchers used _________ methods to test the efficacy of the new drug.
- The _________ had to replace a faulty circuit breaker in the building.
- The charity organization focuses on providing _________ aid to communities affected by war.
- The compass needle aligns itself with the _________ field of the earth.
Closure:
- Summarize the meanings of the 10 words and ask students to give an example sentence for each word.
- Remind students that looking up words in the dictionary is a useful strategy for understanding new or difficult words.
Assessment:
- Observe students during independent practice to assess understanding of word meanings and sentence construction.
- Collect and grade written sentences as a formative assessment.
