Use of punctuation marks and capital letters at the beginning and end of sentences Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 4 and 5

Lesson Plan: Use of Punctuation Marks and Capital Letters

Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 4 and 5
Topic: Use of Punctuation Marks and Capital Letters
Sub-topic: Understanding Periods, Question Marks, Exclamation Marks, and Capital Letters
Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Identify periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.
2. Use periods, question marks, and exclamation marks correctly in sentences.
3. Start sentences and proper nouns with capital letters.
4. Write sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.

Key Words:

• Period
• Question Mark
• Exclamation Mark
• Capital Letter
• Sentence
• Proper Noun

Entry Behaviour: Pupils can write simple sentences and recognize basic punctuation marks.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with sentences
• Punctuation posters
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper
• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Textbook

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils have learned about simple sentences and basic punctuation marks in previous classes.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Reading
• Writing
• Critical Thinking

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Punctuation posters
• Writing materials

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Flashcards
• Punctuation posters

Content:

• Introduction to periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.
• Importance of capital letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
• Examples and practice sentences.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Collaboration and Communication
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Punctuation marks and capital letters flashcards
• Practice worksheets
• Interactive activities, such as online games or videos

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic (10 minutes)

• Teacher revises the previous topic on simple sentences.
• Example: “We talked about simple sentences last time. Can anyone tell me what a simple sentence is?”

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic (10 minutes)

• Teacher introduces periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.
• Teacher explains capital letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
• Example: “Today, we will learn about punctuation marks and capital letters. Punctuation marks help us know when to stop or pause in a sentence.”

Step 3: Pupil Contributions and Corrections (10 minutes)

• Teacher allows pupils to give their own examples.
• Teacher corrects pupils when and where necessary.
• Example: “Can someone give me a sentence with a question mark?”

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explains and gives examples of periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.
• Demonstrates the use of capital letters.
• Writes sentences on the board and asks pupils to identify and correct punctuation.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Give their own examples of sentences with different punctuation marks.
• Write sentences using correct punctuation and capitalization.

Assessment: (10 minutes)

• Pupils complete exercises in their notebooks.
• Teacher checks pupils’ work for correct use of punctuation and capital letters.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Which punctuation mark ends a statement?
2. Write a sentence with a period.
3. Which punctuation mark is used for questions?
4. Write a question sentence.
5. Which punctuation mark shows strong emotion?
6. Write a sentence with an exclamation mark.
7. When do we use capital letters?
8. Write a sentence starting with a capital letter.
9. Capitalize the proper noun: “john”
10. Write a command sentence with correct punctuation.

Conclusion: (10 minutes)

• Teacher goes round to mark pupils’ work.
• Teacher provides feedback and corrects any mistakes.
• Example: “Great job, everyone! Remember to use periods, question marks, and exclamation marks correctly.”

Assignment

1. Which punctuation mark is used to end a sentence that is a statement or a command? a) Period (.) b) Question mark (?) c) Exclamation mark (!)
2. Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence that is a question? a) Period (.) b) Question mark (?) c) Exclamation mark (!)
3. Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence that expresses strong emotion or emphasis? a) Period (.) b) Question mark (?) c) Exclamation mark (!)
4. Which letter should be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence? a) the first letter of every word b) the first letter of the first word c) the last letter of the first word
5. Which word should be capitalized in the following sentence? “the united states of america is a country in north america.” a) united b) states c) america
6. Which word should be capitalized in the following sentence? “my favorite movie is harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone.” a) favorite b) movie c) Harry Potter
7. Which word should be capitalized in the following sentence? “i am going to the grand canyon national park in arizona.” a) going b) Grand Canyon c) park
8. Which punctuation mark would you use at the end of this sentence: “What is your favorite color”? a) period (.) b) question mark (?) c) exclamation mark (!)
9. Which punctuation mark would you use at the end of this sentence: “I can’t believe we won the game”! a) period (.) b) question mark (?) c) exclamation mark (!)
10. Which punctuation mark would you use at the end of this sentence: “Please be quiet during the movie.” a) period (.) b) question mark (?) c) exclamation mark (!)

Lesson Presentation

1. A __________ is used at the end of a sentence that is a statement or a command.
2. A __________ is used at the end of a sentence that is a question.
3. A __________ is used at the end of a sentence that expresses strong emotion or emphasis.
4. The __________ letter of the first word in a sentence should be capitalized.
5. The name of a __________ should be capitalized.
6. The name of a __________ should be capitalized.
7. The name of a __________ should be capitalized.
8. Which punctuation mark would you use at the end of this sentence: “What is your favorite animal __________”?
9. Which punctuation mark would you use at the end of this sentence: “I’m so excited for the school __________”!
10. Which punctuation mark would you use at the end of this sentence: “Please clean your room __________”?

about Punctuation Marks and Capital Letters

1. What is a period (.) used for?

• Answer: A period is used at the end of a statement or a command.
• Example: I love ice cream. (statement)

2. When do we use a question mark (?)?

• Answer: We use a question mark at the end of a question.
• Example: What is your favorite color?

3. What is the purpose of an exclamation mark (!)?

• Answer: An exclamation mark is used at the end of a sentence that expresses strong emotion or emphasis.
• Example: I’m so excited to go to the beach!

4. Where do we use capital letters?

• Answer: We use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence or for proper nouns.
• Example: My name is Sarah.

5. Can you give an example of a period (.) in a command?

• Answer: Clean your room.

6. How do you use a question mark in a sentence?

• Answer: Place it at the end of a question.
• Example: Did you eat breakfast this morning?

7. Give an example of an exclamation mark in a sentence.

• Answer: Be careful, the road is slippery!

8. When should we capitalize a person’s name?

• Answer: Always, because it’s a proper noun.
• Example: My friend’s name is John.

9. How should the name of a city be written?

• Answer: With capital letters.
• Example: Yesterday, I went to New York City.

10. What punctuation mark ends a statement?

• Answer: A period (.)
• Example: The cat is sleeping.

11. What punctuation mark ends a command?

• Answer: A period (.)
• Example: Close the door.

12. What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: “Where are you going”

• Answer: Where are you going?
• Explanation: It is a question, so it needs a question mark.

13. How do you write a sentence with strong emotion?

• Answer: Use an exclamation mark at the end.
• Example: Watch out for the car!

14. What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: “She likes pizza”

• Answer: She likes pizza.
• Explanation: It is a statement, so it needs a period.

15. Why do we use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence?

• Answer: To show the start of a new sentence.
• Example: Today is a sunny day.

Class Home Work

1. My dog loves to play __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) ,
2. What is your name __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) :
3. I can’t wait for my birthday __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) ,
4. Please, close the door __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) ;
5. How old are you __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) ,
6. He went to the park __
   • a) ?
   • b) !
   • c) .
   • d) ;
7. Wow, that was amazing __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) :
8. Where do you live __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) ,
9. She reads a book every night __
   • a) .
   • b) ?
   • c) !
   • d) ,
10. Watch out for the car __
    • a) .
    • b) ?
    • c) !
    • d) ,
11. __ did you see my pen
    • a) .
    • b) ?
    • c) !
    • d) ,
12. Can you help me with my homework __
    • a) .
    • b) ?
    • c) !
    • d) ,
13. We are going to the zoo tomorrow __
    • a) ?
    • b) !
    • c) .
    • d) ,
14. __ i like to eat pizza
    • a) i
    • b) I
    • c) i’
    • d) I’
15. __ she said, “Good morning”
    • a) t
    • b) T
    • c) t’
    • d) T’