Stops and Question Marks English Grammar Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Plan: Punctuation Marks – Full Stop and Question Mark
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 4
Age: 8–9 years
Topic: Punctuation Marks
Sub-topic: Full Stop and Question Mark
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe the purpose of the full stop and question mark.
- Discuss their usage in written sentences.
- Apply full stops and question marks correctly in sentences.
Keywords:
- Punctuation
- Full Stop
- Question Mark
- Sentence
- Statement
- Question
Set Induction:
The teacher will write two sentences on the board:
- “What is your name”
- “I am a pupil of Primary 4”
The teacher will then ask pupils if the sentences look correct and guide them into identifying missing punctuation marks.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have seen sentences in their textbooks and spoken in questions and statements, but may not understand how punctuation marks are used.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with examples of punctuated and non-punctuated sentences.
- A chart showing punctuation marks and their uses.
- Markers and a whiteboard.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will explain that punctuation marks are symbols used in writing to make sentences clear and easy to understand.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication and Collaboration: Pupils will share ideas in pairs.
- Critical Thinking: Pupils will analyze and correct sentences.
- Problem Solving: Pupils will practice using punctuation marks.
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work.
- Flashcards with sample sentences.
- Whiteboard for demonstration.
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Oxford Primary English Book 4
Content
Definition and Explanation:
- What are Punctuation Marks?
Punctuation marks are symbols used in writing to make sentences clearer and more meaningful. - Full Stop (.):
- A full stop is used at the end of a statement or declarative sentence.
- It shows that the sentence has ended.
- Example:
- The sky is blue.
- I like eating apples.
- Question Mark (?):
- A question mark is used at the end of a question.
- It shows that the sentence is asking something.
- Example:
- What is your favorite color?
- Where do you live?
5 Examples of Full Stops in Sentences:
- I am going to school.
- She likes to read books.
- The car is parked outside.
- We played football yesterday.
- My favorite food is rice.
5 Examples of Question Marks in Sentences:
- Where are you going?
- What is your name?
- Why is the sky blue?
- Who is at the door?
- When will the class start?
Evaluation
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options
- The sky is blue ___ (a) ? (b) . (c) !
- What is your favorite sport ___ (a) . (b) , (c) ?
- She loves to dance ___ (a) ? (b) . (c) ;
- Who is knocking at the door ___ (a) . (b) , (c) ?
- The cat is sleeping under the table ___ (a) ? (b) . (c) !
- Where are you going ___ (a) ? (b) ; (c) .
- I like to play football ___ (a) ? (b) . (c) ,
- Why is she crying ___ (a) . (b) ? (c) ;
- They are going to the park ___ (a) ? (b) . (c) ,
- What time is it ___ (a) ; (b) , (c) ?
- This is my favorite book ___ (a) . (b) ? (c) ,
- How do you spell your name ___ (a) ? (b) , (c) .
- I enjoy swimming in the pool ___ (a) ? (b) . (c) ;
- The teacher is writing on the board ___ (a) . (b) ? (c) ,
- Can I borrow your pen ___ (a) . (b) ? (c) ,
Class Activity Discussion: FAQs
- What is a punctuation mark?
A punctuation mark is a symbol used to make sentences clearer. - What is the full stop used for?
It is used to end statements. - What is the question mark used for?
It is used to end questions. - Give an example of a sentence with a full stop.
Example: The dog is barking. - Give an example of a sentence with a question mark.
Example: Where is the dog? - Can we use both punctuation marks in one sentence?
No, only one punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence. - What happens if we forget punctuation?
The sentence will be unclear. - Why is punctuation important?
It makes writing easy to understand. - What punctuation mark ends a question?
A question mark. - What punctuation mark ends a statement?
A full stop. - Is “How are you.” correct?
No, it should be “How are you?” - Can we use a comma instead of a full stop?
No, commas are used differently. - Where is the full stop placed?
At the end of a statement. - Where is the question mark placed?
At the end of a question. - Can punctuation marks change sentence meaning?
Yes, they can.
Lesson Presentation
Introduction (5 Minutes):
- Greet the class and ask for examples of sentences.
- Introduce punctuation marks and explain their purpose.
Presentation (20 Minutes):
- Show examples of full stops and question marks.
- Discuss their usage.
- Allow pupils to identify punctuation in sample sentences.
Practice (10 Minutes):
- Provide pupils with a worksheet to practice punctuating sentences.
- Allow pupils to work in pairs to identify and correct errors.
Assessment (5 Minutes):
Ask pupils to write two sentences each, one ending with a full stop and the other with a question mark.
Evaluation Questions
- Write a sentence using a full stop.
- Write a question using a question mark.
- What does a question mark do?
- Where do we place a full stop?
- Can a statement end with a question mark?
Conclusion
The teacher collects pupils’ work, provides feedback, and emphasizes the importance of punctuation in clear communication.
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