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
- 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
- PowerPoint presentation with images and definitions of the vocabulary words
- Worksheets with sentences for students to complete using the vocabulary words
- 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
- 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
- The Phoenix is a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before burning itself to ashes and then rising again.
- The bride carried a bouquet of roses as she walked down the aisle.
- He accomplished naught despite his best efforts.
- The politician stood on the rostrum and addressed the crowd.
- The housemaid tidied up the guest room before the arrival of visitors.
- The leaves of the trees turn red and yellow during the autumn season.
- She played a melody on her violin using the fine string.
- The child was hyperactive and had difficulty sitting still.
- The sailors slept on the forecastle of the ship.
- The theory was a paradigmatic shift in the field of physics.
Evaluation
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- What season is associated with the changing colors of leaves on trees? a) Summer b) Winter c) Spring d) Autumn
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
