My Favourite Toy Composition English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: My Favorite Toy

Subject: English Studies

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 8 years

Topic: My Favorite Toy

Sub-topic: Writing about personal belongings and their significance

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

• Pupils will be able to write a simple composition about their favorite toy.
• Pupils will describe their favorite toy using descriptive words.
• Pupils will explain why their favorite toy is special to them.

Key Words:

• Toy
• Favorite
• Describe
• Special
• Belonging

Set Induction:

• Start by showing pictures of different toys.
• Ask pupils to name the toys they see.
• Discuss briefly why toys are important and fun.

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils are familiar with common toys and can name their favorite ones.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different toys
• Flashcards with descriptive words
• Writing materials (paper, pencils)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils have played with toys and have a favorite toy.
• Pupils have written simple sentences before.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Writing skills
• Descriptive skills
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Pictures of toys
• Flashcards

Content:

1. Introduction to writing about personal belongings.
2. Describing objects (toys) and their features.
3. Vocabulary building: toys and favorite items.

Examples:

• My favorite toy is a red car. It has four wheels and a shiny body. I like it because it can go very fast. My uncle gave it to me on my birthday.

Evaluation 

1. My favorite toy is a ______. (a) car (b) house (c) tree
2. My toy has ______ wheels. (a) two (b) four (c) six
3. I like my toy because it can ______. (a) fly (b) swim (c) go fast
4. My toy is the color ______. (a) blue (b) red (c) green
5. I got my toy from my ______. (a) friend (b) uncle (c) teacher
6. My toy is made of ______. (a) wood (b) plastic (c) metal
7. My toy is ______ years old. (a) one (b) two (c) three
8. My toy makes me feel ______. (a) sad (b) happy (c) angry
9. I play with my toy ______. (a) never (b) sometimes (c) often
10. My toy is ______. (a) small (b) big (c) medium

Class Activity Discussion :

1. Q: What is a toy? A: A toy is something you play with for fun.
2. Q: Why do we have favorite toys? A: We have favorite toys because they are special to us.
3. Q: How do you describe a toy? A: You describe a toy by telling what it looks like and why you like it.
4. Q: Can a toy be made of different materials? A: Yes, toys can be made of plastic, wood, metal, and more.
5. Q: Why do toys make us happy? A: Toys make us happy because we enjoy playing with them.
6. Q: Can a toy be a gift? A: Yes, a toy can be a gift from someone special.
7. Q: What do you do with your favorite toy? A: You play with it and take care of it.
8. Q: Can you have more than one favorite toy? A: Yes, you can have more than one favorite toy.
9. Q: How can you keep your toy safe? A: You can keep your toy safe by taking care of it and not losing it.
10. Q: What makes a toy special? A: A toy is special because of who gave it to you, how it looks, or how it makes you feel.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Once I Saw a Little Bird Composition.”
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “My Favorite Toy Composition.”
3. Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share about their favorite toys. The teacher corrects and guides pupils when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of toys.
• Explain how to describe a toy.
• Guide pupils in writing their compositions.
• Correct and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at pictures of toys.
• Talk about their favorite toys.
• Write a short composition about their favorite toy.

Assessment:

• Pupils write a composition about their favorite toy.
• Teacher reviews and provides feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is your favorite toy?
2. What color is your toy?
3. How many wheels does your toy have?
4. Why do you like your toy?
5. Who gave you your toy?
6. How old is your toy?
7. What is your toy made of?
8. How do you feel when you play with your toy?
9. How often do you play with your toy?
10. What makes your toy special?

Conclusion:

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