A Memorable Birthday Party Composition Primary 3 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Plan: A Memorable Birthday Party
Subject: Composition
Class: Primary 3
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Topic: A Memorable Birthday Party
Sub-topic: Personal Experience Narrative
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
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Narrate a personal or imagined birthday party experience clearly.
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Organize thoughts into structured sentences.
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Use descriptive language to talk about events and feelings.
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Write a short composition with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Keywords
Birthday, cake, party, friends, games, gifts, music, fun, balloons, celebration
Set Induction
Begin by saying:
“Can you remember your last birthday party? Who came? What did the cake look like? Let’s share our best birthday memories!”
Then, share your own:
“I remember when I turned eight, my mum baked a big chocolate cake shaped like a football. My friends from school came over, and we played musical chairs until we couldn’t stop laughing!”
Entry Behavior
Pupils have attended or heard about birthday celebrations and can describe party elements.
Learning Resources and Materials
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Pictures of birthday parties
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Flashcards with descriptive words
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Sample composition on a memorable birthday
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Lined writing paper and pencils
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Relate to celebrations pupils have attended. Ask:
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“What do people do at birthday parties?”
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“Have you ever been to a party you’ll never forget?”
Embedded Core Skills
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Communication
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Writing
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Storytelling
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Memory recall
Reference Book
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Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials
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Story prompts
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Visual aids
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Board and markers
Content Breakdown with Example
Sample Composition:
“Last Saturday was the best day of my life. It was my 8th birthday. My parents decorated the house with colorful balloons and lights. My best friend, Ayo, came early and helped me arrange the chairs. We had a big chocolate cake with ‘Happy Birthday’ written in blue icing. I wore my favorite red shirt. We played games like ‘Pass the Parcel’ and danced to our favorite songs. I received so many gifts. My aunty gave me a new school bag. I felt so happy and loved. I will never forget that special day.”
Presentation Steps
Step 1: Revise previous topic
Ask pupils what they wrote about in Week 3 and how they structured their stories.
Step 2: Introduce today’s topic
Explain what makes a story memorable—feelings, people involved, and events that stood out.
Step 3: Pupil Contributions
Let pupils share their party memories. Write key points on the board.
Teacher’s Activities
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Read sample story aloud
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Guide pupils in brainstorming ideas
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Write a rough composition outline on the board
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Help pupils use sequence words: first, then, after that, finally
Learners’ Activities
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Share birthday experiences
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Identify and use descriptive words
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Write a short story about a birthday party
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Read their compositions aloud to the class
Assessment
Ask pupils to write a short composition titled: “A Memorable Birthday Party”
They must include:
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When the party happened
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Who was there
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What they did
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How they felt
Evaluation Questions
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When was your memorable birthday party?
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Who came to the party?
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What kind of food did you eat?
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What games did you play?
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What was your favorite moment at the party?
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Did you receive any gifts? What were they?
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How did you feel that day?
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Who planned your birthday party?
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Where did the party take place?
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Why is this birthday special to you?
Class Activity Discussion: FAQs
Q1: What is a memorable birthday party?
A1: A birthday party you will never forget because something fun or special happened.
Q2: Why do we celebrate birthdays?
A2: To mark the day we were born and to celebrate with friends and family.
Q3: Can you remember the best part of your last birthday?
A3: Yes, when I cut my cake and everyone sang for me.
Q4: What do we do at birthday parties?
A4: We eat, play, dance, and have fun with others.
Q5: Who can attend a birthday party?
A5: Family members, friends, classmates, and neighbors.
Q6: What do we eat at birthday parties?
A6: Cake, rice, snacks, drinks, and sometimes small chops.
Q7: What games do children play at parties?
A7: Musical chairs, balloon pop, dancing competitions, and treasure hunts.
Q8: How can you write about a birthday party?
A8: Start by saying when it happened, what you did, and how you felt.
Q9: What if you have never had a party?
A9: You can imagine one or describe a party you attended.
Q10: What makes a birthday unforgettable?
A10: The fun, gifts, people who came, and how happy you felt.
Conclusion
Go around the class and mark pupils’ work.
Give warm, encouraging feedback:
“That was a lovely story, Tola. I liked how you described your blue balloon!”
Encourage them to take their stories home and read them to their parents.