The Most Exciting Day of My Life Composition Primary 5 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan for Composition

Subject: Composition

Class: Grade 5

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 3

Age: 10 years

Topic: The Most Exciting Day of My Life

Sub-topic: Writing About a Memorable Day

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Write a detailed essay about the most exciting day of their life.
2. Use descriptive language to illustrate their experience.
3. Share their stories with classmates.
4. Develop creativity and imagination through writing.

Keywords: Exciting, memorable, experience, emotions, day

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils if they have ever had a day that they found particularly exciting and memorable.

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

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures representing different exciting experiences
2. Flashcards with descriptive words
3. Chart paper for group activities

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss different types of exciting experiences and why they might be memorable.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Writing
2. Communication
3. Creative thinking

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

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

Content:

1. Describing an Exciting Day:
   • What the event was (e.g., birthday party, trip, achievement)
   • When and where it took place
   • Who was involved
   • Key moments of the day
   • How they felt during the day
2. Using Descriptive Language:
   • Exciting, thrilling, unforgettable, joyful, surprising
   • Encouraging the use of adjectives to enhance descriptions
3. Examples of Exciting Day Descriptions:
   • The joy of waking up on a special day.
   • The thrill of experiencing something new.
   • The happiness of being surrounded by loved ones.
   • Memorable moments and key events of the day.
   • The lasting impact of the experience.

Examples:

1. My most exciting day was my birthday party.
2. The party took place at our house last month.
3. All my friends and family were there to celebrate.
4. The highlight was the surprise gift I received.
5. I felt extremely happy and grateful.

Evaluation:

1. The most exciting day of my life was my _______. a. exam day
   b. birthday party
   c. regular school day
   d. shopping day
2. The event took place at _______. a. the park
   b. our house
   c. the library
   d. the hospital
3. The highlight of the day was _______. a. eating breakfast
   b. receiving a surprise gift
   c. doing homework
   d. going to bed
4. I felt _______ during the day. a. sad
   b. excited
   c. bored
   d. tired
5. My friends and family were there to _______. a. celebrate
   b. argue
   c. study
   d. rest
6. The party was filled with _______. a. silence
   b. fun activities
   c. work
   d. chores
7. The most memorable moment was when _______. a. I did my homework
   b. I received my gift
   c. I went to sleep
   d. I cleaned my room
8. I will never forget the _______. a. boring parts
   b. excitement and joy
   c. regular day
   d. quiet moments
9. The day started with _______. a. a surprise breakfast
   b. a normal routine
   c. nothing special
   d. an argument
10. The event lasted for _______. a. a few minutes
    b. the whole day
    c. an hour
    d. just a moment
11. The experience was _______. a. unforgettable
    b. ordinary
    c. boring
    d. tiring
12. I spent the day with _______. a. strangers
    b. friends and family
    c. no one
    d. my teacher
13. The most exciting part was _______. a. the beginning
    b. the middle
    c. the end
    d. the whole day
14. I felt _______ about the surprise. a. disappointed
    b. overjoyed
    c. indifferent
    d. angry
15. The day was filled with _______. a. boredom
    b. happiness
    c. sadness
    d. fear

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What was the most exciting day of your life? A: My birthday party.
2. Q: When and where did the event take place? A: It took place last month at our house.
3. Q: Who was involved in the event? A: My friends and family.
4. Q: What was the highlight of the day? A: Receiving a surprise gift.
5. Q: How did you feel during the day? A: I felt extremely happy and excited.
6. Q: What made the day so special? A: Being surrounded by loved ones and the surprise elements.
7. Q: Did you receive any gifts or surprises? A: Yes, I received a surprise gift.
8. Q: What activities did you do on that day? A: We played games, had a party, and enjoyed the day together.
9. Q: What was the most memorable moment? A: The moment I received my gift.
10. Q: Would you like to relive that day? A: Yes, I would love to experience it again.
11. Q: Did you take any pictures to remember the day? A: Yes, we took many pictures.
12. Q: What did you learn from that day? A: I learned the importance of family and friends.
13. Q: How did you prepare for the event? A: We decorated the house and planned activities.
14. Q: What did you eat during the event? A: We had a birthday cake, snacks, and drinks.
15. Q: How did the day end? A: The day ended with everyone singing the birthday song.

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 Most Exciting Day of My Life” and explain its significance.
   • Show pictures of exciting experiences and discuss why they might be memorable.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Encourage pupils to describe their most exciting day.
   • Correct and guide them to use descriptive words and proper grammar.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Show pictures and discuss various exciting experiences.
2. Write key points on the board.
3. Assist pupils in writing sentences about their most exciting day.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Observe pictures of exciting experiences.
2. Participate in discussion.
3. Write a short essay about their most exciting day.

Assessment: Pupils will write a short composition about the most exciting day of their life, describing key moments and how they felt.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What was the most exciting day of your life?
2. When and where did the event take place?
3. Who was involved in the event?
4. What was the highlight of the day?
5. How did you feel during the day?
6. What made the day so special?
7. Did you receive any gifts or surprises?
8. What activities did you do on that day?
9. What was the most memorable moment?
10. Would you like to relive that day?

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