Writing: Composition about “My School” Primary 4 Second Term Week 9
Subject : English Composition
Class : Primary 4
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 9
Topic :
Writing: Composition about “My School” Primary 4 Second Term Week 9
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- describe the essential
characteristics of their
school, - discuss about their
schools - write a composition on
my school; - learn the components of a well-written composition about their school.
- practice using descriptive language and giving details.
- create their own compositions about their school.
Learning Activities :
- Pupils, as a class, describe
the characteristic of a
school. - Pupils, in small groups,
discuss their school. - Pupils write a composition
on “My School”,
Embedded Core Skills :
- Communication and Collaboration
- Creativity and Imagination
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership skills and Personal Development
- Digital Literacy
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with prompts for the composition
- Pencils and paper for each student
Content :
Writing a composition about your school is a great way to practice your writing skills and share information about a place that is important to you. Here are some steps you can follow to write a great composition about your school:
- Introduction: Start your composition by introducing your school. You could start by telling your readers the name of your school and where it is located. For example:
“My school is called Maple Elementary, and it’s located in the heart of downtown.”
- Describe the physical features: Next, you can describe the physical features of your school. This includes things like the building itself, the playground, and any other notable features. For example:
“The school building is large and has lots of windows, which makes it bright and cheerful inside. We have a big playground with swings, slides, and monkey bars, and there’s also a soccer field and a basketball court.”
- Talk about your teachers and classmates: Your teachers and classmates are an important part of your school, so you should definitely include them in your composition. You can talk about your favorite teachers, or some of the things you’ve learned in your classes. You can also talk about your friends and what you like to do together. For example:
“My favorite teacher is Mrs. Smith, who teaches us math. She makes learning fun and always has a smile on her face. I have lots of friends at school, and we love to play games at recess and have lunch together.”
- Discuss extracurricular activities: Extracurricular activities are things that you do outside of regular class time, like sports teams, clubs, or music groups. If your school has any of these, you can talk about them in your composition. For example:
“At Maple Elementary, we have a chess club, a gardening club, and a soccer team. I’m on the soccer team, and we practice after school twice a week. It’s really fun to play with my friends and represent our school in games against other schools.”
- Conclusion: Finally, you can wrap up your composition by summarizing what you’ve talked about and expressing your overall feelings about your school. For example:
“I love going to Maple Elementary because I have great teachers, lots of friends, and lots of fun activities to do. It’s a great place to learn and grow, and I’m lucky to be a student here.”
Remember, it’s important to use descriptive language and give lots of details in your composition. That way, your readers will feel like they are right there with you at your school. Good luck!
Evaluation
- What should you include in the introduction of your composition about your school? a) A summary of your favorite classes b) The name of your school and where it’s located c) A list of all the extracurricular activities at your school d) None of the above
- Which of the following is an example of a physical feature of your school? a) Your favorite teacher b) The soccer team c) The school building itself d) The school lunch menu
- Who should you talk about in your composition about your school? a) Only your teachers b) Only your friends c) Only extracurricular activities d) Your teachers, classmates, and extracurricular activities
- What are extracurricular activities? a) Activities that are part of regular class time b) Activities that take place after school c) Activities that are only for teachers d) Activities that are only for older students
- Which of the following is an example of an extracurricular activity? a) Math class b) Lunchtime c) The school play d) Recess
- What should you do in the conclusion of your composition about your school? a) Summarize what you’ve talked about b) Introduce a new topic c) Talk about something that has nothing to do with your school d) None of the above
- What kind of language should you use in your composition about your school? a) Boring language with no details b) Descriptive language with lots of details c) Only technical terms d) None of the above
- What is the purpose of a composition about your school? a) To tell your teacher what they want to hear b) To share information about a place that is important to you c) To criticize your school and your teachers d) None of the above
- What can you talk about in the section about your teachers and classmates? a) Your favorite teachers b) Your favorite colors c) Your favorite TV shows d) None of the above
- Why is it important to include extracurricular activities in your composition about your school? a) Because they are the most important part of school b) Because they are the only things that make school fun c) Because they show that you are involved in your school community d) None of the above
- The introduction of your composition about your school should include the _______ of your school and where it’s located.
- When describing the physical features of your school, you can talk about the building, the playground, and any other notable _______.
- In your composition about your school, you should talk about your _______ and classmates.
- Extracurricular activities are things that you do outside of regular class time, like sports teams, clubs, or _______ groups.
- At your school, you might have a chess club, a gardening club, or a _______ team.
- The conclusion of your composition about your school should summarize what you’ve talked about and express your overall feelings about your _______.
- It’s important to use descriptive language and give lots of details in your composition so that your readers will feel like they are right there with you at your _______.
- In the section about your teachers and classmates, you can talk about your favorite teachers and the things you’ve learned in your _______.
- In your composition about your school, you can mention the extracurricular activities you’re involved in, like the soccer team or the _______ club.
- Writing a composition about your school is a great way to practice your writing skills and share information about a place that is _______ to you.
Lesson Presentation
Procedure:
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Start the lesson by asking students what they know about writing a composition.
- Explain that a composition is a piece of writing that shares information or tells a story.
- Tell students that they will be learning how to write a composition about their school today.
- Components of a Composition (10 minutes)
- Use the whiteboard to draw a diagram of a composition with the following components: introduction, body, conclusion.
- Explain that the introduction should include the name of their school and where it’s located.
- The body should include information about the physical features of their school, their teachers and classmates, and any extracurricular activities.
- The conclusion should summarize what they’ve talked about and express their overall feelings about their school.
- Using Descriptive Language (10 minutes)
- Explain to students that using descriptive language is important in a composition to make it interesting and engaging for the reader.
- Give examples of descriptive language, such as adjectives and sensory details.
- Have students practice coming up with descriptive language to describe their school.
- Writing the Composition (20 minutes)
- Hand out the prompts for the composition and allow students to start writing.
- Circulate around the classroom to offer assistance and feedback.
- Encourage students to use descriptive language and include details in their writing.
- Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes)
- After the writing period, have students share their compositions with the class.
- Encourage students to give positive feedback to their classmates and ask questions.
- Have students reflect on the writing process and what they learned about writing a composition.
- Wrap-up (5 minutes)
- Review the components of a well-written composition.
- Encourage students to continue practicing their writing skills at home and in other assignments.
Assessment:
- The compositions created by students will serve as an assessment of their understanding of the topic.
- The use of descriptive language and the inclusion of details will also be assessed.
Review / Revision
Objectives
- What should you include in the introduction of your composition about your school? Answer: b) The name of your school and where it’s located
- Which of the following is an example of a physical feature of your school? Answer: c) The school building itself
- Who should you talk about in your composition about your school? Answer: d) Your teachers, classmates, and extracurricular activities
- What are extracurricular activities? Answer: b) Activities that take place after school
- Which of the following is an example of an extracurricular activity? Answer: c) The school play
- What should you do in the conclusion of your composition about your school? Answer: a) Summarize what you’ve talked about
- What kind of language should you use in your composition about your school? Answer: b) Descriptive language with lots of details
- What is the purpose of a composition about your school? Answer: b) To share information about a place that is important to you
- What can you talk about in the section about your teachers and classmates? Answer: a) Your favorite teachers
- Why is it important to include extracurricular activities in your composition about your school? Answer: c) Because they show that you are involved in your school community
Theory questions:
- The introduction of your composition about your school should include the _______ of your school and where it’s located. Answer: name
- When describing the physical features of your school, you can talk about the building, the playground, and any other notable _______. Answer: features
- In your composition about your school, you should talk about your _______ and classmates. Answer: teachers
- Extracurricular activities are things that you do outside of regular class time, like sports teams, clubs, or _______ groups. Answer: music
- At your school, you might have a chess club, a gardening club, or a _______ team. Answer: soccer
- The conclusion of your composition about your school should summarize what you’ve talked about and express your overall feelings about your _______. Answer: school
- It’s important to use descriptive language and give lots of details in your composition so that your readers will feel like they are right there with you at your _______. Answer: school
- In the section about your teachers and classmates, you can talk about your favorite teachers and the things you’ve learned in your _______. Answer: classes
- In your composition about your school, you can mention the extracurricular activities you’re involved in, like the soccer team or the _______ club. Answer: chess
- Writing a composition about your school is a great way to practice your writing skills and share information about a place that is _______ to you. Answer: important
