Dictation For the Week Primary 5 Second Term Week 11
Subject: English Spelling / Dictation
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 11
Topic: Spelling for the 11th week Second Term Primary 5
Learning Objectives:
Learners are guided to learn the following words: stationery, stationary, monosyllabic, confusions, interdenominational, matriculation, topographical, inarticulate, distinctive, deception
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 one 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
- Stationery: materials used for writing, such as paper and pens.
- Stationary: not moving or not intended to be moved.
- Monosyllabic: made up of a single syllable.
- Confusions: the state of being bewildered or unclear about something.
- Interdenominational: involving or relating to different religious denominations.
- Matriculation: the process of enrolling in a school or college.
- Topographical: relating to the physical features of a place or area.
- Inarticulate: unable to speak clearly or express oneself effectively.
- Distinctive: having a quality that makes someone or something different or easily recognizable.
- Deception: the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived; the act of creating a false impression.
Use the given words in sentences
- I need to buy some new stationery for my writing class.
- The large rock in the garden appeared stationary, but on closer inspection, it was slowly moving.
- The language spoken by the tribe was monosyllabic and difficult to understand.
- The confusions surrounding the new policy made it difficult for employees to know how to proceed.
- The interdenominational church welcomed people from all different backgrounds and beliefs.
- The process of matriculation at the university was long and tedious.
- The topographical map of the area showed the different elevations and landforms.
- Despite his nervousness, he remained inarticulate during the interview.
- The chef’s distinctive style of cooking was a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
- The deception was uncovered when the truth about the company’s financial situation was revealed.
Evaluation
- What is the meaning of the word “stationery”? a) materials used for writing, such as paper and pens. b) a type of stationary object c) a word made up of a single syllable d) a word that describes the state of being bewildered or unclear about something
- What is the meaning of the word “stationary”? a) not moving or not intended to be moved b) materials used for writing, such as paper and pens. c) a word made up of a single syllable d) a word that describes the state of being bewildered or unclear about something
- What is the meaning of the word “monosyllabic”? a) made up of a single syllable b) not moving or not intended to be moved c) materials used for writing, such as paper and pens d) a word that describes the state of being bewildered or unclear about something
- What is the meaning of the word “confusions”? a) the state of being bewildered or unclear about something b) made up of a single syllable c) not moving or not intended to be moved d) materials used for writing, such as paper and pens
- What is the meaning of the word “interdenominational”? a) involving or relating to different religious denominations b) the state of being bewildered or unclear about something c) made up of a single syllable d) not moving or not intended to be moved
- What is the meaning of the word “matriculation”? a) the process of enrolling in a school or college b) involving or relating to different religious denominations c) the state of being bewildered or unclear about something d) made up of a single syllable
- What is the meaning of the word “topographical”? a) relating to the physical features of a place or area b) the process of enrolling in a school or college c) involving or relating to different religious denominations d) the state of being bewildered or unclear about something
- What is the meaning of the word “inarticulate”? a) unable to speak clearly or express oneself effectively b) relating to the physical features of a place or area c) the process of enrolling in a school or college d) involving or relating to different religious denominations
- What is the meaning of the word “distinctive”? a) having a quality that makes someone or something different or easily recognizable b) unable to speak clearly or express oneself effectively c) relating to the physical features of a place or area d) the process of enrolling in a school or college
- What is the meaning of the word “deception”? a) the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived; the act of creating a false impression b) having a quality that makes someone or something different or easily recognizable c) unable to speak clearly or express oneself effectively d) relating to the physical features of a place or area
Lesson Presentation
Introduction:
- Begin the class by asking students if they are familiar with any of the words on the list.
- Introduce the topic of the lesson and explain that they will be learning the dictionary meaning of the words and how to use them in simple sentences.
Direct Instruction:
- Have students work in pairs or small groups, and provide them with a dictionary and a handout with the words and their meanings.
- Have them look up the meaning of the words and write a simple sentence using each word.
- After a few minutes, discuss with the class the meanings and the sentences they came up with.
- Go over any incorrect or unclear sentences and provide correct examples.
Guided Practice:
- Provide students with a list of new words or phrases and have them work in groups or pairs to come up with their meanings and simple sentences using them.
- Monitor the students and provide feedback and correction as needed.
Independent Practice:
- Assign students to write a short paragraph using at least 5 of the words they learned in the lesson and in context.
- Encourage them to use the dictionary and the examples provided in class to guide their writing.
Closure:
- Review the main points of the lesson and have students share one thing they learned about the words they studied.
- Remind students that learning new words and understanding their meanings is an important part of expanding their vocabulary and improving their communication skills.
Assessment:
- Observe students during independent practice and provide feedback on their use of words in context.
- Collect and grade the short paragraphs as a formal assessment.