Mastering Punctuation and Nouns
Literacy/English Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 1
Subject: Literacy/English
Class: Primary 1
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 1
Age: 6-7 years
Topics:
- Phonics: Punctuation Marks (Full-stop, Comma)
- Grammar: Nouns
- Creative Writing: My Favourite Food
- Comprehension: Smart English
Behavioral Objectives:
Phonics:
- Identify full stops and commas in a sentence.
- Use full stops and commas appropriately in speech.
Grammar:
- Define the concept of a noun.
- Identify nouns in any sentence.
Creative Writing:
- Write comprehensible sentences about their favourite food.
Keywords:
- Full stop, Comma, Noun, Sentence, Writing, Favourite
Set Induction:
- Begin with a fun story that uses full stops and commas.
- Show pictures of different foods to engage students.
Entry Behaviour:
- Students are familiar with basic sentence structures.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with punctuation marks.
- Pictures of various foods.
- Worksheets for writing exercises.
- Storybook “Smart English”.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Review basic sentence structures from previous lessons.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards, Pictures, Worksheets, Storybook
Content:
Phonics: Punctuation Marks (Full-stop, Comma)
- Identify full stop (.) and comma (,).
- Use in sentences:
- “I like apples.”
- “I like apples, bananas, and grapes.”
Grammar: Nouns
- Define noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
- Identify nouns in sentences:
- “The cat is on the mat.”
- “Mary went to the park.”
Creative Writing: My Favourite Food
- Write sentences about their favourite food.
- “My favourite food is pizza. It is tasty.”
Comprehension: Smart English
Topic 1: A Day at the Park
Comprehension:
Last Saturday, I went to the park with my family. We arrived early in the morning. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. My sister and I played on the swings and slides. We also saw some beautiful flowers and big trees. After playing, we had a picnic. We ate sandwiches, fruits, and drank juice. Later, we played soccer with our friends. It was a fun and exciting day at the park. We went home tired but happy.
Comprehension Questions:
- When did we go to the park?
- a) Last Friday
- b) Last Saturday
- c) Last Sunday
- d) Last Monday
- Who did I go to the park with?
- a) My friends
- b) My family
- c) My teacher
- d) My neighbors
- What was the weather like?
- a) Rainy
- b) Cloudy
- c) Sunny
- d) Snowy
- What did my sister and I play on?
- a) See-saw
- b) Merry-go-round
- c) Swings and slides
- d) Monkey bars
- What did we see at the park?
- a) Animals
- b) Flowers and trees
- c) Bicycles
- d) Cars
- What did we eat at the picnic?
- a) Pizza
- b) Sandwiches and fruits
- c) Burgers
- d) Candy
- What did we drink?
- a) Water
- b) Juice
- c) Milk
- d) Soda
- What sport did we play?
- a) Basketball
- b) Tennis
- c) Soccer
- d) Cricket
- How did we feel after the day at the park?
- a) Tired and happy
- b) Sad
- c) Angry
- d) Scared
- What time of day did we arrive at the park?
- a) Afternoon
- b) Morning
- c) Evening
- d) Night
- What were the birds doing?
- a) Sleeping
- b) Flying
- c) Singing
- d) Eating
- What did we do after playing?
- a) Went home
- b) Had a picnic
- c) Watched a movie
- d) Went shopping
- Who did we play soccer with?
- a) Other families
- b) Strangers
- c) Our friends
- d) Teachers
- What color were the flowers we saw?
- a) Blue
- b) Purple
- c) Yellow
- d) Red
- What did we drink at the picnic?
- a) Milkshake
- b) Juice
- c) Water
- d) Lemonade
Evaluation
- The cat is on the ______. (a) tree (b) mat (c) house (d) chair
- I like ______. (a) run (b) apple (c) jump (d) blue
- My favourite food is ______. (a) pizza (b) tree (c) book (d) car
- ______ went to the park. (a) Mary (b) Run (c) Blue (d) Big
- A ______ is on the table. (a) book (b) swim (c) happy (d) jump
- He likes to eat ______. (a) apples (b) run (c) blue (d) jump
- The dog is ______. (a) barking (b) swim (c) car (d) happy
- I see a ______ in the sky. (a) star (b) run (c) blue (d) jump
- The ______ is red. (a) ball (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
- She has a ______. (a) doll (b) jump (c) blue (d) run
- He is ______. (a) happy (b) tree (c) book (d) car
- The ______ is on the wall. (a) picture (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
- She likes to ______. (a) dance (b) tree (c) book (d) car
- I have a ______. (a) pencil (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
- The ______ is fast. (a) car (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
Class Activity Discussion
- What is a full stop?
- A full stop is a punctuation mark used to end a sentence.
- How do you use a comma?
- A comma is used to separate items in a list.
- What is a noun?
- A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
- Can you give an example of a noun?
- Yes, “cat” is a noun.
- Where do we put a full stop?
- At the end of a sentence.
- What does a comma look like?
- It looks like this: (,)
- Give an example of a sentence with a comma.
- “I like apples, bananas, and grapes.”
- What is your favourite food?
- My favourite food is pizza.
- How do you start a sentence?
- With a capital letter.
- What is a sentence?
- A group of words that tells a complete thought.
- Give an example of a noun in a sentence.
- “The dog is barking.”
- Where do we use a full stop?
- At the end of a sentence.
- Can you write a sentence with a full stop?
- “I have a dog.”
- Name a food you like.
- Pizza.
- What is a punctuation mark?
- A symbol used to clarify meaning in sentences.
Presentation:
Step 1:
- Revise the previous topic: Basic sentence structure.
Step 2:
- Introduce the new topics: Punctuation marks, Nouns, Writing about food, and Comprehension.
- Explain punctuation marks using examples.
- Define and explain nouns with examples.
- Guide students in writing sentences about their favourite food.
- Read a story from “Smart English”.
Step 3:
- Allow pupils to give their own contributions.
- Correct the pupils when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show examples of sentences with full stops and commas.
- Explain and define nouns with real-life examples.
- Guide students in writing about their favourite food.
- Read a story and ask comprehension questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Identify full stops and commas in sentences.
- Write sentences with correct punctuation.
- Participate in group activity to identify nouns.
- Write about their favourite food.
- Answer questions from the story read.
Assessment:
- Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
- Group activity to identify nouns.
- Writing exercise about favourite food.
Evaluation Questions (10):
- What is a full stop?
- Where do you use a comma?
- Give an example of a noun.
- Write a sentence with a full stop.
- What is your favourite food?
- Identify the nouns in this sentence: “The cat is on the mat.”
- How do you use a comma in a list?
- Write a sentence with your favourite food.
- What is a noun?
- Where do you put a full stop?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provides necessary corrections on the topic.
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