Revision of Descriptive Passages Vocabulary English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Spellings and Dictation English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 9 years
Topic: Revision of Descriptive Passages Covered in Previous Weeks
Sub-topic: Vocabulary, Spelling, and Meaning Review
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will review and reinforce their understanding of vocabulary from previous weeks.
• Students will practice spelling and defining words learned throughout the term.
• Students will use reviewed words in sentences.

Key Words:

• Transport
• Activities
• Seasons
• Festivals
• Landmarks
• Animals
• Clothing
• Cuisine
• Historical
• Famous

Set Induction:
Briefly review what students have learned about descriptive passages in previous weeks. Engage them with a discussion about their favorite passage.

Entry Behaviour:
Students should recall the vocabulary and content from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Review worksheets
• Flashcards with words from previous weeks
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background /Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students should connect their past lessons on descriptive passages to the current revision.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Vocabulary reinforcement
• Spelling and dictation
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials:

• Review passages
• Flashcards
• Worksheets

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with vocabulary
• Whiteboard
• Review worksheets

Content:

1. Vocabulary Review:
   • Transport: (TRAN-sport) – The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
     Sentence: Various modes of transport are used in Nigeria.
   • Activities: (ak-TIV-i-teez) – Things people do for enjoyment or work.
     Sentence: Daily activities vary from person to person.
   • Seasons: (SEE-zuhns) – Divisions of the year based on weather.
     Sentence: Nigeria has distinct wet and dry seasons.
   • Festivals: (FES-ti-valz) – Special events celebrated with joy and customs.
     Sentence: Festivals in Nigeria often include music and dancing.
   • Landmarks: (LAND-markz) – Notable features used to identify places.
     Sentence: Landmarks are important for navigation and tourism.
   • Animals: (AN-i-muhlz) – Living creatures that are not plants or humans.
     Sentence: Nigeria is home to diverse animals.
   • Clothing: (CLOH-thing) – Wearable items like shirts, trousers, etc.
     Sentence: Traditional clothing varies across Nigeria.
   • Cuisine: (kwih-ZEEN) – Style of cooking or food typical to a region.
     Sentence: Nigerian cuisine is known for its rich flavors.
   • Historical: (his-TOR-ik-uhl) – Related to past events or history.
     Sentence: Historical sites provide insight into the past.
   • Famous: (FAY-mus) – Well-known and recognized.
     Sentence: Nigeria has many famous landmarks and sites.
2. Activities:
   • Spelling Practice: Review the spelling of each word and divide into syllables.
   • Meaning Review: Define each word and use it in a sentence.
   • Sentence Construction: Create new sentences with reviewed words.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the meanings and spellings of vocabulary from previous weeks.
2. Step 2: The teacher leads a review of descriptive passages, highlighting key vocabulary and concepts.
3. Step 3: The teacher encourages students to use reviewed words in new sentences and provides corrections as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide students through a review of vocabulary and spelling.
• Facilitate discussion about descriptive passages.
• Provide feedback on sentence construction.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in spelling and definition exercises.
• Discuss and review descriptive passages.
• Construct sentences using reviewed vocabulary.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students’ understanding of reviewed vocabulary.
• Check completed sentences for correct usage of words.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Spell the word “transport.”
2. What is the meaning of “activities”?
3. Use “seasons” in a sentence.
4. How do you spell “festivals”?
5. What does “landmarks” mean?
6. Write a sentence with “animals.”
7. What is “clothing”?
8. Use “cuisine” in a sentence.
9. How do you spell “historical”?
10. What does “famous” mean?

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is the meaning of “transport”?
   Answer: Transport is the movement of people or goods.
2. How do you use “activities” in a sentence?
   Answer: Activities are actions or things done for enjoyment or work.
3. What are “seasons”?
   Answer: Seasons are divisions of the year based on weather changes.
4. Use “festivals” in a sentence.
   Answer: Festivals are special events celebrated with joy and customs.
5. What does “landmarks” refer to?
   Answer: Landmarks are notable features used to identify places.
6. How is “animals” used in a sentence?
   Answer: Animals are living creatures that are not plants or humans.
7. What is “clothing”?
   Answer: Clothing refers to wearable items like shirts and trousers.
8. Use “cuisine” in a sentence.
   Answer: Cuisine refers to the style of cooking typical to a region.
9. How do you spell “historical”?
   Answer: H-I-S-T-O-R-I-C-A-L
10. What does “famous” mean?
    Answer: Famous means well-known and recognized.

Conclusion:
The teacher reviews students’ work, checks understanding, and prepares for the final assessment.