A Trip to Bar Beach Composition Primary 4 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan for Composition

Subject: Composition

Class: Grade 4

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 4

Age: 9 years

Topic: A Trip to Bar Beach

Sub-topic: Writing About a Beach Experience

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Write a short essay about a trip to Bar Beach.
2. Describe the activities they did at the beach.
3. Use descriptive language to convey their experiences.
4. Share their essays with classmates.

Keywords: Beach, trip, waves, sand, fun

Set Induction: Begin by asking pupils if they have ever been to a beach and what they enjoyed about it.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have basic knowledge of beach activities and can express preferences.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures of Bar Beach
2. Flashcards with descriptive words
3. Chart paper for group activities

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss different beach activities and ask pupils to recall any trip they had to a beach.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Writing
2. Communication
3. Creative thinking

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

1. Pictures of Bar Beach
2. Flashcards
3. Writing materials

Content:

1. Describing a Trip to Bar Beach:
   • What they saw at the beach
   • Activities they did at the beach
   • What they enjoyed most
   • How they felt during the trip
2. Using Descriptive Language:
   • Fun, relaxing, exciting, sunny, beautiful
   • Encouraging the use of adjectives to enhance descriptions
3. Examples of Beach Descriptions:
   • Playing in the sand and making sandcastles.
   • Swimming in the ocean and feeling the waves.
   • Collecting shells and observing sea creatures.
   • Enjoying a picnic with family and friends.
   • Watching the sunset over the water.

Examples:

1. At Bar Beach, I played in the sand and made sandcastles.
2. Swimming in the ocean was exciting and the waves were big.
3. I collected beautiful shells and saw small crabs.
4. We had a picnic on the beach with delicious food.
5. Watching the sunset was a beautiful way to end the day.

Evaluation:

1. I went to _______ with my family. a. Bar Beach
   b. the park
   c. the mountains
   d. the zoo
2. At the beach, I played in the _______. a. snow
   b. sand
   c. mud
   d. grass
3. Swimming in the ocean was _______. a. boring
   b. fun
   c. scary
   d. sad
4. I collected _______ on the beach. a. flowers
   b. shells
   c. rocks
   d. leaves
5. We had a _______ on the beach. a. picnic
   b. race
   c. dance
   d. class
6. The waves in the ocean were _______. a. calm
   b. rough
   c. still
   d. dry
7. We built a _______ out of sand. a. house
   b. castle
   c. boat
   d. tree
8. I saw small _______ on the beach. a. crabs
   b. birds
   c. dogs
   d. cats
9. The sunset was _______. a. beautiful
   b. dull
   c. boring
   d. scary
10. My trip to the beach was _______. a. sad
    b. fun
    c. boring
    d. dull
11. I enjoyed _______ with my family on the beach. a. swimming
    b. running
    c. sleeping
    d. working
12. The water at Bar Beach was _______. a. salty
    b. sweet
    c. muddy
    d. clear
13. I played _______ on the beach with my friends. a. football
    b. basketball
    c. cricket
    d. golf
14. We used a _______ to dig in the sand. a. spade
    b. fork
    c. knife
    d. pen
15. The beach was _______ with people. a. crowded
    b. empty
    c. lonely
    d. quiet

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: Where did you go for your trip? A: I went to Bar Beach.
2. Q: What did you do at the beach? A: I played in the sand and swam in the ocean.
3. Q: What did you enjoy most about the trip? A: I enjoyed making sandcastles and collecting shells.
4. Q: How did you feel during the trip? A: I felt happy and excited.
5. Q: Who did you go to the beach with? A: I went with my family.
6. Q: What did you see at the beach? A: I saw waves, shells, and small crabs.
7. Q: Did you have a picnic at the beach? A: Yes, we had a picnic with delicious food.
8. Q: What was the weather like at the beach? A: It was sunny and warm.
9. Q: Did you swim in the ocean? A: Yes, I swam and enjoyed the waves.
10. Q: What did you use to build sandcastles? A: I used a bucket and spade to build sandcastles.
11. Q: How did you feel when you saw the sunset? A: I felt amazed and thought it was beautiful.
12. Q: Did you collect any shells at the beach? A: Yes, I collected many beautiful shells.
13. Q: What was the most exciting part of the trip? A: The most exciting part was swimming in the ocean.
14. Q: Did you see any sea creatures? A: Yes, I saw small crabs and fish.
15. Q: Would you like to visit Bar Beach again? A: Yes, I would love to visit again.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Review what was previously learned about writing descriptive essays.
2. Step 2: Introducing the new topic
   • Introduce the topic “A Trip to Bar Beach” and explain its significance.
   • Show pictures of Bar Beach and discuss common activities.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Encourage pupils to describe their experiences or imaginary trips to the beach.
   • Correct and guide them to use descriptive words and proper grammar.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Show pictures and discuss beach activities.
2. Write key points on the board.
3. Assist pupils in writing sentences about their beach trip.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Observe pictures of Bar Beach.
2. Participate in discussion.
3. Write a short essay about their trip to Bar Beach.

Assessment: Pupils will write a short composition about their trip to Bar Beach, describing activities they enjoyed and how they felt.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Where did you go for your trip?
2. What did you do at the beach?
3. What did you enjoy most about the trip?
4. How did you feel during the trip?
5. Who did you go to the beach with?
6. What did you see at the beach?
7. Did you have a picnic at the beach?
8. What was the weather like at the beach?
9. Did you swim in the ocean?
10. What did you use to build sandcastles?

Conclusion: Mark pupils’ work and provide feedback. Encourage them to share their compositions with their classmates.