Dictation For The Week Primary 4 Second Term Week 8

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 8

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 8

1. Vote
2. Ballot
3. Candidate
4. Polling
5. Constituency
6. Election
7. Result
8. Voter
9. Campaign
10. Manifesto
11. Politician
12. Opposition
13. Democracy
14. Primary
15. Rigging
16. Mandate
17. Observer
18. Coalition
19. Tribunal
20. Swearing-in

The dictionary meaning of the words.

1. Vote: to express one’s preference for a candidate or a proposal in an election
2. Ballot: a piece of paper or card used to cast a vote in an election
3. Candidate: a person who is running for office in an election
4. Polling: the process of collecting votes in an election
5. Constituency: a group of people who are represented by an elected official in a particular area
6. Election: a formal process of choosing a person for a public office by voting
7. Result: the outcome of an election, usually expressed in terms of the number of votes received by each candidate
8. Voter: a person who has the right to vote in an election
9. Campaign: a series of actions aimed at achieving a particular goal, especially in politics
10. Manifesto: a public declaration of policies, aims, and intentions, especially of a political party or a candidate
11. Politician: a person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected official
12. Opposition: a political party or group that is opposed to the party or group in power
13. Democracy: a system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives
14. Primary: a preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate for an office
15. Rigging: the manipulation or tampering of an election to influence its outcome
16. Mandate: a clear instruction or authority to act in a particular way, especially given by voters to elected officials
17. Observer: a person who watches an event or situation, especially an election, to ensure that it is conducted fairly and legally
18. Coalition: a group of individuals, organizations, or political parties that come together to achieve a common goal
19. Tribunal: a court or other body with authority to adjudicate disputes, especially in a particular area of law
20. Swearing-in: the formal ceremony in which an elected official takes an oath of office, usually administered by a judge or other official.

Words Used In Simple Sentences 

1. I will cast my vote for the candidate I believe is the best.
2. Please pick up a ballot and mark your choice.
3. The candidate with the most votes is declared the winner.
4. The polling station is where you go to vote.
5. Our constituency has a total of 50,000 voters.
6. We are holding an election to choose our next president.
7. The final result of the election will be announced tomorrow.
8. A voter is a person who has the right to vote.
9. The campaign trail can be long and tiring.
10. The party’s manifesto outlines their plans for the country.
11. The politician promised to reduce taxes if he is elected.
12. The opposition party has been critical of the government’s policies.
13. Democracy allows citizens to participate in their government.
14. The primary election will determine the party’s candidate.
15. Election rigging is illegal and undermines the democratic process.
16. The winning candidate received a clear mandate from the people.
17. International observers monitored the election to ensure its fairness.
18. A coalition of parties can work together to form a government.
19. The tribunal is responsible for resolving election disputes.
20. The swearing-in ceremony is where the elected official takes their oath of office.

Evaluation

1. What is a vote? a) A piece of paper used to cast a ballot b) A preference for a candidate or proposal in an election c) A group of people represented by an elected official
2. What is a ballot? a) A piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election b) The process of collecting votes in an election c) A person who is running for office in an election
3. Who is a candidate? a) A person who has the right to vote in an election b) A person who is running for office in an election c) A group of people who are represented by an elected official
4. What is polling? a) A process of collecting votes in an election b) A system of government in which power is held by the people c) A public declaration of policies, aims, and intentions
5. What is constituency? a) A piece of paper used to cast a ballot b) A person who is running for office in an election c) A group of people who are represented by an elected official
6. What is election? a) A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate b) A formal process of choosing a person for a public office by voting c) A system of government in which power is held by the people
7. What is the result of an election? a) The process of collecting votes in an election b) A public declaration of policies, aims, and intentions c) The outcome of an election, usually expressed in terms of the number of votes received by each candidate
8. What is a voter? a) A person who is running for office in an election b) A person who has the right to vote in an election c) A group of people represented by an elected official
9. What is a campaign? a) A person who has the right to vote in an election b) A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate c) A series of actions aimed at achieving a particular goal, especially in politics
10. What is a manifesto? a) A public declaration of policies, aims, and intentions b) A person who is running for office in an election c) A system of government in which power is held by the people
11. Who is a politician? a) A person who has the right to vote in an election b) A person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected official c) A group of people represented by an elected official
12. What is opposition? a) A political party or group that is opposed to the party or group in power b) A person who is running for office in an election c) A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate
13. What is democracy? a) A person who has the right to vote in an election b) A system of government in which power is held by the people c) A group of people represented by an elected official
14. What is primary? a) A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate b) A person who is running for office in an election c) A group of people represented by an elected official
15. What is rigging? a) The manipulation or tampering of an election to influence its outcome b) A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate c) A system of government in which power is held by the people
16. What is mandate? a) A clear instruction or authority to act in a particular way b) A person who has the right

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what an election is.
• Explain that an election is a formal process of choosing a person for a public office by voting.
• Write the word “election” on the board and ask students if they can think of any other words related to elections in Nigeria.

Body (30 minutes):

• Write the 20 words related to elections in Nigeria on the board.
• Go through each word and provide a simple definition.
• Give an example sentence using the word and ask students to repeat it.
• Have students practice spelling and dictation exercises with each word.
• Provide feedback and help as needed.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Review the 20 words related to elections in Nigeria and ask students to provide a definition or example sentence for each one.
• Ask students to share one thing they learned about elections in Nigeria.
• Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to continue learning new words.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the lesson and provide feedback as needed.
• Administer a spelling and dictation test to assess students’ understanding of the 20 words related to elections in Nigeria.

Extension:

• Have students research and present on the role of elections in Nigerian politics.
• Have students conduct a mock election and practice using the 20 words related to elections in Nigeria.

Weekly Assessment /Test 

1. _________ is a formal process of choosing a person for a public office by voting.
2. A piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election is called a _________.
3. A person who is running for office in an election is called a _________.
4. The process of collecting votes in an election is called _________.
5. A group of people who are represented by an elected official is called a _________.
6. The final _________ of the election will be announced tomorrow.
7. A person who has the right to vote in an election is called a _________.
8. The _________ trail can be long and tiring.
9. A public declaration of policies, aims, and intentions, especially of a political party or a candidate is called a _________.
10. A person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected official is called a _________.
11. A political party or group that is opposed to the party or group in power is called the _________.
12. A system of government in which power is held by the people is called _________.
13. A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate for an office is called a _________.
14. The manipulation or tampering of an election to influence its outcome is called _________.
15. A clear instruction or authority to act in a particular way, especially given by voters to elected officials is called a _________.
16. A person who watches an event or situation, especially an election, to ensure that it is conducted fairly and legally is called an _________.
17. A group of individuals, organizations, or political parties that come together to achieve a common goal is called a _________.
18. A court or other body with authority to adjudicate disputes, especially in a particular area of law is called a _________.
19. The formal ceremony in which an elected official takes an oath of office, usually administered by a judge or other official is called _________.
20. The outcome of an election, usually expressed in terms of the number of votes received by each candidate is called the _________

Solution

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. B) A preference for a candidate or proposal in an election
2. A) A piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
3. B) A person who is running for office in an election
4. A) A process of collecting votes in an election
5. C) A group of people who are represented by an elected official
6. B) A formal process of choosing a person for a public office by voting
7. C) The outcome of an election, usually expressed in terms of the number of votes received by each candidate
8. B) A person who has the right to vote in an election
9. C) A series of actions aimed at achieving a particular goal, especially in politics
10. A) A public declaration of policies, aims, and intentions, especially of a political party or a candidate
11. B) A person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected official
12. A) A political party or group that is opposed to the party or group in power
13. A) A preliminary election to select a political party’s candidate for an office
14. A) The manipulation or tampering of an election to influence its outcome
15. A) A clear instruction or authority to act in a particular way
16. C) A person who has the right to vote in an election
17. A) A person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected official
18. A) A political party or group that is opposed to the party or group in power
19. B) A system of government in which power is held by the people
20. A) The manipulation or tampering of an election to influence its outcome

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Election
2. Ballot
3. Candidate
4. Polling
5. Constituency
6. Result
7. Voter
8. Campaign
9. Manifesto
10. Politician
11. Opposition
12. Democracy
13. Primary
14. Rigging
15. Mandate
16. Observer
17. Coalition
18. Tribunal
19. Swearing-in
20. Result