Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Writing Poem English Studies Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 3

Subject: English Studies

Topic: Poem – “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Duration: 30 minutes

Teaching Methods: Recitation, Discussion

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to recognize and recite basic rhymes.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Recite the poem “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
2. Understand the concept of rhyme in poetry.

Learning Materials:

• A printed copy of the poem
• A blackboard and chalk

Content:

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are!

Up above the world so high,

Like a diamond in the sky.

When the blazing sun is gone,

When he nothing shines upon,

Then you show your little light,

Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveler in the dark

Thanks you for your tiny spark;

He could not see where to go,

If you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep,

And often through my curtains peep,

For you never shut your eye

Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark

Lights the traveler in the dark,

Though I know not what you are,

Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Begin by discussing what a poem is and why poems are special.
   • Introduce the title of the poem, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
2. Recitation (15 minutes)
   • Read the poem aloud, and ask the students to listen.
   • Read it again, line by line, and have the students repeat after you.
   • Encourage students to recite the poem together as a class.
3. Understanding Rhyme (5 minutes)
   • Explain what rhyme is, using simple examples (e.g., words that sound the same at the end, like “star” and “are”).
   • Point out the rhyming words in the poem (“star,” “are,” “sky,” “high,” etc.).
4. Discussion (5 minutes)
   • Ask students if they know what the poem is about.
   • Discuss the concept of stars in the sky and what they might look like.
   • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the poem.

Presentation:

• Begin by explaining that a poem is a special kind of writing that can sound like music when read aloud.
• Read the poem slowly and clearly so students can follow along.
• When discussing rhyme, emphasize that it’s when words sound the same at the end and make the poem sound interesting.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Read the poem clearly and with enthusiasm.
• Engage students in reciting the poem.
• Explain the concept of rhyme and answer questions.

Learners Activities:

• Listen and repeat the poem.
• Recite the poem together as a class.
• Discuss their thoughts on the poem and what they imagine when thinking about the stars.

Assessment: (5 minutes)

• Ask students to recite the poem individually or in small groups.
• Assess their ability to recite and their understanding of rhyme.

Evaluation:

1. Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
   How I wonder what you __________!
   a) were
   b) do
   c) are
   d) was
2. Up above the world so __________,
   Like a diamond in the sky.
   a) bright
   b) low
   c) high
   d) dark
3. When the blazing sun is gone,
   When he nothing shines __________,
   a) upon
   b) near
   c) beyond
   d) on
4. Then you show your little __________,
   Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
   a) light
   b) heart
   c) flight
   d) sight
5. Then the traveler in the dark
   Thanks you for your tiny __________;
   a) sun
   b) spark
   c) bark
   d) mark
6. He could not see where to __________,
   If you did not twinkle so.
   a) jump
   b) go
   c) fly
   d) stand
7. In the dark blue sky you __________,
   And often through my curtains peep,
   a) beep
   b) keep
   c) sweep
   d) weep
8. For you never shut your __________
   Till the sun is in the sky.
   a) ear
   b) mouth
   c) eye
   d) nose
9. As your bright and tiny __________
   Lights the traveler in the dark,
   a) sun
   b) moon
   c) star
   d) car
10. Though I know not what you __________,
    Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
    a) are
    b) see
    c) eat
    d) like
11. Up above the world so __________,
    Like a diamond in the sky.
    a) wide
    b) small
    c) high
    d) heavy
12. When the blazing sun is __________,
    When he nothing shines upon,
    a) bright
    b) big
    c) gone
    d) warm
13. Then you show your little __________,
    Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
    a) candle
    b) light
    c) bell
    d) book
14. Then the traveler in the __________
    Thanks you for your tiny spark;
    a) light
    b) dark
    c) day
    d) park
15. For you never shut your __________
    Till the sun is in the sky.
    a) mouth
    b) hand
    c) eye
    d) ear

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Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson by highlighting the fun and musical aspect of poems.
• Encourage students to practice reciting the poem at home.