My Pet or A Pet I Would like Composition Primary 2 Summer Coaching Week 2

Lesson Plan for Composition

Subject: Composition

Class: Grade 2

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 2

Age: 7 years

Topic: My Pet (or A Pet I Would Like)

Sub-topic: Describing a Pet or a Pet I Would Like to Have

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Describe their pet or a pet they would like to have.
2. Write a few sentences about their pet or a desired pet.
3. Identify the characteristics and care needs of a pet.
4. Mention some activities they do or would do with their pet.

Keywords: Pet, describe, characteristics, care, activities

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils if they have a pet and to share their favorite things about their pet or a pet they would like to have.

Entry Behavior: Pupils can talk about animals they know or have seen.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures of different pets
2. Flashcards with keywords
3. Chart of pet care activities

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss what a pet is and why people keep pets. Relate to pupils’ experiences with animals.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Communication
2. Writing
3. Observation

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

1. Pictures of different pets
2. Flashcards
3. Writing materials

Content:

1. Description of a Pet:
   • Name of the pet
   • Type of animal (e.g., dog, cat, bird, fish)
   • Characteristics (e.g., color, size, behavior)
2. Care Needs of a Pet:
   • Feeding
   • Cleaning
   • Exercise
   • Visits to the vet
3. Activities with a Pet:
   • Playing
   • Walking
   • Training
   • Cuddling

Examples:

1. I have a dog named Max.
2. Max is a small, brown dog with a friendly personality.
3. I feed Max every morning and evening.
4. I like to take Max for walks in the park.

Evaluation:

1. My pet’s name is _______. a. Max
   b. Felix
   c. Bella
   d. Rocky
2. My pet is a _______. a. cat
   b. dog
   c. bird
   d. fish
3. My pet is _______ in color. a. green
   b. brown
   c. blue
   d. yellow
4. I feed my pet _______ times a day. a. two
   b. three
   c. four
   d. five
5. I take my pet for _______. a. swimming
   b. dancing
   c. walks
   d. running
6. My pet’s favorite game is _______. a. fetch
   b. chess
   c. soccer
   d. hide and seek
7. I visit the _______ to keep my pet healthy. a. doctor
   b. vet
   c. teacher
   d. dentist
8. My pet sleeps in a _______. a. bed
   b. chair
   c. kennel
   d. box
9. My pet likes to eat _______. a. chocolate
   b. cake
   c. dog food
   d. candy
10. My pet is very _______. a. lazy
    b. active
    c. angry
    d. scared
11. I _______ my pet every day. a. ignore
    b. forget
    c. play with
    d. scold
12. My pet’s favorite toy is a _______. a. ball
    b. doll
    c. car
    d. book
13. I _______ my pet when it is dirty. a. avoid
    b. wash
    c. ignore
    d. hide
14. My pet makes me feel _______. a. sad
    b. angry
    c. happy
    d. bored
15. My pet lives in a _______. a. tank
    b. cage
    c. kennel
    d. garden

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is the name of your pet? A: My pet’s name is Max.
2. Q: What type of animal is your pet? A: My pet is a dog.
3. Q: What color is your pet? A: My pet is brown.
4. Q: How often do you feed your pet? A: I feed my pet twice a day.
5. Q: What activities do you do with your pet? A: I take my pet for walks and play fetch.
6. Q: What does your pet like to eat? A: My pet likes to eat dog food.
7. Q: Where does your pet sleep? A: My pet sleeps in a kennel.
8. Q: How do you keep your pet healthy? A: I visit the vet regularly.
9. Q: What is your pet’s favorite game? A: My pet’s favorite game is fetch.
10. Q: How does your pet make you feel? A: My pet makes me feel happy.
11. Q: What is your pet’s favorite toy? A: My pet’s favorite toy is a ball.
12. Q: How do you clean your pet? A: I wash my pet when it is dirty.
13. Q: Where does your pet live? A: My pet lives in a kennel.
14. Q: Why do you like your pet? A: I like my pet because it is friendly and playful.
15. Q: What do you do when your pet is sick? A: I take my pet to the vet.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Review what was previously learned about describing familiar places.
2. Step 2: Introducing the new topic
   • Introduce the topic “My Pet (or A Pet I Would Like)” and explain its importance.
   • Show pictures of different pets and discuss their characteristics and care needs.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Encourage pupils to describe their pet or a pet they would like to have.
   • Correct and guide them to use complete sentences and proper grammar.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Show pictures and discuss features and care needs of different pets.
2. Write key points on the board.
3. Assist pupils in writing sentences about their pet or a desired pet.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Observe pictures of different pets.
2. Participate in discussion.
3. Write a few sentences about their pet or a pet they would like to have.

Assessment: Pupils will write a short composition about their pet or a pet they would like to have, mentioning its name, type, characteristics, and activities they do or would do with it.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the name of your pet?
2. What type of animal is your pet?
3. What color is your pet?
4. How often do you feed your pet?
5. What activities do you do with your pet?
6. What does your pet like to eat?
7. Where does your pet sleep?
8. How do you keep your pet healthy?
9. What is your pet’s favorite game?
10. How does your pet make you feel?

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