Dictation For The Week Primary 4 Second Term Week 9
Subject : English Grammar
Class : Primary 4
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 9
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 9
- School
- Composition
- Writing
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
- Physical features
- Teachers
- Classmates
- Extracurricular activities
- Descriptive language
- Details
- Soccer team
- Playground
- Cafeteria
- Classroom
- Sports
- Education
- Community
- Learning
The dictionary meaning of the words.
- School – an institution for educating children or young people.
- Composition – a piece of writing, especially one that is done for a class or an academic assignment.
- Writing – the activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper or another surface, such as typing on a computer or mobile device.
- Introduction – the opening section of a composition or speech that sets the tone for what will follow.
- Body – the middle section of a composition, speech or essay that presents the main content or argument.
- Conclusion – the final section of a composition or speech that summarizes the main points and provides a sense of closure.
- Physical features – the characteristics of a place or object that can be seen or touched, such as buildings, landscapes, or objects.
- Teachers – individuals who provide education and instruction to students.
- Classmates – fellow students who are in the same class or course.
- Extracurricular activities – activities that take place outside of regular class time, such as sports teams, clubs, or music groups.
- Descriptive language – language that provides vivid details or sensory information to enhance the reader’s understanding and engagement.
- Details – specific pieces of information or facts that add depth and specificity to a composition.
- Soccer team – a group of players who compete against other teams in the sport of soccer.
- Playground – an outdoor area designed for children to play on, usually with equipment such as swings and slides.
- Cafeteria – a place in a school where students can buy food and eat.
- Classroom – a room where a teacher gives lessons to a group of students.
- Sports – physical activities that involve competition or physical exertion, such as soccer, basketball, or track and field.
- Education – the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Community – a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
- Learning – the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught
Words Used In Simple Sentences
- School – I go to school every day to learn new things.
- Composition – My teacher assigned a composition about my favorite food.
- Writing – I love writing stories in my journal every night.
- Introduction – I always start my compositions with a strong introduction.
- Body – The body of my composition includes all of the details and examples.
- Conclusion – The conclusion of my composition summarizes everything I just wrote.
- Physical features – The physical features of my school include a big playground and a tall building.
- Teachers – My teachers are always there to help me when I don’t understand something.
- Classmates – My classmates and I like to play games together during recess.
- Extracurricular activities – I am on the soccer team for an extracurricular activity.
- Descriptive language – I use descriptive language to paint a picture in the reader’s mind.
- Details – I include many details in my writing so that the reader can understand better.
- Soccer team – I am excited to play with my soccer team after school today.
- Playground – I love to play on the swings at the playground during recess.
- Cafeteria – I always buy a sandwich and a juice in the cafeteria for lunch.
- Classroom – My favorite subject is math, and I learn it in my classroom.
- Sports – I like to watch sports games with my family on the weekends.
- Education – Education is important because it helps you learn new things and grow as a person.
- Community – My school is part of a larger community that includes other schools and families.
- Learning – I am always learning something new at school, whether it’s in class or during an extracurricular activity
Evaluation
- What is the meaning of the word “composition”? a) A type of music b) A piece of writing c) A way of taking photographs d) A type of art
- What is the meaning of the word “extracurricular”? a) Activities that take place during class time b) Activities that take place after school c) Activities that are mandatory for all students d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “details”? a) A small number of facts b) Specific pieces of information that add depth and specificity to a composition c) A long list of facts d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “education”? a) The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction b) The process of creating art c) The process of playing sports d) The process of building things
- What is the meaning of the word “classmates”? a) The teachers in a school b) The people who work in a school c) The students who are in the same class or course d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “learning”? a) The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught b) The process of playing games c) The process of socializing with others d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “physical features”? a) The way something is built b) The way something is decorated c) The characteristics of a place or object that can be seen or touched d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “descriptive language”? a) Language that provides vivid details or sensory information to enhance the reader’s understanding and engagement b) Language that is difficult to understand c) Language that is boring d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “conclusion”? a) The opening section of a composition or speech b) The middle section of a composition or speech c) The final section of a composition or speech that summarizes the main points and provides a sense of closure d) None of the above
- What is the meaning of the word “teachers”? a) Individuals who provide education and instruction to students b) Individuals who work in a school cafeteria c) Individuals who work in a school office d) None of the above
Lesson Presentation
Procedure:
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Start the lesson by asking students what they know about the words related to writing a composition about their school.
- Explain that today they will learn the meanings of these words.
- Vocabulary Words (10 minutes)
- Use the whiteboard to write the 20 vocabulary words.
- Go through each word and its definition, using examples to help explain the meaning.
- Ask students to repeat the words and definitions after you.
- Matching Game (10 minutes)
- Hand out the handouts with the 20 words and definitions.
- Have students match the words with their definitions in pairs or small groups.
- Check answers as a class.
- Sentence Completion (15 minutes)
- Have students write simple sentences using each of the 20 words.
- Encourage students to use descriptive language and details in their sentences.
- Circulate around the classroom to offer assistance and feedback.
- Review (5 minutes)
- Review the meanings of the 20 words.
- Encourage students to continue using the words in their writing and conversation.
Assessment:
- The matching game and sentence completion activities will serve as formative assessment of the students’ understanding of the vocabulary words.
- Observe students during the lesson to check for their understanding and engagement
Revision / Review
- A __________ is a piece of writing that shares information or tells a story.
- The __________ should include the name of your school and where it’s located.
- A __________ is an institution for educating children or young people.
- The __________ paragraphs of a composition should include information to support your argument.
- A __________ is a group of students who compete against other teams in a particular sport.
- A __________ is an outdoor area designed for children to play on, usually with equipment such as swings and slides.
- The __________ section of a composition or speech that sets the tone for what will follow.
- The __________ is the final section of a composition or speech that summarizes the main points and provides a sense of closure.
- __________ language provides vivid details or sensory information to enhance the reader’s understanding and engagement.
- __________ are specific pieces of information or facts that add depth and specificity to a composition.
