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:
- Identify and correct misspelled words.
- Spell words correctly.
- 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:
- Start by discussing the importance of correct spelling in writing.
- Display a list of spelling words for the week.
- 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:
- In a challenging __________, you must make decisions. a) situation b) understanding c) corridor d) possible
- Good __________ in class includes listening to the teacher. a) behavior b) compromise c) structure d) contacts
- A long, narrow passage in a school building is called a _________. a) corridor b) negotiations c) present d) situation
- When you give in a little and someone else does too, it’s called a __________. a) compromise b) understanding c) possible d) structure
- People you know or communicate with are your __________. a) contacts b) understanding c) present d) behavior
- The arrangement or organization of parts in something is its __________. a) structure b) possible c) corridor d) negotiations
- To reach an agreement through discussion and bargaining is called __________. a) negotiations b) behavior c) compromise d) present
- The ability to comprehend or grasp knowledge is called __________. a) understanding b) structure c) situation d) contacts
- Something that can happen or be achieved is described as __________. a) possible b) present c) understanding d) situation
- When you find a word in the dictionary, it provides its __________. a) behavior b) pronunciation c) corridor d) structure
- The teacher asked, “Is it __________ to finish the project on time?” a) understanding b) possible c) compromise d) contacts
- He walked down the __________ to reach the classroom. a) corridor b) negotiations c) present d) behavior
- In business __________, you have to make deals and agreements. a) situation b) understanding c) negotiations d) contacts
- Using the right __________ when you speak is important for clear communication. a) structure b) compromise c) understanding d) behavior
- On your birthday, you might receive a special __________ from your friends. a) possible b) contacts c) situation d) present
Theory Questions:
- What is the meaning of the word “compromise”?
- Explain the word class of “contacts.”
- Define “situation” and provide a sentence using it.
- Give a sentence using “understanding” in the context of knowledge comprehension.
- 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.
