Vocabulary Development Building New Words, Meaning and Pronunciation English Grammar Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Vocabulary Development: Building New Words from the Comprehension Passage, Meaning, and Pronunciation

Sub-topic: Understanding New Words

Duration: 40 minutes

Term: First Term

Week: Week 8

Previous Knowledge: Students should have a basic understanding of reading comprehension and the ability to identify new words.

Learning Objectives:

1. To introduce students to new words from the comprehension passage.
2. To help students understand the meanings of these new words.
3. To teach students how to pronounce these new words correctly.
4. To encourage students to use these words in sentences.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Vocabulary development
2. Pronunciation skills
3. Reading comprehension
4. Language enrichment

Learning Materials:

1. Comprehension passage: “Reading A Play on Drug Abuse”
2. Whiteboard and markers
3. F
4. lashcards with new words
5. Visual aids (pictures related to new words)
6. Pronunciation guide

Content :

1. Ruined
   • Meaning: Completely destroyed or damaged.
   • Word Class: Verb
   • Pronunciation: /ˈruːɪnd/
   • Use in a Sentence: “The heavy rain ruined our picnic plans.”
2. Important
   • Meaning: Having great value or significance.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɔːrtnt/
   • Use in a Sentence: “It’s important to eat healthy food to stay strong and fit.”
3. Safe
   • Meaning: Free from harm or danger.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Pronunciation: /seɪf/
   • Use in a Sentence: “Wearing a seatbelt in the car keeps you safe.”
4. Engaging
   • Meaning: Attracting and holding one’s attention.
   • Word Class: Adjective
   • Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
   • Use in a Sentence: “The story was so engaging that I couldn’t stop reading it.”
5. Discussion
   • Meaning: A conversation or talking about a particular topic.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌʃən/
   • Use in a Sentence: “We had a discussion about our favorite books in class.”
6. Curiosity
   • Meaning: A strong desire to know or learn something.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /kjuːriˈɒsəti/
   • Use in a Sentence: “Children often have a natural curiosity about the world around them.”
7. Dangers
   • Meaning: Things that can cause harm or problems.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
   • Use in a Sentence: “The teacher talked about the dangers of crossing the road without looking.”
8. Community
   • Meaning: A group of people living in the same area.
   • Word Class: Noun
   • Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːnɪti/
   • Use in a Sentence: “Our community organizes clean-up days to keep the neighborhood tidy.”
9. Abuse
   • Meaning: Using something in a harmful or wrong way.
   • Word Class: Verb
   • Pronunciation: /əˈbjuːz/
   • Use in a Sentence: “We should never abuse our pets; they deserve to be treated kindly.”
10. Realize
    • Meaning: To understand or become aware of something.
    • Word Class: Verb
    • Pronunciation: /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/
    • Use in a Sentence: “I didn’t realize how important it was to wear a helmet until I fell off my bike.”

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Evaluation:

1. “Community” is a group of people living in the ________ area. a) different b) same c) strange d) faraway
2. When something is “Engaging,” it holds your ________. a) attention b) toys c) noise d) hand
3. “Abuse” means using something in a ________ way. a) fun b) harmful c) kind d) colorful
4. If something is “Important,” it has great ________. a) danger b) value c) speed d) noise
5. “Ruined” means something is completely ________ or damaged. a) healthy b) happy c) destroyed d) colorful
6. “Community” is a noun that means a group of people living in the ________. a) same neighborhood b) different country c) big city d) cold desert
7. The word “Engaging” is an adjective used to describe something that is ________. a) boring b) exciting c) green d) expensive
8. “Abuse” is a verb that means using something in a ________ or wrong way. a) kind b) safe c) harmful d) funny
9. If something is “Important,” it means it has great ________. a) fun b) value c) taste d) smell
10. The word “Safe” is an adjective that means being ________ from harm or danger. a) far b) free c) small d) colorful
11. “Discussion” is a noun that refers to a ________ about a particular topic. a) question b) conversation c) game d) movie
12. “Ruined” is a verb that means something is completely ________ or damaged. a) happy b) clean c) destroyed d) colorful
13. When you “Realize” something, you ________ or become aware of it. a) forget b) understand c) shout d) laugh
14. “Curiosity” is a noun that describes a strong desire to ________ or learn something. a) know b) eat c) sleep d) jump
15. The word “Dangers” is a noun that means things that can cause ________. a) fun b) harm c) laughter d) happiness

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Presentation:

1. Begin by discussing the importance of expanding vocabulary.
2. Introduce the comprehension passage “Reading A Play on Drug Abuse” and remind students of the new words they encountered in the passage.
3. Show visual aids and flashcards to represent the new words. Discuss the meanings of each word.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Guide students through the meanings and pronunciations of new words.
2. Provide simple and relatable examples of how each word is used.
3. Encourage students to repeat the correct pronunciation of each word.
4. Engage students in discussions about how these new words can be used in sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations and pronunciations.
2. Repeat the pronunciation of new words to practice pronunciation.
3. Ask questions if they don’t understand the meaning of any word.
4. Participate in activities that involve using new words in sentences.

Assessment:

1. Monitor students’ participation in discussions and pronunciation practice.
2. Evaluate their ability to use the new words in sentences.
3. Assess their understanding by asking questions related to the meanings of the new words.

Evaluation :

1. Can you name a new word you learned from the comprehension passage?
2. What does the word “community” mean?
3. How do you pronounce the word “important”?
4. Can you use the word “abuse” in a sentence?
5. What is the meaning of the word “curiosity”?
6. Explain the meaning of the word “engaging.”
7. Why is it important to learn new words?
8. Use the word “ruined” in a sentence.
9. How can you practice pronouncing new words correctly?
10. Share a sentence using the word “discussion.”

Conclusion:

1. Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
2. Encourage students to continue building their vocabulary by reading more and using new words in their daily conversations.
3. Preview the next lesson to maintain their interest in learning English grammar.