HomePrimary 5English GrammarBuilding Strong Sentences: A Guide to Simple Sentence Structure English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Building Strong Sentences: A Guide to Simple Sentence Structure English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan: English Grammar – Primary 5 First Term

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 9 years
Topic: Structure: Sentence Building
Sub-topic: Defining, Identifying, and Constructing Sentences
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Define and identify sentences with examples.
  2. Analyze the constituents of simple sentences.
  3. Construct different forms of simple sentences.
  4. Create brief stories using simple sentences.

Keywords: Sentence, Simple Sentence, Constituents, Subject, Predicate, Story
Set Induction:
The teacher will start by discussing sentences students use daily. The teacher will show examples of sentences and ask students to identify parts they recognize.

Entry Behaviour:
Students understand basic sentence structure and can identify simple sentences.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sentence strips
  • Worksheets for practice
  • Flashcards with sentence examples

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The lesson connects to previous knowledge of sentence structure by focusing on building and understanding simple sentences.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Analytical skills in breaking down sentence structures.
  • Creative writing skills in constructing stories.

Learning Materials:

  • Flashcards
  • Sentence strips
  • Worksheets

Reference Books:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Primary English Textbook

Instructional Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sentence strips
  • Worksheets for practice

Content

  1. Definition and Identification of Sentences:
    • Sentence: A group of words that expresses a complete thought. It must have a subject and a predicate.
      • Example: “The cat sleeps.”
    • Types of Sentences:
      • Simple Sentence: Contains a single subject and predicate.
        • Example: “She reads a book.”
      • Compound Sentence: Contains two or more independent clauses.
        • Example: “She reads a book, and he writes a letter.”
  2. Analyzing Simple Sentence Constituents:
    • Subject: The part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.
      • Example: “The cat (subject) sleeps.”
    • Predicate: The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does.
      • Example: “The cat sleeps (predicate).”
  3. Constructing Different Forms of Simple Sentences:
    • Statements: Sentences that declare something.
      • Example: “The sun rises in the east.”
    • Questions: Sentences that ask something.
      • Example: “Where is the sun?”
    • Commands: Sentences that give instructions.
      • Example: “Close the door.”
    • Exclamations: Sentences that show strong feelings.
      • Example: “Wow, what a beautiful sunset!”
  4. Creating Brief Stories with Simple Sentences:
    • Students will create a short story using only simple sentences.
      • Example: “The dog ran. It barked loudly. The cat hid under the chair.”

Evaluation

  1. A sentence must have a __ and a predicate. (a. object, b. subject, c. verb)
  2. “She sings beautifully.” In this sentence, “She” is the __. (a. predicate, b. subject, c. object)
  3. “The sun sets.” This is an example of a __ sentence. (a. compound, b. complex, c. simple)
  4. “Where is my book?” This sentence is an example of a __. (a. command, b. question, c. statement)
  5. “Please shut the window.” This sentence is an example of a __. (a. statement, b. command, c. question)
  6. “I like ice cream.” The word “ice cream” is the __. (a. subject, b. predicate, c. object)
  7. “The birds are singing.” “Are singing” is the __. (a. subject, b. predicate, c. object)
  8. “The dog barked.” “The dog” is the __. (a. subject, b. predicate, c. object)
  9. “He was excited.” This is an example of a __ sentence. (a. question, b. exclamation, c. statement)
  10. “What a lovely day!” This is an example of a __ sentence. (a. command, b. statement, c. exclamation)
  11. “The cat sleeps on the mat.” This sentence contains a __ predicate. (a. simple, b. complex, c. compound)
  12. “She reads a book.” “Reads” is the __. (a. subject, b. predicate, c. object)
  13. “We went to the park.” “To the park” is the __. (a. subject, b. predicate, c. object)
  14. “The car is fast.” “Is fast” is the __. (a. subject, b. predicate, c. object)
  15. “John and Mary went to school.” This is an example of a __ sentence. (a. simple, b. compound, c. complex)

Class Activity Discussion

  1. Q: What makes a group of words a sentence?
    A: A sentence must have a subject and a predicate and express a complete thought.
  2. Q: What is the subject of a sentence?
    A: The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.
  3. Q: What is the predicate of a sentence?
    A: The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does.
  4. Q: Can a sentence be made up of only one clause?
    A: Yes, a simple sentence consists of only one independent clause.
  5. Q: How do you identify a simple sentence?
    A: A simple sentence contains only one independent clause with a subject and a predicate.
  6. Q: What is a statement sentence?
    A: A statement sentence declares something and ends with a period.
  7. Q: What is a question sentence?
    A: A question sentence asks something and ends with a question mark.
  8. Q: What is a command sentence?
    A: A command sentence gives instructions or requests and often starts with an imperative verb.
  9. Q: What is an exclamation sentence?
    A: An exclamation sentence shows strong feelings and ends with an exclamation mark.
  10. Q: How can you create a short story using simple sentences?
    A: Combine several simple sentences that describe events or actions in sequence.
  11. Q: What is an example of a simple sentence?
    A: “The cat sleeps.”
  12. Q: How do you analyze the constituents of a sentence?
    A: Identify the subject and predicate and determine their roles.
  13. Q: What is the role of the subject in a sentence?
    A: The subject performs the action or is described in the sentence.
  14. Q: How do you distinguish between a simple and a compound sentence?
    A: A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
  15. Q: How can you improve your sentence-building skills?
    A: Practice writing different types of sentences and constructing brief stories using simple sentences.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher will revise the previous topic on sentence structure, focusing on identifying and constructing simple sentences.

Step 2: The teacher will introduce the new topic on sentence building, explaining how to define, analyze, and create sentences.

Step 3: Pupils will work on constructing simple sentences and creating brief stories, with the teacher providing guidance and feedback.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Introduce and explain sentence building.
  2. Provide examples and guide pupils through practice exercises.
  3. Monitor pupils’ work and provide feedback.
  4. Facilitate discussions on different types of sentences and their structures.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Participate in discussions about sentence building.
  2. Complete practice exercises on sentence construction.
  3. Create brief stories using simple sentences.

Assessment

  1. Define a sentence and provide an example.
  2. Identify the subject and predicate in given sentences.
  3. Construct different forms of simple sentences.
  4. Create a short story using simple sentences.
  5. Analyze the sentence structure of provided examples.

Evaluation Questions

  1. What is a sentence and what are its main parts?
  2. How do you identify the subject and predicate of a sentence?
  3. What makes a sentence simple?
  4. Give an example of a statement, a question, a command, and an exclamation sentence.
  5. How can you construct different forms of simple sentences?
  6. Describe how to create a short story using only simple sentences.
  7. What is the role of the subject in a sentence?
  8. How do you analyze the constituents of a simple sentence?
  9. Provide an example of a simple sentence and identify its subject and predicate.
  10. Explain the difference between a simple and a compound sentence.

Conclusion

The teacher will go around to mark pupils’ work, provide feedback, and address any issues. The lesson will conclude with a summary of the key points on sentence building.

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