Writing Describe animal (Animal of Three letter words) English Grammar Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: English Grammar
Topic: Describing Three-Letter Animals
Duration: One lesson
Period: First term, Week 6
Reference Books:
- Primary 1 English Grammar textbook
- Workbook for Primary 1 English Grammar
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of three-letter animals (e.g., cat, dog, rat)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Pencils and notebooks
Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify three-letter animals.
- Describe these animals using simple adjectives.
- Form sentences to describe animals.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Vocabulary development
- Sentence structure
- Creative thinking
Content:
Here are some examples of three-letter animals:
- Cat
- Dog
- Rat
- Bat
- Fox
- Cow
- Pig
- Owl
- Bee
- Ant
These are just a few examples of three-letter animals. There are many more out there!
Adjectives to describe three-letter animals
Here are simple descriptions of these animals using adjectives:
- Cat: Soft
- Dog: Friendly
- Rat: Small
- Bat: Nocturnal
- Fox: Sly
- Cow: Gentle
- Pig: Pink
- Owl: Wise
- Bee: Busy
- Ant: Strong
Words used in sentences
- The soft cat 🐱 loves to curl up on the couch.
- My friendly dog 🐶 always wags its tail when I come home.
- A small rat 🐀 darted into its tiny hole.
- Bats 🦇 are nocturnal and fly at night.
- The sly fox 🦊 quietly stalked its prey.
- The gentle cow 🐄 grazed peacefully in the field.
- The pink pig 🐖 rolled happily in the mud.
- The wise owl 🦉 perched high in the tree, watching everything.
- Bees 🐝 are busy collecting nectar from flowers.
- Strong ants 🐜 work together to move food to their nest.
These sentences use simple adjectives and emojis to describe the animals and their characteristics. 📝🐾😊
Evaluation
- A soft ___ loves to purr. a) cat b) dog c) fox d) cow
- The ___ is pink and rolls in the mud. a) dog b) pig c) owl d) bat
- A ___ is small and scurries quickly. a) rat b) cow c) bee d) owl
- ___ are nocturnal and fly at night. a) dogs b) ants c) bats d) cats
- The ___ is wise and hoots at night. a) cow b) pig c) owl d) fox
- My ___ is always friendly and playful. a) cow b) dog c) bat d) rat
- ___ work together and are very strong. a) ants b) bees c) pigs d) cats
- The ___ is sly and sneaks around quietly. a) bat b) dog c) fox d) rat
- A ___ collects nectar and is always busy. a) cat b) owl c) bee d) cow
- The ___ curled up on the couch, looking soft and cozy. a) pig b) owl c) cat d) fox
- ___ wag their tails when they’re happy and excited. a) dogs b) rats c) ants d) bats
- The ___ is gentle and grazes in the meadow. a) cow b) pig c) dog d) owl
- ___ darted into its tiny hole, moving quickly. a) bats b) ants c) rats d) pigs
- The ___ is known for its pink skin and curly tail. a) bat b) pig c) cat d) cow
- A ___ is a wise bird that can turn its head around. a) rat b) dog c) owl d) bee
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Show pictures of three-letter animals (e.g., cat, dog, rat).
- Ask students to identify these animals.
- Explain that they will learn to describe these animals using words.
Main Activity (30 minutes):
- Pick one animal (e.g., “cat”).
- Ask students to suggest words to describe a cat (e.g., “soft,” “small,” “cute”).
- Write these adjectives on the board.
- Form a simple sentence together (e.g., “The cat is soft.”).
- Repeat the process with other animals (e.g., “dog,” “rat”).
- Encourage students to form sentences on their own with the adjectives.
Practice (10 minutes):
- Distribute pictures of the three-letter animals to students.
- Ask each student to describe their assigned animal using an adjective.
- Encourage students to share their sentences with the class.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap what they’ve learned about describing three-letter animals.
- Assign homework: Describe an animal of their choice using an adjective and draw a picture of it.
Presentation: The teacher will use pictures and the whiteboard to guide the students in forming sentences to describe animals.
Teacher’s Activities: The teacher will:
- Present pictures of animals.
- Write adjectives on the board.
- Form sentences with students.
- Facilitate the practice activity.
Learners’ Activities: Students will:
- Identify animals.
- Suggest adjectives to describe animals.
- Form sentences to describe animals.
- Share their descriptions with the class.
Evaluation:
- Participation in class discussions.
- Ability to describe animals using adjectives.
- Creativity in forming sentences.
Assessment:
- Teacher observation during class discussions.
- Review of the students’ homework assignments.
Conclusion: In this lesson, students learned how to describe three-letter animals using simple adjectives and form sentences to express their descriptions. Practicing these skills will help them become more confident in using adjectives to describe things.