The Importance of Friendship Composition Primary 6 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Composition

Class: Grade 6

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 1

Age: 11 years

Topic: The Importance of Friendship

Sub-topic: Writing About the Value of Friends

Duration: 40 minutes

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

Keywords: Friendship, trust, support, value, bond

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils to share stories about their best friends and why they value these friendships.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have basic knowledge of writing personal narratives and can express their ideas.

Learning Resources and Materials:

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss the qualities of a good friend and the benefits of having friends.

Embedded Core Skills:

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

Content:

Describing Friendship:
- What makes a good friend (e.g., trust, support, kindness)
- How friends help each other
- Why friendships are important
Using Descriptive Language:
- Loyal, trustworthy, supportive, fun, caring
- Encouraging the use of adjectives to enhance descriptions
Examples of Friendship:
- Friends playing together
- Friends helping each other with homework
- Friends supporting each other in difficult times
- Celebrating special occasions together

Examples:

Evaluation:

A good friend is always _______. a. selfish
b. supportive
c. mean
d. unreliable
Friends help each other with _______. a. fighting
b. homework
c. lying
d. ignoring
Friendship is built on _______. a. trust
b. fear
c. anger
d. jealousy
Friends share _______ moments. a. boring
b. fun
c. sad
d. lonely
Celebrating with friends creates _______. a. trouble
b. arguments
c. lasting memories
d. problems
Friends support each other in _______ times. a. difficult
b. easy
c. happy
d. bad
A loyal friend is _______. a. unreliable
b. trustworthy
c. selfish
d. mean
Friends make you feel _______. a. sad
b. angry
c. happy
d. lonely
A caring friend is always _______. a. mean
b. kind
c. selfish
d. angry
Friends are important because they _______. a. ignore you
b. fight with you
c. support you
d. make fun of you
True friendship involves _______. a. arguing
b. trust
c. jealousy
d. lying
Friends can make you feel _______. a. valued
b. ignored
c. unhappy
d. sad
A fun activity to do with friends is _______. a. arguing
b. playing games
c. ignoring each other
d. fighting
Friends are there to _______. a. discourage you
b. support you
c. ignore you
d. make fun of you
Having friends means you are never _______. a. happy
b. lonely
c. cared for
d. understood

Class Activity Discussion:

Q: What qualities make a good friend? A: Trust, support, kindness.
Q: Why are friends important in our lives? A: They provide support and make us happy.
Q: Can you share a story about a time your friend helped you? A: My friend helped me with my homework.
Q: How do you feel when you spend time with friends? A: I feel happy and valued.
Q: What do you enjoy doing with your friends? A: Playing games and celebrating special occasions.
Q: How do friends support each other in difficult times? A: By listening and offering help.
Q: What is the most important quality of a friend? A: Loyalty and trust.
Q: How do friends make special occasions more memorable? A: By celebrating together and creating lasting memories.
Q: Why is trust important in a friendship? A: It builds a strong bond and makes the friendship reliable.
Q: How can you be a good friend to others? A: By being supportive, kind, and trustworthy.
Q: Do you think it’s important to have many friends or just a few close ones? A: It depends, but having a few close friends is often more meaningful.
Q: How do you feel when your friend is sad? A: I feel concerned and want to help them.
Q: What activities do you enjoy doing with your friends? A: Playing sports, watching movies, and chatting.
Q: Can you describe a fun day you had with your friends? A: We went to the park and played games all day.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to make new friends? A: Be kind, open, and willing to share and listen.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
- Review what was previously learned about writing personal narratives.
Step 2: Introducing the new topic
- Introduce the topic “The Importance of Friendship” and explain its significance.
- Show pictures of friends engaging in various activities and discuss why these activities are important.
Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
- Encourage pupils to describe their friendships and why they are valuable.
- Correct and guide them to use descriptive words and proper grammar.

Teacher’s Activities:

Learners’ Activities:

Assessment: Pupils will write a short composition about the importance of friendship, describing their friends and why they are valuable.

Evaluation Questions:

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