Unlocking the Power of Words and Actions Literacy Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 3
Literacy/English Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Literacy/English
Class: Primary 1
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 3
Age: 6-7 years
Topics:
- Phonics: ‘kn’ sound
- Grammar: Verbs
- Creative Writing: A Composition About Myself
- Comprehension: Smart English
Behavioral Objectives:
Phonics:
- Identify words with the ‘kn’ sound.
- Give examples of words with the ‘kn’ sound.
- Use the ‘kn’ sound correctly in speech.
Grammar:
- Define the concept of a verb.
- Identify verbs in any sentence.
Creative Writing:
- Write sentences about themselves.
Keywords:
- ‘kn’ sound, Verb, Sentence, Writing, Myself, Composition
Set Induction:
- Start with a fun song or rhyme that includes the ‘kn’ sound.
- Show pictures of actions to introduce verbs.
Entry Behaviour:
- Students are familiar with basic phonics and sentence structures.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with ‘kn’ sound words.
- Pictures depicting various actions (verbs).
- 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: ‘kn’ Sound
- Identify ‘kn’ sound in words:
- “knee”, “knife”, “know”, “knight”
- Use in sentences:
- “I hurt my knee.”
- “He has a knife.”
Grammar: Verbs
- Define verb: A word that shows action.
- Identify verbs in sentences:
- “He runs fast.”
- “She jumps high.”
Creative Writing: A Composition About Myself
- Write sentences about themselves.
- “My name is Jane. I am six years old. I like to play.”
Comprehension: Smart English
Topic 3: My School
Composition:
My School
The name of my school is ____
I am in ____I love my school.
It is a big building with many classrooms. My classroom is bright and colorful with pictures on the walls. My teacher, Mrs. Johnson, is very kind and helps us learn new things every day. I have many friends in my class. We enjoy playing together during recess. My favorite subjects are math and reading. The school also has a big playground where we play soccer and other games. We have fun activities like art and music classes. I always look forward to going to school because it is a place where I learn and have fun.
Comprehension Questions:
- What is my school like?
- a) Small
- b) Big
- c) Old
- d) New
- What is my classroom like?
- a) Dark and plain
- b) Bright and colorful
- c) Small and crowded
- d) Empty and quiet
- Who is my teacher?
- a) Mrs. Brown
- b) Mrs. Johnson
- c) Mr. Smith
- d) Mr. Williams
- What do we do during recess?
- a) Study
- b) Play together
- c) Eat lunch
- d) Watch TV
- What are my favorite subjects?
- a) Science and history
- b) Math and reading
- c) Art and music
- d) Geography and sports
- Where do we play soccer?
- a) In the classroom
- b) On the playground
- c) In the gym
- d) In the library
- What kind of activities do we have at school?
- a) Cooking
- b) Shopping
- c) Art and music classes
- d) Gardening
- Why do I look forward to going to school?
- a) To sleep
- b) To learn and have fun
- c) To eat
- d) To play video games
- What is on the walls of my classroom?
- a) Maps
- b) Pictures
- c) Posters
- d) Bookshelves
- What is the name of my teacher?
- a) Mrs. Brown
- b) Mrs. Johnson
- c) Mr. Smith
- d) Miss Green
- Who helps us learn new things every day?
- a) The principal
- b) The teacher
- c) The librarian
- d) The janitor
- What do we do in art class?
- a) Read books
- b) Paint and draw
- c) Play sports
- d) Sing songs
- How do I feel about going to school?
- a) Excited
- b) Bored
- c) Scared
- d) Angry
- What do I do with my friends during recess?
- a) Study
- b) Play
- c) Read
- d) Write
- Where is the playground located?
- a) Behind the school
- b) In front of the school
- c) Inside the school
- d) Next to the library
Evaluation
- I hurt my ______. (a) knee (b) head (c) foot (d) hand
- He has a ______. (a) knife (b) spoon (c) fork (d) plate
- Do you ______ the answer? (a) know (b) jump (c) run (d) eat
- The ______ is brave. (a) knight (b) girl (c) boy (d) cat
- She likes to ______. (a) run (b) jump (c) swim (d) sing
- He ______ fast. (a) runs (b) talks (c) sleeps (d) eats
- They ______ high. (a) jump (b) write (c) read (d) cook
- I ______ my homework. (a) do (b) eat (c) sleep (d) jump
- We ______ to school. (a) walk (b) run (c) read (d) write
- She ______ her book. (a) reads (b) writes (c) jumps (d) sleeps
- He ______ the ball. (a) kicks (b) sleeps (c) reads (d) eats
- They ______ a song. (a) sing (b) run (c) jump (d) eat
- I ______ my friend. (a) help (b) jump (c) sleep (d) read
- We ______ games. (a) play (b) read (c) jump (d) eat
- She ______ her food. (a) eats (b) reads (c) writes (d) jumps
Class Activity Discussion
- What is the ‘kn’ sound?
- The ‘kn’ sound is a blend of ‘k’ and ‘n’ as in “knee”.
- Give an example of a word with the ‘kn’ sound.
- “Knife” is a word with the ‘kn’ sound.
- How do you use the ‘kn’ sound in a sentence?
- “He has a knife.”
- What is a verb?
- A verb is a word that shows action.
- Can you give an example of a verb?
- Yes, “run” is a verb.
- Where do we use verbs?
- Verbs are used to show action in sentences.
- Give an example of a sentence with a verb.
- “She jumps high.”
- What is a composition about yourself?
- Writing sentences about who you are.
- 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 verb in a sentence.
- “He runs fast.”
- What is a story book?
- A book that tells a story.
- Can you write a sentence with the ‘kn’ sound?
- “The knight is brave.”
- Name a verb.
- “Jump” is a verb.
- What is a punctuation mark?
- A symbol used to clarify meaning in sentences.
Presentation:
Step 1:
- Revise the previous topic: ‘sw’ sound and pronouns.
Step 2:
- Introduce the new topics: ‘kn’ sound, Verbs, Writing about themselves, and Comprehension.
- Explain the ‘kn’ sound using examples.
- Define and explain verbs with examples.
- Guide students in writing sentences about themselves.
- 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 ‘kn’ sound.
- Explain and define verbs with real-life examples.
- Guide students in writing about themselves.
- Read a story and ask comprehension questions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Identify the ‘kn’ sound in words.
- Write sentences with the ‘kn’ sound.
- Participate in group activity to identify verbs.
- Write about themselves.
- Answer questions from the story read.
Assessment:
- Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
- Group activity to identify verbs.
- Writing exercise about themselves.
Evaluation Questions (10):
- What is the ‘kn’ sound?
- Give an example of a word with the ‘kn’ sound.
- How do you use the ‘kn’ sound in a sentence?
- What is a verb?
- Can you give an example of a verb?
- Write a sentence with a verb.
- What is a composition about yourself?
- Identify the verbs in this sentence: “She jumps high.”
- Write a sentence with the ‘kn’ sound.
- Name a verb.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provides necessary corrections on the topic.
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