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

Lesson Plan for Composition

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:

1. Write a detailed essay about the importance of friendship.
2. Use descriptive language to explain why friends are valuable.
3. Share their essays with classmates.
4. Understand and appreciate the role of friendship in their lives.

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:

1. Pictures of children engaging in friendly activities
2. Flashcards with descriptive words related to friendship
3. Chart paper for group activities

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

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Writing
2. Communication
3. Empathy

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

1. Pictures of friends
2. Flashcards
3. Writing materials

Content:

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

Examples:

1. A good friend is always there to support you.
2. Friends share fun moments and help each other.
3. Trust and loyalty are important in a friendship.
4. Friends can make you feel happy and valued.
5. Celebrating birthdays with friends creates lasting memories.

Evaluation:

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

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What qualities make a good friend? A: Trust, support, kindness.
2. Q: Why are friends important in our lives? A: They provide support and make us happy.
3. Q: Can you share a story about a time your friend helped you? A: My friend helped me with my homework.
4. Q: How do you feel when you spend time with friends? A: I feel happy and valued.
5. Q: What do you enjoy doing with your friends? A: Playing games and celebrating special occasions.
6. Q: How do friends support each other in difficult times? A: By listening and offering help.
7. Q: What is the most important quality of a friend? A: Loyalty and trust.
8. Q: How do friends make special occasions more memorable? A: By celebrating together and creating lasting memories.
9. Q: Why is trust important in a friendship? A: It builds a strong bond and makes the friendship reliable.
10. Q: How can you be a good friend to others? A: By being supportive, kind, and trustworthy.
11. 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.
12. Q: How do you feel when your friend is sad? A: I feel concerned and want to help them.
13. Q: What activities do you enjoy doing with your friends? A: Playing sports, watching movies, and chatting.
14. Q: Can you describe a fun day you had with your friends? A: We went to the park and played games all day.
15. 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:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Review what was previously learned about writing personal narratives.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Show pictures and discuss the qualities of good friends.
2. Write key points on the board.
3. Assist pupils in writing sentences about the importance of friendship.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Observe pictures of friends.
2. Participate in discussion.
3. Write a short essay about the importance of friendship.

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

Evaluation Questions:

1. What qualities make a good friend?
2. Why are friends important in our lives?
3. Can you share a story about a time your friend helped you?
4. How do you feel when you spend time with friends?
5. What do you enjoy doing with your friends?
6. How do friends support each other in difficult times?
7. What is the most important quality of a friend?
8. How do friends make special occasions more memorable?
9. Why is trust important in a friendship?
10. How can you be a good friend to others?

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