Revision English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

English Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 9 years

Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered
Sub-topic: Comprehensive Review and Practice
Duration: 1 hour

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will review and consolidate their understanding of all topics covered in the first term.
• Students will answer review questions and participate in discussions to reinforce their learning.
• Students will identify areas needing improvement and seek clarification where necessary.

Keywords: Revision, Review, Summary, Practice, Consolidation

Set Induction:

• Begin with a brief summary of the term’s topics. Engage students in a discussion about what they found most interesting or challenging.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students should be familiar with all topics covered in the first term and have basic knowledge of reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Textbooks: Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Review worksheets
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards
• Previous lesson notes and handouts

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Connect the review to previous lessons by discussing key concepts and linking them to the current review.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension
• Writing and speaking skills

Learning Materials:

• Review worksheets with questions on various topics
• Visual aids summarizing key concepts
• Flashcards for key terms and definitions

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 4 English Language Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Interactive whiteboard or projector for displaying review content
• Worksheets with review questions

Content:

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Review Topics Covered:
   • Modal Auxiliaries: Excuses, Possibility, Obligation, Permission
   • Expressing Obligations: ‘Must’, ‘Have To’, ‘Ought To’
   • Simple Past and Present Perfect Tenses
   • Comprehension: Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
2. Key Concepts:
   • Definitions and uses of modal auxiliaries.
   • Expressions of obligation and responsibility.
   • Differences between past and present perfect tenses.
   • Techniques for understanding main ideas and details in a passage.
3. Practice Activities:
   • Review exercises for each topic.
   • Group discussions to reinforce understanding.
   • Individual practice with feedback.

Examples:

1. Modal Auxiliaries Practice:
   • Create sentences using “can,” “could,” “must,” “should,” and “might.”
   • Discuss when to use each modal auxiliary in context.
2. Expressing Obligations:
   • Provide examples of sentences showing different degrees of obligation (e.g., “You must finish your homework,” “I ought to help my friend”).
3. Tenses Practice:
   • Convert sentences between past and present perfect tenses.
   • Example: “I eat breakfast” (Present Perfect) vs. “I ate breakfast” (Simple Past).
4. Comprehension Practice:
   • Read a passage and identify the main idea and supporting details.
   • Summarize the passage in a few sentences.

Evaluation:

1. Modal Auxiliaries:
   • Complete the sentence: “You __________ do your chores before you go out.” (a) must b) might c) could d) should
   • Choose the correct modal: “She __________ be at home by now.” (a) must b) should c) could d) will
2. Expressing Obligations:
   • Identify the obligation: “I have to attend the meeting.” (a) Permission b) Obligation c) Possibility d) Excuse
   • Fill in the blank: “We __________ not leave the classroom without permission.” (a) must b) could c) might d) should
3. Tenses:
   • Convert to present perfect: “She finished her book.” (a) She has finished her book b) She finishes her book c) She finished her book d) She is finishing her book
   • Choose the correct tense: “They __________ to the park yesterday.” (a) went b) go c) will go d) have gone
4. Comprehension:
   • Main idea: “The forest is home to many species of animals and plants.” (a) The forest is dangerous b) The forest is crowded c) The forest has many animals and plants d) The forest is small
   • Supporting detail: “Elephants are the largest land animals.” (a) Elephants are small b) Elephants are mammals c) Elephants live in the forest d) Elephants are the largest land animals

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are modal auxiliaries, and how do you use them? (Answer: Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include “can,” “must,” and “should.”)
2. How do you express obligation in English? (Answer: Use phrases like “must,” “have to,” and “ought to” to indicate things you are required or expected to do.)
3. What is the difference between the simple past and present perfect tenses? (Answer: The simple past refers to actions completed in the past, while the present perfect relates to actions that started in the past and continue into the present or have relevance to now.)
4. How do you identify the main idea of a passage? (Answer: Look for the central message or point of the passage, which is usually summarized in the topic sentence or a key statement.)
5. Why are supporting details important in a passage? (Answer: They provide evidence and information that help explain and support the main idea.)

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review each topic covered during the term, summarizing key concepts and providing examples.
• Step 2: Engage students in practice exercises and group discussions to reinforce their understanding.
• Step 3: Conduct a Q&A session where students can ask questions and clarify any doubts about the topics.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Provide a review of each topic with examples and explanations.
• Facilitate group discussions and practice exercises.
• Answer questions and provide feedback on students’ understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in review exercises and discussions.
• Complete practice worksheets.
• Ask questions and seek clarification on challenging topics.

Assessment:

• Review students’ responses to practice exercises and comprehension questions.
• Provide feedback on their understanding and identify areas for further improvement.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Define a modal auxiliary and give examples.
2. What are the different ways to express obligation?
3. Describe the difference between the simple past and present perfect tenses.
4. How do you find the main idea in a passage?
5. What role do supporting details play in understanding a text?
6. Write a sentence using the modal auxiliary “must.”
7. Convert the sentence “He plays soccer” to the present perfect tense.
8. Summarize a passage in your own words.
9. Identify the main idea of a given passage.
10. Provide examples of sentences showing different degrees of obligation.

Conclusion:

• The teacher reviews the key concepts covered throughout the term and assesses students’ understanding through discussions and practice exercises.
• Provide additional support and clarification as needed and summarize the key points of the review.