Dictation For The Week Spellings English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 6

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Topic: Dictation For The Week Spellings

Sub-topic: Vocabulary Building and Spelling

Duration: 40 minutes

Set Induction:

• Start the lesson by displaying some commonly misspelled words on the board.
• Ask students to identify and correct the errors in these words.
• This will grab their attention and prepare them for the spelling lesson.

Previous Knowledge:

• Students should have a basic understanding of spelling and commonly misspelled words.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students should enter the class with enthusiasm to learn and participate actively.

Behavioral Objectives:

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and correct misspelled words.
  2. Spell words correctly.
  3. Use new vocabulary words in sentences.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary Building
• Spelling
• Reading Comprehension

Learning Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers.
• List of spelling words.
• Sentences containing spelling words.
• Visual aids (for displaying words).

Teaching Methods:

• Interactive teaching.
• Group activities.
• Spelling games.

Content:

i. Situation

• Meaning: The state or condition of things at a particular time and place.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [si-too-ey-shuhn]
• Sentence: The situation at the park was delightful as children played and laughed.

ii. Understanding

• Meaning: The ability to comprehend or grasp knowledge or information.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [uhn-der-stan-ding]
• Sentence: Having a good understanding of math helps in solving problems.

iii. Possible

• Meaning: Something that can happen or be achieved.
• Word Class: Adjective
• Pronunciation: [pos-uh-buhl]
• Sentence: It’s possible to learn new skills with practice and determination.

iv. Corridor

• Meaning: A long, narrow passage in a building, connecting rooms.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [kaw-ri-dawr]
• Sentence: Walk down the corridor to find the classroom.

v. Behavior

• Meaning: The way a person acts or conducts themselves.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [bih-heyv-yer]
• Sentence: Good behavior in school includes being respectful to teachers.

vi. Compromise

• Meaning: Finding a middle ground or agreement between different parties.
• Word Class: Noun/Verb
• Pronunciation: [kom-pruh-mahyz]
• Sentence: To resolve the conflict, they had to make a compromise.

vii. Structure

• Meaning: The arrangement or organization of parts in something.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [struhk-cher]
• Sentence: The structure of a story usually includes a beginning, middle, and end.

viii. Contacts

• Meaning: People you know or communicate with.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [kon-takts]
• Sentence: My contacts in the field of science help me with my research.

ix. Negotiations

• Meaning: Discussion and bargaining to reach an agreement.
• Word Class: Noun
• Pronunciation: [ni-goh-shee-ey-shuhns]
• Sentence: The negotiations between the two countries led to a peaceful resolution.

x. Present

• Meaning: To give something to someone or be in a particular place.
• Word Class: Verb/Noun
• Pronunciation: [pri-zent]
• Sentence: I will present my project in class tomorrow.

Presentation:

1. Start by discussing the importance of correct spelling in writing.
2. Display a list of spelling words for the week.
3. Explain the meanings of these words.

Step 1:

• Ask students to spell the words out loud.

Step 2:

• Provide sentences containing the spelling words.
• Students should write the words correctly in the sentences.

Step 3:

• Conduct a spelling bee game where students take turns spelling words from the list.
• Award points for correct spellings.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the importance of spelling.
• Display spelling words.
• Provide sentences for spelling practice.
• Organize the spelling bee game.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Practice spelling the words.
• Participate in the spelling bee game.

Evaluation:

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. In a challenging __________, you must make decisions. a) situation b) understanding c) corridor d) possible
2. Good __________ in class includes listening to the teacher. a) behavior b) compromise c) structure d) contacts
3. A long, narrow passage in a school building is called a _________. a) corridor b) negotiations c) present d) situation
4. When you give in a little and someone else does too, it’s called a __________. a) compromise b) understanding c) possible d) structure
5. People you know or communicate with are your __________. a) contacts b) understanding c) present d) behavior
6. The arrangement or organization of parts in something is its __________. a) structure b) possible c) corridor d) negotiations
7. To reach an agreement through discussion and bargaining is called __________. a) negotiations b) behavior c) compromise d) present
8. The ability to comprehend or grasp knowledge is called __________. a) understanding b) structure c) situation d) contacts
9. Something that can happen or be achieved is described as __________. a) possible b) present c) understanding d) situation
10. When you find a word in the dictionary, it provides its __________. a) behavior b) pronunciation c) corridor d) structure
11. The teacher asked, “Is it __________ to finish the project on time?” a) understanding b) possible c) compromise d) contacts
12. He walked down the __________ to reach the classroom. a) corridor b) negotiations c) present d) behavior
13. In business __________, you have to make deals and agreements. a) situation b) understanding c) negotiations d) contacts
14. Using the right __________ when you speak is important for clear communication. a) structure b) compromise c) understanding d) behavior
15. On your birthday, you might receive a special __________ from your friends. a) possible b) contacts c) situation d) present

Theory Questions:

1. What is the meaning of the word “compromise”?
2. Explain the word class of “contacts.”
3. Define “situation” and provide a sentence using it.
4. Give a sentence using “understanding” in the context of knowledge comprehension.
5. How does pronunciation help us in understanding words and their meanings?

Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the significance of good spelling in written communication.
• Encourage students to practice spelling at home to improve their language skills.