A Dog Composition English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan: A Dog Composition

Subject: English Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years
Topic: A Dog Composition
Sub-topic: Writing about animals and pets
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

• Pupils will be able to write a simple composition about a dog.
• Pupils will describe a dog and its behavior.
• Pupils will expand their vocabulary with pet and animal-related words.

Key Words:

• Dog
• Pet
• Bark
• Friendly
• Playful
• Loyal

Set Induction:

• Start by asking pupils if they have any pets at home, especially dogs.
• Show pictures of different dog breeds and discuss their characteristics.

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils are familiar with pets and animals, and some may have dogs at home.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different dog breeds
• Flashcards with pet-related words
• Writing materials (paper, pencils)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils know about different pets and may have interacted with dogs.
• Pupils have written simple descriptions before.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Writing skills
• Descriptive skills
• Vocabulary building

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards
• Pictures of different dog breeds

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Pictures of different dog breeds
• Flashcards

Content:

1. Introduction to writing about animals and pets.
2. Describing a dog and its behavior.
3. Vocabulary building: pets and animals.

Examples:

• My dog is named Bruno. He is very friendly and loves to play. He barks when he sees strangers but is very loyal to our family. Bruno has a soft brown coat and bright eyes. Every morning, I take him for a walk in the park.

Questions:

1. My dog’s name is ______. (a) Bruno (b) Max (c) Rocky
2. My dog is very ______. (a) friendly (b) mean (c) lazy
3. Bruno loves to ______. (a) sleep (b) play (c) eat
4. My dog barks when he sees ______. (a) food (b) toys (c) strangers
5. Bruno is very ______ to our family. (a) lazy (b) loyal (c) shy
6. My dog has a soft ______ coat. (a) brown (b) black (c) white
7. My dog’s eyes are ______. (a) bright (b) dull (c) sleepy
8. Every morning, I take him for a ______. (a) bath (b) run (c) walk
9. Bruno lives in our ______. (a) house (b) garden (c) park
10. My dog’s favorite toy is a ______. (a) ball (b) stick (c) bone

Class Activity Discussion :

1. Q: What is a pet? A: A pet is an animal that lives with us and is cared for by us.
2. Q: What is a dog? A: A dog is a common pet that is known for being friendly and loyal.
3. Q: What does a dog do when it sees strangers? A: A dog usually barks when it sees strangers.
4. Q: Why do people keep dogs as pets? A: People keep dogs as pets for companionship, protection, and loyalty.
5. Q: How can you describe a dog’s coat? A: A dog’s coat can be soft, rough, short, or long, and it can be of different colors.
6. Q: What do dogs like to do? A: Dogs like to play, run, and go for walks.
7. Q: How do dogs show they are happy? A: Dogs wag their tails and jump around when they are happy.
8. Q: What do dogs eat? A: Dogs eat dog food, meat, and sometimes vegetables.
9. Q: How do you take care of a dog? A: You take care of a dog by feeding it, giving it water, and taking it for walks.
10. Q: Why is it important to have a pet? A: Having a pet can teach us responsibility and give us companionship.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “My Parents Composition.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “A Dog Composition.”
3. Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their experiences with dogs. The teacher corrects and guides pupils when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of different dog breeds.
• Explain how to describe a dog and its behavior.
• Guide pupils in writing their compositions.
• Correct and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at pictures of different dog breeds.
• Talk about their experiences with dogs.
• Write a short composition about a dog.

Assessment:

• Pupils write a composition about a dog.
• Teacher reviews and provides feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is your dog’s name?
2. How does your dog behave?
3. What does your dog do when it sees strangers?
4. Describe your dog’s coat.
5. What does your dog like to play with?
6. How do you take care of your dog?
7. What does your dog eat?
8. How does your dog show it is happy?
9. Where does your dog sleep?
10. Why do you love your dog?

Conclusion:

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

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