Dictation For The Week Primary 4 Second Term Week 5

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 5

Topic :

Dictation and Spelling :

Selected words from the passage read

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

• Identify new words from the passage read
• Pronounce the new words
• Explain the meaning of new words in the passage
• Make new sentences with these words
• Write down the spelling of these new words when they are dictated
• Students will identify and define key vocabulary words related to various subjects.
• Students will use the vocabulary words in sentences to demonstrate understanding.
• Students will understand the importance of vocabulary development for academic success.

Learning Activities :

• Pupils in small groups, pick out new words from the passage
• Each pupil, pronounces the new word.
• Pupils, as a class, find the meaning of the new words from the passage.
• Each pupil constructs sentences with the new words.
• Each pupil writes down the dictated words

Embedded Core Skills :

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Materials:

• Oxford dictionary
• Flash cards
• Selected words or sentences from the passage that they read.
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and markers
• Printed copies of the list of vocabulary words for each student
• List of words on the board or on a handout
• Writing materials for students (pencils, paper, whiteboards, markers, etc.)
• Dictionary or online dictionary resources
• Sentence-building materials (sentence strips, cut-out words, etc.)

Content :

Dictation For The Week Primary 4 Second Term Week 5

1. mathematics
2. geography
3. history
4. science
5. language
6. spelling
7. multiplication
8. division
9. addition
10. subtraction
11. sentence
12. paragraph
13. punctuation
14. capitalization
15. vocabulary
16. dictionary
17. encyclopedia
18. atlas
19. thesaurus
20. library

Phonetic transcriptions:

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

Words used in simple sentences 

1. Mathematics: the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, and the relationships between them
2. Geography: the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries
3. History: the study of past events, particularly in human affairs
4. Science: the study of the natural world, including the laws of nature and the physical and biological processes that operate within it
5. Language: the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way
6. Spelling: the act of writing or naming the letters of a word in their correct order
7. Multiplication: the process of calculating the result of adding a number to itself a certain number of times
8. Division: the process of splitting something into parts, or the process of finding out how many times one number goes into another
9. Addition: the process of calculating the total of two or more numbers or quantities
10. Subtraction: the process of taking away a number from another number or quantity
11. Sentence: a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses
12. Paragraph: a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering
13. Punctuation: the marks used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning
14. Capitalization: the act of writing a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase
15. Vocabulary: the body of words used in a particular language or subject
16. Dictionary: a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage
17. Encyclopedia: a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically
18. Atlas: a book of maps or charts
19. Thesaurus: a book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts
20. Library: a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

Evaluation

1. Which subject involves the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, and the relationships between them? a) Geography b) History c) Mathematics d) Science
2. Which subject involves the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these? a) Mathematics b) Geography c) Science d) Language
3. Which subject involves the study of past events, particularly in human affairs? a) Mathematics b) Geography c) History d) Science
4. Which subject involves the study of the natural world, including the laws of nature and the physical and biological processes that operate within it? a) Mathematics b) Geography c) Science d) Language
5. What is the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way? a) Mathematics b) Geography c) Science d) Language
6. Which process involves calculating the result of adding a number to itself a certain number of times? a) Multiplication b) Division c) Addition d) Subtraction
7. Which process involves splitting something into parts, or finding out how many times one number goes into another? a) Multiplication b) Division c) Addition d) Subtraction
8. Which process involves calculating the total of two or more numbers or quantities? a) Multiplication b) Division c) Addition d) Subtraction
9. Which process involves taking away a number from another number or quantity? a) Multiplication b) Division c) Addition d) Subtraction
10. What is a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning? a) Thesaurus b) Atlas c) Encyclopedia d) Dictionary

1. ________ is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
2. A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses is called a ________.
3. The marks used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning are called ________.
4. The act of writing a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase is called ________.
5. The process of taking away a number from another number or quantity is called ________.
6. A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically is called an ________.
7. The body of words used in a particular language or subject is called ________.
8. The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries is called ________.
9. The process of splitting something into parts, or the process of finding out how many times one number goes into another is called ________.
10. The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way is called ________

Lesson Presentation

2. Introduction (5 minutes):

• Explain that in education, there are certain subjects that are considered to be essential or core subjects.
• Hand out the printed handouts with definitions of core subjects and ask the students to read them silently.

3. Presentation (25 minutes):

• Discuss each core subject one by one, starting with mathematics, science, and language.
• Explain what each subject is about, why it is important, and give examples of how it is used in daily life.
• Use audio-visual aids or real-life examples to help illustrate the concepts, if possible.
• For subjects such as history and geography, use maps or pictures to show the students the different places they will learn about.

4. Activity (10 minutes):

• Divide the students into groups and ask them to create a chart or table that shows the different core subjects and what they have learned about each one.
• Each group will then present their chart or table to the class, explaining what they have learned and what they found interesting or important.

5. Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask the students if they have any questions or comments.
• Emphasize the importance of core subjects in education and encourage the students to continue learning and exploring these subjects.

Assessment:

• The students’ participation in the activity will be assessed based on their ability to correctly identify and define each core subject and to present their findings clearly and coherently.

Extension:

• Encourage the students to do further research on the different core subjects and to come up with their own creative ways of learning and exploring these subjects.