A Day at the Park Composition Primary 1 Summer Coaching Week 3

Subject: Composition

Class: Primary 1

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 3

Age: 5-6 years

Topic: A Day at the Park

Sub-topic: Describing a Visit to the Park

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Describe a visit to the park.
2. Write simple sentences about activities at the park.
3. Share their experiences and favorite activities at the park.

Keywords:

• Park
• Visit
• Play
• Fun
• Slide
• Swing

Set Induction:

• Begin by showing pictures of different parks.
• Ask pupils to identify activities they see in the pictures (e.g., playing on a swing, sliding, running).

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils have experience visiting parks and playing outdoors.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of parks
• Flashcards with park activities
• Chart paper
• Markers
• Writing paper
• Pencils

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Ask pupils if they have ever visited a park.
• Discuss what they like to do when they go to the park.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Writing

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Park pictures
• Flashcards
• Writing materials

Content (Explanation in List Format with Examples):

1. Introduction to the Park:
   • Park: A public place with trees, grass, and play areas.
   • Examples: swings, slides, benches.
2. Describing Activities at the Park:
   • Use simple action words (e.g., run, slide, swing, play).
   • Example: “I like to swing on the swings.”
3. Writing About a Park Visit:
   • Start with what you see at the park.
   • Add one or two sentences about activities you enjoy.

Evaluation

1. I went to the ______. a) park b) store c) school d) beach
2. At the park, I like to ______. a) swing b) read c) eat d) sleep
3. I played on the ______. a) slide b) bed c) desk d) table
4. The park has many ______. a) trees b) cars c) houses d) computers
5. I saw a ______ at the park. a) dog b) fish c) lion d) cat
6. I ran on the ______. a) grass b) water c) sand d) road
7. The park has a big ______. a) swing b) book c) chair d) cup
8. I had ______ at the park. a) fun b) food c) work d) sleep
9. My friend and I played ______. a) together b) apart c) alone d) inside
10. I like to slide down the ______. a) slide b) car c) bike d) bed
11. We had a ______ at the park. a) picnic b) meeting c) class d) nap
12. I saw many ______ at the park. a) children b) books c) tables d) teachers
13. The park has a ______ pond. a) small b) big c) deep d) round
14. I like to ______ on the swings. a) play b) sleep c) read d) cook
15. The park was very ______. a) beautiful b) quiet c) boring d) dirty

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is a park? A: A public place with trees, grass, and play areas.
2. Q: What do you like to do at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., swing, slide, run).
3. Q: How do you feel when you are at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., happy, excited).
4. Q: Who do you go to the park with? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., my family, my friends).
5. Q: What do you see at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., trees, swings, slides).
6. Q: What is your favorite activity at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., sliding, swinging).
7. Q: Do you like to visit the park often? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, no).
8. Q: What time of day do you like to go to the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., morning, afternoon).
9. Q: Do you see animals at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, no).
10. Q: Do you take any toys to the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, no).
11. Q: How do you get to the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., walk, car).
12. Q: Do you have a favorite spot at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, no).
13. Q: What do you wear when you go to the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., T-shirt, shorts).
14. Q: Do you eat snacks at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, no).
15. Q: Do you like to play with other children at the park? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, no).

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• The teacher reviews the concept of describing their favorite toy.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the topic “A Day at the Park.”
• Show pictures of different parks and discuss activities.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections

• Ask pupils to describe a visit to the park.
• Correct any mistakes gently and encourage all pupils to participate.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and flashcards.
• Guide pupils in writing sentences.
• Provide examples and feedback.

Learners’ Activities:

• Describe their visit to the park.
• Write sentences about their park visit.
• Share their work with the class.

Assessment:

• Pupils will write 3-5 sentences about their day at the park.
• Teacher will review and provide feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Where did you go?
2. What did you do at the park?
3. Who did you go with?
4. What did you see at the park?
5. What was your favorite activity?
6. How did you feel at the park?
7. What did you play on?
8. Did you see any animals?
9. What did you eat at the park?
10. Did you have fun at the park?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will go around to mark pupils’ work and provide necessary corrections.
• Summarize the lesson by highlighting the fun activities at the park.