New Words Vocabulary English Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Class: Primary 1

Subject: English Studies

Topic: New Words Vocabulary

Sub-topic: Learning the Meanings of Words

Duration: 45 minutes

Term: First Term

Week: Week 8

Set Induction (5 minutes):

• Start with a fun word game. Show pictures of the words to be learned (cat, dog, sun, man, run, van, cup, pen, hat, and bus) and have students guess what they are.

Previous Knowledge: Students should have basic knowledge of letters and simple words.

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

1. Understand the meanings of new words.
2. Identify the word class (noun) for these words.
3. Pronounce these words correctly.
4. Use each word in a simple sentence.

Embedded Core Skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary Building

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of the new words
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Whiteboard and markers
• Colorful pictures for each word
• Interactive activities and worksheets

Content:

Learning of new words with their meaning. How to make simple sentences with the new words

1. Cat 🐱
   • Meaning: A small, furry animal that makes a common pet.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /kat/
   • Simple Sentence: “The cat is sleeping.”
2. Dog 🐶
   • Meaning: A loyal, four-legged animal often kept as a pet.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /dawg/
   • Simple Sentence: “The dog loves to play.”
3. Sun ☀️
   • Meaning: The big, bright ball of light in the sky during the day.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /sʌn/
   • Simple Sentence: “The sun shines in the sky.”
4. Man 👨
   • Meaning: A grown-up person who is male.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /man/
   • Simple Sentence: “The man is strong.”
5. Run 🏃
   • Meaning: To move quickly on your feet.
   • Word Class: Verb
   • Pronunciation: /rʌn/
   • Simple Sentence: “I can run fast.”
6. Van 🚐
   • Meaning: A vehicle for carrying people or goods.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /væn/
   • Simple Sentence: “The van is big.”
7. Cup ☕
   • Meaning: A small container for drinking or holding things.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /kʌp/
   • Simple Sentence: “I have a cup of tea.”
8. Pen ✒️
   • Meaning: A writing tool that uses ink.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /pen/
   • Simple Sentence: “I write with a pen.”
9. Hat 🎩
   • Meaning: Something you wear on your head for fashion or protection.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /hat/
   • Simple Sentence: “She wears a pretty hat.”
10. Bus 🚌
    • Meaning: A large vehicle that carries many people.
    • Word Class: Noun
    • Pronunciation: /bʌs/
    • Simple Sentence: “We take the bus to school.”

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Evaluation

1. What does “cat” mean? It’s a _______________. (a) type of fruit (b) small animal (c) color
2. The word “dog” refers to a _______________. (a) kind of bird (b) furry pet (c) big tree
3. The big, bright ball of light in the sky during the day is the _______________. (a) moon (b) sun (c) star
4. “Man” means a grown-up _______________. (a) woman (b) person (c) bird
5. When you “run,” you _______________. (a) move quickly on your feet (b) sleep (c) read a book
6. A “van” is a type of _______________. (a) car (b) boat (c) bike
7. What’s a “cup”? It’s a small _______________. (a) container (b) mountain (c) animal
8. “Pen” is a tool for _______________. (a) cooking (b) writing (c) singing
9. What’s a “hat”? Something you wear on your _______________. (a) feet (b) head (c) hand
10. “Bus” is a big vehicle that carries many _______________. (a) books (b) people (c) animals
11. The word “cat” is a _______________. (a) verb (b) noun (c) color
12. The opposite of “sun” is the _______________. (a) moon (b) star (c) tree
13. When you “run,” you are _______________. (a) moving slowly (b) moving quickly on your feet (c) flying in the sky
14. “Pen” is used for _______________. (a) writing (b) eating (c) dancing
15. What do you wear on your head? It’s a _______________. (a) shirt (b) hat (c) sock

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Presentation:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Start the lesson with an exciting word guessing game to introduce new words. Show pictures of the words and ask students what they think these words mean.
2. Meanings of Words (10 minutes):
   • Display flashcards with pictures of the new words (e.g., show a picture of a cat). Explain the meaning of each word in simple terms.
   • Encourage students to repeat after you.
3. Word Class and Pronunciations (10 minutes):
   • Explain that all these words are nouns (word class) and what a noun is (a naming word).
   • Pronounce each word clearly, and have students repeat.
4. Usage in Sentences (10 minutes):
   • Show a picture and create a simple sentence using one of the words (e.g., “The cat is small.”).
   • Ask students to try making sentences using the other words.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Engage with students through the word guessing game.
• Clearly explain meanings, word class, pronunciations, and usage in sentences.
• Facilitate student participation and learning.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the word guessing game.
• Listen and repeat words, meanings, and sentences.
• Practice making their sentences using the new words.

Assessment (5 minutes):

• Call on students to create sentences with the new words and show understanding of meanings.
• Evaluate pronunciation and correct word class identification.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a noun?
2. What’s the meaning of “cat”?
3. Which word is a noun in these new words?
4. Say a simple sentence with “dog.”
5. How do you pronounce “pen”?
6. Explain the meaning of “sun.”
7. In “The bus is big,” which word is a noun?
8. What’s the meaning of “man”?
9. What’s a simple sentence using “cup”?
10. What is the word class of “hat”?

Conclusion:

Today, we learned new words and their meanings. These words are nouns, which are naming words. We also practiced pronouncing them and using them in sentences. Keep practicing to become better at using these words! Great job, everyone! 📚