A Visit to the Zoo Composition Primary 3 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan for Composition

Subject: Composition

Class: Grade 3

Term: Summer Coaching

Week: 2

Age: 8 years

Topic: A Visit to the Zoo

Sub-topic: Describing a Zoo Visit

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Describe their experience of visiting a zoo.
2. Write a few sentences about the animals they saw at the zoo.
3. Discuss the different types of animals and their habitats.
4. Share their descriptions with classmates.

Keywords: Zoo, animals, habitats, describe

Set Induction: Start by asking pupils if they have ever visited a zoo and what animals they saw there.

Entry Behavior: Pupils can name different animals and their habitats.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures of various zoo animals
2. Flashcards with keywords
3. Chart of animal habitats

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss different types of animals and their habitats. Relate to pupils’ previous 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 zoo animals
2. Flashcards
3. Writing materials

Content:

1. Description of a Zoo Visit:
   • Animals seen at the zoo
   • Animal habitats
   • Activities at the zoo
   • Feelings and experiences during the visit
2. Importance of Zoos:
   • Education and learning
   • Conservation of animals
   • Recreation and fun
3. Examples of Zoo Animals:
   • Lions
   • Elephants
   • Giraffes
   • Monkeys

Examples:

1. I visited the zoo last weekend.
2. I saw lions, elephants, and giraffes.
3. The lion lives in a large open enclosure.
4. I enjoyed watching the monkeys play.
5. The zoo visit was fun and educational.

Evaluation:

1. I visited the _______ last weekend. a. zoo
   b. park
   c. library
   d. beach
2. I saw _______ at the zoo. a. cars
   b. animals
   c. books
   d. toys
3. The lion lives in a _______ enclosure. a. small
   b. large
   c. tiny
   d. medium
4. The zoo visit was _______. a. boring
   b. sad
   c. fun
   d. scary
5. I enjoyed watching the _______ play. a. elephants
   b. monkeys
   c. birds
   d. fish
6. The giraffe has a _______ neck. a. short
   b. long
   c. medium
   d. tiny
7. Zoos help in the _______ of animals. a. conservation
   b. destruction
   c. neglect
   d. avoidance
8. I learned about different animal _______ at the zoo. a. habitats
   b. toys
   c. foods
   d. colors
9. The elephant has a _______ trunk. a. short
   b. long
   c. medium
   d. tiny
10. A visit to the zoo can be _______. a. educational
    b. boring
    c. sad
    d. scary
11. I saw _______ swinging from tree to tree. a. monkeys
    b. lions
    c. elephants
    d. fish
12. Zoos are important for _______. a. education and fun
    b. cooking and cleaning
    c. running and jumping
    d. swimming and diving
13. The _______ is known as the king of the jungle. a. lion
    b. giraffe
    c. monkey
    d. elephant
14. The zoo has many different _______ of animals. a. species
    b. books
    c. cars
    d. toys
15. I felt _______ when I saw the animals at the zoo. a. excited
    b. bored
    c. scared
    d. sad

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What animals did you see at the zoo? A: I saw lions, elephants, and giraffes.
2. Q: What is the habitat of the lion at the zoo? A: The lion lives in a large open enclosure.
3. Q: Which animal has a long neck? A: The giraffe has a long neck.
4. Q: What did you enjoy most about your zoo visit? A: I enjoyed watching the monkeys play.
5. Q: Why are zoos important? A: Zoos are important for education, conservation, and recreation.
6. Q: How did you feel during your visit to the zoo? A: I felt excited and happy.
7. Q: What activities did you do at the zoo? A: I watched animals, learned about their habitats, and took pictures.
8. Q: Which animal is known as the king of the jungle? A: The lion is known as the king of the jungle.
9. Q: What did you learn about animal habitats at the zoo? A: I learned that different animals live in different types of habitats.
10. Q: What is the role of zoos in conservation? A: Zoos help in the conservation of endangered species.
11. Q: How does the elephant use its trunk? A: The elephant uses its trunk for drinking water and picking up food.
12. Q: What did you learn about monkeys at the zoo? A: I learned that monkeys are very playful and love to swing from trees.
13. Q: How do zoos educate people about animals? A: Zoos provide information about animals, their habitats, and conservation efforts.
14. Q: What other activities can you do at the zoo besides watching animals? A: You can attend animal shows, feed some animals, and learn from zoo guides.
15. Q: Would you like to visit the zoo again? Why? A: Yes, because it was fun and I learned a lot about animals.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revising the previous topic
   • Review what was previously learned about favorite books.
2. Step 2: Introducing the new topic
   • Introduce the topic “A Visit to the Zoo” and explain its importance.
   • Show pictures of different zoo animals and discuss their experiences.
3. Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary
   • Encourage pupils to describe their zoo visits.
   • Correct and guide them to use complete sentences and proper grammar.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Show pictures and discuss features of different zoo animals.
2. Write key points on the board.
3. Assist pupils in writing sentences about their zoo visit.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Observe pictures of different zoo animals.
2. Participate in discussion.
3. Write a few sentences about their zoo visit.

Assessment: Pupils will write a short composition about their visit to the zoo, mentioning the animals they saw, their habitats, and their feelings about the visit.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What animals did you see at the zoo?
2. What is the habitat of the lion at the zoo?
3. Which animal has a long neck?
4. What did you enjoy most about your zoo visit?
5. Why are zoos important?
6. How did you feel during your visit to the zoo?
7. What activities did you do at the zoo?
8. Which animal is known as the king of the jungle?
9. What did you learn about animal habitats at the zoo?
10. What is the role of zoos in conservation?

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