Coordinating Conjunctions English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan: English Grammar, Primary 3, First Term, Week 8

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 8 years

Topic: Conjunctions

Sub-topic: Coordinating Conjunctions

Duration: 1 hour

Behavioral Objectives:

1. Pupils will be able to define conjunctions.
2. Pupils will identify coordinating conjunctions.
3. Pupils will use coordinating conjunctions correctly in sentences.

Keywords: Conjunction, Coordinating Conjunction, Joining Words

Set Induction: Start by showing two pictures and ask pupils to describe what is happening in each picture. Discuss how the pictures are related using words like “and,” “but,” or “or.”

Entry Behavior: Pupils have learned about nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with coordinating conjunctions
• Pictures illustrating sentences with conjunctions
• Chart with coordinating conjunctions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss sentences from previous lessons and identify how ideas are connected using words like “and,” “but,” or “or.”

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Charts

Content:

1. Definition of Conjunctions
2. Coordinating Conjunctions:
   • And (adds information)
   • But (shows contrast)
   • Or (gives a choice)

Examples:

• And: She likes to read books and play outside.
• But: He is tired, but he still wants to play.
• Or: Do you want tea or coffee?

Evaluation 

1. She likes to sing ___ dance.
   • a) and
   • b) but
   • c) or
2. He is hungry ___ thirsty.
   • a) but
   • b) and
   • c) or
3. They will go to the park ___ stay at home.
   • a) but
   • b) and
   • c) or
4. Do you like apples ___ oranges?
   • a) or
   • b) but
   • c) and
5. She can swim ___ she cannot dive.
   • a) and
   • b) or
   • c) but
6. He is tall ___ strong.
   • a) but
   • b) and
   • c) or
7. They play football ___ basketball.
   • a) and
   • b) but
   • c) or
8. Do you want to read a book ___ watch TV?
   • a) or
   • b) but
   • c) and
9. She likes to dance ___ sing.
   • a) and
   • b) but
   • c) or
10. He wants to play outside ___ it is raining.
    • a) and
    • b) but
    • c) or

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is a conjunction? A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
2. What are coordinating conjunctions? Coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or).
3. Give an example of the coordinating conjunction “and.” Example: She likes to read books and play outside.
4. Give an example of the coordinating conjunction “but.” Example: He is tired, but he still wants to play.
5. Give an example of the coordinating conjunction “or.” Example: Do you want tea or coffee?
6. Is “and” a coordinating conjunction? Yes, “and” is a coordinating conjunction.
7. Is “but” a coordinating conjunction? Yes, “but” is a coordinating conjunction.
8. Is “or” a coordinating conjunction? Yes, “or” is a coordinating conjunction.
9. Can you use “and” to connect two sentences? Yes, you can use “and” to connect two sentences into one.
10. Can you use “or” to give a choice? Yes, you can use “or” to present options or alternatives.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Prepositions.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Coordinating Conjunctions,” using flashcards and examples.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display flashcards with examples of coordinating conjunctions.
• Explain the types and usage of coordinating conjunctions.
• Model sentences using coordinating conjunctions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and use coordinating conjunctions in sentences.
• Participate in group discussions about how conjunctions connect ideas.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Assessment:

1. Define a conjunction.
2. Name three coordinating conjunctions.
3. Give an example of using “and” in a sentence.
4. Give an example of using “but” in a sentence.
5. Give an example of using “or” in a sentence.
6. Use “and” to connect two ideas in a sentence.
7. Use “but” to show contrast in a sentence.
8. Use “or” to present a choice in a sentence.
9. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: “He is tired, but he still wants to play.”
10. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: “Do you want tea or coffee?”

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary feedback.