Differentiation of Sex Structure English Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 1
Term: 1
Week: 9
Topic: Differentiating Between Male and Female
Sub-topic: Using Gender-Specific Words
Duration: 45 minutes
Learning Objectives:
- To understand how to tell the difference between boys and girls.
- To identify sentences talking about males and females.
- To use the right words for the right gender in sentences.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Language and Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Observation
- Vocabulary Building
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of boys and girls
- Sentences written on the board
- Flashcards with gender-specific words
- Whiteboard and markers
- Colorful markers
- Name tags
Content Presentation:
- Start with an engaging discussion about boys and girls, using pictures.
- Display sentences on the board and identify words related to gender.
- Use flashcards to introduce gender-specific words.
- Explain the importance of using the right words for boys and girls.
Lesson Outline:
Understanding Boys and Girls
- To know if someone is a boy or a girl, we look at their names, clothes, and how they talk and act.
- In sentences about boys, we use words like “he,” “him,” or “boy.” Example: He is a boy. The boy is playing.
- In sentences about girls, we use words like “she,” “her,” or “girl.” Example: She is a girl. The girl is singing.
- It’s important to use the right words for the right gender to talk about boys and girls.
Step 1 – Understanding the Difference (10 minutes)
- Show pictures of boys and girls.
- Ask students how they can tell if someone is a boy or a girl.
- Discuss the differences in clothing, hair, and names.
Step 2 – Identifying Sentences (10 minutes)
- Write sentences on the board, e.g., “He is playing with a ball” and “She has a doll.”
- Ask students to identify which sentence is about a boy and which is about a girl.
- ____________ is a girl. a) She b) He c) It
- ____________ is a boy. a) She b) He c) They
- We can ask, “Who is ____________?” a) they b) she c) this
- “Who is ____________?” to know if it’s a boy or a girl. a) he b) she c) it
- “Is ____________ a girl?” a) he b) she c) we
- “Is ____________ a boy?” a) she b) we c) you
- “Who are ____________?” a) them b) he c) it
- “__________ is a girl,” said the teacher. a) She b) He c) Them
- “__________ is a boy,” Mom explained. a) We b) He c) She
- “Is ____________ a girl or a boy?” a) he b) she c) this
- “__________ are girls,” the children shouted. a) They b) She c) We
- “Is ____________ a girl, Dad?” a) he b) she c) you
- “Who is ____________?” the teacher asked. a) she b) he c) they
- “__________ is a boy,” the student replied. a) He b) You c) We
- “__________ is a girl, right?” Mom smiled. a) She b) It c) He
Step 3 – Using the Right Words (10 minutes)
- Introduce flashcards with words like “he,” “she,” “him,” and “her.”
- Explain that we use “he” and “him” for boys and “she” and “her” for girls.
- Practice matching these words to pictures.
Differentiation of Sex
- We can tell if someone is a boy or a girl. Example: She is a girl. 🚺 He is a boy. 🚹
- Sometimes we might ask, “Who is this?” to know if it’s a boy or a girl. Example: Who is this? 👧 Who is this? 👦
Remember, it’s okay to ask to know more about people! 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Teacher’s Activities:
- Engage students in discussions.
- Use visual aids and flashcards.
- Encourage student participation and questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in discussions.
- Identify gender-specific words in sentences.
- Practice using gender-specific words in sentences.
Evaluation:
- Divide the class into groups.
- Each group creates a short sentence using the correct gender-specific words.
- The sentences are shared with the class for assessment.
Differentiating Between Male and Female
i) How to differentiate between the two sexes – male and female:
- To tell if someone is a boy or a girl, we look at their _________ and ________.
a) names, shoes b) names, clothes c) colors, toys
- We can use words like “he” or “she” to talk about ________.
a) animals b) cars c) people
ii) Identifying Sentences about Male or Female:
- “He is playing with a ball” is a sentence about a ________.
a) girl b) boy c) dog
- “She has a doll” is a sentence about a ________.
a) teacher b) boy c) girl
iii) Using the Right Words for Gender in Sentences:
- In sentences about boys, we use words like “” and “.”
a) he, her b) she, him c) he, him
- In sentences about girls, we use words like “” and “.”
a) she, her b) he, him c) boy, girl
- “__________ is singing” is a sentence about a girl.
a) He b) She c) It
- “__________ is reading a book” is a sentence about a boy.
a) We b) She c) He
- “__________ has a cat” is a sentence about a boy.
a) She b) He c) They
- “__________ is playing with a dog” is a sentence about a girl.
a) She b) It c) He
- “__________ is riding a bike” is a sentence about a boy.
a) She b) It c) He
- “__________ has a teddy bear” is a sentence about a girl.
a) He b) She c) They
- “__________ is dancing” is a sentence about a boy.
a) He b) She c) You
- “__________ is painting a picture” is a sentence about a girl.
a) He b) She c) We
- “__________ is playing with a ball” is a sentence about a boy.
a) She b) He c) It
Homework:
- Ask students to find and bring pictures of boys and girls from magazines or newspapers to create sentences using the right gender-specific words.
This lesson plan aims to help Primary 1 students in Lagos State understand how to differentiate between males and females, identify gender-specific sentences, and use the right words when talking about boys and girls.
