Spelling, Meaning, and Construction of Simple Sentences Comprehension English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan: Vocabulary – Spelling, Meaning, and Construction of Simple Sentences

Subject: English Studies

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 8 years

Topic: Vocabulary from “Mother’s Care”

Sub-topic: Spelling, Meaning, and Construction of Simple Sentences

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Spell new words from the comprehension passage “Mother’s Care.”
2. Understand the meanings of these new words.
3. Construct simple sentences using the new words.

Keywords: Care, Nurture, Comfort, Gentle, Attention, Support, Patient, Love, Warmth, Assist

Set Induction: Show a picture of a mother taking care of her child. Ask pupils to describe what they see and how they think the mother is showing care.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have read the comprehension passage “Mother’s Care” and are familiar with some vocabulary related to care and nurturing.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture depicting mother’s care
• Flashcards with new vocabulary words
• Chart paper and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss how pupils experience care from their family members and relate these experiences to the new vocabulary.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Emotional intelligence
• Vocabulary development
• Sentence construction
• Comprehension skills

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 3 English Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Visual aids (pictures)
• Word list from the comprehension passage

Content:

Comprehension Passage: “Mother’s Care”

Mothers are very special people in our lives. They take care of us in many wonderful ways. For example, when a child feels sick, a mother will stay up all night to make sure the child is comfortable. She checks the child’s temperature, gives medicine, and provides warm blankets.

Mothers also help us with our daily activities. They make sure we have clean clothes to wear and prepare healthy meals for us. When we go to school, mothers help us pack our bags and remind us to do our homework.

Besides taking care of our needs, mothers show their love in different ways. They give us hugs and kisses when we are sad and cheer us on when we are excited. A mother’s care is like a warm hug that makes us feel safe and loved.

Sometimes, mothers also help us learn new things. They teach us how to ride a bicycle or how to tie our shoelaces. They are always there to support us, no matter what we are doing.

Every mother’s care is unique and important. Whether it’s a comforting word, a warm meal, or just being there when we need them, mothers show their love and care every day.

Explanation of the Topic:

1. New Words from the Passage:
   • Care: To look after someone and make sure they are comfortable.
   • Nurture: To help someone grow and develop.
   • Comfort: To make someone feel better when they are sad or upset.
   • Gentle: To be kind and soft in actions and words.
   • Attention: To focus on someone or something.
   • Support: To help or hold up someone or something.
   • Patient: To be able to wait calmly without getting upset.
   • Love: A strong feeling of affection for someone.
   • Warmth: A feeling of comfort and kindness.
   • Assist: To help someone with something.
2. Spelling Practice:
   • Write each word on the board, pronounce it, and have pupils repeat it.
   • Use flashcards for spelling activities and games.
3. Meaning and Usage:
   • Explain the meaning of each word using simple language and examples.
   • Ask pupils to use each word in a sentence.

Examples:

• Care: A mother shows care by helping her child with homework.
• Nurture: Parents nurture their children by providing support and love.
• Comfort: A warm hug can comfort someone who is upset.
• Gentle: Speak gently to calm a scared pet.
• Attention: Give your full attention when someone is talking to you.
• Support: The teacher offers support to students who need help.
• Patient: Be patient while waiting for your turn.
• Love: A mother’s love is very strong and kind.
• Warmth: The blanket gave warmth on a cold night.
• Assist: The teacher will assist you with your homework.

Evaluation Questions:

1. A mother shows _______ by helping her child with schoolwork. (a) anger (b) care (c) fear (d) confusion)
2. Parents _______ their children to help them grow. (a) ignore (b) nurture (c) neglect (d) upset)
3. A hug can _______ someone who is feeling sad. (a) hurt (b) comfort (c) confuse (d) annoy)
4. To be _______ is to be kind and soft in your actions. (a) rude (b) gentle (c) harsh (d) noisy)
5. Paying _______ means focusing on what someone is saying. (a) attention (b) distraction (c) irritation (d) boredom)
6. Teachers _______ students by helping them with their lessons. (a) ignore (b) criticize (c) support (d) disturb)
7. Being _______ means being able to wait calmly. (a) impatient (b) excited (c) patient (d) annoyed)
8. A mother’s _______ for her children is very strong. (a) dislike (b) anger (c) love (d) worry)
9. The _______ from the sun made us feel warm. (a) cold (b) warmth (c) chill (d) rain)
10. The teacher will _______ you with your homework. (a) refuse (b) assist (c) hinder (d) ignore)
11. The mother’s _______ made her child feel better after a bad day. (a) criticism (b) comfort (c) anger (d) confusion)
12. The nurse’s _______ helped the patient feel better. (a) neglect (b) care (c) rudeness (d) indifference)
13. The child needed extra _______ from his parents during the exam. (a) conflict (b) support (c) distraction (d) noise)
14. _______ is important when someone is telling you a story. (a) Distraction (b) Attention (c) Boredom (d) Ignorance)
15. The mother’s _______ made her child feel safe and loved. (a) warmth (b) coldness (c) anger (d) annoyance)

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What does “care” mean?
   • Care means to look after someone and make sure they are comfortable.
2. What is meant by “nurture”?
   • Nurture means to help someone grow and develop.
3. How can you provide comfort to someone?
   • You can provide comfort by offering a hug or kind words.
4. What does “gentle” mean?
   • Gentle means to be kind and soft in actions and words.
5. What is the meaning of “attention”?
   • Attention means to focus on someone or something.
6. How do you support someone?
   • You support someone by helping or holding them up.
7. What does “patient” mean?
   • Patient means being able to wait calmly without getting upset.
8. What is the definition of “love”?
   • Love is a strong feeling of affection for someone.
9. What does “warmth” mean?
   • Warmth means a feeling of comfort and kindness.
10. How can you assist someone?
    • You can assist someone by helping them with their tasks.
11. What is an example of showing care?
    • Helping a friend with homework is an example of showing care.
12. How does a mother’s love help her child?
    • A mother’s love helps her child feel secure and supported.
13. What does “comfort” mean in the context of a hug?
    • Comfort means making someone feel better and more at ease.
14. Why is being gentle important?
    • Being gentle helps avoid hurting others and shows kindness.
15. How can attention help you learn better?
    • Paying attention helps you understand and remember what you are learning.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Vocabulary from Adewale at the Amusement Park.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Vocabulary from ‘Mother’s Care’” by presenting and explaining the new words from the comprehension passage.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to use the new words in sentences and provides feedback.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce and explain new vocabulary words.
• Conduct spelling and meaning activities.
• Facilitate sentence construction exercises.

Learners’ Activities:

• Spell and define new words.
• Write sentences using new vocabulary.
• Participate in discussions and activities related to the new words.

Assessment:

• Pupils complete fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils construct sentences using new vocabulary.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does “care” mean?
2. How do you spell the word “nurture”?
3. What is an example of providing comfort?
4. Write a sentence using the word “gentle.”
5. What does “attention” mean?
6. How can you offer support to a friend?
7. What does “patient” mean?
8. How do you show love to your family?
9. What is the meaning of “warmth”?
10. How can you assist someone?

Conclusion: The teacher reviews pupils’ work, provides feedback, and clarifies any misunderstandings about the new vocabulary.

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