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Sentence Building – Primary 5 English Grammar Lesson

Lesson Plan: English Grammar – Primary 5 First Term – Sentence Building

General Information

  • 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

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils 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
  • Subject
  • Predicate
  • Clause
  • Phrase
  • Sentence structure

Set Induction (Introduction)

The teacher writes the following words on the board:

  1. The boy plays.
  2. Running in the park.
  3. The sun shines brightly.
  4. After eating his food.

Then, the teacher asks:

  • Which of these are complete sentences?
  • What makes a group of words a sentence?

The teacher then explains that a sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and introduces the lesson.

Entry Behavior

Pupils already have basic knowledge of words and phrases from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

  • Flashcards with different sentence types
  • Sentence strips for arranging words into sentences
  • Chart showing sentence structure

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind pupils about words and phrases and explain how they come together to form complete sentences.

Embedded Core Skills

  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading and Writing
  • Communication
  • Creativity

Learning Materials

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • New Oxford Primary English Book 5

Instructional Materials

  • Sentence flashcards
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Storybuilding chart

Lesson Content

1. Definition of a Sentence

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a predicate.

Examples of Complete Sentences:

  • The dog barks.
  • She is reading a book.
  • We went to the market.

Examples of Incomplete Sentences:

  • Playing in the park.
  • After the heavy rain.

2. Constituents of a Simple Sentence

A simple sentence consists of:

  1. Subject – The doer of the action (who or what the sentence is about).
  2. Predicate – The part that tells what the subject does.

Examples:

Sentence Subject Predicate
The cat sleeps. The cat sleeps.
My sister sings beautifully. My sister sings beautifully.
The boys are playing football. The boys are playing football.

3. Types of Simple Sentences

  1. Declarative Sentence (Statement): Expresses a fact or opinion.
    • Example: The sky is blue.
  2. Interrogative Sentence (Question): Asks a question.
    • Example: What is your name?
  3. Imperative Sentence (Command): Gives a command or request.
    • Example: Close the door.
  4. Exclamatory Sentence (Exclamation): Expresses strong emotions.
    • Example: Wow! That’s amazing!

4. Constructing Simple Sentences

To form a simple sentence:

  1. Choose a subject (who/what the sentence is about).
  2. Add a predicate (what the subject does).
  3. Ensure the sentence expresses a complete thought.

Examples:

  • Subject: The dog + Predicate: barks loudly. = The dog barks loudly.
  • Subject: My mother + Predicate: cooks delicious food. = My mother cooks delicious food.

5. Creating Brief Stories Using Simple Sentences

A short story can be written using simple sentences.

Example Story:

  • The sun is shining.
  • The children are playing outside.
  • A boy kicks the ball.
  • The ball rolls into the bush.
  • He runs to get it.

Evaluation Questions Sentence Building (Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Sentence Type)

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

  1. The baby _____ on the bed.
    a) cries
    b) crying
    c) cry
    d) cried
  2. Where _____ you go yesterday?
    a) do
    b) did
    c) are
    d) was
  3. Write a simple sentence using the word “play.”
  4. Which of these is a complete sentence?
    a) Under the tree.
    b) The bird is singing.
    c) After school.
    d) Playing football.
  5. What is missing in this sentence: “The boy under the tree.”?
    a) Subject
    b) Predicate
    c) Verb
    d) Noun

Class Activity (Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs) Sentence Building

  1. What is a sentence?
    • A group of words that expresses a complete thought.
  2. What are the two main parts of a sentence?
    • The subject and predicate.
  3. What is a simple sentence?
    • A sentence with only one subject and one predicate.
  4. Give an example of a declarative sentence.
    • The cat sleeps on the mat.
  5. Write a short sentence about your best friend.
  6. What type of sentence is this: “Please close the door.”?
    • Imperative sentence.
  7. Why is “After the party” not a sentence?
    • It does not express a complete thought.

Presentation Steps

Teacher’s Activities:

  1. Explains the meaning and structure of a sentence.
  2. Demonstrates sentence construction with examples.
  3. Guides students in writing simple sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

  1. Identify subjects and predicates in sentences.
  2. Construct different types of sentences.
  3. Write short stories using simple sentences.

Assessment

  1. Define a sentence.
  2. Identify the subject in: “My father drives a car.”
  3. Write a simple sentence using “run.”
  4. Convert this phrase into a sentence: “On the playground.”
  5. List the four types of simple sentences.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson and corrects any mistakes in students’ exercises.

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