Dictation For The Week Primary 4 Second Term Week 6

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 6

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 6

1. lizard
2. mountain
3. rainbow
4. octopus
5. butterfly
6. elephant
7. bicycle
8. chocolate
9. calendar
10. giraffe
11. crocodile
12. dragonfly
13. dandelion
14. kangaroo
15. pineapple
16. library
17. caterpillar
18. mushroom
19. whistle
20. spaceship

The dictionary meaning of the words.

1. lizard – a reptile with a long body and tail, four legs, and movable eyelids.
2. mountain – a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.
3. rainbow – a bow or arch of prismatic colors appearing in the sky opposite the sun.
4. octopus – a sea creature with eight arms and a soft body, typically able to change color and shape.
5. butterfly – a flying insect with a slender body and broad, typically brightly colored wings.
6. elephant – a very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk and long curved ivory tusks.
7. bicycle – a vehicle consisting of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel.
8. chocolate – a food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, typically sweetened and eaten as a confectionery.
9. calendar – a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial or administrative purposes.
10. giraffe – a large African mammal with a very long neck and forelegs, having a coat patterned with brown patches separated by lighter lines.
11. crocodile – a large predatory semiaquatic reptile with long jaws, long tail, and hard scaly skin.
12. dragonfly – a predatory flying insect with a long slender body and two pairs of large wings that are typically held outstretched.
13. dandelion – a widely distributed weed with a rosette of leaves, bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts.
14. kangaroo – a large marsupial from Australia with powerful hind legs adapted for leaping and a long muscular tail.
15. pineapple – a tropical plant with a short stem and rigid, spiny leaves, bearing a crown of leaves and edible multiple fruit.
16. library – a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or study.
17. caterpillar – the larva of a butterfly or moth, with a long segmented body and numerous pairs of legs.
18. mushroom – a fleshy spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source.
19. whistle – a clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole or narrow opening between one’s lips or teeth.
20. spaceship – a vehicle designed to travel in space, especially one that carries astronauts or scientific instruments

Words Used In Simple Sentences 

1. The lizard scurried across the rock.
2. We climbed the mountain and enjoyed the stunning view.
3. After the rain, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
4. The octopus hid in a crevice in the coral reef.
5. The butterfly landed on the flower and drank nectar.
6. The elephant sprayed water from its trunk to cool off.
7. I ride my bicycle to school every day.
8. I love eating chocolate ice cream for dessert.
9. Mom wrote important events on the calendar in the kitchen.
10. The giraffe reached for leaves on the tall tree.
11. The crocodile lay in the sun to warm up.
12. The dragonfly darted around the pond catching bugs.
13. The dandelion’s fluffy seeds were blown away by the wind.
14. The kangaroo hopped through the Australian outback.
15. I sliced the sweet and juicy pineapple for a snack.
16. I borrowed a book from the library for my project.
17. The caterpillar crawled along the stem of the plant.
18. The mushroom grew in the moist soil after the rain.
19. I blew a whistle to get the attention of my dog.
20. The spaceship blasted off from the launchpad and soared into space.

Evaluation

1. Which of these animals has a long, slender body and two pairs of wings? a. Lizard b. Octopus c. Butterfly d. Crocodile
2. What is a vehicle with two wheels, pedals, and handlebars called? a. Car b. Train c. Bicycle d. Bus
3. Which fruit has a prickly outside, a crown of leaves, and is often used in piña coladas? a. Pineapple b. Apple c. Orange d. Banana
4. What is a reptile with a long neck and powerful hind legs that hops on two legs called? a. Kangaroo b. Elephant c. Giraffe d. Crocodile
5. What is a sea creature with eight arms and a soft body called? a. Lizard b. Octopus c. Butterfly d. Dragonfly
6. Which of these is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes? a. Calendar b. Notebook c. Diary d. Journal
7. Which of these is a clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole or narrow opening between one’s lips or teeth? a. Whistle b. Trumpet c. Drum d. Piano
8. What is a fleshy spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus called? a. Carrot b. Mushroom c. Onion d. Potato
9. What is a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music called? a. Library b. Museum c. Gallery d. Theater
10. What is a large predatory semiaquatic reptile with long jaws, long tail, and hard scaly skin called? a. Lizard b. Octopus c. Butterfly d. Crocodile

Lesson Presentation

Lesson Plan Presentation: Spelling and Dictation Practice Using 20 Words

Objectives:

• Students will be able to spell and define 20 key words related to writing and narrative composition.
• Students will be able to use the words in context and demonstrate understanding of their meanings.

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with the 20 words and definitions
• Sample sentences for dictation practice
• Flashcards for spelling practice

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes): Begin by introducing the topic of spelling and dictation practice. Explain that the 20 words chosen for the lesson are related to writing and narrative composition. Share the words and definitions with the class.
2. Spelling Practice (10 minutes): Provide flashcards with the words written on them. Have students take turns spelling the words out loud and writing them on the board. Correct any misspellings as a class and provide additional guidance if needed.
3. Dictation Practice (15 minutes): Read a sentence containing one of the 20 words aloud. Have students write the sentence on a piece of paper, including the correct spelling of the word. Collect the papers and provide feedback on any errors.
4. Review (5 minutes): Review the 20 words and their definitions with the class. Ask for volunteers to provide examples of how the words can be used in context.
5. Extension Activities (5 minutes): Provide additional writing prompts or questions that require the use of the 20 words. Encourage students to use the words creatively and in their own writing.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation during the spelling and dictation practice portions of the lesson.
• Assess students’ understanding of the 20 words by reviewing their use in context in the extension activities.
• Provide feedback to students on their spelling and use of the words.

Overall, this lesson plan presentation on spelling and dictation practice using 20 words is designed to help students improve their writing skills and expand their vocabulary. By practicing spelling and dictation, students will become more familiar with the words and their meanings, and be better able to use them in their own writing. The extension activities provide opportunities for students to be creative and use the words in new and different ways.

Weekly Assessment /Test 

1. A __________ is a flying insect with a slender body and broad, typically brightly colored wings.
2. I ride my __________ to school every day.
3. The __________ reached for leaves on the tall tree.
4. The __________ lay in the sun to warm up.
5. The __________ is a tropical plant with a short stem and rigid, spiny leaves, bearing a crown of leaves and edible multiple fruit.
6. The larva of a butterfly or moth is called a __________.
7. I borrowed a book from the __________ for my project.
8. The __________ is a vehicle designed to travel in space, especially one that carries astronauts or scientific instruments.
9. A __________ is a very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk and long curved ivory tusks.
10. The __________ grew in the moist soil after the rain.

1. c. Butterfly
2. c. Bicycle
3. a. Pineapple
4. a. Kangaroo
5. b. Octopus
6. a. Calendar
7. a. Whistle
8. b. Mushroom
9. a. Library
10. d. Crocodile

Fill-in-the-blank questions:

1. A butterfly is a flying insect with a slender body and broad, typically brightly colored wings.
2. I ride my bicycle to school every day.
3. The giraffe reached for leaves on the tall tree.
4. The crocodile lay in the sun to warm up.
5. The pineapple is a tropical plant with a short stem and rigid, spiny leaves, bearing a crown of leaves and edible multiple fruit.
6. The larva of a butterfly or moth is called a caterpillar.
7. I borrowed a book from the library for my project.
8. The spaceship is a vehicle designed to travel in space, especially one that carries astronauts or scientific instruments.
9. A elephant is a very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk and long curved ivory tusks.
10. The mushroom grew in the moist soil after the rain.