Comparing Things According to Weight English Grammar Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 2
Age: 9-10 years
Topic: Comparing Things According to Weight
Sub-topic: Adjectives used for weight comparison (Heavier, Lighter, Equal, Heaviest, Lightest)
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

• Discuss words used in comparison of weight.
• Form the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives related to weight.
• Use these adjectives in sentences.
• Compare things that are equal in weight.
• Understand how to compare the weight of different objects.
• Identify adjectives used to describe weight.
• Use weighing scales to compare the weight of objects.

Keywords:

• Heavier
• Lighter
• Equal
• Heaviest
• Lightest

Set Induction:

• Begin by asking students if they have ever compared the weight of two objects. For example, “Have you ever lifted a basketball and a feather? Which one was heavier?”
• Discuss why it is important to compare weight in everyday life, such as when choosing groceries or packing a bag.

Entry Behavior:

• Students are expected to know basic adjectives (e.g., big, small) but might not be familiar with adjectives describing weight.
• The teacher will assess if students understand the concept of size and weight.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Samples of informal letters
• Blank sheets of paper
• Pencils or pens
• Different objects of varying weights (e.g., feather, rock, apple, watermelon, basketball, bowling ball)
• Weighing scale
• Handouts with examples of adjectives used to describe weight

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Students will recall how they compared the size and height of things in previous lessons and connect these comparisons to weight.
• Introduce the concept of weight comparison by showing objects with clear weight differences (e.g., a rock vs. a feather).

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication and Collaboration: Sharing ideas and discussing how to compare weight.
• Creativity and Imagination: Coming up with different scenarios where weight comparison is needed.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Identifying the correct adjectives to describe weight in various contexts.

Learning Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Weighing scale
• Handouts with adjective examples
• Objects of different weights

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary English Grammar Books (e.g., “English for Primary Schools” by various authors)

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with weight adjectives examples
• Weighing scale
• Various objects of different weights

Content:

Comparing Things According to Weight:

• Definition: Comparing the weight of two or more objects helps us know which one is heavier or lighter.
• Examples:
  • A rock is heavier than a feather.
  • A bowling ball is heavier than a basketball.
  • A watermelon is heavier than an apple.
  • A pencil is lighter than a book.
  • A book is heavier than a pencil.

Adjectives to Compare Weight:

• Heavier: Used to describe something that weighs more.
  Example: “The watermelon is heavier than the orange.”
• Lighter: Used to describe something that weighs less.
  Example: “The feather is lighter than the rock.”
• Equal: Describes two things with the same weight.
  Example: “The two bags weigh the same, they are equal in weight.”
• Heaviest: Describes the item with the most weight in a group.
  Example: “The elephant is the heaviest animal in the zoo.”
• Lightest: Describes the item with the least weight in a group.
  Example: “The paper clip is the lightest object on the desk.”

Positive, Comparative, and Superlative Forms:

• Big → Bigger → Biggest
• Small → Smaller → Smallest
• Fast → Faster → Fastest
• Slow → Slower → Slowest
• Tall → Taller → Tallest
• Short → Shorter → Shortest
• Strong → Stronger → Strongest
• Weak → Weaker → Weakest

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-blank questions with options):

1. A __________ is heavier than a feather.
   a) Feather
   b) Rock
   c) Both
2. The adjective used to describe something that weighs less than another thing is __________.
   a) Heavier
   b) Lighter
   c) Equal
3. The __________ is the heaviest animal in the zoo.
   a) Giraffe
   b) Elephant
   c) Lion
4. We can use a __________ to compare the weight of objects.
   a) Measuring tape
   b) Ruler
   c) Weighing scale
5. Which is heavier: a basketball or a bowling ball?
   a) Basketball
   b) Bowling ball
   c) They weigh the same
6. The __________ is the lightest object on the desk.
   a) Pencil
   b) Paper clip
   c) Notebook
7. Which adjective is used to describe the item that weighs the least out of a group of things?
   a) Heaviest
   b) Lightest
   c) Equal
8. The two bags weigh the same, they are __________ in weight.
   a) Equal
   b) Lighter
   c) Heavier
9. A book is __________ than a pencil.
   a) Heavier
   b) Lighter
   c) Equal
10. Which is heavier: an apple or a watermelon?
    a) Apple
    b) Watermelon
    c) They weigh the same

Class Activity Discussion:

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. What is the heaviest animal in the zoo?
   Answer: The elephant is the heaviest animal.
2. How do we compare the weight of two objects?
   Answer: We use a weighing scale.
3. Which adjective describes something that is lighter than another?
   Answer: Lighter.
4. What do we use to compare the weight of objects?
   Answer: A weighing scale.
5. If two things weigh the same, what adjective do we use?
   Answer: Equal.
6. Which object weighs more: a feather or a rock?
   Answer: The rock weighs more.
7. Which is the lightest object: a pencil, a paper clip, or a notebook?
   Answer: The paper clip.
8. Which adjective is used to describe something that weighs the most?
   Answer: Heaviest.
9. What is the difference between weight and size?
   Answer: Weight refers to how heavy something is, while size refers to how big or small it is.
10. Can we compare the weight of two things that are the same size?
    Answer: Yes, because weight depends on the material, not just the size.

Lesson Presentation:

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Ask students if they know how to compare the weight of objects.
• Show different objects and ask, “Which is heavier?”

Direct Instruction (15 minutes):

• Introduce the weighing scale and show how it works.
• Explain adjectives used for comparing weight and provide examples.

Guided Practice (10 minutes):

• Give students handouts to fill in blanks with appropriate adjectives.

Independent Practice (10 minutes):

• Provide a worksheet to compare the weight of various objects and use adjectives in sentences.

Closure (5 minutes):

• Recap how to compare weight and encourage students to practice daily.

Assessment:

• Use the worksheet and class activity to assess students’ ability to compare weight and use adjectives correctly.

Conclusion:

• Review the main points: how to compare weight using adjectives like heavier, lighter, equal, etc. Provide individual feedback on students’ work.

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