My Favorite Sports Event Composition Primary 5 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan for Composition

Subject: Composition

Class: Grade 5

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 2

Age: 10 years

Topic: My Favorite Sports Event

Sub-topic: Writing About a Memorable Sports Event

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Write a detailed essay about their favorite sports event.
2. Use descriptive language to illustrate the event.
3. Share their stories with classmates.
4. Develop creativity and imagination through writing.

Keywords: Sports event, match, game, competition, excitement

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils if they have ever attended or watched a sports event and what their favorite one was.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have basic knowledge of various sports events and can express their ideas.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures of different sports events
2. Flashcards with descriptive words
3. Chart paper for group activities

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss different types of sports events and the excitement associated with them.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Writing
2. Communication
3. Creative thinking

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

1. Pictures of sports events
2. Flashcards
3. Writing materials

Content:

1. Describing a Sports Event:
   • What sports event it was (e.g., football match, athletics competition)
   • When and where it took place
   • Who participated in the event
   • Key moments of the event
   • How they felt during the event
2. Using Descriptive Language:
   • Exciting, thrilling, tense, competitive, energetic
   • Encouraging the use of adjectives to enhance descriptions
3. Examples of Sports Event Descriptions:
   • The roar of the crowd as the game began.
   • The tension during the final moments of the match.
   • The joy of watching their favorite team win.
   • The energy and excitement of the competition.
   • Memorable plays and key moments.

Examples:

1. I attended a thrilling football match last weekend.
2. The stadium was packed with excited fans.
3. The final moments of the game were incredibly tense.
4. My favorite team won, and I felt overjoyed.
5. The energy and excitement of the event were unforgettable.

Evaluation:

1. The sports event I attended was a _______. a. concert
   b. football match
   c. festival
   d. parade
2. The event took place at a _______. a. school
   b. stadium
   c. park
   d. beach
3. The crowd at the event was _______. a. quiet
   b. loud
   c. empty
   d. small
4. My favorite team _______ the match. a. lost
   b. canceled
   c. won
   d. skipped
5. The most exciting moment was when _______. a. the game started
   b. it rained
   c. we ate lunch
   d. the team scored
6. The atmosphere at the event was _______. a. boring
   b. tense
   c. dull
   d. silent
7. I went to the event with my _______. a. friends
   b. teacher
   c. neighbor
   d. doctor
8. The players on the field were _______. a. singers
   b. athletes
   c. actors
   d. dancers
9. The highlight of the event was _______. a. the break time
   b. the final score
   c. the ticket line
   d. the parking lot
10. I felt _______ during the event. a. bored
    b. excited
    c. sleepy
    d. tired
11. The event lasted for _______ hours. a. two
    b. six
    c. ten
    d. four
12. My favorite player was _______. a. absent
    b. injured
    c. present
    d. late
13. We cheered loudly when our team _______. a. missed
    b. scored
    c. fell
    d. paused
14. The food at the event was _______. a. delicious
    b. terrible
    c. expensive
    d. scarce
15. After the event, I felt _______. a. sad
    b. happy
    c. angry
    d. indifferent

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What sports event did you attend? A: I attended a football match.
2. Q: When and where did the event take place? A: It took place last weekend at the stadium.
3. Q: Who participated in the event? A: My favorite football teams.
4. Q: What was the most exciting moment? A: When my favorite team scored the winning goal.
5. Q: How did you feel during the event? A: I felt very excited and happy.
6. Q: Who did you go to the event with? A: I went with my friends.
7. Q: What did you see at the event? A: I saw many enthusiastic fans and intense gameplay.
8. Q: What was the atmosphere like? A: It was energetic and full of excitement.
9. Q: Did your favorite team win? A: Yes, they won the match.
10. Q: What was the highlight of the event? A: The highlight was the final goal that secured the win.
11. Q: How long did the event last? A: It lasted for two hours.
12. Q: Did you buy any souvenirs? A: Yes, I bought a team scarf.
13. Q: What did you eat at the event? A: I ate popcorn and drank soda.
14. Q: Did you take any pictures? A: Yes, I took many pictures with my friends.
15. Q: Would you like to attend another sports event? A: Yes, I would love to go 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 “My Favorite Sports Event” and explain its significance.
   • Show pictures of sports events and discuss the excitement and key moments.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Encourage pupils to describe their favorite sports events.
   • Correct and guide them to use descriptive words and proper grammar.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Show pictures and discuss various sports events.
2. Write key points on the board.
3. Assist pupils in writing sentences about their favorite sports event.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Observe pictures of sports events.
2. Participate in discussion.
3. Write a short essay about their favorite sports event.

Assessment: Pupils will write a short composition about their favorite sports event, describing key moments and how they felt.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What sports event did you attend?
2. When and where did the event take place?
3. Who participated in the event?
4. What was the most exciting moment?
5. How did you feel during the event?
6. Who did you go to the event with?
7. What did you see at the event?
8. What was the atmosphere like?
9. Did your favorite team win?
10. What was the highlight of the event?

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