Spelling / Dictation For The Week Primary 5 Second Term Week 10

Subject : English Spelling / Dictation

Class : Primary 5

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 10

 

Topic : Spelling for the 10th week Second Term Primary 5

Learning Objectives:

Learners are guided to learn the following words : phoenix, bouquet , naught , rostrum , housemaid , autumn , string , hyperactive , forecastle, paradigmatic

 

Learning Activities

  1. For home study, each pupil looks up the meaning of the given words
  2. Pupils use their dictionary to learn the transcription and pronunciation of the given words
  3. Pupils make use of the given words in at least a sentence.

Embedded Core Skills 

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

 

Learning Resources 

  1. Hardcopy dictionary
  2. PowerPoint presentation with images and definitions of the vocabulary words
  3. Worksheets with sentences for students to complete using the vocabulary words
  4. Online dictionary 
  5. Textbook or Workbook with definitions, sample sentences, and exercises
  6. Whiteboard or overhead projector
  7. Computer with internet access (optional)

 

Content

Dictionary meaning of the given words

  • Phoenix: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before burning itself to ashes and then rising from the ashes to start a new life.
  • Bouquet: a bunch of flowers that are tied together and given as a gift or used for decoration.
  • Naught: nothing, zero, or the absence of something.
  • Rostrum: a platform or stage used for public speaking or performing.
  • Housemaid: a female domestic worker who is employed to do cleaning and other household tasks.
  • Autumn: the season of the year between summer and winter, typically associated with the harvest and the changing colors of leaves on trees.
  • String: a thin piece of cord or thread, used for tying, binding, or as a musical instrument.
  • Hyperactive: excessively active or energetic, having difficulty sitting still or focusing.
  • Forecastle: the upper deck of a ship located at the bow (front) where the crew sleeps and works.
  • Paradigmatic: relating to or serving as a model or example of a particular type or group.

 

Making Sentences out of the given words for spelling

  1. The Phoenix is a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before burning itself to ashes and then rising again.
  2. The bride carried a bouquet of roses as she walked down the aisle.
  3. He accomplished naught despite his best efforts.
  4. The politician stood on the rostrum and addressed the crowd.
  5. The housemaid tidied up the guest room before the arrival of visitors.
  6. The leaves of the trees turn red and yellow during the autumn season.
  7. She played a melody on her violin using the fine string.
  8. The child was hyperactive and had difficulty sitting still.
  9. The sailors slept on the forecastle of the ship.
  10. The theory was a paradigmatic shift in the field of physics.

 

Evaluation

  1. What is a Phoenix? a) A mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before burning itself to ashes and then rising from the ashes to start a new life b) A type of flower c) A planet in our solar system d) A type of bird
  2. What is a bouquet? a) A bunch of flowers that are tied together and given as a gift or used for decoration b) A type of bird c) A planet in our solar system d) A type of fish
  3. What does the word “naught” mean? a) Nothing, zero, or the absence of something b) A type of flower c) A planet in our solar system d) A type of bird
  4. What is a rostrum used for? a) Public speaking or performing b) A type of flower c) A planet in our solar system d) A type of bird
  5. What is a housemaid? a) A female domestic worker who is employed to do cleaning and other household tasks b) A type of flower c) A planet in our solar system d) A type of bird
  6. What season is associated with the changing colors of leaves on trees? a) Summer b) Winter c) Spring d) Autumn
  7. What is a string? a) A thin piece of cord or thread, used for tying, binding, or as a musical instrument b) A type of flower c) A planet in our solar system d) A type of bird
  8. What does the word “hyperactive” mean? a) Excessively active or energetic, having difficulty sitting still or focusing b) Calm and relaxed c) Slow and steady d) None of the above
  9. What is a forecastle? a) The upper deck of a ship located at the bow (front) where the crew sleeps and works b) The lower deck of a ship located at the stern (back) c) A type of flower d) A planet in our solar system
  10. What does the word “paradigmatic” mean? a) Relating to or serving as a model or example of a particular type or group b) Not related to a model or example c) A type of flower d) A planet in our solar system

 

 

Lesson Presentation

 

The lesson is presented step by step

 

Introduction:

  • Begin the lesson by introducing the topic of vocabulary words and their meanings.
  • Explain that understanding new words and their meanings can help improve reading comprehension and writing skills.
  • Show the PowerPoint presentation with images and definitions of the vocabulary words.

Direct Instruction:

  • Go over each vocabulary word, displaying the image and definition on the PowerPoint.
  • Have students repeat the definition and use the word in a sentence.
  • Provide examples of each word in a sentence to assist students in understanding the context in which the word is typically used.

Guided Practice:

  • Provide students with worksheets that have sentences with blank spaces where the vocabulary words should be used.
  • Students should fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate vocabulary word.
  • Review the answers as a class, discussing any misconceptions or difficulties students had with understanding the meanings of the words.

Independent Practice:

  • Have students use the vocabulary words in their own sentences.
  • They can use the words in a short writing assignment or in a conversation with a partner.
  • Provide feedback and guidance to ensure that students understand the meanings and uses of the words.

Closure:

  • Review the meanings of the vocabulary words and have students repeat the words and their meanings.
  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson, highlighting the importance of understanding new vocabulary words and their meanings.

Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice to assess understanding of the vocabulary words
  • Collect and grade the worksheets and writing assignments completed during the independent practice
  • Administer a quiz or test on the vocabulary words at a later date to assess retention of the information.