Exploring Sounds and Pronouns Literacy Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 2
Literacy/English Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: Literacy/English
Class: Primary 1
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 2
Age: 6-7 years
Topics:
- Phonics: ‘sw’ sound
- Grammar: Pronouns
- Creative Writing: My Favourite Story Book
- Comprehension: Smart English
Behavioral Objectives:
Phonics:
- Identify words with the ‘sw’ sound.
- Give examples of words with the ‘sw’ sound.
- Use the ‘sw’ sound correctly in speech.
Grammar:
- Define the concept of a pronoun.
- Identify pronouns in any sentence.
Creative Writing:
- Write sentences about their favourite story book.
Keywords:
- ‘sw’ sound, Pronoun, Sentence, Writing, Favourite, Story Book
Set Induction:
- Start with a fun song or rhyme that includes the ‘sw’ sound.
- Show pictures of popular story books to engage students.
Entry Behaviour:
- Students are familiar with basic phonics and sentence structures.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with ‘sw’ sound words.
- Pictures of story books.
- Worksheets for writing exercises.
- Storybook “Smart English”.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Review basic phonics sounds and 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: ‘sw’ Sound
- Identify ‘sw’ sound in words:
- “swim”, “swan”, “sweep”, “sweet”
- Use in sentences:
- “I like to swim.”
- “The swan is white.”
Grammar: Pronouns
- Define pronoun: A word that takes the place of a noun.
- Identify pronouns in sentences:
- “He is my friend.”
- “She likes to read.”
Creative Writing: My Favourite Story Book
- Write sentences about their favourite story book.
- “My favourite story book is ‘Cinderella’. It has many pictures.”
Comprehension: Smart English
My family is small and loving. There are four people in my family: my father, mother, sister, and me. My father works in an office, and my mother is a teacher. My sister is younger than me, and we love playing together. We have a pet dog named Max. Every evening, we go for a walk with Max. We also enjoy watching movies and eating popcorn together on weekends. I love my family
very much because they are kind and always help me with my homework. We have fun family traditions like cooking together and celebrating birthdays with special cakes. I am very happy to have such a wonderful family.
Comprehension Questions:
- How many people are in my family?
- a) Three
- b) Four
- c) Five
- d) Six
- What does my father do?
- a) Works in an office
- b) Is a teacher
- c) Works in a shop
- d) Is a doctor
- What does my mother do?
- a) Works in an office
- b) Is a teacher
- c) Is a nurse
- d) Works in a shop
- Who is younger than me?
- a) My brother
- b) My sister
- c) My cousin
- d) My friend
- What is the name of our pet dog?
- a) Rex
- b) Max
- c) Bella
- d) Charlie
- What do we do every evening?
- a) Watch TV
- b) Go for a walk
- c) Eat dinner
- d) Read books
- What do we enjoy doing on weekends?
- a) Going to the park
- b) Watching movies and eating popcorn
- c) Going shopping
- d) Visiting friends
- How do my parents help me?
- a) With my homework
- b) By cooking dinner
- c) By buying toys
- d) By taking me to school
- What are some of our family traditions?
- a) Traveling
- b) Cooking together and celebrating birthdays with cakes
- c) Playing sports
- d) Going to the movies
- How do I feel about my family?
- a) Angry
- b) Sad
- c) Happy
- d) Scared
- How many siblings do I have?
- a) One sister
- b) Two brothers
- c) One brother
- d) Two sisters
- What kind of pet do we have?
- a) Cat
- b) Dog
- c) Bird
- d) Fish
- What do we celebrate with special cakes?
- a) Holidays
- b) Birthdays
- c) Graduations
- d) Anniversaries
- What do my parents help me with?
- a) Sports
- b) Homework
- c) Painting
- d) Music
- What do we like to watch together?
- a) Cartoons
- b) Movies
- c) News
- d) Documentaries
Evaluation
- I like to ______. (a) swim (b) run (c) jump (d) eat
- The ______ is white. (a) swan (b) dog (c) cat (d) bird
- She likes to ______ the floor. (a) sweep (b) jump (c) run (d) swim
- ______ is sweet. (a) Candy (b) Tree (c) Car (d) Chair
- He is my ______. (a) friend (b) run (c) happy (d) jump
- She likes to ______. (a) read (b) run (c) blue (d) jump
- ______ is my book. (a) This (b) Run (c) Car (d) Jump
- We like to ______. (a) play (b) run (c) swim (d) jump
- ______ is my name. (a) This (b) Run (c) Blue (d) Jump
- He is ______ brother. (a) my (b) run (c) happy (d) jump
- She has a ______. (a) doll (b) jump (c) blue (d) run
- They like to ______. (a) dance (b) tree (c) book (d) car
- ______ are my friends. (a) They (b) Run (c) Swim (d) Happy
- I have a ______. (a) pencil (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
- We like ______. (a) candy (b) run (c) swim (d) happy
Class Activity Discussion
- What is the ‘sw’ sound?
- The ‘sw’ sound is a blend of ‘s’ and ‘w’ as in “swim”.
- Give an example of a word with the ‘sw’ sound.
- “Swan” is a word with the ‘sw’ sound.
- How do you use the ‘sw’ sound in a sentence?
- “I like to swim.”
- What is a pronoun?
- A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.
- Can you give an example of a pronoun?
- Yes, “he” is a pronoun.
- Where do we use pronouns?
- Pronouns are used to replace nouns in sentences.
- Give an example of a sentence with a pronoun.
- “She likes to read.”
- What is your favourite story book?
- My favourite story book is “Cinderella”.
- 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 pronoun in a sentence.
- “He is my friend.”
- What is a story book?
- A book that tells a story.
- Can you write a sentence with the ‘sw’ sound?
- “The swan is white.”
- Name a pronoun.
- “She” is a pronoun.
- What is a punctuation mark?
- A symbol used to clarify meaning in sentences.
Presentation:
Step 1:
- Revise the previous topic: Punctuation marks and nouns.
Step 2:
- Introduce the new topics: ‘sw’ sound, Pronouns, Writing about favourite story book, and Comprehension.
- Explain the ‘sw’ sound using examples.
- Define and explain pronouns with examples.
- Guide students in writing sentences about their favourite story book.
- 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 words with the ‘sw’ sound.
- Explain and define pronouns with real-life examples.
- Guide students in writing about their favourite story book.
- Read a story and ask comprehension questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Identify the ‘sw’ sound in words.
- Write sentences with the ‘sw’ sound.
- Participate in group activity to identify pronouns.
- Write about their favourite story book.
- Answer questions from the story read.
Assessment:
- Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
- Group activity to identify pronouns.
- Writing exercise about favourite story book.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the ‘sw’ sound?
- Give an example of a word with the ‘sw’ sound.
- How do you use the ‘sw’ sound in a sentence?
- What is a pronoun?
- Can you give an example of a pronoun?
- Write a sentence with a pronoun.
- What is your favourite story book?
- Identify the pronouns in this sentence: “She likes to read.”
- Write a sentence with the ‘sw’ sound.
- Name a pronoun.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provides necessary corrections on the topic.
