A Day at the Beach Composition English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan: A Day at the Beach Composition

Subject: English Studies

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Age: 8 years

Topic: A Day at the Beach Composition

Sub-topic: Writing about experiences in specific locations

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

• Pupils will be able to write a simple composition about a day at the beach.
• Pupils will use sensory details to describe their experiences.
• Pupils will expand their vocabulary with beach-related words.

Key Words:

• Beach
• Sand
• Waves
• Seashells
• Sun
• Swim

Set Induction:

• Show pictures of a beach.
• Ask pupils if they have been to a beach.
• Discuss briefly what activities people do at the beach.

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils have visited or seen pictures of a beach.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of beaches
• Flashcards with sensory words
• Writing materials (paper, pencils)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils have some knowledge of what a beach looks like.
• Pupils have written about personal experiences before.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Writing skills
• Descriptive skills
• Sensory detail usage

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards
• Pictures of beaches

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Pictures of beaches
• Flashcards

Content:

1. Introduction to writing about specific locations.
2. Using sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) in writing.
3. Vocabulary building: beach activities and items.

Examples:

• I went to the beach with my family. The sand was warm and soft. The waves made a gentle sound. I collected colorful seashells. We swam in the cool water. The sun was bright and hot.

Class Activity Discussion 

1. The beach has soft ______. (a) grass (b) sand (c) stones
2. The sound of the ______ was gentle. (a) waves (b) wind (c) cars
3. We collected ______ seashells. (a) dull (b) colorful (c) plain
4. The water at the beach was ______. (a) cool (b) hot (c) warm
5. The ______ was bright and hot. (a) moon (b) sun (c) star
6. I went to the beach with my ______. (a) friends (b) family (c) teacher
7. The sand felt ______ under my feet. (a) rough (b) smooth (c) soft
8. We swam in the ______ water. (a) salty (b) sweet (c) bitter
9. The seashells were ______. (a) large (b) small (c) tiny
10. We had a ______ time at the beach. (a) bad (b) good (c) boring

Class Activity Discussion :

1. Q: What is a beach? A: A beach is a place with sand or pebbles by the sea.
2. Q: What can you do at the beach? A: You can swim, build sandcastles, collect seashells, and relax.
3. Q: What does the sand feel like? A: The sand feels soft and warm.
4. Q: What do the waves sound like? A: The waves sound gentle and calming.
5. Q: Can you find seashells at the beach? A: Yes, you can find colorful seashells at the beach.
6. Q: What do you wear to the beach? A: You wear swimsuits, hats, and sunscreen.
7. Q: Why is the sun important at the beach? A: The sun keeps you warm and lights up the beach.
8. Q: Is the water at the beach salty or sweet? A: The water at the beach is salty.
9. Q: How can you stay safe at the beach? A: You can stay safe by swimming with an adult and not going too deep.
10. Q: What can you build with sand at the beach? A: You can build sandcastles with sand at the beach.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “My Favorite Toy Composition.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “A Day at the Beach Composition.”
3. Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their beach experiences. The teacher corrects and guides pupils when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of beaches.
• Explain how to use sensory details in writing.
• Guide pupils in writing their compositions.
• Correct and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at pictures of beaches.
• Talk about their experiences at the beach.
• Write a short composition about a day at the beach.

Assessment:

• Pupils write a composition about a day at the beach.
• Teacher reviews and provides feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Where did you go?
2. What did the sand feel like?
3. What sound did the waves make?
4. What did you collect at the beach?
5. How was the water?
6. What was the sun like?
7. Who did you go with?
8. What did you wear?
9. How did you feel at the beach?
10. What did you build with the sand?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark and give feedback on the pupils’ compositions.