Reading : Teaching of New Words Spelling (Comprehension) Primary 4 Second Term Week 5

Subject : English Composition

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 5

Topic : Reading : Teaching of New Words Spelling (Comprehension) Primary 4 Second Term Week 5

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

• analyze the passage;
• differentiate between
  main ideas and supporting
  ideas in the passage;
• recognize new words
  that signal details/
  illustrations and examples
  in the passage

Learning Activities :

• passage after reading.
• Pupils pair up to highlight main
  ideas.
• Pupils, in pairs, identify the
  supporting ideas in the text.
• Each pupil establishes the
  connections between the main
  ideas and supporting ideas using
  evidence from the passage.
• Students while reading the
  passage stop midway to predict
  expected events in the passage
  and pick out new words.
• Each pupil writes their own
  composition using the words

Embedded Core Skills :

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership skills and Personal Development

Materials:

• Chart and pictures
  of places of interest

• Recommended textbooks
• Pictures showing hospitals

Content :

Study the following words for spelling and dictation

1. Descriptive
2. Vivid
3. Lagos
4. Nigeria
5. Sensory
6. Figurative
7. Metaphors
8. Similes
9. Organization
10. Chronologically
11. Equipment
12. Comfortable
13. Private
14. Nutritious
15. Medications
16. Trained
17. Efficient
18. Support
19. Cleanliness
20. Factual

Dictionary Meaning of the new words from the passage Structure : Descriptive Passage : My Visit to Lagos University Teaching Hospital Primary 4 Second Term Week 5

1. Descriptive – giving an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
2. Vivid – producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
3. Lagos – a city in southwestern Nigeria, a major port and the commercial capital of the country
4. Nigeria – a country in West Africa, bordering Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and the Gulf of Guinea
5. Sensory – relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses
6. Figurative – departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical
7. Metaphors – a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
8. Similes – a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
9. Organization – the action of organizing something; the arrangement of something in a structured way
10. Chronologically – in order according to the time in which events occurred
11. Equipment – the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity
12. Comfortable – providing physical ease and relaxation
13. Private – belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only
14. Nutritious – providing nourishment, especially for the body
15. Medications – a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug
16. Trained – having been taught a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time
17. Efficient – achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
18. Support – give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act
19. Cleanliness – the state or quality of being clean
20. Factual – concerned with what is actually the case rather than interpretations or assumptions

Words Used in Sentences 

1. Descriptive – She wrote a descriptive essay about her hometown.
2. Vivid – The sunset over the ocean was a vivid sight.
3. Lagos – Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria.
4. Nigeria – Nigeria is located in West Africa.
5. Sensory – The sensory experience of eating a ripe fruit is enjoyable.
6. Figurative – She used figurative language to make her point.
7. Metaphors – She used several metaphors to describe her emotions.
8. Similes – The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.
9. Organization – The organization of the books on the shelf was alphabetical.
10. Chronologically – The historical events were presented chronologically.
11. Equipment – The gym has all the necessary equipment for a good workout.
12. Comfortable – The bed was so comfortable, I fell asleep immediately.
13. Private – I need a private space to work on my project.
14. Nutritious – Eating fruits and vegetables is a nutritious way to stay healthy.
15. Medications – The doctor prescribed some medications for my illness.
16. Trained – The dog is well trained and obedient.
17. Efficient – The new machine is more efficient than the old one.
18. Support – I want to support my friend in their time of need.
19. Cleanliness – Good personal cleanliness is important for overall health.
20. Factual – She only presented factual information in her report.

Evaluation

1. Which word means “providing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind”? a) Descriptive b) Vivid c) Sensory d) Factual
2. Which word refers to “a city in southwestern Nigeria, a major port and the commercial capital of the country”? a) Lagos b) Nigeria c) Benin d) Chad
3. What does the word “sensory” mean? a) Relating to sensation or the physical senses b) Expressing something in a clear and concise way c) Relating to figurative language d) A comparison using “like” or “as”
4. What does the word “figurative” mean? a) Relating to sensation or the physical senses b) Departing from a literal use of words c) Relating to chronological order d) Relating to similes
5. What does the word “metaphors” mean? a) A comparison using “like” or “as” b) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable c) Departing from a literal use of words d) Relating to sensation or the physical senses
6. Which word means “the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity”? a) Equipment b) Trained c) Chronological d) Nutritious
7. What does the word “comfortable” mean? a) Providing physical ease and relaxation b) The state or quality of being clean c) The action of organizing something d) The use of metaphors
8. Which word means “belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only”? a) Private b) Medications c) Support d) Cleanliness
9. Which word means “providing nourishment, especially for the body”? a) Nutritious b) Efficient c) Sensory d) Figurative
10. Which word means “a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug”? a) Medications b) Descriptive c) Vivid d) Organized
11. What does the word “trained” mean? a) Having been taught a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time b) Relating to chronological order c) Departing from a literal use of words d) Relating to sensation or the physical senses
12. What does the word “efficient” mean? a) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense b) Providing physical ease and relaxation c) Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only d) Departing from a literal use of words
13. Which word means “give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act”? a) Support b) Descriptive c) Nutritious d) Equipment
14. What does the word “cleanliness” mean? a) The state or quality of being clean b) The use of metaphors c) The necessary items for a particular purpose or activity d) Departing from a literal use of words
15. What does the word “factual” mean? a) Concerned with what is actually the case rather than interpretations or assumptions b) Departing from a literal use of words c) Providing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind d) The action of organizing something
16. What does the word “organization” mean? a) The action of organizing something; the arrangement of something in a structured way b) A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind c) Relating to sensation or the physical senses d) The state or quality of being clean
17. Which word means “in order according to the time in which events occurred”? a) Chronologically b) Private c) Efficient d) Medications
18. Which word refers to “a country in West Africa, bordering Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and the Gulf of Guinea”? a) Lagos b) Nigeria c) Senegal d) Mali
19. Which word means “the state or quality of being clean”? a) Cleanliness b) Support c) Nutritious d) Trained
20. What does the word “support” mean? a) Give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act b) Relating to sensation or the physical senses c) Departing from a literal use of words d) The necessary items for a particular purpose or activity.

Evaluation

1. A descriptive essay aims to create a _______ and _______ picture of a person, place, object, or event.
2. Lagos is a major _______ and the commercial capital of Nigeria.
3. A good descriptive essay should use _______ details to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
4. To create a rich and vivid description, a descriptive essay often employs _______ language such as metaphors, similes, and personification.
5. A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally _______.
6. The necessary items for a particular purpose or activity are referred to as _______.
7. A good hospital should have _______ beds that are adjustable.
8. Private rooms are essential for patients who require _______ and comfort during their stay in the hospital.
9. Good hospitals should provide quality _______ that is nutritious and well-balanced.
10. A good hospital should have an adequate supply of essential _______ on hand at all times.
11. The gym has all the necessary _______ for a good workout.
12. Eating fruits and vegetables is a _______ way to stay healthy.
13. The doctor prescribed some _______ for my illness.
14. The dog is well _______ and obedient.
15. The new machine is more _______ than the old one.
16. I want to _______ my friend in their time of need.
17. Good personal _______ is important for overall health.
18. She only presented _______ information in her report.
19. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense is the definition of _______.
20. The state or quality of being clean is known as _______.

Summary

1. A descriptive essay aims to create a rich and vivid picture of a person, place, object, or event.
2. Lagos is a major port and the commercial capital of Nigeria.
3. A good descriptive essay should use sensory details to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
4. To create a rich and vivid description, a descriptive essay often employs figurative language such as metaphors, similes, and personification.
5. A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
6. The necessary items for a particular purpose or activity are referred to as equipment.
7. A good hospital should have comfortable beds that are adjustable.
8. Private rooms are essential for patients who require privacy and comfort during their stay in the hospital.
9. Good hospitals should provide quality food that is nutritious and well-balanced.
10. A good hospital should have an adequate supply of essential medications on hand at all times.
11. The gym has all the necessary equipment for a good workout.
12. Eating fruits and vegetables is a nutritious way to stay healthy.
13. The doctor prescribed some medications for my illness.
14. The dog is well trained and obedient.
15. The new machine is more efficient than the old one.
16. I want to support my friend in their time of need.
17. Good personal cleanliness is important for overall health.
18. She only presented factual information in her report.
19. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense is the definition of efficient.
20. The state or quality of being clean is known as cleanliness.

Objectives:

• To understand what a descriptive essay is and its purpose
• To learn how to use sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind
• To develop writing skills and techniques for descriptive writing
• To apply these skills to write a descriptive essay on a personal experience at Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout on descriptive writing
• Sample descriptive essay
• Pen and paper for each student

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the class by introducing the topic of descriptive writing and the purpose of the lesson
• Ask students if they have ever written a descriptive essay before
• Provide a brief overview of the lesson plan and what they will learn

2. What is a Descriptive Essay? (10 minutes)

• Discuss what a descriptive essay is and its purpose
• Explain how descriptive essays use sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind
• Provide examples of descriptive language such as similes and metaphors

3. Features of a Descriptive Essay (10 minutes)

• Discuss the features of a descriptive essay, including its structure and organization
• Provide a sample descriptive essay and analyze it for its use of sensory details and figurative language
• Review the importance of using specific and detailed language in descriptive writing

4. Writing a Descriptive Essay (20 minutes)

• Provide students with a handout on descriptive writing techniques
• Have students brainstorm sensory details related to a personal experience at Lagos University Teaching Hospital
• Provide guidance on how to organize and structure the essay
• Give students time to begin drafting their essays

5. Sharing and Feedback (15 minutes)

• Have students share their essays with the class
• Provide constructive feedback on the use of sensory details, figurative language, and organization
• Encourage students to revise their essays based on the feedback

6. Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Review the key concepts learned in the lesson
• Discuss the importance of descriptive writing in everyday life and in various professions

Assessment:

• Each student will be assessed based on their ability to use sensory details and figurative language to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind
• Students will be assessed on the structure and organization of their essays
• Feedback will be provided on grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Homework:

• Students will be assigned to write a descriptive essay on a personal experience outside of class using the techniques and skills learned in the lesson.