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

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:

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:

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

Embedded Core Skills:

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

Content:

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
Using Descriptive Language:
- Exciting, thrilling, tense, competitive, energetic
- Encouraging the use of adjectives to enhance descriptions
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:

Evaluation:

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

Class Activity Discussion:

Q: What sports event did you attend? A: I attended a football match.
Q: When and where did the event take place? A: It took place last weekend at the stadium.
Q: Who participated in the event? A: My favorite football teams.
Q: What was the most exciting moment? A: When my favorite team scored the winning goal.
Q: How did you feel during the event? A: I felt very excited and happy.
Q: Who did you go to the event with? A: I went with my friends.
Q: What did you see at the event? A: I saw many enthusiastic fans and intense gameplay.
Q: What was the atmosphere like? A: It was energetic and full of excitement.
Q: Did your favorite team win? A: Yes, they won the match.
Q: What was the highlight of the event? A: The highlight was the final goal that secured the win.
Q: How long did the event last? A: It lasted for two hours.
Q: Did you buy any souvenirs? A: Yes, I bought a team scarf.
Q: What did you eat at the event? A: I ate popcorn and drank soda.
Q: Did you take any pictures? A: Yes, I took many pictures with my friends.
Q: Would you like to attend another sports event? A: Yes, I would love to go again.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
- Review what was previously learned about writing descriptive essays.
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.
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:

Learners’ Activities:

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

Evaluation Questions:

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