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:
- Describe their pet or a pet they would like to have.
- Write a few sentences about their pet or a desired pet.
- Identify the characteristics and care needs of a pet.
- 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:
- Pictures of different pets
- Flashcards with keywords
- 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:
- Communication
- Writing
- Observation
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of different pets
- Flashcards
- Writing materials
Content:
- Description of a Pet:
- Name of the pet
- Type of animal (e.g., dog, cat, bird, fish)
- Characteristics (e.g., color, size, behavior)
- Care Needs of a Pet:
- Feeding
- Cleaning
- Exercise
- Visits to the vet
- Activities with a Pet:
- Playing
- Walking
- Training
- Cuddling
Examples:
- I have a dog named Max.
- Max is a small, brown dog with a friendly personality.
- I feed Max every morning and evening.
- I like to take Max for walks in the park.
Evaluation:
- My pet’s name is _______. a. Max
b. Felix
c. Bella
d. Rocky - My pet is a _______. a. cat
b. dog
c. bird
d. fish - My pet is _______ in color. a. green
b. brown
c. blue
d. yellow - I feed my pet _______ times a day. a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five - I take my pet for _______. a. swimming
b. dancing
c. walks
d. running - My pet’s favorite game is _______. a. fetch
b. chess
c. soccer
d. hide and seek - I visit the _______ to keep my pet healthy. a. doctor
b. vet
c. teacher
d. dentist - My pet sleeps in a _______. a. bed
b. chair
c. kennel
d. box - My pet likes to eat _______. a. chocolate
b. cake
c. dog food
d. candy - My pet is very _______. a. lazy
b. active
c. angry
d. scared - I _______ my pet every day. a. ignore
b. forget
c. play with
d. scold - My pet’s favorite toy is a _______. a. ball
b. doll
c. car
d. book - I _______ my pet when it is dirty. a. avoid
b. wash
c. ignore
d. hide - My pet makes me feel _______. a. sad
b. angry
c. happy
d. bored - My pet lives in a _______. a. tank
b. cage
c. kennel
d. garden
Class Activity Discussion:
- Q: What is the name of your pet? A: My pet’s name is Max.
- Q: What type of animal is your pet? A: My pet is a dog.
- Q: What color is your pet? A: My pet is brown.
- Q: How often do you feed your pet? A: I feed my pet twice a day.
- Q: What activities do you do with your pet? A: I take my pet for walks and play fetch.
- Q: What does your pet like to eat? A: My pet likes to eat dog food.
- Q: Where does your pet sleep? A: My pet sleeps in a kennel.
- Q: How do you keep your pet healthy? A: I visit the vet regularly.
- Q: What is your pet’s favorite game? A: My pet’s favorite game is fetch.
- Q: How does your pet make you feel? A: My pet makes me feel happy.
- Q: What is your pet’s favorite toy? A: My pet’s favorite toy is a ball.
- Q: How do you clean your pet? A: I wash my pet when it is dirty.
- Q: Where does your pet live? A: My pet lives in a kennel.
- Q: Why do you like your pet? A: I like my pet because it is friendly and playful.
- Q: What do you do when your pet is sick? A: I take my pet to the vet.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revising the previous topic
- Review what was previously learned about describing familiar places.
- 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.
- 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:
- Show pictures and discuss features and care needs of different pets.
- Write key points on the board.
- Assist pupils in writing sentences about their pet or a desired pet.
Learners’ Activities:
- Observe pictures of different pets.
- Participate in discussion.
- 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:
- What is the name of your pet?
- What type of animal is your pet?
- What color is your pet?
- How often do you feed your pet?
- What activities do you do with your pet?
- What does your pet like to eat?
- Where does your pet sleep?
- How do you keep your pet healthy?
- What is your pet’s favorite game?
- How does your pet make you feel?
Conclusion: Mark pupils’ work and provide feedback. Encourage them to share their compositions with their classmates.
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