Teaching of New Words and Meanings Vocabulary Building English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 3: Vocabulary Building – Teaching of New Words and Meanings

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Lesson Plan

Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Period: Third
Age: 7 years
Topic: Vocabulary Building
Sub-topic: Teaching of New Words and Meanings
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify new words and pronounce them.
2. Recognize the meanings of new words.
3. Demonstrate the meaning of new words.
4. Use new words in sentences.

Keywords: Vocabulary, new words, meanings, pronunciation, sentences

Set Induction: Start with a short discussion on the importance of learning new words.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have basic reading and dictionary skills.

Learning Resources and Materials: Passage with new words, dictionaries, charts, markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Link to previous lessons on reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Embedded Core Skills: Reading, pronunciation, dictionary use, sentence construction.

Learning Materials: Passage with new words, dictionaries, charts, markers.

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Primary English Textbook.

Instructional Materials: Passage with new words, dictionaries, charts, markers.

Content:

1. Introduction to New Words:
   • Discuss why learning new words is important for improving vocabulary.
2. Identifying New Words:
   • Read a passage aloud as a class and identify new words together.
3. Recognizing Meanings:
   • Divide pupils into small groups and guide them to look up the meanings of selected new words in dictionaries.
4. Pronouncing New Words:
   • Guide each pupil individually to pronounce the new words by breaking them down into sounds.
5. Using New Words in Sentences:
   • Pair pupils and instruct them to use the new words in sentences. Encourage creativity and correct pronunciation.
6. Sharing Meanings:
   • Pupils share the meanings of the new words they learned with the class.

Example Passage with New Words: “The Adventure in the Forest”

• “As Emma walked deeper into the forest, she encountered a mysterious creature. It was covered in scales and had bright red eyes. She cautiously approached the creature to learn more about it.”

Evaluation 

1. A dictionary helps you find the ______ of words.
   a) meanings
   b) colors
   c) sizes
   d) shapes
2. Learning new words improves your ______.
   a) grades
   b) height
   c) reading
   d) singing
3. To pronounce a word correctly, you break it into ______.
   a) letters
   b) pieces
   c) sounds
   d) colors
4. New words are important for ______ your vocabulary.
   a) shrinking
   b) improving
   c) ignoring
   d) forgetting
5. Emma encountered a ______ creature in the forest.
   a) friendly
   b) mysterious
   c) scary
   d) funny
6. The creature had ______ scales.
   a) green
   b) red
   c) blue
   d) colorful
7. Emma ______ approached the creature.
   a) ran
   b) cautiously
   c) danced
   d) sang
8. A ______ has bright red eyes.
   a) cat
   b) dog
   c) fish
   d) creature
9. The dictionary helps you understand the ______ of words.
   a) shapes
   b) sizes
   c) meanings
   d) colors
10. Pronouncing words correctly improves your ______.
    a) spelling
    b) dancing
    c) drawing
    d) thinking
11. Learning new words can ______ your reading skills.
    a) ignore
    b) decrease
    c) improve
    d) hide
12. Emma wanted to learn more ______ the creature.
    a) from
    b) about
    c) under
    d) above
13. The forest was filled ______ trees.
    a) with
    b) by
    c) in
    d) under
14. The creature was covered ______ scales.
    a) by
    b) with
    c) in
    d) above
15. The new words helped Emma ______ the story.
    a) forget
    b) ignore
    c) understand
    d) hide

Class Activity Discussion 

1. Q: What is the purpose of a dictionary?
   A: A dictionary helps you find the meanings of words.
2. Q: How can learning new words improve your vocabulary?
   A: Learning new words expands your vocabulary and helps you express yourself better.
3. Q: How do you pronounce a word correctly?
   A: By breaking it down into sounds and practicing.
4. Q: Why are new words important?
   A: They help you understand more about the world and improve your reading skills.
5. Q: What did Emma encounter in the forest?
   A: She encountered a mysterious creature.
6. Q: How did Emma approach the creature?
   A: She cautiously approached it.
7. Q: What color were the creature’s eyes?
   A: They were bright red.
8. Q: What can you learn from a dictionary about words?
   A: You can learn their meanings and how to pronounce them.
9. Q: Why is pronunciation important when learning new words?
   A: It helps you communicate clearly and understand others better.
10. Q: How does using new words in sentences help?
    A: It shows you understand their meanings and how to use them correctly.
11. Q: What did Emma want to learn more about?
    A: She wanted to learn more about the creature.
12. Q: What was the forest filled with?
    A: It was filled with trees.
13. Q: How was the creature covered?
    A: It was covered in scales.
14. Q: How did the new words help Emma?
    A: They helped her understand the story better.
15. Q: Why is it important to learn meanings of new words?
    A: It helps you understand what you read and communicate effectively.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Recap the importance of learning new words.
2. Step 2: Introducing the new topic
   • Explain the objectives of identifying, recognizing, and using new words.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Facilitate group activities to practice identifying, recognizing, and using new words.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Discuss the importance of vocabulary with pupils.
2. Read the passage aloud and guide pupils in identifying new words.
3. Assist small groups in looking up meanings of selected words in dictionaries.
4. Help pupils pronounce new words and construct sentences with them.
5. Facilitate sharing of meanings and sentences with the class.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Listen to the passage and identify new words.
2. Work in small groups to find meanings of assigned words in dictionaries.
3. Practice pronouncing new words individually.
4. Pair up to create sentences using the new words.
5. Share their sentences and meanings with the class.

Assessment:

1. Oral questions to check understanding of new words and their meanings.
2. Review of sentences created by pupils using the new words.
3. Feedback on pronunciation and sentence structure.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the purpose of a dictionary?
2. How does learning new words improve your vocabulary?
3. How do you pronounce a word correctly?
4. Why are new words important?
5. What did Emma encounter in the forest?
6. How did Emma approach the creature?
7. What color were the creature’s eyes?
8. What can you learn from a dictionary about words?
9. Why is pronunciation important when learning new words?
10. How does using new words in sentences help?

Conclusion:
Summarize the lesson by highlighting the importance of learning new words, understanding their meanings, and using them correctly in sentences. Provide feedback on pupils’ participation and correct any misunderstandings.

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