My Family Composition Primary 1 Summer Coaching Week 1

Subject: Composition

Class: Primary 1

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 1

Age: 5-6 years

Topic: My Family

Sub-topic: Describing My Family Members

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Name their family members.
2. Describe each family member using simple sentences.
3. Write a few sentences about their family.

Keywords:

• Family
• Mother
• Father
• Sister
• Brother
• Describe

Set Induction:

• Begin by showing pictures of different families.
• Ask pupils to name the people they see in the pictures.
• Discuss the importance of family.

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils are familiar with their own family members.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of families
• Flashcards with family member names
• Chart paper
• Markers
• Writing paper
• Pencils

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Ask pupils to talk about their family members.
• Discuss how every family is special and unique.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Writing

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Family photos
• Flashcards
• Writing materials

Content (Explanation in List Format with Examples):

1. Introduction to Family Members:
   • Father: The male parent.
   • Mother: The female parent.
   • Sister: A female sibling.
   • Brother: A male sibling.
2. Describing Family Members:
   • Use simple descriptive words (e.g., kind, tall, short, funny).
   • Example: “My mother is kind. She makes tasty food.”
3. Writing About Family:
   • Start with naming the family members.
   • Add one or two descriptive sentences about each member.

Evaluation

1. My father’s name is ______. a) John b) Mary c) Anna d) Tom
2. My mother is very ______. a) tall b) kind c) strong d) funny
3. I have a ______ named Anna. a) sister b) brother c) cousin d) friend
4. My family lives in a ______ house. a) big b) small c) blue d) yellow
5. On weekends, we go to the ______. a) park b) school c) market d) office
6. My mother makes delicious ______. a) cookies b) toys c) clothes d) books
7. My dad likes to play ______ with me. a) football b) chess c) cards d) piano
8. My sister likes to ______ pictures. a) draw b) read c) write d) dance
9. We have ______ people in our family. a) four b) three c) two d) five
10. My family loves to have ______ together. a) picnics b) parties c) meetings d) lessons
11. My brother’s name is ______. a) Peter b) Mary c) Susan d) Lucy
12. My father works in an ______. a) office b) school c) hospital d) shop
13. My family has a pet ______. a) dog b) cat c) bird d) fish
14. We visit our ______ on holidays. a) grandparents b) friends c) neighbors d) cousins
15. My mother drives a ______ car. a) red b) blue c) green d) white

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is a family? A: A group of people who live together and care for each other.
2. Q: Who is the male parent in a family? A: Father.
3. Q: Who is the female parent in a family? A: Mother.
4. Q: What is a sister? A: A female sibling.
5. Q: What is a brother? A: A male sibling.
6. Q: Why is family important? A: Because they love and support each other.
7. Q: What do you call your mother’s parents? A: Grandparents.
8. Q: How do you feel when you are with your family? A: I feel happy and loved.
9. Q: What is your favorite activity with your family? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., playing games, having picnics)
10. Q: Who cooks meals in your family? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., mother, father)
11. Q: Do you have any pets in your family? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., yes, a dog; no, we don’t)
12. Q: How many people are in your family? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., four people)
13. Q: Where do you go with your family on weekends? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., park, beach)
14. Q: Who helps you with your homework? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., mother, father, sister)
15. Q: What do you love most about your family? A: (Student’s own answer, e.g., their kindness, fun times together)

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• The teacher reviews the concept of family members and their roles.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• The teacher introduces the topic “My Family.”
• Show pictures of different families and discuss.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions and Corrections

• Ask pupils to describe their family members.
• 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 family members.
• Write sentences about their family.
• Share their work with the class.

Assessment:

• Pupils will write 3-5 sentences about their family.
• Teacher will review and provide feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the name of your father?
2. Describe your mother in one sentence.
3. How many siblings do you have?
4. What is your favorite activity with your family?
5. Where do you go on weekends with your family?
6. What does your father like to do?
7. What does your mother like to do?
8. Do you have a pet? What is it?
9. Who helps you with your homework?
10. How do you feel when you are with your family?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will go around to mark pupils’ work and provide necessary corrections.
• Summarize the lesson by highlighting the importance of family.