A visit to Ibadan University Zoological Garden Speech Work English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: English Grammar Class: Primary 4 Term: First Term Week: 6 Topic: A Visit to Ibadan University Zoo Garden Sub-topic: Speech Work Duration: 45 minutes

Set Induction:

• Begin by asking students if they have ever visited a zoo or a garden.
• Show pictures of animals and the Ibadan University Zoo Garden.
• Encourage students to share their experiences or what they know about a zoo.

Previous Knowledge:

• Students have basic knowledge of animals and some speech work.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students are curious and attentive to learn about the zoo visit.

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

1. Describe their visit to Ibadan University Zoo Garden.
2. Use descriptive speech to talk about the animals and garden.
3. Improve their speech and vocabulary skills.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Speech and communication
• Vocabulary building
• Observation and description
• Listening and speaking

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of Ibadan University Zoo Garden
• Pictures of animals
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Flashcards of descriptive words

Teaching Methods:

• Discussion
• Descriptive speech practice
• Group activities
• Storytelling

Content:

1. Introduction to the topic and Ibadan University Zoo Garden.
2. Descriptive speech about the zoo visit.
3. Vocabulary development.
4. Group activities and storytelling.

Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction to the Topic (10 minutes)

• Introduce the topic and explain that students will be talking about their visit to the Ibadan University Zoo Garden.
• Show pictures and share some information about the zoo.

Step 2: Descriptive Speech (15 minutes)

• Discuss with students the kinds of animals they saw at the zoo.
• Teach them descriptive words like “big,” “small,” “colorful,” “exciting,” etc.
• Encourage students to use these words to describe their visit.

Step 3: Group Activities (15 minutes)

• Divide the class into groups and ask them to create a short story about their zoo visit.
• Each group will share their story with the class.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the topic and provide information about the zoo.
• Teach descriptive words and guide students in using them.
• Facilitate group activities and encourage storytelling.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and engage in discussions.
• Practice using descriptive words in their speech.
• Collaborate in groups to create stories.

Evaluation:

• Assess students based on their ability to use descriptive speech and vocabulary in describing their visit to the zoo.

Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson by highlighting the importance of using descriptive speech to make stories more interesting.
• Encourage students to practice using descriptive words in their daily conversations.