Nigerian Cuisine Vocabulary and Spelling English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Spellings and Dictation English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 9 years
Topic: Reading a Descriptive Passage about Nigerian Cuisine
Sub-topic: Vocabulary, Spelling, and Meaning
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will learn new vocabulary related to Nigerian cuisine.
• Students will spell and define new words correctly.
• Students will use the new words in sentences.

Key Words:

• Cuisine
• Delicacy
• Ingredients
• Spicy
• Flavor
• Traditional
• Recipe
• Dish
• Gourmet
• Tasty

Set Induction:
Discuss popular Nigerian dishes and their ingredients. Show pictures of different Nigerian foods.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should be familiar with basic food-related vocabulary.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Descriptive passage about Nigerian cuisine
• Flashcards with new words
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background /Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students should recall previous lessons on descriptive passages and apply their knowledge to new vocabulary.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary building
• Spelling and dictation
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials:

• Passage on Nigerian cuisine
• Flashcards
• Worksheets

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with new words
• Whiteboard
• Worksheets with exercises

Content:

1. New Words:
   • Cuisine: (kwuh-ZEEN) – A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country or region.
     Sentence: Nigerian cuisine includes a variety of spicy and flavorful dishes.
   • Delicacy: (DEL-ih-kuh-see) – A choice or expensive food item.
     Sentence: Jollof rice is considered a delicacy in Nigeria.
   • Ingredients: (in-GREE-dee-uhnts) – Items used to prepare a dish.
     Sentence: The ingredients for pounded yam include yam flour and water.
   • Spicy: (SPY-see) – Flavored with hot spices.
     Sentence: Nigerian food is often spicy and full of flavor.
   • Flavor: (FLAY-vur) – The taste of food or drink.
     Sentence: The flavor of the soup was enhanced by the fresh herbs.
   • Traditional: (trə-DI-shuh-nl) – Relating to long-established customs or practices.
     Sentence: Traditional Nigerian dishes are passed down through generations.
   • Recipe: (RES-uh-pee) – Instructions for making a dish.
     Sentence: The recipe for egusi soup is well known in Nigeria.
   • Dish: (DISH) – A particular variety of food served as part of a meal.
     Sentence: The dish was served with a side of fried plantains.
   • Gourmet: (GOOR-may) – High-quality, often elaborate food.
     Sentence: Gourmet chefs may prepare Nigerian dishes with unique twists.
   • Tasty: (TAY-stee) – Having a pleasant flavor.
     Sentence: The jollof rice was very tasty and enjoyed by everyone.
2. Activities:
   • Spelling Practice: Write each word and divide into syllables.
   • Meaning Review: Define each word and use in a sentence.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the meanings and spellings of the vocabulary from the previous lesson.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new vocabulary related to Nigerian cuisine and explains their meanings.
3. Step 3: The teacher encourages students to use new words in sentences and provides correction as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce and review new vocabulary.
• Guide students in spelling and using words in sentences.
• Provide feedback on students’ usage of new words.

Learners’ Activities:

• Practice spelling and defining new words.
• Write sentences using new vocabulary.
• Participate in discussions about Nigerian cuisine.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students’ spelling and use of new words in sentences.
• Review completed worksheets for accuracy.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Spell the word “cuisine.”
2. What is the meaning of “delicacy”?
3. Use “ingredients” in a sentence.
4. How do you spell “spicy”?
5. What does “flavor” refer to?
6. Write a sentence with “traditional.”
7. What is a “recipe”?
8. Use “dish” in a sentence.
9. How do you spell “gourmet”?
10. What does “tasty” mean?

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is the meaning of “cuisine”?
   Answer: Cuisine refers to a style or method of cooking specific to a country or region.
2. How do you use “delicacy” in a sentence?
   Answer: A delicacy is a special or expensive food item, like Nigerian jollof rice.
3. What are “ingredients”?
   Answer: Ingredients are the items used to make a dish or recipe.
4. Use “spicy” in a sentence.
   Answer: Spicy foods are common in Nigerian cuisine.
5. What does “flavor” mean?
   Answer: Flavor refers to the taste of food or drink.
6. How is “traditional” used?
   Answer: Traditional describes something related to long-established customs or practices.
7. What is a “recipe”?
   Answer: A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing a dish.
8. Use “dish” in a sentence.
   Answer: A dish is a specific type of food served during a meal.
9. How do you spell “gourmet”?
   Answer: G-O-U-R-M-E-T
10. What does “tasty” mean?
    Answer: Tasty means having a pleasant flavor.

Conclusion:
The teacher reviews students’ work, provides feedback on spelling and usage, and prepares for the next lesson.

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